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Recettex-trans-vCLASSIC CHROME

Southern Sun

Warm tones with a hint of grit, capturing the vibrant essence of sunlit streets. Perfect for urban architecture and everyday moments.

Images d'exempleDirectement en sortie de boîtier

Voyez le rendu avant de la régler.

Urban scene featuring a street lamp and a modern building under a clear sky.
A grand mosque with multiple domes and minarets under a cloudy sky.
Airplane window view at sunset with orange and blue hues in the sky.
Group of people walking in a city plaza with trees and buildings in the background.

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

Tous les réglages

À propos de cette recette

Southern Sun brings a sun-drenched, vintage travel feel to everyday photography, turning familiar surroundings into frames with warmth and character. Built on Classic Chrome, it pairs rich colour with softened highlights and a fine-looking film texture from its strong, small grain. The warm rendering feels especially at home during golden hour, from architectural details to the movement of a busy city plaza. A little sunlight goes a long way. Under harsh light or in carefully balanced studio setups, its warmth can become overpowering.

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 SimulationClassic Chrome
Dynamic RangeDR200
Highlight-2
Shadow-0.5
Color+4
Sharpness-2
Noise Reduction-4
Clarity0
Grain EffectStrong
Grain SizeSmall
Color Chrome FXStrong
Color Chrome FX BlueWeak
Monochromatic ColorWC 0 / MG 0
White BalanceCustom Kelvin (6500K)
WB ShiftR +2 / B -6
ISOup to ISO 6400
Exposure Compensation+2/3 to +1
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.

Southern Sun delivers a warm, vibrant palette that transforms everyday scenes into dreamlike moments. Its use of Classic Chrome gives images a nostalgic feel, harking back to the colour tones of vintage travel photography. The strong colour contrast ensures subjects pop, creating a lively atmosphere with a touch of whimsy, while the softened highlights result in a gentle, inviting mood. Ideal for capturing street life during the golden hours, this recipe adds an alluring warmth to people, architecture, and landscapes alike. The small grain texture lends a subtle filmic quality, enhancing the timeless feel. As the name suggests, Southern Sun truly shines when the light is soft and golden, enriching scenes with its vivid, yet dreamy quality.

Best captured during the golden hour, Southern Sun excels in street and travel photography, turning everyday moments into vibrant stories. Avoid using it for studio portraits, where its warm tones might overwhelm controlled lighting environments. It's perfect for capturing the warmth of community in urban settings.

Ses points forts

  • ✓Warm tones enhance golden hour shots
  • ✓Vibrant colours bring life to urban scenes
  • ✓Small grain adds filmic texture
  • ✓Soft highlights create a dreamy atmosphere

Points de vigilance

  • !Warm tones can overwhelm in harsh light
  • !Strong grain at higher ISOs
  • !Blue shift may affect shadows
FAQ

À propos de cette recette.

Southern Sun is designed for Fujifilm X-Trans V and GFX cameras. Compatible models 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. This gives photographers several options across Fujifilm's interchangeable-lens, fixed-lens, and medium-format systems.
Southern Sun can work indoors when warm, natural light enters through windows or fills the room. Its Highlight setting of -2 helps soften bright areas, while the warm white balance shift complements golden ambient light. It is particularly suited to interiors with late-afternoon sunlight, rather than spaces dominated by harsh fluorescent lighting or cool artificial illumination.
Southern Sun's warm, vibrant rendering can overpower the controlled lighting and colour balance typically used for studio portraits. Its Color setting of +4 strengthens colour, while the R +2 and B -6 white balance shift pushes the image towards a warmer appearance. These characteristics can make neutral skin tones harder to maintain when accurate colour reproduction is the priority.
Southern Sun works particularly well for travel photography, urban architecture, and everyday city life. Architectural landmarks benefit from its rich colour and softened highlights, while street scenes gain a nostalgic, travel-inspired atmosphere. It also suits sunset views and lively public spaces, where warm ambient light helps the recipe create images that feel vibrant without losing their dreamy character.
Southern Sun combines a Custom Kelvin white balance of 6500K with a shift of R +2 and B -6. The Kelvin value establishes the starting white balance, while the shift changes the colour rendering towards a warmer appearance. Together with Classic Chrome and Color +4, these settings help produce the recipe's warm, golden character, particularly in soft evening light.