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My 5 Favorite Film Simulation Recipes that use PRO Neg. Std

Posted on March 16, 2024 by Ritchie Roesch

*Urban Binding* – Salt Lake City, UT – Fujifilm X-T30 – Fujicolor 100 Industrial

Provia — Velvia — Astia — Classic Chrome — PRO Neg. Hi — Classic Negative — Nostalgic Neg. — Eterna — Eterna Bleach Bypass — Acros

There are 20 different film simulations on the new Fujifilm X100VI. Since there are likely many newcomers to Fujifilm who aren’t all that familiar with the various film sims and Film Simulation Recipes, I thought it would be worthwhile to discuss each one in more detail, and offer my personal favorite Recipes for each. I don’t (yet) have access to the new Reala Ace film simulation, so that one will be excluded from this. Also, I’ll combine the four Acros film sims into one article, and the four Monochrome film sims (and probably Sepia, too) into another.

The PRO Neg. Std film simulation was inspired by, but not specifically modeled after, Fujifilm’s PRO line of films, such as PRO 400H and the various PRO 160 emulsions. It’s not exactly like any of those films, but is, generally speaking, similar. It’s specifically intended for portrait photography with a faithful color reproduction. This film sim has noticeably less contrast and slightly decreased vibrancy compared to PRO Neg. Hi, but otherwise the two are identical; personally, I prefer Std over Hi. Also, PRO Neg. Std has some similarities to the Eterna film sim, and can be a fairly convincing facsimile for cameras that don’t have Eterna.

*Purple Flowers by Lake* – Culleoka, TX – Fujifilm X-E4 – Fujicolor Superia 800

I like the PRO Neg. Std film simulation, but I find myself using it much more often on the “older” models (X-Trans III and prior) than on the newer ones. I think, in a way, both Eterna and Classic Negative have replaced this film sim for me. Even so, I do like PRO Neg. Std, and appreciate it for night photography in particular.

The five Film Simulation Recipes below are my favorites that use PRO Neg. Std as the base. Everyone has different tastes, so you might like other ones more. I count 30 Recipes in the Fuji X Weekly App that use PRO Neg. Std, so you have plenty of choices. But, if you are unsure which Recipe to try, let me suggest picking one from my list below.

#1:

CineStill 800T

This is an X-Trans II Film Simulation Recipe, and my personal favorite that mimics CineStill 800T film. Those with a compatible camera should definitely give this one a try for nighttime photography.

#2:

CineStill 800T

This is the X-Trans III version of CineStill 800T. It’s compatible with the X-T3 and X-T30 simply by setting Color Chrome FX Blue to Off; for newer cameras, additionally set Color Chrome FX Blue to Off, Grain size Large, and Clarity to 0 (or -2, if you prefer). There is also a CineStill 800T Recipe that uses Eterna.

#3:

Fujicolor 100 Industrial

This is probably one of my Top 10 Film Simulation Recipes for the X-T3 and X-T30 cameras. For newer models, set Color Chrome FX Blue to Off, Grain size to Small, and Clarity to 0.

#4:

Nostalgic Print

Reminiscent of some old color prints, this Recipe is best for sunny daylight photography, but can be decent in other conditions, too. Compatible with X-Trans IV (except the X-T3/X-T30) and X-Trans V cameras.

#5:

Fujicolor Superia 800

Fujicolor Superia 800, which is for X-Trans III cameras, was my first attempt at a Superia-like Film Simulation Recipe. It’s especially great for rainy days. For use on the X-T3 and X-T30, simply set Color Chrome Effect to Off; for newer cameras, additionally set Color Chrome FX Blue to Off, Grain size Small, and Clarity to 0. There is also a Fujicolor Superia 800 Recipe that uses Classic Negative (for X-Trans V set Color Chrome FX Blue to Off).

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Fujicolor Pro — Fujifilm X-Trans III (+ X-T3 & X-T30) Film Simulation Recipe

Posted on May 8, 2023 by Ritchie Roesch

*Last Light on Brush* – Antelope Island SP, UT – Fujifilm X-H1 – Fujicolor Pro Recipe

This Film Simulation Recipe is intended to produce an analog-like color-negative-film aesthetic with a classic Fujicolor palette. While I didn’t attempt to mimic any specific film, I had Fujicolor Pro 160NS in my mind as I made this. There are already Recipes for that film (here and here), and this one isn’t “better” than those two, but more of an alternative version that you might like. I also had pulled-process Fujicolor Pro 400H on my mind (there’s also already a Recipe for that); again I didn’t necessarily try to mimic that film and process specifically, but instead had the intention of producing a general Fujicolor Pro “memory color” (similar to what I did with my Nostalgic Color Recipe). This Fujicolor Pro Film Simulation Recipe works well in a variety of daylight situations, and produces a fairly distinct look.

The Fujicolor Pro Film Simulation Recipe has been a Patron Early-Access Recipe on the Fuji X Weekly App for over a year—it’s well past due to become available to everyone! And now it is. If you are an App Patron, be sure to look for the Early-Access Recipe that replaced this one.

*Parking Garage* – Salt Lake City, UT – Fujifilm X-H1 – “Fujicolor Pro”

This Fujicolor Pro Film Simulation Recipe is compatible with all Fujifilm X-Trans III cameras, plus the X-T3 & X-T30. For those with newer X-Trans IV cameras, set Color Chrome FX Blue to Off, Clarity to 0, and I’d suggest Grain size Small. Those with “older” GFX models can use this Recipe, too, although it will render slightly differently (but try it anyway).

PRO Neg. Std
Dynamic Range: DR400
Grain: Strong
White Balance: 5900K, -2 Red & 0 Blue
Color Chrome Effect: N/A (X-Trans III) or Off (X-T3/X-T30)
Highlight: -2
Shadow: +3
Color: -2
Sharpness: -2
Noise Reduction: -4
ISO: Auto up to ISO 6400
Exposure Compensation: +2/3 to +1 1/3 (typically)

Example photographs, all camera-made JPEGs captured using this Fujicolor Pro Film Simulation Recipe on my Fujifilm X-H1:

*Bunch of Honeysuckle Blooms* – Buckeye, AZ – Fujifilm X-H1

*Easter Egg Hunting* – Buckeye, AZ – Fujifilm X-H1

*Jon with Messy Hair* – Buckeye, AZ – Fujifilm X-H1

*Stairs Up* – Salt Lake City, UT – Fujifilm X-H1

*Main St. Market* – Salt Lake City, UT – Fujifilm X-H1

*Yellow Among Green* – Salt Lake City, UT – Fujifilm X-H1

*Frary Peak Sage* – Antelope Island SP, UT – Fujifilm X-H1

*Great Salt Lake Rocks* – Antelope Island SP, UT – Fujifilm X-H1

*Lake Between the Rocks* – Antelope Island SP, UT – Fujifilm X-H1

*Salt Lake From Antelope Island* – Antelope Island SP, UT – Fujifilm X-H1

*Island Brush* – Antelope Island SP, UT – Fujifilm X-H1

*Jetty* – Antelope Island SP, UT – Fujifilm X-H1

*Sunset Over Salt Lake* – Antelope Island SP, UT – Fujifilm X-H1

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Fujifilm X-Trans I (X-E1 + X-Pro1) Film Simulation Recipe: Ektachrome

Posted on April 13, 2022 by Ritchie Roesch

*Diesel* – Park City, UT – Fujifilm X-Pro1 – “Ektachrome”

Ektachrome is a line of color transparency film introduced by Kodak in the 1940’s. I did some research, and counted 40 different emulsions over the years that carried the Ektachrome name! Generally speaking, Ektachrome was less warm than Kodachrome (although it depends on which Ektachrome you’re referring to), and also less archival. While Kodachrome was discontinued in 2009, Ektachrome can still be purchased today. I’m not certain which (of the 40) Ektachrome films this recipe most closely resembles. It has more of a general Ektachrome feel rather than being an exact copy of a specific emulsion.

This was a Patron Early-Access recipe, but has been replaced by another, so it is now available to everyone! If you are a Fuji X Weekly App Patron, be sure to look for the recipe that replaced this one. This “Ektachrome” recipe is compatible with the Fujifilm X-E1 and X-Pro1 cameras. Unfortunately, even though the X-M1 is X-Trans I, this recipe is not compatible with that camera. I really like how this one looks, and I think some of you will really appreciate it, too!

*Two Cans* – Weber Canyon, UT – Fujifilm X-Pro1

Pro Neg. Std
Dynamic Range: DR400
Highlight: +1 (Medium-Hard)
Shadow: +2 (Hard)
Color: -1 (Medium-Low)
Sharpness: +2 (Hard)
Noise Reduction: -2 (Low)
White Balance: Daylight/Fine, -1 Red & +3 Blue
ISO: Auto, up to ISO 3200
Exposure Compensation: +1/3 to +2/3 (typically)

Example photographs, all camera-made JPEGs captured using this “Ektachrome” film simulation recipe on my Fujifilm X-Pro1:

*House Flag* – Farmington, UT – Fujifilm X-Pro1

*Dead Wood* – Farmington Bay, UT – Fujifilm X-Pro1

*Cattails* – Farmington Bay, UT – Fujifilm X-Pro1

*Succulent Shelf* – Farmington, UT – Fujifilm X-Pro1 – “Ektachrome”

*Boy On Couch Watching TV* – Farmington, UT – Fujifilm X-Pro1

*Drinking Fountain* – Weber Canyon, UT – Fujifilm X-Pro1

*Two Trees* – Farmington, UT – Fujifilm X-Pro1

*Berries in a Tree* – Farmington, UT – Fujifilm X-Pro1

*Blackberry Bush* – Farmington, UT – Fujifilm X-Pro1

*Francis Peak Summer* – Farmington, UT – Fujifilm X-Pro1

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Fujifilm X-Trans III + X-T30 & X-T3 Film Simulation Recipe: Chrome Bypass

Posted on May 2, 2021 by Ritchie Roesch

*Don’t Walk Under Falling Bicycles* – Farmington, UT – Fujifilm X-T30 – “Chrome Bypass”

There are a number of X-Trans IV film simulation recipes that I’ve had multiple requests to create versions for that are compatible with X-Trans III and X-T3 and X-T30 cameras. LomoChrome Metropolis and Bleach Bypass are two that are commonly requested. These recipes require JPEG settings that don’t exist on the “older” cameras, including the Classic Negative or Eterna Bleach Bypass film simulations. I knew it would be impossible to recreate those recipes for X-Trans III and the X-T3 and X-T30 cameras, but I wanted to get as close as I could. After much experimenting, I came up with some settings that are sometimes similar to the LomoChrome Metropolis recipe and are sometimes similar to the Bleach Bypass recipe, and sometimes not like either.

What the LomoChrome Metropolis and the Bleach Bypass recipes have in common are that they’re both high in contrast and low in color saturation. There are some other similarities between them, but there’s plenty that’s different, too. This recipe with certain subjects and in certain light situations can resemble one or the other, or neither. It’s as close as I could get. If you like the LomoChrome Metropolis and Bleach Bypass recipes, this is your best bet for X-Trans III and X-T3 and X-T30 cameras (aside from doing double-exposures). While it’s not as “perfect” as I was hoping to achieve, I think it’s a pretty good recipe for capturing dramatic pictures. It’s kind of (but not really) the low saturation version of Dramatic Classic Chrome.

*1100 Stop* – Farmington, UT – Fujifilm X-T30 – “Chrome Bypass”

Because these settings resemble both the LomoChrome Metropolis and the Bleach Bypass film simulation recipes, I decided to name this recipe Chrome Bypass, taking a little from each name. I don’t currently have access to an X-Trans III camera, so I don’t have any samples captured with a Fujifilm X-Trans III camera, but it should look very similar.

PRO Neg. Std
Dynamic Range: DR200
Highlight: +3
Shadow: +4
Color: -4
Color Chrome Effect: Off or N/A
Sharpness: -1
Noise Reduction: -4
Grain Effect: Strong
White Balance: Auto, +2 Red & -5 Blue
ISO: Auto up to ISO 6400
Exposure Compensation: 0 to +2/3 (typically)

Sample photographs, all camera-made JPEGs, captured with a Fujifilm X-T30 using this “Chrome Bypass” film simulation recipe:

*Mountain Teasels* – Farmington, UT – Fujifilm X-T30

*Cloudy Branches* – Farmington, UT – Fujifilm X-T30

*Summer Tree* – Farmington, UT – Fujifilm X-T30

*Country Fence & Old Tires* – Farmington, UT – Fujifilm X-T30

*Tulip Pot* – Farmington, UT – Fujifilm X-T30

*Colorful Tulips* – Farmington, UT – Fujifilm X-T30

*Handy Dandy Grill* – Farmington, UT – Fujifilm X-T30

*Little Bit of Green* – Farmington, UT – Fujifilm X-T30

*Thrown Pillow* – Farmington, UT – Fujifilm X-T30

*Instax Table* – Farmington, UT – Fujifilm X-T30

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Fujifilm X-T1 (X-Trans II) Film Simulation Recipe: Porto 200

Posted on October 27, 2020 by Ritchie Roesch

*Hidden House* – Farmington, UT – Fujifilm X-T1 – “Porto 200”

I was asked to make a film simulation recipe for Fujifilm X-Trans II cameras that mimics the aesthetic of photographer João Falcão (Instagram). I got pretty close to his look with this recipe, although perhaps not exact. Certainly if you like João’s aesthetic, you’ll appreciate these settings. It produces some really nice results! I call it Porto 200.

Why do I call this film simulation recipe Porto 200? After all, there’s no film called Porto 200. Well, Porto is the city in Portugal where João is from. While Porto means “port” I think it has a nice film-stock-like name, similar to “Portra” for example. So Porto 200 it is!

*Moody Lake* – Big Arm, MT – Fujifilm X-T1 – “Porto 200”

I really enjoy using this recipe on my X-T1! It has (at least for now) a permanent spot in the Q menu. It produces a look that might be kind of similar to ColorPlus 200. It’s not intended to be similar to that film, but to me it seems a little similar. Feel free to try it with +1 Color and/or Sharpness if you prefer, or -5 Blue if you think it’s too yellow. This recipe is intended for X-Trans II cameras, but it will work on X-Trans I and Bayer cameras, too, but with slightly different results.

PRO Neg. Std
Dynamic Range: DR400
Highlight: 0 (Std)
Shadow: +1 (Medium-Hard)
Color: 0 (Mid)
Sharpness: 0 (Std)
Noise Reduction: -2 (Low)
White Balance: Daylight/Fine, +2 Red & -6 Blue
ISO: Auto, up to ISO 3200
Exposure Compensation: -1/3 to +2/3 (typically)

Example photographs, all camera-made JPEGs using this Porto 200 recipe on my Fujifilm X-T1:

*Holiday Rain* – Big Arm, MT – Fujifilm X-T1

*Forest Ivy* – Farmington, UT – Fujifilm X-T1

*Fall Wall* – Farmington, UT – Fujifilm X-T1

*Forest Fence* – Farmington, UT – Fujifilm X-T1

*Dying Leaves* – Farmington, UT – Fujifilm X-T1

*Tree Leaves* – Farmington, UT – Fujifilm X-T1

*Hanging Leaves* – Farmington, UT – Fujifilm X-T1

*Little Red Berries* – Farmington, UT – Fujifilm X-T1

*Red Berries in a Tree* – Farmington, UT – Fujifilm X-T1

*Treescape* – Farmington, UT – Fujifilm X-T1

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