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Fujifilm X-T200 (Bayer) Film Simulation Recipe: Analog Cool

Posted on September 22, 2020 by Ritchie Roesch

*Squash Leaves* – Sunset, UT – Fujifilm X-T200 – “Analog Cool”

This new film simulation recipe, which is for Fujifilm cameras with a Bayer sensor, isn’t meant to mimic any specific film. I wanted to create something with a cool color cast, perhaps similar to Tungsten film. Kind of the opposite of my Golden Negative recipe. I call it Analog Cool.

I can’t tell you how many requests I’ve had for recipes compatible with Fujifilm Bayer cameras, such as the X-T200, X-T100, X-A7, X-A5 and XF10, but it’s been a lot! I don’t have very many recipes for these cameras, partly because you cannot save custom presets like you can on X-Trans models. You more-or-less have to use one recipe for a period of time, and only switch occasionally. This recipe will work on X-Trans I & II cameras, but it won’t look exactly the same.

*Leaves & Thistle* – Fruit Heights, UT – Fujifilm X-T200 – “Analog Cool”

This “Analog Cool” film simulation recipe works well in warm light, because it balances with that lighting condition. I didn’t test it under artificial light or for night photography, but I imagine it would be good for those situations. In cool light conditions, it will produce a pronounced blue cast that is similar to using Tungsten film in daylight, which is something you can try for creative effect or avoid if you don’t like it. Overall this is a pretty good recipe that produces interesting results under the right conditions, and I think some of you are going to really appreciate it.

Provia
Dynamic Range: DR400
Highlight: +1
Shadow: -1
Color: +2
Noise Reduction: -2
Sharpening: 0
White Balance: 4200K, -2 Red & -5 Blue
ISO: Auto, up to ISO 6400
Exposure Compensation: -1/3 to +1/3 (typically)

Example photographs, all camera-made JPEGs using this “Analog Cool” film simulation recipe on a Fujifilm X-T200:

*Thistle Alone* – Fruit Heights, UT – Fujifilm X-T200

*Green Forest Leaves* – Fruit Heights, UT – Fujifilm X-T200

*Better Days Behind* – Fruit Heights, UT – Fujifilm X-T200

*Suburban Sunflowers* – Sunset, UT – Fujifilm X-T200

*Red Fruit in a Green Tree* – Fruit Heights, UT – Fujifilm X-T200

*Pear Tree* – Farmington, UT – Fujifilm X-T200

*Wasatch Ridge & Contrail* – Farmington, UT – Fujifilm X-T200

*Summer Garage* – Sunset, UT – Fujifilm X-T200

*Pillow on a Chair* – Farmington, UT – Fujifilm X-T200

Fujifilm X-T200 (Bayer) Film Simulation Recipe: Golden Negative

Posted on September 2, 2020 by Ritchie Roesch

*Hidden Church* – North Salt Lake, UT – Fujifilm X-T200 – “Golden Negative”

I got my hands on a Fujifilm X-T200! It’s not my camera, I’m just borrowing it for a few weeks. So far I’ve been more impressed with it than I thought I’d be. I’ll write more about all this later. What I want to share today is the very first film simulation recipe that I’ve created for the X-T200, called Golden Negative.

I can’t tell you how many requests I’ve had for recipes compatible with Fujifilm Bayer cameras, such as the X-T200, X-T100, X-A7, X-A5 and XF10, but it’s been a lot! Prior to this, I’d only made three film simulation recipes for these cameras, partly because you cannot save custom presets on these cameras like you can on X-Trans models. You more-or-less have to use one recipe for a period of time, and only switch occasionally. With this film simulation recipe, there are now four to choose from! X-Trans II recipes are compatible with these Bayer cameras, but they produce slightly different results. This recipe will work on X-Trans II, but it won’t look exactly the same. I tried this recipe on an X-Trans IV camera, and it looked noticeably different, but it didn’t look bad, so feel free to try this recipe any camera with the Classic Chrome film simulation; for best results, use it on a Fujifilm Bayer camera.

*Early Autumn Evening* – North Salt Lake, UT – Fujifilm X-T200 – “Golden Negative”

What does this Golden Negative recipe look like? I’m reminded of prints from the 1980’s and 1990’s, maybe captured on Kodak Gold and printed on Kodak paper. It’s not really intended to resemble that, it’s just what this recipe reminds me of. It has a beautiful low-contrast, low-saturation, warm-cast that’s closer to Kodak color negative film, such as Gold or ColorPlus, than reversal film. I don’t think this recipe is exactly like any specific film, but it looks great nonetheless.

Classic Chrome
Dynamic Range: DR-Auto
Highlight: +1
Shadow: -2
Color: -2
Noise Reduction: -2
Sharpening: 0
White Balance: Daylight, +4 Red & -2 Blue
ISO: Auto, up to ISO 6400
Exposure Compensation: -1/3 to +1/3 (typically)

Example photographs, all camera-made JPEGs using this Golden Negative film simulation recipe on a Fujifilm X-T200:

*Ogden or Bust* – Woods Cross, UT – Fujifilm X-T200

*Rose Garden* – Farmington, UT – Fujifilm X-T200

*Shadows on a Leaf* – North Salt Lake, UT – Fujifilm X-T200

*Ground Leaves* – North Salt Lake, UT – Fujifilm X-T200

*Brown Leaf* – North Salt Lake, UT – Fujifilm X-T200

*Autumn Trees Trunks* – North Salt Lake, UT – Fujifilm X-T200

Forest Sunstar – North Salt Lake, UT – Fujifilm X-T200

*Nature Above City* – North Salt Lake, UT – Fujifilm X-T200

*Haze Over North Salt Lake* – North Salt Lake, UT – Fujifilm X-T200

*Moonrise Over Mansions* – North Salt Lake, UT – Fujifilm X-T200

*Yellow Balsomroot* – North Salt Lake, UT – Fujifilm X-T200

*Blossomed Flower* – North Salt Lake, UT – Fujifilm X-T200

*Faux Succulent on a Shelf* – Farmington, UT – Fujifilm X-T200

*Girl Playing Cards* – Farmington, UT – Fujifilm X-T200

Happy Girl – Farmington, UT – Fujifilm X-T200

*Joshua on the Playground* – North Salt Lake, UT – Fujifilm X-T200

*Lit Leaves* – Farmington, UT – Fujifilm X-T200

Announced: Fujifilm X-T200

Posted on January 25, 2020 by Ritchie Roesch

Fujifilm X-T200

Fujifilm just announced the upcoming X-T200, which is the successor to the X-T100. While the X-T200 looks a lot like the camera that it’s replacing, and some of the specs might seem identical, this is definitely an improved model. Essentially, it’s a Fujifilm X-A7 that looks like an X-T100, but with some brand new features. The camera will ship on February 27, but you can pre-order now.

The main upgrades on the X-T200 are auto-focus, video, and the rear screen. For still pictures, there’s not much to distinguish this camera over the previous model. Auto-focus got a very nice boost, with the same capabilities as the X-A7. This camera also now has the same rear screen as the X-A7. Video is a night-and-day difference. The X-T100 has disappointing video capabilities, while the X-T200 overflows in this department.

One of the interesting new features is called “digital gimbal” which essentially crops the image slightly to make a smooth video without image stabilization. It’s similar to what GoPro has on their new models. It’s a great addition for those who plan to use the camera for video.

Who is it for? The X-T200 would make an excellent first interchangeable-lens camera for someone new to photography. It could be a great second body for someone who already has another Fujifilm X camera. Those who vlog or make YouTube videos might especially appreciate this model.

The X-T100 was clearly a step-down from the X-T20, both in price and features, while the X-T200 keeps up with the X-T30 quite well, and is a little cheaper, but not by a huge amount. It is a Bayer sensor camera and not X-Trans, and because of that it’s missing some of the options that the X-T30 has, yet the X-T200 has some features that the X-Trans model doesn’t. I would recommend the X-T30, but if you want to save a little money, the X-T200 is a surprisingly solid alternative. The X-A7 doesn’t have the “digital gimbal” feature found on the X-T200, but it’s also a little cheaper, so if you don’t need it, you might as well buy the X-A7 instead, because it’s essentially the same camera, just in a different shape. For still photography, the X-T100 is basically just as good as the X-T200, and you can pick it up for much less, but if video is important to you, the X-T200 is the camera to buy.

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