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Kodak Vericolor VPS — Fujifilm X-E5 (X-Trans V) Film Simulation Recipe

*Mission San Xavier del Bac* – Tucson, AZ – Fujifilm X-E5 – Kodak Vericolor VPS

Kodak introduced Vericolor color negative film in 1974. It was their professional emulsion for portrait, wedding, and studio photography, and was designed to work well with flashes. Vericolor was a predecessor of Portra, intended to produce pleasing skin tones. There were a handful of different versions produced in the 1970’s and 1980’s, and the line was discontinued in the late-1990’s with the introduction of Portra.

While this Film Simulation Recipe is called Kodak Vericolor VPS, which was an ISO 160 version released in 1979, I think it’s actually more similar to Vericolor II, released in 1977. I had a difficult time finding examples to model this after, and a couple of old photography magazines were my best source. This Recipe definitely has the right vibe for late-1970’s Vericolor, particularly printed pictures from the film. I found it to be quite versatile—excellent for sunny daylight, golden hour, overcast, natural light indoors, and even certain nighttime situations. This could definitely be the go-to Recipe for some of you, especially if you appreciate a late-1970’s or early ’80’s aesthetic.

*Manitou & Pike’s Peak* – Manitou Springs, CO – Fujifilm X-E5 – Kodak Vericolor VPS

Because this Kodak Vericolor VPS Recipe uses the Nostalgic Neg. film simulation, it is only compatible with fifth-generation X-Trans cameras, which (as of this writing) are the X-H2s, X-H2, X-T5, X-S20, X100VI, X-T50, X-M5, and X-E5. It’s also compatible with the latest GFX models: GFX100 II, GFX100S II, and GFX100RF.

Film Simulation: Nostalgic Neg.
Dynamic Range: DR400
Grain Effect: Strong, Large
Color Chrome Effect: Strong
Color Chrome FX Blue: Strong
White Balance: 4500K, +2 Red & -5 Blue
Highlight: -1
Shadow: +2
Color: +3
Sharpness: -1
High ISO NR: -4
Clarity: -2
ISO: Auto, up to ISO 6400
Exposure Compensation: +1/3 to +1 (typically)

Example photographs, all camera-made JPEGs captured using this Kodak Vericolor VPS Film Simulation Recipe on a Fujifilm X-E5:

*Pick Here* – Manitou Springs, CO – Fujifilm X-E5

*Tree Ghost* – Manitou Springs, CO – Fujifilm X-E5

*North Pole* – Manitou Springs, CO – Fujifilm X-E5

*Alleyway Photography* – Manitou Springs, CO – Fujifilm X-E5

*Handheld Camera* – Manitou Springs, CO – Fujifilm X-E5

*Fujifilm Photographer* – Manitou Springs, CO – Fujifilm X-E5

*Pikes Peak Inn* – Manitou Springs, CO – Fujifilm X-E5

*Gas Tanks* – Buckeye, AZ – Fujifilm X-E5

*Suburban Home* – Buckeye, AZ – Fujifilm X-E5

*Yellow Bougainvillea Blossoms* – Buckeye, AZ – Fujifilm X-E5

*Potted Leaves* – Buckeye, AZ – Fujifilm X-E5

*Cactus & Wall* – Tucson, AZ – Fujifilm X-E5

*Sunlit Leaves* – Buckeye, AZ – Fujifilm X-E5

*Indoor Flag* – Buckeye, AZ – Fujifilm X-E5

*Superguard* – Waddell, AZ – Fujifilm X-E5

*Moon over Sedona* – Sedona, AZ – Fujifilm X-E5

*In-N-Out* – Surprise, AZ – Fujifilm X-E5

*Neighborhood Fireworks* – Buckeye, AZ – Fujifilm X-E5

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Fujifilm X-E5 in black:
B&H, Nuzira
Fujifilm X-E5 in silver:
B&H, Nuzira

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