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Recettex-trans-vETERNA BLEACH BYPASS

Bleached City Tone

Neutral tones and strong grain craft a distinctive, cinematic urban grit.

Images d'exempleDirectement en sortie de boîtier

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A modern circular building with a patterned facade against a clear blue sky.
A row of modern buildings with unique architectural designs under a cloudy sky.
A reflection of a person holding a camera in a car's rearview mirror.
A modern skyscraper with intricate patterns on its facade against a pale blue sky.

Unedited JPEGs from x-trans-v bodies — straight out of camera.

Tous les réglages

À propos de cette recette

Bleached City Tone turns modern urban scenes into something colder, grittier, and distinctly cinematic. Built on Eterna Bleach Bypass, it combines restrained colour, softened shadows, and pronounced film grain to give architectural details a dramatic, almost film-noir character. The cool blue cast works particularly well under overcast skies and harsh midday light, bringing a quiet intensity to concrete, glass, and steel. This is a recipe for striking cityscapes, not soft, flattering portraits.

Section 01

Tous les réglages

Saisissez chaque valeur ci-dessous dans un préréglage personnalisé (C1–C7) de votre appareil. L'ordre correspond au menu Éditer/Enregistrer réglages personnalisés des boîtiers x-trans-v.

ParamètreValeurCopier
Film SimulationEterna Bleach Bypass
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
Section 02

Compatibilité

Conçue pour les capteurs x-trans-v and gfx. Testée sur les boîtiers ci-dessous.

Capteurs

Appareils

Notes de prise de vue

Quand cette recette brille.

Bleached City Tone brings a modern, cinematic aesthetic to your urban photography. This recipe uses the Eterna Bleach Bypass simulation to evoke the feel of classic film noir, with muted colours and a distinctive urban grit. Shadows are softened for a moody feel, while highlights stay controlled even in harsh conditions, thanks to its dynamic range settings. The strong grain adds a tactile, filmic texture, enhancing the mood of modern architecture or cityscapes. Whites and greys dominate, offering a calm yet dramatic palette that suits the intricate designs of skyscrapers and urban structures. It’s at its best in overcast or midday lighting, where the unique white balance shift creates a cool, muted blue cast, enhancing the elegance of architectural details.

Ideal for capturing modern architecture and urban street scenes with a gritty, cinematic feel. Best under overcast or harsh midday light. Not suitable for soft portraiture, as it lacks the warmth and softness required for flattering skin tones. The recipe shines in mixed lighting conditions, where its unique colour palette can truly stand out.

Ses points forts

  • ✓Creates a moody, cinematic feel
  • ✓Handles harsh light with ease
  • ✓Strong grain adds a filmic texture
  • ✓Cool tones enhance architectural details

Points de vigilance

  • !May lack warmth for portraits
  • !Grain may overpower at high ISO
  • !Blue shift can neutralise reds
FAQ

À propos de cette recette.

Bleached City Tone is designed for X-Trans V and GFX sensors. Compatible bodies include the X-E5, X-H2, X-H2S, X-M5, X-S20, X-T30 III, X-T5, X-T50, X100VI, GFX100 II, GFX100RF, and GFX100S II. These cameras support the Eterna Bleach Bypass simulation used by this recipe.
Modern architecture and urban street photography are its strongest applications. The restrained colours, cool cast, and pronounced grain give contemporary buildings a gritty cinematic quality, particularly when photographing intricate facades, skyscrapers, and city structures with strong geometric details.
The custom 4000K white balance creates a cool, muted cast, which the B -5 shift tempers only slightly. This treatment complements the recipe's restrained colours and helps architectural details feel more dramatic, especially in urban scenes photographed under overcast skies or harsh midday light.
Yes. DR400 and the recipe's restrained tonal treatment make harsh midday light one of its recommended conditions. The look suits urban structures in bright conditions, although exposure still matters because overexposure can wash out highlights and reduce the definition that gives the image its gritty character.
Its cool colour cast, muted palette, and strong grain create a harder, more urban look than many portraits need. Skin can lose warmth, while the grain may compete with fine facial details. For soft, flattering portraiture, a warmer recipe with a gentler texture is a better choice.