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Kodacolor VR 200 — Fujifilm X-Trans V Film Simulation Recipe

*Coastal Arches* – Charleston, SC – Fujifilm X-S20 – Kodacolor VR 200 – Photo by Jonathan Roesch

Kodak used the Kodacolor brand name for various emulsions going back to the 1940’s and continuing through the 1980’s. This new Film Simulation Recipe mimics a version called Kodacolor VR 200 (not to be confused with Kodacolor VR Plus 200, the predecessor to ColorPlus 200) that was introduced in 1982 and discontinued in 1986. It has a bit of a faded color aesthetic, like old prints from 40 years ago not quite stored correctly in a photo album. It’s not a Recipe for everyday use, but it’s great for specific situations where you want strong contrast, low saturation, and a retro look. In the right settings, this Recipe produces striking results with a distinct analog feel.

The Kodacolor VR 200 Recipe was emailed to me by Thomas Schwab, who has created or co-created a number of Film Simulation Recipes on this website. My Kodacolor 200 Recipe for X-Trans II cameras was his starting point; however, he modified it quite extensively using the newer options to get these results. I want to give a special thank you to Thomas for creating the Kodacolor VR 200 Recipe, and allowing me to share it will you all. Both myself and my son, Jonathan, had a lot of fun using Recipe on our Fujifilm cameras. Thank you, Thomas!

*Toyota* – Buckeye, AZ – Fujifilm GFX100S II – Kodacolor VR 200

The Kodacolor VR 200 Recipe is compatible with all fifth-generation X-Trans cameras, which (as of this writing) are the Fujifilm X-H2s, X-H2, X-T5, X-S20, X100VI, X-T50, and X-M5. It’s also compatible with the latest GFX models, which (as of this writing) are the Fujifilm GFX100 II, GFX100S II, and GFX100RF. You can use this on some fourth-generation X-Trans cameras, namely the X-T4, X-S10, X-E4, and X-T30 II (not the X-T3, X-T30, X-Pro3 and X100V, unfortunately), as well as the GFX100S, by setting Color Chrome FX Blue to Strong.

Film Simulation: Classic Chrome
Dynamic Range: DR200
Grain Effect: Weak, Large
Color Chrome Effect: Strong
Color Chrome FX Blue: Weak
White Balance: 3000K, +8 Red & -8 Blue
Highlight: +1.5
Shadow: +2.5
Color: -4
Sharpness: +1
High ISO NR: -4
Clarity: -2
ISO: Auto, up to ISO 6400
Exposure Compensation: 0 to +2/3 (typically)

Example photographs, all camera-made JPEGs captured using this Kodacolor VR 200 Film Simulation Recipe on a Fujifilm X100VI, X-S20, and GFX100S II:

*Shell Gas Station* – Bisbee, AZ – Fujifilm X100VI

*Old Yellow Car* – Bisbee, AZ – Fujifilm X100VI

*Blue & Rust Chevy* – Bisbee, AZ – Fujifilm X100VI

*Old Lady Truck* – Bisbee, AZ – Fujifilm X100VI

*Old Truck, Old Town* – Bisbee, AZ – Fujifilm X100VI

*Arizona Thunder* – Bisbee, AZ – Fujifilm X100VI

*Parked on Erie St* – Bisbee, AZ – Fujifilm X100VI

*Water* – Buckeye, AZ – Fujifilm GFX100S II

*Old Television* – Bisbee, AZ – Fujifilm X100VI

*Mannequin* – Bisbee, AZ – Fujifilm X100VI

*Evergreen Under Bridge* – Charleston, SC – Fujifilm X-S20 – Photo by Jonathan Roesch

*Construction Corner* – Goodyear, AZ – Fujifilm X100VI

*Cardinal* – Buckeye, AZ – Fujifilm X-S20 – Photo by Jonathan Roesch

*Concrete Pipes* – Buckeye, AZ – Fujifilm X-S20 – Photo by Jonathan Roesch

*Cross Here* – Goodyear, AZ – Fujifilm X100VI

*Air/Water* – Goodyear, AZ – Fujifilm X100VI

*Hot Air Balloon at Night* – Goodyear, AZ – Fujifilm X-S20 – Photo by Jonathan Roesch

*Harkins* – Goodyear, AZ – Fujifilm GFX100S II

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