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Fujifilm X-Pro1 (+ X-E1) Film Simulation Recipe: Color Analog

*109* – Farmington, UT – Fujifilm X-Pro1 – “Color Analog”

For this Film Simulation Recipe I didn’t attempt to model any specific film; instead, I wanted a low-saturation, low-to-mid contrast recipe that would remind me of color negative film. I wanted it to be warm, but not overly warm. After several tries, I landed on some settings that I liked. While I didn’t have any film in mind when I created this recipe, it is vaguely reminiscent of Kodak Portra 160 NC, which was a “neutral color” (low-saturation) version of Portra film that was around from 1998 to 2010, when it was discontinued. It’s not an exact match to that film, but is simply by chance in the neighborhood of it. As Lefty Gomez famously said, “I’d rather be lucky than good.”

This recipe is a good daylight and golden hour option, and does alright in overcast conditions, too. If I were to suggest C1-C7 Custom Presets for the X-Pro1, this is one that I would include. I would also consider Color Negative Film, either Kodachrome I or Kodachrome II, Vivid Color, Superia Xtra 400, and Monochrome. I know that’s only six (not seven), but you wouldn’t have to remember to change the White Balance Shift when switching presets because each of these calls for a different White Balance type—you could pick one other recipe (but you’ll just have to remember to switch the shift when changing presets) or leave the seventh spot empty.

*Sunset Branch* – Bountiful, UT – Fujifilm X-Pro1 – “Color Analog”

This Color Analog recipe was an Early-Access Recipe on the Fuji X Weekly App, and Patrons have had access to it since April. It’s been replaced by a different Early-Access Recipe (look for that one in the App!), so now this Color Analog recipe is available to everyone! It’s compatible the Fujifilm X-Pro1 and X-E1 cameras, but not the X-M1 because that camera doesn’t have PRO Neg. Std for some reason. Those with X-Trans II and Bayer cameras can also use it, although the results will be just a little different.

PRO Neg. Std
Dynamic Range: DR200
Highlight: -1 (Medium-Soft)
Shadow: +1 (Medium-Hard)
Color: -2 (Low)
Sharpness: -1 (Medium-Soft)
Noise Reduction: -2 (Low)
White Balance: Daylight/Fine, -1 Red & -4 Blue
ISO: Auto, up to ISO 3200
Exposure Compensation: +1/3 to +2/3 (typically)

Example photographs, all camera-made JPEGs captured using this “Color Analog” Film Simulation Recipe on my Fujifilm X-Pro1:

*Daffodil Garden* – Farmington, UT – Fujifilm X-Pro1

*Daylight Pines* – Bountiful, UT – Fujifilm X-Pro1

*Pear Blossom Sky* – Farmington, UT – Fujifilm X-Pro1

*Creek Rocks* – Bountiful, UT – Fujifilm X-Pro1

*Newly Bloomed* – Bountiful, UT – Fujifilm X-Pro1

*White Fruit Tree Blossoms* – Bountiful, UT – Fujifilm X-Pro1

*Round & Red* – Bountiful, UT – Fujifilm X-Pro1

*Aperture Artifact Apparition* – Bountiful, UT – Fujifilm X-Pro1

*Sunlight Through Tree Branches* – Bountiful, UT – Fujifilm X-Pro1

*Suspended Sun* – Bountiful, UT – Fujifilm X-Pro1

*Reflection Structure* – Farmington, UT – Fujifilm X-Pro1

*Train 16* – Farmington, UT – Fujifilm X-Pro1

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Fujifilm X-M1 (X-Trans I) FXW App Patron Early-Access Film Simulation Recipe: Reminiscent Print

Posted on December 20 by Ritchie Roesch

*Bougainvillea Day* – Buckeye, AZ – Fujifilm X-M1 – “Reminiscent Print”

This Film Simulation Recipe came about as an experiment after reading that film photographers weren’t meant to like the Provia film simulation because they’d find it to be too hard. So, I thought, maybe that’s true, and perhaps I can make it less hard and more, something that film photographers might find to be “just right” (as Fujifilm put it). It took some trial-and-error, but I do believe that I have succeeded! This is a much, much better “standard” setting than default Provia, and, if you have a background in film photography, you’ll appreciate this recipe.

I find this new recipe to be reminiscent of cheap color negative film shot in point-‘n’-shoot cameras and printed at a one-hour lab, probably on Fujicolor Crystal Archive paper. It’s not intended to resemble that, but to me it does. I’m reminded of the 4″ x 6″ prints from 20+ years ago that are sitting in a box in the closet, or are carefully arranged in a photo album at my parent’s house. That’s why I call it Reminiscent Print.

*Classic Car Denim* – Goodyear, AZ – Fujifilm X-M1 – “Reminiscent Print”

This new Reminiscent Print Patron Early-Access recipe is compatible the Fujifilm X-Pro1, X-E1, and X-M1 cameras. Those with X-Trans II and Bayer cameras can also use it, although the results will be just a little different. If you are a Fuji X Weekly App Patron, it’s available to you right now on the App!

The Fuji X Weekly App is free, yet becoming a Fuji X Weekly Patron unlocks the best App experience! One benefit of being a Patron is you get early access to some new Film Simulation Recipes. These Early-Access Recipes will eventually become available free to everyone in time, including this new one. Patrons help support Fuji X Weekly and, really, without them there would be no App, so I want to give a special “thank you” to all of the Patrons!

Example photographs, all camera-made JPEGs captured using this “Reminiscent Print” Film Simulation Recipe on my Fujifilm X-M1:

*Pier Post* – Litchfield Park, AZ – Fujifilm X-M1 – Photo by Jonathan Roesch

*Light & Water* – Litchfield Park, AZ – Fujifilm X-M1 – Photo by Jonathan Roesch

*Fine Morning for Fishing* – Litchfield Park, AZ – Fujifilm X-M1 – Photo by Jonathan Roesch

*Line in the Lake* – Litchfield Park, AZ – Fujifilm X-M1 – Photo by Jonathan Roesch

*Pier Reflections* – Litchfield Park, AZ – Fujifilm X-M1 – Photo by Jonathan Roesch

*Better Days Behind* – Litchfield Park, AZ – Fujifilm X-M1

*Church Bells* – Litchfield Park, AZ – Fujifilm X-M1

*Unlit Canopy* – Buckeye, AZ – Fujifilm X-M1

*Red Bougainvillea Blossoms* – Buckeye, AZ – Fujifilm X-M1

*Backyard Bougainvillea* – Buckeye, AZ – Fujifilm X-M1

*Autumn Orange* – Litchfield Park, AZ – Fujifilm X-M1

*Oranges* – Litchfield Park, AZ – Fujifilm X-M1

*Bucket Blossom* – Buckeye, AZ – Fujifilm X-M1

*Pink Rose Bud* – Buckeye, AZ – Fujifilm X-M1

*Peace & Minecraft* – Buckeye, AZ – Fujifilm X-M1

*Ball Toss* – Buckeye, AZ – Fujifilm X-M1

*All the World’s a Stage* – Buckeye, AZ – Fujifilm X-M1

*Steps* – Litchfield Park, AZ – Fujifilm X-M1

*Outside Tables* – Buckeye, AZ – Fujifilm X-M1

*Made With Passion* – Buckeye, AZ – Fujifilm X-M1

*Duster Headlamp* – Goodyear, AZ – Fujifilm X-M1

*Radial G/T* – Goodyear, AZ – Fujifilm X-M1

*Rear Duster* – Goodyear, AZ – Fujifilm X-M1

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Fujifilm X-M1 (X-Trans I) Film Simulation Recipe: Classic Analog

Posted on January 20, 2021 by Ritchie Roesch

*Sticks & Dry Leaves* – Farmington, UT – Fujifilm X-M1 – “Classic Analog”

I wanted to create a Portra recipe for X-Trans I cameras, such as the Fujifilm X-M1. All of my Portra recipes are based on the Classic Chrome film simulation, but X-Trans I cameras don’t have Classic Chrome. I did create a recipe for mimicking Kodachrome without Classic Chrome, but that’s intended for X-Trans II cameras, and, while the results are similar, it doesn’t look exactly the same on X-Trans I. This recipe was my attempt at Portra without Classic Chrome, but it’s not quite Portra enough for me to name it Portra. It’s close but no cigar, but it does look nice nonetheless, and I like how it renders pictures on my X-M1.

This was a Patron early-access recipe on the Fuji X Weekly app. Fuji X Weekly Patrons have had the opportunity to use it since December 1st, but now it’s available to everyone! There’s a new Patron early-access recipe for X-Trans I on the app in its place. If you have the app, go check it out!

*E.T.* – Farmington, UT – Fujifilm X-M1 – “Classic Analog”

This recipe also marks the first one that includes a photograph captured by my 11-year-old son, Jonathan. I let him use my X-M1, and I liked one of the pictures he made, which you’ll find further down this article, entitled Frozen Pond Scum. The Fujifilm X-M1 can be found for cheap, and would make a great “first real camera” for a kid. Maybe I’ll give him mine at some point in the future.

Provia/STD
Dynamic Range: DR400
Highlight: -2
Shadow: -1
Color: -2
Sharpness: 0
Noise Reduction: -2
White Balance: Daylight/Fine, +1 Red & -6 Blue
ISO: Auto, up to ISO 3200
Exposure Compensation: +1/3 to +2/3 (typically)

Example photographs, all camera-made JPEGs made using this Classic Analog film simulation recipe on a Fujifilm X-M1:

*Thin Ice* – Farmington, UT – Fujifilm X-M1

*Falling Water* – Farmington, UT – Fujifilm X-M1

*Autumn Overcast* – Farmington, UT – Fujifilm X-M1

*Night at the Lake* – Farmington, UT – Fujifilm X-M1

*Frozen Drain* – Farmington, UT – Fujifilm X-M1

*Frozen Pond Scum* – Farmington, UT – Fujifilm X-M1 – Photo by Jonathan Roesch

*Irrigation Cover* – Farmington, UT – Fujifilm X-M1

*Quadruple U’s* – Farmington, UT – Fujifilm X-M1

*Improbable* – Farmington, UT – Fujifilm X-M1

*Evening Euonymus* – Farmington, UT – Fujifilm X-M1

*Blue Sky Reeds* – Farmington, UT – Fujifilm X-M1

*Yellow, Lamp* – Farmington, UT – Fujifilm X-M1

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Fujifilm X-M1 (X-Trans I) Film Simulation Recipe: Vivid Color

Posted on October 20, 2020 by Ritchie Roesch

*Vibrant Autumn* – Fruit Heights, UT – Fujifilm X-M1 – “Vivid Color”

The Fujifilm X-M1 doesn’t have nearly as many JPEG options as newer X-Series cameras have; however, that doesn’t mean that this camera can’t produce great-looking images straight-out-of-camera. This film simulation recipe is proof of that, as it simply looks great!

Many of you don’t have X-Trans I cameras, since there were only three models made: the X-M1, X-E1 and X-Pro1. Fujifilm quickly moved on to the X-Trans II sensor. I know that some of you still have your old X-Trans I camera, or have purchased one second-hand for cheap. For a long time I neglected creating recipes for these cameras, but no more! This is the second one for X-Trans I, and expect several more to be published in the coming months.

*Fall Forest* – Flathead Lake, MT – Fujifilm X-M1 – “Vivid Color”

Even though this film simulation recipe is intended for the X-M1, X-E1 and X-Pro1, if you have an X-Trans II or Bayer model, feel free to try this recipe on your camera. It won’t be exactly the same, but it will produce very similar results.

Velvia
Dynamic Range: DR200
Highlight: +1 (Medium-Hard)
Shadow: +2 (Hard)
Color: +2 (High)
Sharpness: +1 (Medium-Hard)
Noise Reduction: -2 (Low)
White Balance: Fluorescent 1 (“Daylight Fluorescent”), -5 Red & +5 Blue
ISO: Auto, up to ISO 3200
Exposure Compensation: +1/3 to +2/3 (typically)

Example photographs, all camera-made JPEGs made using this Vivid Color film simulation recipe on a Fujifilm X-M1:

*Stinker* – Idaho Falls, ID – Fujifilm X-M1

*Leave the Light On* – Farmington, UT – Fujifilm X-M1

*Sunlight Through the Curtain* – Farmington, UT – Fujifilm X-M1

*Business Hours* – Idaho Falls, ID – Fujifilm X-M1

*Thrifty Nickel* – Idaho Falls, ID – Fujifilm X-M1

*Clothes Hangers* – Farmington, UT – Fujifilm X-M1

*Autumn Forest Sunlight* – Fruit Heights, UT – Fujifilm X-M1

*Bright Autumn Leaves* – Fruit Heights, UT – Fujifilm X-M1

*Red Berries & Orange Leaves* – Fruit Heights, UT – Fujifilm X-M1

*Early Autumn Leaves* – Fruit Heights, UT – Fujifilm X-M1

*October Leaves* – Fruit Heights, UT – Fujifilm X-M1

*Leaves in a Dark Forest* – Fruit Heights, UT – Fujifilm X-M1

*Lit Autumn Leaves* – Fruit Heights, UT – Fujifilm X-M1

*Slowly Dying* – Fruit Heights, UT – Fujifilm X-M1

*Autumn Leaves & Green Weed* – Missoula, MT – Fujifilm X-M1

*Misty Mountain Morning* – Farmington, UT – Fujifilm X-M1

Fujifilm X-M1 (X-Trans I) Film Simulation Recipe: Monochrome

Posted on October 7, 2020 by Ritchie Roesch

*Broken View* – Farmington, UT – Fujifilm X-M1

Fujifilm introduced the world to the X-Trans sensor in January of 2012 with the announcement of the X-Pro1 camera. Later that same year the X-E1 became the second camera with this new sensor, and a year later the X-M1 became the third and final camera to have the original X-Trans sensor. Even before the X-M1 was released, Fujifilm had begun selling cameras with the X-Trans II sensor, so the original sensor was already old news by the time the camera was released. It seems that, more-or-less, Fujifilm had some spare X-Trans I sensors laying around, so they put them inside of the X-A1, a Bayer sensor camera, and renamed it X-M1. There never was an X-M2.

Even though only three cameras have an X-Trans I sensor, I’ve had many requests for film simulation recipes that are compatible with the X-Pro1, X-E1 and X-M1. I used to own an X-E1 (two, actually), but I mostly shot RAW with it and never developed any film simulation recipes for it. Some X-Trans II and Bayer recipes are technically compatible, but produce slightly different results. I purchased a cheap, gently used X-M1 to create some recipes with, and this is the very first one!

*White Trees* – Farmington, UT – Fujifilm X-M1

The X-M1 only has one black-and-white option. There’s no B+Y, B+R and B+G. There’s just standard B, which is the abbreviation for the Monochrome film simulation. I wanted to create a B&W recipe that produces dramatic results, but the JPEG options are limited on this camera compared to the newer models, so I had to get creative with the white balance to get the look that I wanted. This recipe is intended for X-Trans I cameras, but those with Bayer and X-Trans II cameras can use it, too, but the results will be slightly different.

Monochrome
Dynamic Range: DR200
Highlight: +2 (Hard)
Shadow: +2 (Hard)
Sharpness: +1 (Medium-Hard)
Noise Reduction: -2 (Low)
White Balance: Incandescent, -5 Red & +9 Blue
ISO: Auto, up to ISO 3200
Exposure Compensation: +1/3 to +2/3 (typically)

Example photographs, all camera-made JPEGs made using this Monochrome film simulation recipe on a Fujifilm X-M1:

*Old Phone* – Farmington, UT – Fujifilm X-M1

*Dark Chocolate* – Farmington, UT – Fujifilm X-M1

*Ice Cream Bowl* – Farmington, UT – Fujifilm X-M1

*Countertop* – Farmington, UT – Fujifilm X-M1

*Steel Deck* – Farmington, UT – Fujifilm X-M1

*Good Sam* – Farmington, UT – Fujifilm X-M1

*Tool Ghosts* – Farmington, UT – Fujifilm X-M1

*Timesaver* – Farmington, UT – Fujifilm X-M1

*Saw Table* – Farmington, UT – Fujifilm X-M1

*Abandoned Workshop* – Farmington, UT – Fujifilm X-M1

*Buy American* – Farmington, UT – Fujifilm X-M1

*Anchor Screw Drawer* – Farmington, UT – Fujifilm X-M1

*Open Drawers* – Farmington, UT – Fujifilm X-M1

*Indoor Hoop* – Farmington, UT – Fujifilm X-M1

*Window with Broken Glass* – Farmington, UT – Fujifilm X-M1

*Abandoned Garage* – Farmington, UT – Fujifilm X-M1

Film Simulation Recipe Compatibility: Bayer, X-Trans I & II

Posted on August 3, 2020 by Ritchie Roesch

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Fuji X Weekly reader Gustavo Potenza sifted through all of the film simulation recipes on this website and organized them by sensor and camera compatibility. Whoa! That was a tall task, but he knocked it out in a matter of minutes. I wanted to share this information with you, but also separate it into multiple posts so that you can quickly find the recipes you’re looking for. I’ll link this article to the recipe page for easy access, and I’ll keep it updated as I make new recipes. Thank you, Gustavo, for doing the hard work on this!

The first list, which are recipes compatible with Fujifilm Bayer and X-Trans I sensors, is very short. I really need to make it longer by adding more recipes. I hope to do that eventually. If you have a Fujifilm camera with a Bayer sensor or X-Trans I sensor, these are the recipes that you can use. The Classic Chrome recipe is only compatible with those cameras that have the Classic Chrome film simulation. At the bottom is the X-Trans II list, which is much longer.

Bayer & X-Trans I

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Velvia, Classic Chrome, & Monochrome
Golden Negative
Analog Cool
Monochrome
Sepia

The above recipes are intended for the Fujifilm X-A1, X-A2, X-A3, X-A5, X-A7, X-A10, XF10, X-T100, X-T200, X100, X-PRO1, X-E1, and X-M1 (I hope I didn’t miss any). Some of the X-Trans II recipes below might also work on your Bayer or X-Trans I camera, although results might vary slightly, and it will depend if your camera has the film simulation that the recipe requires.

X-Trans II

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The film simulation recipes below are compatible with X-Trans II cameras. A few X-Trans II cameras don’t have all of the different film simulations required, so some of these recipes might not work on your camera.

Kodachrome 64
Kodachrome II
Ektachrome 100SW
Portra 160
Kodacolor
Eterna
Agfa Optima
Velvia, Classic Chrome & Monochrome
Faded Monochrome
Sepia
Lomography Color 100
Cross Process
Kodachrome Without Classic Chrome
Astia

The above recipes are intended for the Fujifilm X100S, X100T, X-E2, X-E2S, X-T1, X-T10, X70, X20, X30, XQ1, and XQ2 (I hope that I didn’t miss any). Not all of the recipes will be compatible with every X-Trans II camera. Some of them might even be compatible with Bayer and X-Trans I cameras with varying results, so feel free to try.

X-Trans III
X-Trans IV