Fujifilm X100V recipes
Looking back at pictures from my Fujifilm X100V over the last few months, I realised I basically just use one recipe (jargon for a fancy in-built filter). This was fine in the summer sunlight, but its a bit too contrasty for the overcast skies over Britain during the winter. After a strike of inspiration I thought I would write down my current recipes/ideas so I don’t forget and revert back.
1. Astia - all rounder
Based on the built-in Astia/Soft simulation, this is my everyday recipe
- Film simulation: Astia/Soft
- Grain effect: Weak, Small
- Colour Chrome Effect: Weak
- Color Chrome FX Blue: Weak
- White Balance: Auto, Red +1, Blue -4
- Dynamic Range: DR400
- Highlights: +1
- Shadows: +1
- Color: +2
- Sharpness: 0
- Noise reduction: -4
- Clarity: 0 (I hate how slow it is)
2. Portra 400 - Portraits
The Portra 400 v2 recipe from Fuji X Weekly. Use this for a brighter colour and skin tones in portraits
3. Fujicolor Superia 800 - Low mood/overcast
The Fujicolour Superia 800 recipe from Fuji X Weekly. Use this for a more muted look, works well on overcast days. Haven’t got a good shot with this yet, so here is a sample from the original recipe
4. Nostalgic Colour - recreate childhood pictures
This recipe promises to get that nostalgic look that I love in my childhood pictures. Again, a new for me so here is a sample instead
5. City - Architecture
I really like this one for the big skyscrapers around the City of London.
- Film simulation: Classic Chrome
- Grain effect: Strong, Large
- Colour Chrome Effect: Strong
- Color Chrome FX Blue: Weak
- White Balance: Daylight, Red -1, Blue -3
- Dynamic Range: DR400
- Highlights: -1
- Shadows: +1
- Color: -1
- Sharpness: -1
- Noise reduction: -4
- Clarity: 0 (I hate how slow it is)
I can’t remember where the original recipe was from, but here is my favourite picture with it
6. Tri-X - Punchy black and white
I love shooting Kodak T-Max 400 for its dramatic look. This recipe is a recreation of something similar
7. Ilford HP5+ - Everyday black and white
A classic film that I use to be a bit softer of a black and white recipe
