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Acros Smoke Tone

Monochrome tones with subtle grain and muted contrast. Ideal for capturing architectural details and urban life.

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Black and white photo of a building facade with classical architectural features and a neighboring structure.
A solitary street lamp against a cloudy sky in black and white.
A black and white photo capturing a camera reflected in a car's side mirror with a road in the background.
A busy urban street scene with a taxi in the foreground and pedestrians crossing in the background.

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Über dieses Rezept

Acros Smoke Tone takes a quieter approach to black-and-white photography, giving urban scenes a gritty texture without making every frame feel aggressively contrasty. Its Acros foundation, subdued tonal character, and strong fine grain create a thoughtful balance between architectural detail and the movement of city life. Its restrained tonality makes overcast streets and pared-back compositions especially appealing subjects. The result feels nostalgic but composed, with enough texture to give everyday urban photography a distinct monochrome identity.

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ParameterWertKopieren
Film SimulationAcros
Dynamic RangeDR400
Highlight0
Shadow-2
Color-2
Sharpness-2
Noise Reduction-4
Clarity0
Grain EffectStrong
Grain SizeSmall
Color Chrome FXStrong
Color Chrome FX BlueStrong
Monochromatic ColorWC 0 / MG 0
White BalanceCustom Kelvin (4000K)
WB ShiftR 0 / B -5
ISOup to ISO 6400
Exposure Compensation-1/3 to +2/3
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Kompatibilität

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This recipe conjures the gritty, yet calming essence of urban life, reminiscent of classic black and white street photography. The Acros simulation delivers deep blacks and subtle greys, while the reduced shadows and sharpness soften the overall contrast. This creates a sense of calm even in bustling scenes. The strong grain adds a nostalgic texture, bringing a tactile feeling to architectural and street scenes. The cool white balance shift lends a muted quality, perfect for overcast days or minimalistic compositions. Acros Smoke Tone shines in environments where the interplay of light and shadow tells its own story, creating a timeless monochrome look that feels both nostalgic and fresh. When used in midday sun, it captures the harshness of urban grit beautifully, adding character to everyday moments.

Perfect for capturing street and architectural scenes with a calm, gritty feel. Excels in overcast or harsh midday light. Avoid for vivid colour scenes or high contrast portraits, where its monochrome subtlety may not complement the subject. Ideal for creating a nostalgic narrative in urban environments.

Was es trifft

  • ✓Excellent for capturing dynamic urban life.
  • ✓Strong grain adds a nostalgic texture.
  • ✓Subtle greys enhance architectural details.
  • ✓Perfect for overcast lighting conditions.

Worauf achten

  • !Avoid for vibrant colour scenes.
  • !Not ideal for high contrast portraits.
  • !Cool WB shift may not suit all moods.
FAQ

Über dieses Rezept.

Acros Smoke Tone is designed for X-Trans IV, X-Trans V, and GFX sensors. Compatible bodies include the X-E4, X-E5, X-H2, X-H2S, X-M5, X-Pro3, X-S10, X-S20, X-T30 II, X-T30 III, X-T4, X-T5, X-T50, X100V, X100VI, GFX100 II, GFX100RF, GFX100S, and GFX100S II.
Acros Smoke Tone suits urban street photography and architectural scenes where texture, structure, and atmosphere matter more than colour. Its monochrome rendering and strong grain work well for city environments, while the subdued tonal character gives everyday street moments a calmer, more reflective quality.
The recipe uses a custom Kelvin white balance of 4000K with a shift of R 0 and B -5. Because Acros is a black-and-white simulation, the shift adds no colour cast; the restrained mood comes from its subdued tonality and fine grain rather than from any colour treatment.
Acros Smoke Tone is less suited to portraits that rely on soft tonal transitions, particularly when strong contrast is part of the scene. Its monochrome rendering and strong grain give images a textured character, making it a more natural fit for street and architectural work than delicate portraiture.
Acros Smoke Tone is described as gritty yet calming, with subtle greys and softened overall contrast. Its shadow setting is reduced to -2, while sharpness is set to -2. Combined with strong, small grain, these settings support a textured monochrome style that feels restrained rather than purely stark and graphic.