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KinaColor 26 Film Simulation Recipe

*Central Park Pond* – New York, NY – Fujifilm X-T5 – KinaColor 26

Earlier this year, I unveiled the Copenhagen Negative Recipe at Fujikina Copenhagen in Denmark. Those who attended that event had first access to it, and about a week later—after returning home—I published the new Recipe on Fuji X Weekly and added it to the Fuji X Weekly App. I did something similar for Fujikina NYC, unveiling a new Recipe called KinaColor 26 at the event, allowing those in attendance the opportunity to try it first. Now that I’m back home, I’m making it available to everyone.

KinaColor 26 was a collaborative effort between myself and the extremely talented Bryan Minear (website, Instagram). If you’re not familiar with Bryan’s photography, be sure to check it out right now—you won’t be disappointed. Collaborating on a Recipe is something we’ve talked about doing for awhile, and Fujikina NYC was the opportunity that motivated us to finally do it. This Recipe actually began as something Bryan had been working on for awhile. He shared it with me and I suggested a couple of changes. Bryan tried out those adjustments and proposed some other adjustments, and so it went until we were both satisfied with the results. The intention of KinaColor 26 is a versatile Recipe with strong reds, slightly diminished greens, and a heavily stylized Superia-like aesthetic that leans warm. Thanks, Bryan, for all your work with this!

*Steam Vent in Chinatown* – New York, NY – Fujifilm GFX100RF – KinaColor 26

Whether it is sunny or rainy, indoor or outdoor, day or night, KinaColor 26 has you covered. This is a do-it-all type of Recipe; however, the aesthetic may not be for everyone. If you like Recipes that use Classic Negative and have a warm cast, you’ll love this one. It inadvertently has similarities to the Superia Xtra 400 Recipe, so if you like that one you’re likely to appreciate this one, too. It’s compatible with all fifth-generation Fujifilm cameras: X-H2s, X-H2, X-T5, X-S20, X100VI, X-T50, X-M5, X-E5, X-T30 III, GFX100 II, GFX100S II, and GFX100RF. For fourth-generation models (X-Pro3, X100V, X-T4, X-S10, X-E4, X-T30 II, and GFX100S), I recommend setting Color Chrome FX Blue to Strong instead of Weak.

Film Simulation: Classic Negative
Grain Effect: Weak, Small
Color Chrome Effect: Strong
Color Chrome FX Blue: Weak
White Balance: Auto, +3 Red & -5 Blue
Dynamic Range: DR200
Highlight: +1
Shadow: -1
Color: +4
Sharpness: -1
High ISO NR: -4
Clarity: 0
ISO: Auto, up to ISO 6400
Exposure Compensation: -1/3 to +1/3 (typically)

Example photographs, all camera-made JPEGs using this KinaColor26 Film Simulation Recipe on my Fujifilm X-T5 and GFX100RF:

*Everything Like New* – Santa Rosa, NM – Fujifilm X-T5

*No Vacancy Tower* – Santa Rosa, NM – Fujifilm X-T5

*Leaning Tower of Texas* – Britten, TX – Fujifilm X-T5

*Horse Behind Barbed Wire* – Shamrock, TX – Fujifilm X-T5

*Building Storm Behind Lamppost* – Buckeye, AZ – Fujifilm X-T5

*Trailing Daisy* – Buckeye, AZ – Fujifilm X-T5

*Bougainvillea & Brick* – Buckeye, AZ – Fujifilm X-T5

*Breakfast Berries* – New York, NY – Fujifilm X-T5

*Road Rider* – Buckeye, AZ – Fujifilm X-T5

*Urban Motorcycle* – New York, NY – Fujifilm GFX100RF

*Ghost with Coffee* – New York, NY – Fujifilm GFX100RF

*Reflected in the Brick* – New York, NY – Fujifilm X-T5

*Long Island Cityscape* – Queens, NY – Fujifilm X-T5

*Central Park in October* – New York, NY – Fujifilm X-T5

*B&B Discount Center* – New York, NY – Fujifilm GFX100RF

*Light, Shadow, Reflection* – New York, NY – Fujifilm X-T5

*Grand Street Station* – New York, NY – Fujifilm GFX100RF

*Hayden Goldsworthy* – New York, NY – Fujifilm GFX100RF

*Coco Tolentino* – New York, NY – Fujifilm GFX100RF

*Flowers & Pumpkins* – New York, NY – Fujifilm GFX100RF

*Rainy Day Hustle* – New York, NY – Fujifilm GFX100RF

*Crossing Upside Down* – New York, NY – Fujifilm GFX100RF

*Vests & Cones* – New York, NY – Fujifilm GFX100RF

*Engine 55* – New York, NY – Fujifilm GFX100RF

*Manhattan Bridge & Square* – New York, NY – Fujifilm X-T5

*Lady Liberty* – New York, NY – Fujifilm X-T5

*Yellow Ferry Boat* – New York, NY – Fujifilm X-T5

*Time for Sunset* – New York, NY – Fujifilm X-T5

*Brooklyn Bridge from Above* – New York, NY – Fujifilm X-T5

*Katz’s at Dusk* – New York, NY – Fujifilm GFX100RF

*Delicatessen* – New York, NY – Fujifilm GFX100RF

*Katz’s Delicatessen* – New York, NY – Fujifilm GFX100RF

*Creperie* – New York, NY – Fujifilm GFX100RF

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RSVP for Fujikina NYC!!

Posted on August 17 by Ritchie Roesch

*Dumbo Crowd* – Brooklyn, New York City, NY – Fujifilm X-T50 – Reala Ace

Fujifilm just dropped more details on the upcoming Fujikina in New York City, which will take place October 16-18 on the Lower East Side of Manhattan (they haven’t yet said the exact location). Fujikina events are a must-attend for Fujifilm photographers. If you live anywhere near New York City, it will be worthwhile to go, I promise. For all the details and to register, click here. There are a lot of talented photographers who will be leading classes and/or photowalks, including Jonas Rask and Tom Baumgaertel (among many others). I’ll be there, and I hope you’ll be there, too.

I’ll also be in Denver for the FocusPoint Photo & Video Expo, which will take place on September 11th & 12th. I’ll be doing a class entitled Film Simulation in Action on September 12th at 10:30 AM, followed by a photowalk. If you’re in Denver, please come on out to FocusPoint, I’d love to meet you in person.

Previously I had mentioned that I’d be in Toronto over Halloween; however, that event has been canceled. So, it turned out to be tricks after all, and not treats. That’s the way it goes sometimes. If you are in Denver in September or New York City in October, please stop by and say hi. I look forward to seeing you there!

Save the Dates! Upcoming Fujifilm Events

Posted on August 5 by Ritchie Roesch

There are a number of Fujifilm and Fujifilm-related events that are coming up soon, especially in September and October. I’ll be at a few of them, so I wanted to give you a heads up, in case you want to stop by and say hi or sign up for a class or photowalk.

First is the FocusPoint Photo & Video Expo in Denver, Colorado, on September 11th & 12th. I’ll be doing a class entitled Film Simulation in Action on September 12th at 10:30 AM, followed by a photowalk. Next is Fujikina NYC on October 16th, 17th & 18th. The details are still being worked out, but I believe I’ll also be doing both a class and photowalk. Having been a part of Fujikina Copenhagen in May, I can tell you with 100% certainty that if you can make it to a Fujikina event, you absolutely should, because it is completely worthwhile. There’s another event at the end of October—over Halloween weekend—that hasn’t been announced yet (details are subject to change), so I can’t give out the information; however, it will be in Toronto, so you might want to mark your calendars now.

*Masazumi Imai* – Copenhagen, Denmark – Fujifilm X-E5 – Provia Positive

If you live in or near Denver, I hope to see you in a little over five weeks at the FocusPoint Photo & Video Expo. If you live anywhere near New York City, you’ll want to attend Fujikina in October. And it’s no trick—only treats—that an event will take place in Toronto over Halloween weekend, and I’d love to meet you in-person if you are in that region.

As more details become available, I’ll be sure to share them with you. Check back often to stay up-to-date. Also, at the very bottom of every page there is a follow-via-email option, where you can be notified by email whenever a new article is published. I hope to see you at a Fujifilm event soon!

News: Fujikina NYC 2026

Posted on June 17 by Ritchie Roesch

Fujifilm just announced a new Fujikina event in New York City. The three-day event will take place October 16-18. Aside from the dates and city, no other information was included in this announcement. You can sign up to receive more information on Fujifilm’s website (click here).

I’ve said this before a few times, but Fujikina events are sometimes adjacent to camera launches (typically, right after an X Summit), and sometimes they are not. For example, I was at Fujikina Copenhagen in May, and there was not any product launch associated with it. I have no idea if the New York City Fujikina will follow an X Summit, it may or may not. Statistically, more Fujikina events are not associated with a product launch than ones that are, so most likely this one will not be, but it certainly could be. Fujifilm has been quiet so far in 2026, with no new X or GFX gear as of yet, so I suspect the latter half of the year could be quite busy.

*City in Infrared* – NYC, NY – Fujifilm X-T4 ES – Aerochrome v2

The email that Fujifilm circulated for Fujikina NYC says, “Come for the fun, stay for the community. This fall, we’re bringing our people together. Fujikina NYC 2026 is more than excitement, education, and engagement—it’s a celebration of what you love, with people who love it, too.” Sounds like a good time.

Fujikina Copenhagen was great! I have no reason to believe that Fujikina NYC won’t be just as good, if not even greater. If you live near New York City, it will be a great opportunity that I’m sure you won’t want to miss. If you can make it, you should definitely go.