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Reggie’s Portra, which uses Classic Chrome, is now the number one top Film Simulation Recipe on Fuji X Weekly! It’s always been popular, but interest in this Recipe has soared this year. Last year it was in third place, pretty far behind first. In 2025, it edged out the long-time reigning champion. Reggie Ballesteros created it in 2022 by modifying my Kodak Portra 400 Recipe to better suit his style and needs. Of the various Portra Recipes, this is the most versatile, and the most popular for portrait photography. Reggie’s Portra is compatible with X-Trans IV and X-Trans V cameras.

#2:

A Classic Chrome based Recipe for X-Trans IV cameras that was the long-time most popular Film Simulation Recipe for Fujifilm cameras on this website. It’s one of my personal favorites, and, really, a lot of people’s favorites. It moved down one position since 2024.

#3:

A Wes Anderson inspired Recipe based on Classic Chrome for X-Trans IV and X-Trans V cameras. It moved up one position since last year.

#4:

This is the X-Trans V version of Kodak Gold 200; the X-Trans III/IV version is found later in the list. The Kodak Gold 200 Recipes uses Classic Chrome. Ranked #15 last year, it has moved up quite significantly.

#5:

This is the X-Trans V version of Kodak Portra 400 v2; the X-Trans IV version is found below. This is one of my personal favorites. It uses Classic Chrome. This Recipe climbed two positions since last year.

#6:

A Classic Chrome based Recipe for X-Trans IV cameras that was the long-time #2 most-popular Recipe on Fuji X Weekly, including in 2024.

#7:

The Kodak Tri-X 400 Recipe, created by Anders Lindborg, is the long-time most popular B&W Recipe on Fuji X Weekly. It’s based on the Acros film simulation, and has compatibility with X-Trans III, X-Trans IV, and X-Trans V models. This is one of my absolute top-favorite Recipes. In 2024 it was ranked 10th.

#8:

A Classic Chrome based Recipe for X-Trans IV and X-Trans V cameras. It climbed one position since last year.

#9:

This is the X-Trans V version of Kodachrome 64. I use this Recipe quite often. It moved up four positions since last year.

#10:

This is an Eterna-based Recipe for X-Trans V cameras; however, it’s simply an adaptation of the X-Trans IV version that has been around awhile. This is the first Recipe in this list that doesn’t use Classic Chrome. In 2024 it was ranked 24, so it’s moved up quite a bit.

#11:

Pacific Blues is currently the most popular Classic Negative Recipe. This particular version is compatible with X-Trans IV models, but there’s also an X-Trans V version a little further down the list. This is another of my personal favorite Recipes. It fell three positions since last year.

#12:

Universal Negative

It’s probably unfair to include this Recipe in the list because it’s not one, but 14 Recipes. Its inclusion is a little unfair, but here it is. It’s intended to be used with the Film Dial, or with any X-Trans V camera by mapping Film Simulation to customizable button. I have no way of knowing which of the 14 are the most used. This Recipe was published in 2025.

#13:

This Recipe uses the Reala Ace film simulation, which means that it is compatible with X-Trans V cameras. It wasn’t in the Top 25 last year; it’s position remains unchanged since June.

#14:

This version of Kodak Portra 400, which uses Classic Chrome and is compatible with X-Trans IV cameras, was once commonly the third most popular Film Simulation Recipe on Fuji X Weekly. While it doesn’t rank nearly as high as it once did, it’s still quite popular. Last year it was ranked #6, so it has fallen quite significantly over the last year.

#15:

The Film Dial Recipe, which is for X-Trans V cameras with a Film Dial, is another one that’s a bit unfair to include since it is actually 14 Recipes. I have no idea which of them are the most used. This is another personal favorite. It climbed three spots since 2024.

#16:

Another Classic Chrome based Recipe, for use on X-Trans III models, plus the X-T3/X-T30. This one fell two positions since last year.

#17:

This is currently the highest-ranked Recipe that uses the Nostalgic Neg. film simulation (not including Universal Negative or the Film Dial Recipe sets). It’s compatible with X-Trans V cameras. It fell one spot since June; it was unranked in 2024.

#18:

Reala Ace, which is for X-Trans V cameras, predates the Reala Ace film simulation, and is based on Classic Negative. This is also a personal favorite Recipe. In 2024 it was ranked #5, so it has fallen a lot over the last year.

#19:

This Recipe is reminiscent of scanned Kodachrome 64 slides, and is compatible with X-Trans IV cameras. It’s another Recipe that uses the Classic Chrome film simulation. It fell five spots since 2024.

#20:

This Recipe, which was created by Nathalie Boucry, uses the Reala Ace film simulation, which means it is compatible with X-Trans V cameras. It didn’t crack the Top 25 in 2024; it’s position remains unchanged since June.

#21:

This is the X-Trans V version of the Pacific Blues Recipe. Last year it was unranked; it’s climbed four spots since the mid point of this year. This is another personal favorite Recipe.

#22:

This Recipe uses Classic Chrome and is compatible with both X-Trans IV and X-Trans V models. Interestingly enough, Fujifilm has displayed two of my images (one was displayed twice) at events, and both were created using this Classic Color Recipe. It’s position remains unchanged since last year.

#23:

Vintage Kodachrome, which is based on Classic Chrome, is one of the older Film Simulation Recipes on Fuji X Weekly (it was the fifth one published), and is compatible with X-Trans III cameras. It was ranked #11 in 2024, so it’s fallen quite significantly. Just a couple of months ago I stated that this was the most pivotal Recipe.

#24:

This was the first Recipe I published that uses the new Reala Ace film simulation. It’s fallen three spots since last year.

#25:

A Classic Negative based Recipe co-created by Thomas Schwab that’s compatible with X-Trans V cameras (there’s also an X-Trans IV version). It was ranked #18 last year.

Find these Film Simulation Recipes and many more on the Fuji X Weekly App!

25 Most Popular Film Simulation Recipes of 2025 (So Far…)

Posted on June 30 by Ritchie Roesch

*Mennonite Plow* – Ronks, PA – Fujifilm GFX100S II – Nostalgic Film

It’s been awhile since I did one of these articles—the last time was for January. There’s always some movement from month-to-month, but overall it’s pretty predictable. Taking a six-month view offers more clear picture than a 30-day snapshot. For this reason, I might wait until the end of the year before I do another.

*Subway Stability* – NYC, NY – Fujifilm X100VI – Kodak Tri-X 400

Those Recipes with Kodak brand names in the title—Kodachrome, Portra, Gold, Tri-X, etc., etc.—are usually the most popular. Classic Chrome is the king of film simulations, as the majority of the most-viewed Recipes are based on that film simulation. Classic Negative and Reala Ace are battling for the second and third positions. Acros, Eterna, and Nostalgic Neg. are neck-in-neck-in-neck for fourth, fifth, and sixth places.

Without any further delay, below are the most popular Recipes at the halfway point of 2025!

Top 25 Most Popular Film Simulation Recipes of 2025 (so far…)

#1:

Reggie’s Portra is now the number one top Film Simulation Recipe on Fuji X Weekly! It’s always been popular, but interest in this Recipe has soared this year. Reggie Ballesteros created it by modifying my Kodak Portra 400 Recipe to better suit his style and needs. Of the various Portra Recipes, this is the most versatile, and the most popular for portrait photography. This is for X-Trans IV cameras; for X-Trans V, set Color Chrome FX Blue to Off.

#2:

A Classic Chrome based Recipe for X-Trans IV cameras that was the long-time most popular Film Simulation Recipe for Fujifilm cameras on this website. It’s one of my personal favorites.

#3:

A Wes Anderson inspired Recipe based on Classic Chrome for X-Trans IV and X-Trans V cameras.

#4:

A Classic Chrome based Recipe for X-Trans IV cameras that was the long-time #2 most-popular Recipe on Fuji X Weekly (it was #2 in 2024).

#5:

This is the X-Trans V version of Kodak Portra 400 v2. This is one of my personal favorites.

#6:

This is the X-Trans V version of Kodak Gold 200. The X-Trans III/IV version is found later in the list.

#7:

A Classic Chrome based Recipe for X-Trans IV and X-Trans V cameras.

#8:

Pacific Blues and Reala Ace go back-and-forth for which is the most popular Classic Negative Recipe; currently, it’s Pacific Blues. This particular version is compatible with X-Trans IV models, but there is also an X-Trans V version that’s further down the list. This is another of my personal favorite Recipes.

#9:

This version of Kodak Portra 400, which is compatible with X-Trans IV cameras, was once commonly the third most popular Film Simulation Recipe on Fuji X Weekly. While it doesn’t rank as high as it once did, it’s still quite popular.

#10:

This is the long-time most popular B&W Recipe on Fuji X Weekly. It’s based on the Acros film simulation, and has compatibility with X-Trans III, X-Trans IV, and X-Trans V models. This is one of my absolute top-favorite Recipes.

#11:

This is the X-Trans V version of Kodachrome 64.

#12:

Another Classic Chrome based Recipe, for use on X-Trans III models, plus the X-T3/X-T30.

#13:

This is a somewhat newish Recipe, published on October 31st. It uses the Reala Ace film simulation, which means that it is compatible with X-Trans V cameras.

#14:

This is an Eterna-based Recipe for X-Trans V cameras; however, it’s simply an adaptation of the X-Trans IV version that has been around awhile.

#15:

Reala Ace, which is for X-Trans V cameras, predates the Reala Ace film simulation, and is based on Classic Negative.

#16:

This is currently the highest-ranked Recipe that uses the Nostalgic Neg. film simulation. It’s compatible with X-Trans V cameras.

#17:

It is probably unfair to include the Film Dial Recipes in this list because it is not one Recipe, but 14. When it showed up in the Top 25, I was faced with the choice to included it (as unfair as that might be) or not. The Vibrant Arizona article is technically four Recipes, so there is a precedence for its inclusion. I have no idea which of the 14 are the most used.

#18:

This Recipe is reminiscent of scanned Kodachrome 64 slides, and is compatible with X-Trans IV cameras.

#19:

Universal Negative

Like the Film Dial Recipe set, this is actually 14 Recipes and not just one. Its inclusion is a little unfair, but here it is. I have no way of knowing which of the 14 are the most used.

#20:

This Recipe uses the Reala Ace film simulation, which means it is compatible with X-Trans V cameras.

#21:

This Recipe uses Classic Chrome and is compatible with both X-Trans IV and X-Trans V models. Interestingly enough, Fujifilm has displayed two of my images at events over the last year, and both were created using this Classic Color Recipe.

#22:

Vintage Kodachrome, which is based on Classic Chrome, is one of the older Film Simulation Recipes on Fuji X Weekly, and is compatible with X-Trans III cameras.

#23:

This was the first Recipe I published that uses the new Reala Ace film simulation.

#24:

The very first Film Simulation Recipe on Fuji X Weekly, this Recipe is compatible with X-Trans III cameras.

#25:

This is the X-Trans V version of the Pacific Blues Recipe.

Find these Film Simulation Recipes and many more on the Fuji X Weekly App!

25 Most Popular Film Simulation Recipes of January 2025

Posted on February 4 by Ritchie Roesch

*Moon Palms* – Buckeye, AZ – Fujifilm GFX100S II – Kodachrome 64

I didn’t make a list for December’s statistics, but instead did a recap of the whole year. From month-to-month there’s not usually a lot of surprises, as these types of lists are pretty predictable. Skipping a month tends to reveal more interesting trends. It is unsurprising to see Kodachrome 64 in the first position, as it is the long time most popular Recipe on Fuji X Weekly. Reggie’s Portra seems to now be the second most popular, surpassing Kodak Portra 400 v2, which has notably slipped. There are, of course, a number of other position changes between November and January.

*Window Ladder* – Buckeye, AZ – Fujifilm X-T4 – Pacific Blues

Those Recipes with Kodak brand names in the title—Kodachrome, Portra, Gold, Tri-X, etc., etc.—are usually the most popular. Classic Chrome is the king of film simulations, as the majority of the most-viewed Recipes are based on that film simulation. Classic Negative and Reala Ace are battling for the second and third positions. Eterna is fourth, followed by Acros and Nostalgic Neg., for fifth and sixth.

Without any further delay, below are the most popular Recipes of last month!

Top 25 Most Popular Film Simulation Recipes of November 2024

#1:

A Classic Chrome based Recipe for X-Trans IV cameras that is the long-time most popular Film Simulation Recipe for Fujifilm cameras. In November it was #2, but for all of 2024 it was the number one most popular Recipe.

#2:

Reggie’s Portra is a popular Classic Chrome based Recipe for X-Trans IV cameras. Reggie Ballesteros created it by modifying my Kodak Portra 400 Recipe to better suit his style and needs. It usually ranks high, but I’m confident to say that it’s officially the second most popular Recipe on Fuji X Weekly. Of the various Portra Recipes, this is the most versatile, and the most popular for portrait photography. It was ranked #3 in both the month of November and in all of 2024.

#3:

Kodak Gold Max 400 Expired

A Wes Anderson inspired Recipe based on Classic Chrome for X-Trans IV and X-Trans V cameras. It moved up two spots since November; in 2024 it was ranked #4.

#4:

This is a new Recipe published on December 31st. It uses the Reala Ace film simulation as the base, which means it is compatible with X-Trans V cameras. I’m not surprised to see it make this list, but I’m a little surprised to see it so high.

#5:

A Classic Chrome based Recipe for X-Trans IV cameras that was the long-time #2 most-popular Recipe on Fuji X Weekly (it was #2 in 2024), but has been slipping lately. It moved down one position since November.

#6:

This is the X-Trans V version of Kodak Gold 200. It rose six spots since November, and was ranked #15 in 2024.

#7:

Reala Ace, which is for X-Trans V cameras, is the most popular Classic Negative Recipe. It’s in the same position as November, and two spots below its 2024 ranking.

#8:

This is the X-Trans V version of Kodak Portra 400 v2. It fell two positions compared to November, and was ranked #7 in 2024.

#9:

This is an Eterna-based Recipe for X-Trans V cameras; however, it’s simply an adaptation of the X-Trans IV version that has been around awhile. It’s in the same position as November, and was ranked #24 in 2024.

#10:

This is the long-time most popular B&W Recipe on Fuji X Weekly. It’s based on the Acros film simulation, and has compatibility with X-Trans III, X-Trans IV, and X-Trans V models. It climbed six spots since November, and was ranked in the same position in 2024.

#11:

This version of Kodak Portra 400, which is compatible with X-Trans IV cameras, was commonly the third most popular Film Simulation Recipe on Fuji X Weekly for a long time; however, now it is more typically found in the 10-15 range. It fell one spot compared to November, and was #6 for 2024.

#12:

A Classic Chrome based Recipe for X-Trans IV and X-Trans V cameras. It climbed one spot since November, and was ranked #9 in 2024.

#13:

This Recipe is reminiscent of scanned Kodachrome 64 slides, and is compatible with X-Trans IV cameras. It rose four spots since November, and was ranked #12 in 2024.

#14:

This is a fairly new Recipe, published on October 31st. It uses the Reala Ace film simulation, which means that it is compatible with X-Trans V cameras. Surprisingly, it was ranked #1 in November.

#15:

#16:

At one time this was the most popular Classic Negative Recipe, but now it’s second (if you don’t include Superia Negative from the Film Dial Recipe set). This particular version of Pacific Blues is compatible with X-Trans IV models, but there is also an X-Trans V version. It fell five spots since November, and was ranked #8 in 2024.

#17:

Another Classic Chrome based Recipe, for use on X-Trans III models, plus the X-T3/X-T30. It rose one position since November, and was ranked #14 for 2024.

#18:

This is the X-Trans V version of Kodachrome 64. It fell three spots since November, and was ranked #13 for 2024.

#19:

Vintage Kodachrome, which is based on Classic Chrome, is one of the older Film Simulation Recipes on Fuji X Weekly, and is compatible with X-Trans III cameras. It usually cracks the Top 15, and sometimes the Top 10, but this month it barely made it into the Top 20. In November it was #14, and in 2024 it was #11.

#20:

This is currently the highest-ranked Recipe that uses the Nostalgic Neg. film simulation (aside from Nostalgic Film in the Film Dial set). It’s compatible with X-Trans V cameras. It didn’t crack the Top 25 list for November or for 2024.

#21:

This Recipe uses Classic Chrome and is compatible with both X-Trans IV and X-Trans V models. It was ranked #24 in November, and #22 in 2024.

#22:

1981 Kodak

This was an App Patron Early Access Recipe that recently became available to everyone. It uses the Eterna film simulation, and is compatible with X-Trans IV cameras.

#23:

This Recipe was published in June, and uses the Reala Ace film simulation, which means it is compatible with X-Trans V cameras. It fell three spots since November.

#24:

The very first Film Simulation Recipe on Fuji X Weekly, this Recipe is compatible with X-Trans III cameras. It fell three positions since November, and was ranked #16 for 2024.

#25:

This was the first Recipe I published that uses the new Reala Ace film simulation. It fell two spots since November, and was ranked #21 in 2024.

Find these Film Simulation Recipes and many more on the Fuji X Weekly App!

Top 25 Most Popular Film Simulation Recipes of 2024

Posted on January 2 by Ritchie Roesch

*Red Rock at Sundown* – Sedona, AZ – Fujifilm X-T50 – Reala Ace

It’s quite fascinating comparing this list to last year’s. First and second place are the same, but otherwise there’s a lot of change, with several not making the Top 25 this year. I could have guessed the Top 10, maybe the Top 15, but I was surprised by a couple near the bottom—I didn’t think they’d make the cut, but here they are!

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

Without any further delay, below are the most popular Recipes of last year!

Top 25 Most Popular Film Simulation Recipes of 2024

#1:

A Classic Chrome based Recipe for X-Trans IV cameras that is the long-time most popular Film Simulation Recipe for Fujifilm cameras. It was #1 last year, too.

#2:

A Classic Chrome based Recipe for X-Trans IV cameras that is the long-time #2 most-popular Recipe on Fuji X Weekly. Last year it was ranked #2.

#3:

Reggie’s Portra, a popular Classic Chrome based Recipe for X-Trans IV cameras, is the most versatile Portra Recipe. It was #9 last year—it saw a significant rise in 2024.

#4:

A Wes Anderson inspired Recipe based on Classic Chrome for X-Trans IV and X-Trans V cameras. It was ranked #4 last year, too.

#5:

This Recipe uses the Classic Negative film simulation (and not the Real Ace film sim), and is for X-Trans V cameras. While it was published in 2023, it did not crack the Top 25 last year. Those Recipes published during the year are at a notable disadvantage compared to the long-established ones.

#6:

This version of Kodak Portra 400, which is compatible with X-Trans IV cameras, fell three spots compared to 2023.

#7:

This is the X-Trans V version of Kodak Portra 400 v2. It was ranked #17 in 2023.

#8:

This particular version of Pacific Blues is compatible with X-Trans IV models, but there is also an X-Trans V version. It fell two spots since last year.

#9:

A Classic Chrome based Recipe for X-Trans IV and X-Trans V cameras, published in February of this year. It has quickly established itself as one of the essential Fuji X Weekly Recipes to try.

#10:

#11:

Vintage Kodachrome, which is based on Classic Chrome, is one of the older Film Simulation Recipes on Fuji X Weekly, and is compatible with X-Trans III cameras. It was ranked #5 last year.

#12:

This Recipe—published in January—is reminiscent of scanned Kodachrome 64 slides, and is compatible with X-Trans IV cameras.

#13:

This is the X-Trans V version of Kodachrome 64. It was ranked #21 in 2023.

#14:

Another Classic Chrome based Recipe, for use on X-Trans III models, plus the X-T3/X-T30. It has the same ranking as last year.

#15:

This is the X-Trans V version of Kodak Gold 200. While it was published in 2023, it didn’t make the Top 25 list last year.

#16:

The very first Film Simulation Recipe on Fuji X Weekly, this Recipe is compatible with X-Trans III cameras. It fell six spots since 2023.

#17:

Bright Summer—another Classic Chrome based Recipe for X-Trans IV—is sometimes called Preetra 400, because it is modeled after Preet’s aesthetic (Preet himself is the one who gave it that nickname, btw). It didn’t crack the Top 25 list last year, but grew significantly in popularity in 2024.

#18:

It is probably unfair to include the Film Dial Recipes in this list because it is not one Recipe, but 14; however, the Vibrant Arizona article is technically four Recipes, so there is a precedence for its inclusion. Published in May, this is the newest Recipe in this list.

#19:

A Classic Negative based Recipe that’s compatible with X-Trans V cameras (there’s also an X-Trans IV version). While it was published 18 months ago, it didn’t crack the Top 25 last year.

#20:

This version of Kodak Portra 160 is for X-Trans IV cameras, but there are also versions for X-Trans II, X-Trans III + X-T3/X-T30, and X-Trans V. It’s another Recipe that was published in 2023, but didn’t make the Top 25 list last year.

#21:

This was the first Recipe I published that uses the new Reala Ace film simulation, published in March of this year.

#22:

I published this Recipe, which uses Classic Chrome and has compatibility with both X-Trans IV and X-Trans V cameras, in April.

#23:

Kodachrome II is an older Recipe made for X-Trans III cameras. It was ranked #12 in 2023.

#24:

This is an Eterna-based Recipe for X-Trans V cameras; however, it’s simply an adaptation of the X-Trans IV version that has been around for awhile. This version was published in April of this year.

#25:

Kodak Ultramax 400

This is the X-Trans IV version of this Recipe, but there’s also a version for X-Trans III plus the X-T3 and X-T30 cameras, and also a version for X-Trans V. In 2023 it was ranked #11.

Find these Film Simulation Recipes and many more on the Fuji X Weekly App!

Top 10 Most Popular Classic Negative Film Simulation Recipes of 2024

Posted on December 21 by Ritchie Roesch

*Flowers & Fruit* – Austin, TX – Fujifilm X100VI – Fujicolor Blue

I get asked fairly regularly which Film Simulation Recipes are the most popular. For me, this is a fascinating topic, but it’s definitely hard to know definitively. While I get a glimpse on social media, my best gauge is the Fuji X Weekly website statistics; specifically, which Recipe articles are viewed the most. I don’t collect any data on the Fuji X Weekly App, so that’s no help—although, if I did, it would likely offer the most accurate picture; however, it would still be impossible to know which Recipes people programmed into their Fujifilm cameras, or how often they used each. Perhaps a survey would be particularly useful, yet even it has its limitations. While certainly a flawed method, page-view website statics offer the best glimpse at which Film Simulation Recipes are the most popular, so that’s what I’m using for this article. These are simply the Top 10 most-viewed Classic Negative Recipes on the Fuji X Weekly website so far in 2024.

It’s close enough to the end of the year that there is unlikely to be much movement, if any, between now and January 1st, so I thought it would be a good time to begin looking at year-end statistics. When I share the Top 25 most popular Recipes of any given month, the results are pretty predictable: color Recipes dominate, especially those that mimic Kodak film stocks and use Classic Chrome. On the suggestion of a Fuji X Weekly reader, I’m going to share some Top 10 articles for Recipe categories where few are likely to crack the Top 25 overall. I started with B&W, followed that up with Fujicolor, then Eterna Recipes; X-Trans III was next; now we’ll look at Classic Negative based Recipes.

*Two Boats* – Clinton, CT – Fujifilm X-E4 – Pacific Blues

This list looks similar to Top 10 Fujicolor Recipes because many of those use the Classic Negative film simulation. In my mind, when I decided to do this one, I thought it would be a little more divergent. Since I had pretty much finished putting this together when I realized the similarities, I decided to publish this list anyways. I hope you don’t mind a little redundancy.

Without any further delay, below are the most popular Classic Negative Recipes of 2024!

Top 10 Most Popular Classic Negative Film Simulation Recipes of 2024

#1:

This is one of the most popular Recipes (even briefly #1) of 2024, so I wasn’t surprised in the least to see it at the peak of this list. It uses the Classic Negative film simulation and not the Reala Ace film sim, and is for X-Trans V cameras.

#2:

Pacific Blues used to be the highest ranked Classic Negative based Recipe until I published Reala Ace. This particular version of Pacific Blues is compatible with X-Trans IV models; you’ll find the X-Trans V version a couple spots further down.

#3:

This Recipe is highly versatile and is compatible with X-Trans V cameras (there’s also an X-Trans IV version).

#4:

The X-Trans V version of Pacific Blues.

#5:

Kodak Max 800

One of my favorite Recipes for use with flash photography. Compatible with X-Trans IV cameras.

#6:

Fujicolor Blue

This is an App Patron Early Access Recipe, which means that right now it is only available in the Fuji X Weekly App to Patron subscribers. Eventually it will be available free to everyone, but that might take awhile. This Recipe is compatible with X-Trans V cameras, and is very new, published in late October.

#7:

This is the X-Trans V version of this Recipe (the X-Trans IV version is a little further down).

#8:

Kodak Royal Gold 400

Compatible with both X-Trans IV and X-Trans V cameras.

#9:

This Recipe is for X-Trans IV cameras; however, for X-Trans V, set Color Chrome FX Blue to Off.

#10:

The X-Trans IV version of this Recipe.

Find these Film Simulation Recipes and many more on the Fuji X Weekly App!

Top 10 Most Popular X-Trans III Film Simulation Recipes of 2024

Posted on December 18 by Ritchie Roesch

*Summer Feeling* – Buckeye, AZ – Fujifilm X-Pro2 – Kodacolor

I get asked fairly regularly which Film Simulation Recipes are the most popular. For me, this is a fascinating topic, but it’s definitely hard to know definitively. While I get a glimpse on social media, my best gauge is the Fuji X Weekly website statistics; specifically, which Recipe articles are viewed the most. I don’t collect any data on the Fuji X Weekly App, so that’s no help—although, if I did, it would likely offer the most accurate picture; however, it would still be impossible to know which Recipes people programmed into their Fujifilm cameras, or how often they used each. Perhaps a survey would be particularly useful, yet even it has its limitations. While certainly a flawed method, page-view website statics offer the best glimpse at which Film Simulation Recipes are the most popular, so that’s what I’m using for this article. These are simply the Top 10 most-viewed X-Trans III Recipes on the Fuji X Weekly website so far in 2024.

It’s close enough to the end of the year that there is unlikely to be much movement, if any, between now and January 1st, so I thought it would be a good time to begin looking at year-end statistics. When I share the Top 25 most popular Recipes of any given month, the results are pretty predictable: color Recipes dominate, especially those that mimic Kodak film stocks and use Classic Chrome. On the suggestion of a Fuji X Weekly reader, I’m going to share some Top 10 articles for Recipe categories where few are likely to crack the Top 25 overall. I started with B&W, followed that up with Fujicolor, then Eterna Recipes; now we’ll look at X-Trans III compatible Recipes.

*Spring Wildflowers & Dead Wood* – Buckeye, AZ – Fujifilm X-Pro2 – Provia Slide

These Film Simulation Recipes are compatible with all X-Trans III cameras—Fujifilm X-Pro2, X100F, X-E3, X-T2, X-T20 & X-H1—as well as the X-T3 and X-T30. The majority of people use Recipes on X-Trans IV and V cameras, but X-Trans III isn’t too far behind. Some of these Recipes do routinely crack the Top 25 list, but most of them do not.

Without any further delay, below are the most popular X-Trans III Recipes of 2024!

Top 10 Most Popular X-Trans III Film Simulation Recipes of 2024

#1:

One of the older Film Simulation Recipes on Fuji X Weekly, and typically one of the Top 15 most popular. Uses Classic Chrome as the base.

#2:

This Classic Chrome based Recipe is for the Fujifilm X-T3 and X-T30, but is fully compatible with X-Trans III cameras because Color Chrome Effect is set to Off. This one usually cracks the Top 25.

#3:

The very first Film Simulation Recipe on Fuji X Weekly, unsurprisingly uses Classic Chrome as the base. Another Recipe that is commonly in the Top 25 list.

#4:

This was the first Portra Recipe that I created. It requires a difficult-to-get-right Custom White Balance measurement.

#5:

One of my favorite Recipes for X-Trans III cameras. Like the four above, it uses Classic Chrome.

#6:

Cinestill 800T

This Recipe is specifically for nighttime photography, and uses the PRO Neg. Std film simulation.

#7:

Classic Kodak

One of the newer X-Trans III Recipes, it uses Classic Chrome.

#8:

Posted on December 13, 2024 by Ritchie Roesch

This Recipe uses PRO Neg. Std, and is one of my favorites for dreary days.

#9:

Kodak Ultramax

Another Classic Chrome based Recipe.

#10:

Kodak Ektar 100

This Recipe uses the Astia film simulation, and is the most vibrant on this list.

Find these Film Simulation Recipes and many more on the Fuji X Weekly App!

Top 10 Most Popular Eterna Film Simulation Recipes of 2024

*11th Avenue* – New York City, NY – Fujifilm X100VI – SantaColor

I get asked fairly regularly which Film Simulation Recipes are the most popular. For me, this is a fascinating topic, but it’s definitely hard to know definitively. While I get a glimpse on social media, my best gauge is the Fuji X Weekly website statistics; specifically, which Recipe articles are viewed the most. I don’t collect any data on the Fuji X Weekly App, so that’s no help—although, if I did, it would likely offer the most accurate picture; however, it would still be impossible to know which Recipes people programmed into their Fujifilm cameras, or how often they used each. Perhaps a survey would be particularly useful, yet even it has its limitations. While certainly a flawed method, page-view website statics offer the best glimpse at which Film Simulation Recipes are the most popular, so that’s what I’m using for this article. These are simply the Top 10 most-viewed Eterna Recipes on the Fuji X Weekly website so far in 2024.

It’s close enough to the end of the year that there is unlikely to be much movement, if any, between now and January 1st, so I thought it would be a good time to begin looking at year-end statistics. When I share the Top 25 most popular Recipes of any given month, the results are pretty predictable: color Recipes dominate, especially those that mimic Kodak film stocks and use Classic Chrome. On the suggestion of a Fuji X Weekly reader, I’m going to share some Top 10 articles for Recipe categories where few are likely to crack the Top 25 overall. I started with B&W, followed that up with Fujicolor; now we’ll look at Recipes that use the Eterna film simulation.

*Hotel Chelsea* – New York City, NY – Fujifilm X-T50 – Cinematic Film

Inspired by yesterday’s SOOC Live broadcast (if you missed it, you can watch it now), I decided that Eterna needed to be included in this project. In my opinion, it’s probably the most under appreciated film sim of them all. Perhaps that’s my fault, as I probably could have done more to demonstrate just how good it is. There’s a good chance that some of you have never even used an Eterna-based Recipe—if not, perhaps now is a good time.

I had a very good hunch that the X-Trans V version of CineStill 800T would rank #1, because it’s been routinely in the Top 25 ever since I published it in April. Beyond that, I was really unsure how this list would look. I expected both SantaColor and Cinematic Film to crack the Top 10, but to my surprise neither did. I count 30 Eterna-based Recipes in the Fuji X Weekly App, so obviously some had to be left out.

Without any further delay, below are the most popular Eterna Recipes of 2024!

Top 10 Most Popular Eterna Film Simulation Recipes of 2024

#1:

This is an adaptation of the X-Trans IV version (which you’ll find a little further down) for use on X-Trans V cameras. Like the film it is named after, this Recipe is specifically intended for nighttime photography.

#2:

Kodak Vision3 250D

This is one of my favorite Eterna-based Recipes. It’s an adaptation of the X-T3/X-T30 version (which you’ll find a little further down) for use on “newer” X-Trans IV models.

#3:

Posted on December 10, 2024 by Ritchie Roesch

For X-Trans IV cameras, this Recipe is specifically intended for nighttime photography.

#4:

Vintage Color

Vintage Color is an artist’s Recipe. It either works very well or not especially well, and should be used thoughtfully. It’s for X-Trans IV cameras; on X-Trans V, set Color Chrome FX Blue to Weak.

#5:

Cine Teal

This Recipe can produce interesting results in the right light, but is definitely not for everyday use. I’m surprised to see it rank so high. It’s for use on X-Trans IV cameras; on X-Trans V, set Color Chrome FX Blue to Weak.

#6:

Cinematic Negative

This one is for the X-T3 and X-T30 cameras; for all other X-Trans IV models, set Color Chrome FX Blue to Off, Grain size Small, and Clarity 0.

#7:

Eterna Summer

One of the more recently published Recipes that use Eterna. It’s compatible with “newer” X-Trans IV and all X-Trans V cameras.

#8:

Kodak Vision3 250D

This version is for the Fujifilm X-T3 and X-T30 cameras.

#9:

Vintage Eterna

This Recipe has a lot of compatibility—it can be used on the X-H1, X-Trans IV, and X-Trans V cameras.

#10:

Timeless Negative

I use this one a lot during November and December, and occasionally throughout the year. It’s the most versatile Recipe in this list.

Find these Film Simulation Recipes and many more on the Fuji X Weekly App!

Top 10 Most Popular Fujicolor Film Simulation Recipes of 2024

*Manhattan from Pulaski Bridge* – Fujifilm X-T50 – PRO Negative 160C

I get asked fairly regularly which Film Simulation Recipes are the most popular. For me, this is a fascinating topic, but it’s definitely hard to know definitively. While I get a glimpse on social media, my best gauge is the Fuji X Weekly website statistics; specifically, which Recipe articles are viewed the most. I don’t collect any data on the Fuji X Weekly App, so that’s no help—although, if I did, it would likely offer the most accurate picture; however, it would still be impossible to know which Recipes people programmed into their Fujifilm cameras, or how often they used each. Perhaps a survey would be particularly useful, yet even it has its limitations. While certainly a flawed method, page-view website statics offer the best glimpse at which Film Simulation Recipes are the most popular, so that’s what I’m using for this article. These are simply the Top 10 most-viewed Fujicolor Recipes on the Fuji X Weekly website so far in 2024.

*Boats & Bridge* – New York City, NY – Fujifilm X100VI – PRO Negative 160C

By Fujicolor, I mean Recipes that are (generally speaking) intended to mimic Fujicolor film stocks, or are named after a Fujifilm emulsions. I did this category last year, actually, and it was quite fascinating. Interestingly, the rankings have change pretty significantly year-over-year; however, I’m not too surprised by the results. I knew that Reala Ace would be Number One, Fujicolor Super HG v2 would be second, and PRO Negative 160C would be third. Beyond that, I wasn’t sure, and a couple inclusions (and exclusions) were a tad surprising.

Without any further delay, below are the most popular Fujicolor Recipes of 2024!

Top 10 Most Popular Fujicolor Film Simulation Recipes of 2024

#1:

This is one of the most popular Recipes (even briefly #1) of 2024, so I wasn’t surprised in the least to see it at the peak of this list. It uses the Classic Negative film simulation (and not the Real Ace film sim), and is for X-Trans V cameras.

#2:

A Classic Negative based Recipe that’s compatible with X-Trans V cameras (there’s also an X-Trans IV version). Month-to-month, this one typically ranks between 20th and 30th.

#3:

This was the first Recipe I published that uses the new Reala Ace film simulation. It’s compatible with X-Trans V cameras.

#4:

Fujicolor Blue

This is an App Patron Early Access Recipe, which means that right now it is only available in the Fuji X Weekly App to Patron subscribers. Eventually it will be available free to everyone, but that might take awhile. This Recipe uses the Classic Negative film simulation, and is compatible with X-Trans V cameras. It’s very new—published in late October—so its inclusion (and high ranking) is pretty shocking.

#5:

Last year, this Recipe was #1 on this list. It’s an older one that uses PRO Neg. Std, and is compatible with X-Trans III models, plus the X-T3 and X-T30.

#6:

This is the X-Trans V version of this Recipe (the X-Trans IV version is a little further down). It uses the Classic Negative film simulation. Last year it was ranked #10.

#7:

This Recipe is for X-Trans IV cameras, and uses the Classic Negative film simulation. It was ranked #2 on this list last year.

#8:

Posted on December 2, 2024 by Ritchie Roesch

This is the X-Trans IV version of this Recipe, and it uses the Classic Negative film simulation. It was ranked #6 last year.

#9:

Fujicolor 100 Industrial

This is a Reala Ace based Recipe for X-Trans V models; however, there is a version that’s compatible with the X-T3 and X-T30 that didn’t make this list.

#10:

Fujicolor Superia 100

This Recipe uses Classic Negative and is for X-Trans IV models; however, there is an X-Trans V version that didn’t make this list. Last year, this Recipe was ranked #4.

Find these Film Simulation Recipes and many more on the Fuji X Weekly App!

Top 25 Most Popular Film Simulation Recipes in November 2024

*Don Bell Photographing* – Philadelphia, PA – Fujifilm X100VI – Kodak Portra 400 v2

These types of lists are usually pretty predictable. There are often a few surprises—there is always some movement—but from one month to the next, it’s mostly the same. It’s unusual for Kodachrome 64 to not be in the #1 position, and this marks the second month in a row (and third time this year) that it isn’t. Beyond that, there aren’t many surprises.

Without any further delay, below are the most popular Recipes of last month!

Top 25 Most Popular Film Simulation Recipes of November 2024

#1:

This is a new Recipe published on October 31st. It uses the Reala Ace film simulation as the base, which means it is compatible with X-Trans V cameras. I’m not surprised to see it make this list, but I’m pretty surprised that it is at the very top.

#2:

A Classic Chrome based Recipe for X-Trans IV cameras that is the long-time most popular Film Simulation Recipe for Fujifilm cameras. It’s rare that this one isn’t Number One; surprisingly, this is the second month in a row that it is ranked #2.

#3:

Reggie’s Portra, a popular Classic Chrome based Recipe for X-Trans IV cameras, usually ranks high. It’s position, along with the next three below, remain unchanged. This is the most versatile of the Portra Recipes, and the most popular for portrait photography.

#4:

A Classic Chrome based Recipe for X-Trans IV cameras that was the long-time #2 most-popular Recipe on Fuji X Weekly.

#5:

A Wes Anderson inspired Recipe based on Classic Chrome for X-Trans IV and X-Trans V cameras.

#6:

This is the X-Trans V version of Kodak Portra 400 v2.

#7:

Reala Ace is back in the Top 10! This was one of the most popular Recipes (even once #1), but then it fell down the list over the summer. It uses the Classic Negative film simulation (and not the Real Ace film sim), and is for X-Trans V cameras.

#8:

#9:

This is an Eterna-based Recipe for X-Trans V cameras; however, it’s simply an adaptation of the X-Trans IV version that has been around awhile. It was #16 last month.

#10:

#11:

For awhile this was the highest ranked Classic Negative based Recipe, but lately is has been Number Two (if you don’t include Superia Negative from the Film Dial Recipe set). This particular version of Pacific Blues is compatible with X-Trans IV models, but there is also an X-Trans V version. It rose one spot since last month.

#12:

This is the X-Trans V version of Kodak Gold 200. It fell one spot since last month.

#13:

A Classic Chrome based Recipe for X-Trans IV and X-Trans V cameras, published earlier this year. Its ranking is unchanged.

#14:

#15:

This is the X-Trans V version of Kodachrome 64. It rose two positions.

#16:

This is the long-time most popular B&W Recipe on Fuji X Weekly. It’s based on the Acros film simulation, and has compatibility with X-Trans III, X-Trans IV, and X-Trans V models. It fell one spot.

#17:

This Recipe is reminiscent of scanned Kodachrome 64 slides, and is compatible with X-Trans IV cameras. It rose one spot.

#18:

Another Classic Chrome based Recipe, for use on X-Trans III models, plus the X-T3/X-T30. It rose two positions.

#19:

Fujicolor Blue

This is an App Patron Early Access Recipe, which means that right now it is only available in the Fuji X Weekly App to Patron subscribers. Eventually it will be available free to everyone, but that might take awhile. This Recipe uses the Classic Negative film simulation, and is compatible with X-Trans V cameras. Last month it was ranked all the way at the very top.

#20:

Easy Reala Ace was published in June, so it’s a fairly new Recipe. It fell one spot.

#21:

The very first Film Simulation Recipe on Fuji X Weekly, this Recipe is compatible with X-Trans III cameras. Last month it didn’t crack the Top 25.

#22:

A Classic Negative based Recipe that’s compatible with X-Trans V cameras (there’s also an X-Trans IV version). This one typically either just makes the Top 25 or just misses it, and last month it just missed.

#23:

This was the first Recipe I published that uses the new Reala Ace film simulation. It rose one spot.

#24:

Posted on October 7, 2024 by Ritchie Roesch

I published this Recipe, which uses Classic Chrome and has compatibility with both X-Trans IV and X-Trans V cameras, in April. It fell two spots since October.

#25:

1976 Kodak

This Recipe doesn’t usually crack the Top 25. Interestingly, is is the only one in this list that uses the Nostalgic Neg. film simulation (aside from Nostalgic Film in the Film Dial set).

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Top 25 Most Popular Film Simulation Recipes in September 2024

*Travel by Change* – Denver, CO – Fujifilm X-T50 – Superia Negative Film Dial Recipe

These types of lists are usually pretty predictable. There are often a few surprises—there is always some movement—but from one month to the next, it’s mostly the same. This time, I was shocked by some of the rankings. I’ll discuss most of the specifics within the list itself, but one Recipe in particular that I want to bring up here is Bright Summer. Prior to March, I had never noticed it in the Top 25, but suddenly it was, and even ranked as high as #6! In August it was #10. But in September it dropped out of the Top 25 altogether (it is #26, for those wondering). That’s a pretty sudden and significant drop, and I wonder if it is simply because the seasons are changing.

*Cape Cod Bay House* – Plymouth, MA – Fujifilm X100VI – Fujicolor Film Recipe

Those Recipes with Kodak brand names in the title—Kodachrome, Portra, Gold, Tri-X, etc., etc.—are usually the most popular. Classic Chrome is the king of film simulations, as the majority of the most-viewed Recipes are based on that film simulation—in fact, the Top 5 are all Classic Chrome Recipes. Reala Ace, Classic Negative and Eterna based Recipes are pretty far behind, but I’m glad to see them represented multiple times each in this list.

Without any further delay, below are the most popular Recipes of last month!

Top 25 Most Popular Film Simulation Recipes of September 2024

#1:

A Classic Chrome based Recipe for X-Trans IV cameras that is the long-time most popular Film Simulation Recipe for Fujifilm cameras. There is a pretty big gap between this and second place.

#2:

Reggie’s Portra, a popular Classic Chrome based Recipe for X-Trans IV cameras, usually ranks high, but this is the first time I’ve seen it at #2. This is the most versatile of the Portra Recipes, and was ranked #4 in August.

#3:

A Classic Chrome based Recipe for X-Trans IV cameras that is almost always ranked number two in these types of lists. In fact, this is only the second time this year that I’ve seen it drop out of the second-place position.

#4:

A Wes Anderson inspired Recipe based on Classic Chrome for X-Trans IV and X-Trans V cameras. It was ranked #3 in August.

#5:

This is the X-Trans V version of Kodak Portra 400 v2. It’s ranking remains the same since last month.

#6:

Cinematic Film

Cinematic Film is one of the 14 Film Dial Recipes for the Fujifilm X-T50 (and, really, all X-Trans V cameras). Initially I didn’t include it in the Fuji X Weekly App because adding all 14 would have been ridiculous, but by popular demand I did include it retroactively. Perhaps I shouldn’t be surprised, but I’m very shocked to not only see it in the Top 25, but all the way at #6! This isn’t just the highest rated Recipe based on the Eterna film simulation, but the highest that isn’t Classic Chrome.

#7:

It is probably unfair to include the Film Dial Recipes in this list because it is not one but 14 Recipes (including Cinematic Film above). This was the first time seeing it in the Top 25, so I was faced with the choice of included it (as unfair as that might be) or not. The Vibrant Arizona article is technically four Recipes, so there is a precedence for its inclusion. I think the sudden rise in interest in the Film Dial Recipes is due to two things: 1) people buying the X-T50, and 2) people realizing that these Recipes can be used for a lot of other cameras, and not just the X-T50.

#8:

Fujicolor Film

This is a brand-new Recipe published less than three weeks ago, and already it is in the Top 10. Currently it is the highest-ranked Reala Ace based Recipe (if you don’t include Fujicolor PRO 160C Warm from the Film Dial Recipe set).

#9:

This version of Kodak Portra 400 was commonly the third most popular Film Simulation Recipe on Fuji X Weekly for a long time—it’s still in the Top 10, but hasn’t cracked the Top 5 in awhile. It fell three spots compared to last month.

#10:

A Classic Chrome based Recipe for X-Trans IV and X-Trans V cameras, published earlier this year. It ranked #7 in August.

#11:

#12:

This is the X-Trans V version of Kodak Gold 200. This is the highest that I’ve seen it rank (one spot higher than last month), and the second month in a row that it is above the old version.

#13:

Pacific Blues is currently the highest ranked Classic Negative based Recipe (if you don’t include Superia Negative from the Film Dial Recipe set). This particular one is compatible with X-Trans IV models, but there is also an X-Trans V version. It’s often in the Top 10; last month it was #8.

#14:

Easy Reala Ace was published in June, so it’s a fairly new Recipe. It fell five spots compared to August, but still remains in the Top 15.

#15:

By far the most popular B&W Recipe, Kodak Tri-X 400 is based on the Acros film simulation, and has compatibility X-Trans III, X-Trans IV, and X-Trans V models. It was ranked #12 in August.

#16:

This is an Eterna-based Recipe for X-Trans V cameras; however, it’s simply an adaptation of the X-Trans IV version that has been around awhile. It rose one spot compared to last month.

#17:

Reala Ace used to be the most popular Classic Negative Recipe, typically found in the Top 10, and sometimes even the Top 5 (and even once at #1!), but it has fallen quite far in the rankings; however, it is one spot higher than last month. This Recipe is for X-Trans V cameras.

#18:

Another Classic Chrome based Recipe, for use on X-Trans III models, plus the X-T3/X-T30. It was ranked #14 in August.

#19:

This is the X-Trans V version of Kodachrome 64. It was ranked #15 last month.

#20:

I published this Recipe, which uses Classic Chrome and has compatibility with both X-Trans IV and X-Trans V cameras, in April. It fell four spots since August.

#21:

This Recipe is reminiscent of scanned Kodachrome 64 slides, and is compatible with X-Trans IV cameras. It was ranked #19 in August.

#22:

The very first Film Simulation Recipe on Fuji X Weekly, this Recipe is compatible with X-Trans III cameras. It fell two spots since last month.

#23:

#24:

This was the first Recipe I published that uses the new Reala Ace film simulation. It fell two positions since last month.

#25:

Posted on September 4, 2024 by Ritchie Roesch

Published in June, this is the highest-ranked Recipe that uses the Nostalgic Neg. film simulation (aside from Nostalgic Film in the Film Dial set). It was ranked #21 in August.

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Top 25 Most Popular Film Simulation Recipes in August 2024

Architecture Archway – San Diego, CA – Fujifilm X-T50 – Pacific Blues

The last time that I did one of these articles was for May, so June and July were both skipped. By request, I have returned with the most popular Recipes of August. There are usually some surprises when comparing one month to the next, but for the most part it’s pretty predictable; however, skipping a couple of months… there are a couple of major surprises, but it’s still pretty predictable.

*Sticks* – Denver, CO – Fujifilm X-T50 – Kodak Tri-X 400

Those Recipes with Kodak brand names in the title—Kodachrome, Portra, Gold, Tri-X, etc., etc.—are usually the most popular. Classic Chrome is the king of film simulations, as the majority of the most-viewed Recipes are based on that film simulation—in fact, the Top 7 are all Classic Chrome Recipes. Three of the Top 25 are Classic Negative Recipes; shockingly, the Reala Ace Recipe (not to be confused with the Reala Ace film sim) dropped out of the Top 5 all the way to #18! Two of the Top 25 are based on the Reala Ace film simulation, and one each are based on Acros, Nostalgic Neg., Eterna, and Eterna Bleach Bypass.

Without any further delay, below are the most popular Recipes of last month!

Top 25 Most Popular Film Simulation Recipes of August 2024

#1:

A Classic Chrome based Recipe for X-Trans IV cameras that is the long-time most popular Film Simulation Recipe for Fujifilm cameras. There is a pretty big gap between this and second place.

#2:

A Classic Chrome based Recipe for X-Trans IV cameras that is almost always ranked number two in these types of lists.

#3:

A Wes Anderson inspired Recipe based on Classic Chrome for X-Trans IV and X-Trans V cameras. It was ranked #4 in May.

#4:

Another popular Classic Chrome based Recipe for X-Trans IV cameras. This is the most versatile of the Portra Recipes, and was ranked #3 in May.

#5:

This is the X-Trans V version of Kodak Portra 400 v2. It rose significantly in popularity since May, likely because more people have X-Trans V cameras now.

#6:

This version of Kodak Portra 400 was commonly the third most popular Film Simulation Recipe on Fuji X Weekly for a long time—it’s still in the Top 10, but hasn’t cracked the Top 5 in awhile.

#7:

A Classic Chrome based Recipe for X-Trans IV and X-Trans V cameras, published earlier this year. It rose three spots compared to May.

#8:

Pacific Blues is currently the highest ranked Classic Negative based Recipe. This particular one is compatible with X-Trans IV models, but there is also an X-Trans V version.

#9:

Easy Reala Ace is the most popular Reala Ace based Recipe. It was published in June, so it’s a fairly new Recipe.

#10:

Bright Summer—another Classic Chrome based Recipe for X-Trans IV—is sometimes called Preetra 400, because it is modeled after Preet’s aesthetic (Preet himself is the one who gave it that nickname, btw). It didn’t crack the Top 25 for a long time, but in March it suddenly made an appearance, and has ranked pretty high ever since.

#11:

#12:

By far the most popular B&W Recipe, Kodak Tri-X 400 is based on the Acros film simulation, and has compatibility X-Trans III, X-Trans IV, and X-Trans V models. It was ranked #11 in May.

#13:

This is the X-Trans V version of Kodak Gold 200. This is the first time that I’ve seen it rank above the old version.

#14:

Another Classic Chrome based Recipe, for use on X-Trans III models, plus the X-T3/X-T30. This is in the same exact position as it was in May.

#15:

This is the X-Trans V version of Kodachrome 64. It was ranked #18 in May.

#16:

I published this Recipe, which has compatibility with both X-Trans IV and X-Trans V cameras, in April. It uses Classic Chrome, and has some similarities to Kodak Portra.

#17:

This is a somewhat recently published Eterna-based X-Trans V CineStill 800T Recipe; however, it’s simply an adaptation of the X-Trans IV version that has been around awhile. This is the highest ranking Eterna based Recipe.

#18:

#19:

This Recipe is reminiscent of scanned Kodachrome 64 slides, and is compatible with X-Trans IV cameras. It was ranked #21 in May.

#20:

The very first Film Simulation Recipe on Fuji X Weekly, it is compatible with X-Trans III cameras. It ranked #16 in May.

#21:

Published in June, this is the highest-ranked Recipe that uses the Nostalgic Neg. film simulation, which means that it is for X-Trans V cameras.

#22:

This was the first Recipe I published that uses the new Reala Ace film simulation. It was ranked #15 in May.

#23:

This is a Recipe that I’m surprised doesn’t rank higher. This version is for X-Trans IV cameras, but there are also versions for X-Trans II, X-Trans III + X-T3/X-T30, and X-Trans V.

#24:

Posted on June 1, 2024 by Ritchie Roesch

A Classic Negative based Recipe that’s compatible with X-Trans V cameras (there’s also an X-Trans IV version). This one typically either just makes the Top 25 or just misses.

#25:

1960 Chrome

1960 Chrome was published in July and is compatible with both X-Trans IV & X-Trans V cameras. It is based on Eterna Bleach Bypass, a film simulation that doesn’t typically make it onto these type of lists.

Find these Film Simulation Recipes and many more on the Fuji X Weekly App!

Top 25 Most Popular Film Simulation Recipes in May 2024

*Manhattan from Pulaski Bridge* – New York City, NY – Fujifilm X-T50 – PRO Negative 160C

There was a lot of movement for May, especially in the bottom 80% of this list—the top five Recipes are pretty predictable. Those with Kodak brand names in the title—Kodachrome, Portra, Gold, Tri-X, etc., etc.—are usually the most popular. Classic Chrome is the king of film simulations, as the majority of the most-viewed Recipes are based on that film simulation.

*Gate E8* – Phoenix, AZ – Fujifilm X100VI – Kodak Portra 400 v2

Bright Summer has been on a rollercoaster lately, and its jump to number six is quite surprising. A lot of upward and downward movements overall. A couple Recipes that usually rank in the Top 25 didn’t make the cut. There are three Nostalgic Negative Recipes in this list, which is a bit unusual, two Classic Negative Recipes, one each of Eterna, Reala Ace, and Acros; otherwise, all the rest are Classic Chrome.

Without any further delay, below are the most popular Recipes of last month!

Top 25 Most Popular Film Simulation Recipes of May 2024

#1:

A Classic Chrome based Recipe for X-Trans IV cameras that is the long-time most popular Film Simulation Recipe for Fujifilm cameras. This is the king of Recipes!

#2:

A Classic Chrome based Recipe for X-Trans IV cameras that is almost always ranked number two in these types of lists.

#3:

Another popular Classic Chrome based Recipe for X-Trans IV cameras. It climbed one spot.

#4:

A Wes Anderson inspired Recipe based on Classic Chrome for X-Trans IV and X-Trans V cameras. It was ranked #2 for April.

#5:

Reala Ace is the most popular Classic Negative based Recipe. It was ranked in the same position last month.

#6:

Bright Summer—another Classic Chrome based Recipe for X-Trans IV—is sometimes called Preetra 400, because it is modeled after Preet’s aesthetic (Preet himself is the one who gave it that nickname, btw). It doesn’t usually crack the Top 25, but in March it suddenly jumped to #9, for April it fell to #23, and now in May it up all the way to #6!

#7:

This is a recently published Recipe that uses Classic Chrome, and has similarities to Kodak Portra. It’s compatible with both X-Trans IV and X-Trans V. This Recipe moved up one position from April.

#8:

This version of Kodak Portra 400 was commonly the third most popular Film Simulation Recipe on Fuji X Weekly for a long time. It fell one spot compared to last month.

#9:

Pacific Blues used to be the highest-ranked Classic Negative based Recipe, but Reala Ace has left it in the dust. This particular one is compatible with X-Trans IV models, but there is also an X-Trans V version. In April it was ranked #16, so it is definitely on the rise.

#10:

A somewhat recently published Classic Chrome based Recipe for X-Trans IV and X-Trans V cameras. It fell one spot compared to April.

#11:

By far the most popular B&W Recipe, Kodak Tri-X 400 is based on the Acros film simulation, and has compatibility X-Trans III, X-Trans IV, and X-Trans V models. It was ranked #17 last month.

#12:

This is the X-Trans V version of Kodak Portra 400 v2. It rose two spots from April.

#13:

Vintage Kodachrome, which is based on Classic Chrome, is one of the older Film Simulation Recipes on Fuji X Weekly, and is compatible with X-Trans III cameras. It was ranked #11 last month.

#14:

Another Classic Chrome based Recipe, for use on X-Trans III models, plus the X-T3/X-T30. This one rose several spots, as it was ranked #19 in April.

#15:

This is a fairly recently Recipe, and the very first to use the new Reala Ace film simulation. At the moment, it is only compatible with the Fujifilm X100VI and X-T50. In April it ranked #12.

#16:

The very first Film Simulation Recipe on Fuji X Weekly, it is compatible with X-Trans III cameras. It ranked #21 last month.

#17:

This is the X-Trans V version of Kodak Gold 200. It rose three positions from April.

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This is the X-Trans V version of Kodachrome 64. It’s in the same exact spot compared to last month.

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Nostalgic Americana

This is a newly published Recipe that uses Nostalgic Negative as the base, which means that it is for X-Trans V cameras. This Recipe is what I used for my two pictures that are found on Fujifilm’s new film simulation page.

#20:

1976 Kodak

1976 Kodak doesn’t typically crack these lists, but it is a very good Recipe that I’m happy to see being used by more people. The base film simulation is Nostalgic Negative, so it is only compatible with X-Trans V cameras.

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This Recipe is reminiscent of scanned Kodachrome 64 slides, and is compatible with X-Trans IV cameras. Last month it was ranked #15.

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This is a recently published Eterna-based X-Trans V CineStill 800T Recipe; however, it’s simply an adaptation of the X-Trans IV version that has been around awhile. This is the highest ranking Eterna-based Recipe; however, it fell significantly, from #10 in April.

#23:

This is a Recipe that I’m surprised doesn’t rank higher; typically, it’s not even in the Top 25. This version is for X-Trans IV cameras, but there are also versions for X-Trans II, X-Trans III + X-T3/X-T30, and X-Trans V.

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Kodachrome II is an older Recipe made for X-Trans III cameras. It used to often be in the Top 10, but has been falling for awhile. Last month it ranked the same.

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1970’s Summer

The weather is getting hotter, so it’s not a huge surprise that 1970’s Summer is on the rise. This is a Nostalgic Negative Recipe for X-Trans V cameras.

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Top 25 Most Popular Film Simulation Recipes in April 2024

Posted on May 2, 2024 by Ritchie Roesch

*Sedona Night* – Sedona, AZ – Fujifilm X-T5 – Vibrant Arizona

I was quite surprised by the rankings for April. Most of the time these lists are pretty predictable. Those with Kodak brand names in the title—Kodachrome, Portra, Gold, Tri-X, etc., etc.—are the most popular. Classic Chrome is the king of film simulations, as the majority of the most-viewed Recipes are based on that film simulation. This time there was a lot of movement, and even some surprises (at least to me, anyway).

*Gen Reflection* – Tempe, AZ – Fujifilm X-E4 – Classic Color

Vibrant Arizona jumped up to number two, surpassing Kodak Portra 400 v2, which almost always occupies that spot. There are five newcomers to the list. A lot of upward and downward movements. Several Recipes left the Top 25. Some of these Film Simulation Recipes have only been published for a few months or less. Two of these are only currently compatible with one camera: the Fujifilm X100VI.

Without any further delay, below are the most popular Recipes of last month!

Top 25 Most Popular Film Simulation Recipes of April 2024

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A Classic Chrome based Recipe for X-Trans IV cameras that is the long-time most popular Film Simulation Recipe for Fujifilm cameras. This is the king of Recipes!

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A Wes Anderson inspired Recipe based on Classic Chrome for X-Trans IV and X-Trans V cameras. It was ranked #5 for March.

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A Classic Chrome based Recipe for X-Trans IV cameras that is almost always number two in these types of lists, but fell to #3 for April.

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Another popular Classic Chrome based Recipe for X-Trans IV cameras. Its ranking stayed the same.

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Reala Ace is the most popular Classic Negative based Recipe. It was ranked number three in March.

#6:

Fujicolor 100 Industrial

Typically, Classic Chrome dominates these lists, Classic Negative makes a few appearances, and Acros will occupy one spot, as well as some other film sim sometimes, such as PRO Neg. Std. The new Reala Ace film sim makes two appearances this time, and Fujicolor 100 Industrial takes the lead among them. Right now, this Recipe is only compatible with the X100VI, so #6 is incredibly (and surprisingly) high, all things considered.

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This version of Kodak Portra 400 was commonly the third most popular Film Simulation Recipe on Fuji X Weekly for a long time. It moved up one spot from March.

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This is a newly-published Recipe that uses Classic Chrome, and has similarities to Kodak Portra. It’s compatible with both X-Trans IV and X-Trans V.

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A somewhat recently published Classic Chrome based Recipe for X-Trans IV and X-Trans V cameras. It fell three spots compared to last month.

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This is a newly published Eterna-based X-Trans V CineStill 800T Recipe; however, it’s simply an adaptation of the X-Trans IV version that has been around awhile. Eterna makes two surprise appearances this month, and this one ranks the highest, just reaching the Top 10.

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Vintage Kodachrome, which is based on Classic Chrome, is one of the older Film Simulation Recipes on Fuji X Weekly, and is compatible with X-Trans III cameras. It was ranked #15 last month; oftentimes it’s in the Top 10.

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This is a fairly recently published Recipe, and the very first to use the new Reala Ace film simulation. At the moment, it is only compatible with the Fujifilm X100VI. In March it ranked #22.

#13:

Eterna Summer

A newly-published Recipe that uses Eterna. It’s compatible with X-Trans IV and X-Trans V cameras.

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This is the X-Trans V version of Kodak Portra 400 v2. It was ranked #10 in March.

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This is a somewhat new Recipe, published in January of 2024. It is based on Classic Chrome, and is compatible with X-Trans IV cameras. Last month it was ranked one spot lower.

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By far the most popular B&W Recipe, Kodak Tri-X 400 is based on the Acros film simulation, and has compatibility X-Trans III, X-Trans IV, and X-Trans V models. It was ranked #11 last month.

#18:

This is the X-Trans V version of Kodachrome 64. It fell five spots compared to last month.

#19:

Another Classic Chrome based Recipe, for use on X-Trans III models, plus the X-T3/X-T30. There has been no change in ranking since February.

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This is the X-Trans V version of Kodak Gold 200. It is also in the same spot compared to last month.

#21:

The very first Film Simulation Recipe on Fuji X Weekly, it is compatible with X-Trans III cameras. This is another one that didn’t move positions.

#22:

Provia Slide

Provia Slide is a newly published Recipe, and the first in awhile to reach the Top 25 that uses the Provia film sim. It’s compatible with X-Trans III cameras, plus the X-T3 & X-T30.

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Bright Summer—another Classic Chrome based Recipe for X-Trans IV—is sometimes called Preetra 400, because it is modeled after Preet’s aesthetic (Preet himself is the one who gave it that nickname, btw). It doesn’t usually crack the Top 25, but in March it suddenly jumped to #9, and for April fell to #23.

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Kodachrome II is an older Recipe made for X-Trans III cameras. It used to often be in the Top 10, but has been falling for awhile. Last month it didn’t even crack the Top 25, so I’m happy to see it return.

#25:

Posted on April 2, 2024 by Ritchie Roesch

A Classic Negative based Recipe that’s compatible with X-Trans V cameras (there’s also an X-Trans IV version). It ranked #18 last month.

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Top 25 Most Popular Film Simulation Recipes in March 2024

*Round Window* – Pismo Beach, CA – Fujifilm X100V – Kodak Tri-X 400

Most of the time these lists are pretty predictable. Those with Kodak brand names in the title—Kodachrome, Portra, Gold, Tri-X, etc., etc.—are the most popular. Classic Chrome is the king of film simulations, as the majority of the most-viewed Recipes are based on that film simulation—in fact, 17 of the 25 below are Classic Chrome Recipes. X-Trans IV Recipes, especially for the X-Pro3, X100V, X-T4, X-S10, X-E4, and X-T30 II cameras, tend to be the most popular, although I see a spike in interest in X-Trans V.

*Reflection of a Broken Door* – Litchfield Park, AZ – Fujifilm X-E4 – Fujicolor 100 Gold

For the month of March, there weren’t too many surprises, but there were a few. Fujicolor Natura 1600 jumped right up into the Top 10 despite being new; Bright Summer doesn’t usually rank high enough to make these lists, but suddenly jumped all the way to number nine. Some Recipes dropped—for example, McCurry Kodachrome fell from number four to number sixteen. As usual, the rankings moved around compared to the previous month.

Without any further delay, below are the most popular Recipes of last month!

Top 25 Most Popular Film Simulation Recipes of March 2024

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A Classic Chrome based Recipe for X-Trans IV cameras that is the long-time most popular Film Simulation Recipe for Fujifilm cameras. In February it was number two—a rare occurrence—but now it is back in the top spot.

#2:

A Classic Chrome based Recipe for X-Trans IV cameras that is almost always number two in these types of lists. In February it briefly slipped to number three; however, for March it returned to its usual second place.

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Reala Ace is the most popular Classic Negative based Recipe, and the most popular Recipe for X-Trans V cameras. It was ranked number one in February, but slipped to third place for March.

#4:

Another popular Classic Chrome based Recipe for X-Trans IV cameras. It moved up one spot since February.

#5:

A Wes Anderson inspired Recipe based on Classic Chrome for X-Trans IV and X-Trans V cameras. It was ranked #8 for February.

#6:

A fairly recently published Classic Chrome based Recipe for X-Trans IV and X-Trans V cameras. It stayed in the same place as last month.

#7:

Fujicolor Natura 1600

Published at the very end of February, Fujicolor Natura 1600 was quite surprisingly the second most popular Classic Negative based Recipe in March. This one is for X-Trans V models, but there is a version for X-Trans IV.

#8:

This version of Kodak Portra 400 was commonly the third most popular Film Simulation Recipe on Fuji X Weekly for a long time; however, it’s been slowly slipping over the last half a year or so. Last month it was ranked one spot higher.

#9:

Bright Summer—another Classic Chrome based Recipe—is sometimes called Preetra 400, because it is modeled after Preet’s aesthetic (Preet himself is the one who gave it that nickname, btw). It doesn’t usually crack the Top 25, so it’s surprising that it is suddenly in the Top 10.

#10:

This is the X-Trans V version of Kodak Portra 400 v2. It was ranked #13 in February.

#11:

By far the most popular B&W Recipe, Kodak Tri-X 400 is based on the Acros film simulation, and has compatibility X-Trans III, X-Trans IV, and X-Trans V models. It was ranked number nine last month.

#12:

Pacific Blues used to be the highest-ranked Classic Negative based Recipe, but in March it was third. This particular one is compatible with X-Trans IV models, but there is an X-Trans V version. It fell one spot compared to February.

#13:

This is the X-Trans V version of Kodachrome 64. It fell one spot compared to last month.

#14:

Kodak Royal Gold 400

This had been an App Patron Early-Access Recipe for a long while, but in March it became available to everyone, and quickly shot up to number fourteen. It is the fourth most popular Classic Negative based Recipe currently.

#15:

Vintage Kodachrome, which is based on Classic Chrome, is one of the older Film Simulation Recipes on Fuji X Weekly, and is compatible with X-Trans III cameras. It was ranked #10 last month—this is the first time that I remember it not being in the Top 10.

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This is a fairly new Recipe, published in January of 2024. It is based on Classic Chrome, and is compatible with X-Trans IV cameras. Last month it was ranked #4, so it fell quite a bit in March.

#17:

This is the original Kodak Portra 400 Recipe, and is compatible with X-Trans III cameras. This used to be commonly in the Top 10, but has been very slowly falling over the last year. It was number fourteen in February.

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A Classic Negative based Recipe that’s compatible with X-Trans V cameras (there’s also an X-Trans IV version). It was ranked #21 last month, and has been slowly rising.

#19:

Another Classic Chrome based Recipe for use on X-Trans III models, plus the X-T3/X-T30. There was no change in ranking from February to March.

#20:

This is the X-Trans V version of Kodak Gold 200. This is the first time it cracked the Top 25.

#21:

This was the very first Film Simulation Recipe on Fuji X Weekly, and is compatible with X-Trans III cameras. It was ranked #15 last month.

#22:

A brand-new Recipe, and the very first to use the new Reala Ace film simulation. At this moment, it is only compatible with the Fujifilm X100VI.

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Another Classic Chrome based Recipe, Kodak Portra 160 is compatible with X-Trans IV cameras. Last month it was ranked #16.

#24:

Fujicolor 100 Gold

A lovely and warm Classic Negative based Recipe for X-Trans IV cameras that doesn’t often make these types of lists.

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Posted on March 2, 2024 by Ritchie Roesch

The original CineStill 800T Recipe, intended for X-Trans III cameras. It is based on the PRO Neg. Std film simulation, and was ranked #18 last month.

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Top 25 Most Popular Film Simulation Recipes in February 2024

*Window Plant* – Buckeye, AZ – Fujifilm X-T5 – Agfa Ultra 100 v2

Most of the time these lists are pretty predictable. Those with Kodak brand names in the title—Kodachrome, Portra, Gold, Tri-X, etc., etc.—are the most popular. Classic Chrome is the king of film simulations, as the majority of the most-viewed Recipes are based on that film simulation. X-Trans IV Recipes, especially for the X-Pro3, X100V, X-T4, X-S10, X-E4, and X-T30 II cameras, tend to be the most popular, although I see a spike in interest in X-Trans V.

*Motor Hotel* – Buckeye, AZ – Fujifilm X-T5 – Kodak Portra 800 v3

For the month of February, however, I was quite surprised by many of the rankings. Reala Ace topped the list, which is the first time in a very long time that Kodachrome 64 wasn’t number one. It’s also the first time that I’ve ever seen a Recipe that uses Classic Negative reach the very top, or one specifically for X-Trans V cameras. Kodak Portra 800 v3, Agfa Ultra 100 v2, and Fujicolor Superia 1600 (for X-Trans V) were all published last month; Vintage Eterna was a Fuji X Weekly App Patron Early-Access Recipe that became available to everyone in February. The remaining Recipes were not surprising, but their rankings moved around compared to January; several moved out of the Top 25 altogether.

Without any further delay, below are the most popular Recipes of last month!

Top 25 Most Popular Film Simulation Recipes of February 2024

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Reala Ace is a Classic Negative based Recipe for X-Trans V cameras. It was ranked #8 last month.

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A Classic Chrome based Recipe for X-Trans IV cameras that is almost always number one in these lists.

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A Classic Chrome based Recipe for X-Trans IV cameras that is almost always number two in these lists.

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Another Classic Chrome based Recipe for X-Trans IV cameras. It was published in January, and was ranked #3 last month.

#5:

Again, a Classic Chrome based Recipe for X-Trans IV cameras. It was ranked #4 last month.

#6:

A recently published Classic Chrome based Recipe for X-Trans IV and X-Trans V cameras.

#7:

Another Classic Chrome based Recipe for X-Trans IV cameras. This was often ranked at #3 for a very long time, and was #5 last month.

#8:

Again, a Classic Chrome based Recipe for X-Trans IV and X-Trans V models. Was ranked #6 last month.

#9:

By far the most popular B&W Recipe, Kodak Tri-X 400 is based on the Acros film simulation, and has compatibility X-Trans III, X-Trans IV, and X-Trans V models. It was ranked #10 last month.

#10:

A Classic Chrome based Recipe that is compatible with X-Trans III cameras. This is almost always the most popular X-Trans III Recipe, and has been around for a very long time. It was ranked #7 last month.

#11:

Pacific Blues was the highest-ranked Classic Negative based Recipe in 2023. It’s compatible with X-Trans IV models (there is an X-Trans V version). Last month it ranked #9.

#12:

This is the X-Trans V version of Kodachrome 64. It was ranked #24 last month.

#13:

This is the X-Trans V version of Kodak Portra 400 v2. It was ranked #18 last month.

#14:

The original Kodak Portra 400 Recipe, compatible with X-Trans III cameras. It was ranked #12 last month.

#15:

This was the very first Film Simulation Recipe on Fuji X Weekly, and is compatible with X-Trans III cameras. It was ranked #14 last month.

#16:

Another Classic Chrome based Recipe, Kodak Portra 160 is compatible with X-Trans IV cameras. Last month is ranked #13.

#17:

Agfa Ultra 100 v2

A newly published Recipe for X-Trans V models that is based on the Nostalgic Neg. film simulation.

#18:

The original CineStill 800T Recipe, intended for X-Trans III cameras. It is based on the PRO Neg. Std film simulation, and was ranked #15 last month.

#19:

Another Classic Chrome based Recipe for use on X-Trans III models, plus the X-T3/X-T30 (there’s a new version for X-Trans V). Last month is was ranked #11.

#20:

Vintage Eterna

Vintage Eterna is based on the Eterna film simulation, and is compatible with X-Trans IV and V models, plus the X-H1. This is its first appearance on the list.

#21:

A Classic Negative based Recipe that’s compatible with X-Trans V cameras (there’s also an X-Trans IV version). It was ranked #25 last month.

#22:

Kodak Ultramax 400

Yet another Classic Chrome based Recipe, compatible with X-Trans IV cameras (there’s an X-Trans V version). It was ranked #19 last month.

#23:

Posted on February 6, 2024 by Ritchie Roesch

This used to commonly be in the Top 10, but it has been slipping in popularity lately. It’s based on Classic Chrome, and is compatible with X-Trans III models (there’s an X-Trans IV version). It was ranked #16 last month.

#24:

Fujicolor Superia 1600

A newly published Recipe for X-Trans V cameras (there is a version for X-Trans IV that’s been around awhile), Fujicolor Superia 1600 is based on the Classic Negative film simulation.

#25:

Kodak Max 800

Lastly, there’s Kodak Max 800, another Classic Negative based Recipe that’s compatible with X-Trans IV cameras. It was ranked #20 last month.

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Top 25 Most Popular Film Simulation Recipes in January 2024

*Icy Morning at the Rim* – Grand Canyon NP, AZ – Fujifilm X100V – Fujicolor C200 v2

Most of the time these lists are pretty predictable. Those with Kodak brand names in the title—Kodachrome, Portra, Gold, Tri-X, etc., etc.—are the most popular. Classic Chrome is the king of film simulations, as the majority of the most-viewed Recipes are based on that film simulation. X-Trans IV Recipes, especially for the X-Pro3, X100V, X-T4, X-S10, X-E4, and X-T30 II cameras, tend to be the most popular.

This time, however, I was a surprised by many of the rankings. The top two—Kodachrome 64 and Kodak Portra 400 v2—did not surprise me at all. Those particular Recipes are far-and-away the most popular. Third place, which made this list despite being so new (released towards the end of the month), is a good deal behind the top two. Reala Ace is now the most popular Classic Negative Recipe, edging out Pacific Blues. Kodak Vision3 250D is the only Recipe that uses Eterna, and Kodak Vision3 250D v2 is the only one that uses Nostalgic Neg.. There’s also only one PRO Neg. Std Recipe and one Acros, while five use Classic Negative and 16 (of the 25) use Classic Chrome. By far the most popular X-Trans II Recipe is Classic Kodak Chrome, which ranks 21st. Fujicolor C200 v2 is the only App Patron Early-Access Recipe that I’ve ever seen make it into one of these lists.

Without any further delay, below are the most popular Recipes of last month!

Top 25 Most Popular Film Simulation Recipes of January 2024

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Posted on December 2, 2023 by Ritchie Roesch

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Top 10 Fujicolor Film Simulation Recipes

*Spooner Cove* – Montaña de Oro SP, CA – Fujifilm X100V – Fujicolor 100 Gold

When I published my Top 25 Most Popular Film Simulation Recipes of 2023 (so far…), what was surprisingly absent were any that were modeled after or inspired by Fujifilm emulsions. The Top 25 were almost entirely Kodak-like Recipes. That shouldn’t be too surprising since Kodak was the most popular film manufacturer, so the desire for a Kodak rendering is to be expected. But, personally, I really appreciate many of the Fujicolor Recipes, and their complete exclusion from the Top 25 list was a bit unexpected.

Someone suggested that I should make a new list, this one showcasing the most popular Fujifilm-like Recipes. Just like the Top 25 list, this one is based on page-view website statistics. It’s a flawed method, but the best that I have available to me. I included the overall ranking, too, just so that you can see where they stand in the big picture.

The number one most popular Fujicolor Recipe is for X-Trans III cameras (plus the X-T3 and X-T30), as is number eight. The tenth spot is an X-Trans V Recipe. All the others are for X-Trans IV cameras. Eight of these use Classic Negative as the base, one uses PRO Neg. Std, and one uses Velvia. Some of these are personal favorite Recipes of mine, while some of my other personal favorite Recipes that are modeled after or inspired by Fujifilm emulsions didn’t make this list.

Without any further delay, here are the Top 10 Fujicolor Film Simulation Recipes:

#1 (#30 overall):

#2 (#41 overall):

Posted on November 8, 2023 by Ritchie Roesch

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Fujicolor Natura 1600

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Fujicolor Superia 100

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Top 25 Most Popular Film Simulation Recipes of 2023 (so far…)

*No Cigarettes* – Avila Beach, CA – Fujifilm X-E4 – Kodachrome 64 Recipe

I get asked fairly regularly which Film Simulation Recipes are the most popular. For me, this is a fascinating topic, but it’s definitely hard to know definitively. While I get a glimpse on social media, my best gauge is the Fuji X Weekly website statistics; specifically, which Recipe articles are viewed the most. I don’t collect any data on the Fuji X Weekly App, so that’s no help—although, if I did, it would likely offer the most accurate picture; however, it would still be impossible to know which Recipes people programmed into their Fujifilm cameras, or how often they use each. Perhaps a survey would be particularly useful, yet even it has its limitations. While certainly a flawed method, page-view website statics offer the best glimpse at which Film Simulation Recipes are the most popular, so that’s what I’m using for this article. These are simply the Top 25 most-viewed Recipes on the Fuji X Weekly website.

There’s a lot that can be gleaned from this exercise, but also a grain of salt must be consumed, too. For example, Vibrant Arizona actually has four Recipes in that article (two versions of two), so it would certainly rank lower if it only had one; also, it was published near the end of April, so it has a time disadvantage, as do all of the other Recipes published after January 1st. But, setting those limitations aside, there are still some fascinating trends to be explored. Some of these rankings are quite surprising to me, and others are not surprising at all.

Classic Chrome is the king of film simulations. The five most popular Fuji X Weekly Recipes all use Classic Chrome, as do 21 of the Top 25. Second place, which is Classic Negative with two, is a very distant second. Acros and PRO Neg. Std have one each. The other film simulations don’t even chart on this list. For those who use Film Simulation Recipes, Classic Chrome is clearly the film sim of choice for most.

Not surprisingly, Recipes with Kodak brand names are the most popular. 13 have Kodak in the name, eight have Portra in the name, and five have Kodachrome in the name. Kodak was the most popular film brand, so it should be expected that Film Simulation Recipes that mimic those emulsions would also be popular. What is surprising to me is that none with Fujifilm, Fujicolor, Superia, Provia, Velvia, etc., in the Recipe name made this list, as some of those are my personal favorites.

*Two Caballeros* – Culleoka, TX – Fujifilm X-E4 – Kodachrome 64 Recipe

10 of these Recipes use a Kelvin White Balance, eight use Auto White Balance, six use Daylight, and one uses a Custom White Balance measurement. Almost all of them are warm, at least a little. Only one B&W Recipe made this list, which isn’t a shock to me because the color Recipes are typically far more popular than monochrome. Only one Recipe specifically intended for night photography made this list, and I’m actually a little surprised by which one and how high it ranks. 10 Recipes use DR200, nine use DR400, five use DR-Auto, and one uses D-Range Priority Strong.

Most people who use Recipes do so on X-Trans IV cameras, specifically the X-Pro3, X100V, X-T4, X-S10, X-E4, and X-T30 II models. Of the Top 25 Recipes, 16 of them are for those specific X-Trans IV cameras, including each of the Top 3. Six are for X-Trans III cameras plus the X-T3 and X-T30, two are for X-Trans V, and one is for X-Trans II (the very last one). But it’s a little more convoluted than that, because some Recipes (Vibrant Arizona and Kodak Tri-X 400 for sure, and probably others) are being used on X-Trans V cameras. Some of the X-Trans III plus X-T3 and X-T30 Recipes are likely being used on X-Trans IV and X-Trans V models to some extent. The majority of X-Trans V Recipes are at a disadvantage because they were published after January 1st, and there are only four fifth-generation X-Trans models anyway. I think the biggest takeaway is that the majority of people who shoot with Film Simulation Recipes in 2023 are doing so on X-Trans III and newer cameras, and X-Trans IV is the largest group within that. Recipes are not as popular on EXR, X-Trans I, X-Trans II, Bayer, and GFX models, although there are certainly many who do use them.

There are some rankings that surprise me. Vibrant Arizona is the only one published in 2023 to make the Top 25, although the fact that there are actually four Recipes in that article certainly affect its page-views. The X-Trans III version of Kodak Portra 400 requires a hard-to-get-right custom White Balance measurement, so it’s always surprising to me that so many use it. Kodak Portra 400 Warm and Bright Summer are especially warm, and their use case is more narrow than the others. If you had asked me what the second-most popular Recipe that uses the Classic Negative film sim, I would not have guessed Kodak Max 800, yet here it is! The X-Trans III version of Kodachrome II was ranked #7 last year, the X-Trans IV version of Kodachome II was ranked #8, Nostalgic Negative was #9, and Kodak Ektar 100 was #10, so those have fallen significantly, now ranked #12, #19, #24, & #16, respectively. I’m a little surprised that Classic Kodak Chrome is the most popular X-Trans II Recipe.

Anyway, I’ve held you up long enough. Let’s get to the list!

Top 25 Most Popular Film Simulation Recipes of 2023 (…so far)

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Top 10 Film Simulation Recipes of June 2022

Posted on June 28, 2022 by Ritchie Roesch

*Open Warning* – Butte, MT – Fujifilm X100V – “Kodachrome 64“

It’s always interesting to see which recipes you are shooting with. I don’t have a good method to quantify just how popular specific Film Simulation Recipes are. The best metric that I have is page-views—the more times a recipe has been viewed on this website, the more popular I assume it is. I can’t say for certain that there’s a direct relationship between page-views and actual use, but it seems reasonable to suspect that such a correlation exists. This list is the most popular Film Simulation Recipes during the month of June 2022 (so far… there are couple of days left in the month…), as determined by how many times the recipe article has been viewed.

No surprise to me, color recipes are more popular than black-and-white. I love monochrome photography, but color is clearly king. Still, I’m happy to see that my favorite black-and-white recipe made this list, even if it was at the bottom. Also not surprising to me, those recipes with the names Kodak, Kodachrome, and Portra are the most popular. Kodak was top-dog of film (probably still is), so it’s logical that those aesthetics are the most desired. What is a surprise to me is that a few “new” recipes made this list. Ones that have been out for awhile are well established, so they tend to get more views than the new-kids-on-the-block. Brand-new recipes are at a disadvantage for these types of lists, yet three recipes published in June—Reggie’s Portra, Low Key, and Bright Kodak—made it into the top-ten. Yea!

Without further delay, here are the Top 10 Film Simulation Recipes of June:

1. Kodachrome 64

*Denny’s Days* – Beaver, UT – Fujifilm X-E4 – “Kodachrome 64“

2. Reggie’s Portra

*Abandoned Long John Silver’s* – Elk City, OK – Fujifilm X100V – “Reggie’s Portra”

3. Kodak Portra 400 v2

4. Kodak Portra 400

*Journal* – North Salt Lake, UT – Fujifilm X100V – “Portra 400”

5. Low Key

*Cactus Spiderweb* – Goodyear, AZ – Fujifilm X-E4 – “Low Key”

6. Vintage Kodachrome

*Onaqui Horses* – Dugway, UT – Fujifilm X-T30 – “Vintage Kodachrome”

7. Bright Kodak

*Cactus Evening* – Goodyear, AZ – Fujifilm X-E4 – “Bright Kodak”

8. Kodak Portra 400

*Blooms of Pink* – Farmington, UT – Fujifilm X-T30 – “Kodak Portra 400”

9. Kodachrome II

*Light on Francis Peak* – Farmington, UT – Fujifilm X-E4 – “Kodachrome II”

10. Kodak Tri-X 400

*Motel* – Panguitch, UT – Fujifilm X100V – “Kodak Tri-X 400”

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Top 25 Film Simulation Recipes of 2021

Posted on January 26, 2022 by Ritchie Roesch

*Cooking Up A Film Simulation Recipe* – Fujifilm X-E4 – Fujicolor Super HG v2

By popular demand, I’ve compiled a list of the Top 25 Film Simulation Recipes of 2021! The methodology of determining which ones were most popular is simple: page views. The articles that were viewed the most throughout the entirety of 2021 were declared “most popular” for this list. It’s possible that, while the article was viewed a lot, the recipe wasn’t used all that much—I’m uncertain of a way to know which ones were the most used, so most viewed is the best method I’ve come up with. Also, it’s important to note that the recipes published in 2021 were at a disadvantage because they didn’t have a full year to be viewed, and this is especially true for those published towards the end of the year.

Last year I published Top 20 Most Popular Film Simulation Recipes of 2020, and, while there are some similarities, there are some interesting changes between the two years. The top most popular recipe of 2020 fell to Number 10 for 2021, while #2 in 2020 climbed to #1. Number 7 in 2020 didn’t make the 2021 Top 25 list at all. There’s plenty of other changes, too, yet also some recipes that stayed the same: Number 3 remained in the same place, as did Number 8.

Below you’ll find the Top 25 Film Simulation Recipes of 2021! I’d love to know which of these recipes are your favorites. If there’s a recipe in this list that surprises you, or if there’s a recipe that you’re surprised didn’t make the list, let me know in the comments!

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