Recipex-trans-vNOSTALGIC NEG.

Appalachian Negative

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Sample framesStraight out of camera

See how it looks before you set it.

A large speaker mounted on a beige wall under a cloudy sky.

A yellow hanging planter with red flowers against a soft coastal background.

A colorful food truck and kiosk in a sandy urban setting with outdoor seating.

A modern urban pathway flanked by glass buildings leading to a sculptural arch.

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

Section 01

Full settings

Enter every value below into a Custom (C1-C7) preset on your camera. The order matches the in-camera Edit/Save Custom Setting menu on x-trans-v bodies.

Parameter	Value	Copy
Film Simulation	Nostalgic Neg.
Dynamic Range	DR400
Highlight	-1.5
Shadow	0
Color	0
Sharpness	+2
Noise Reduction	-4
Clarity	0
Grain Effect	Weak
Grain Size	Large
Color Chrome FX	Strong
Color Chrome FX Blue	Weak
Monochromatic Color	WC 0 / MG 0
White Balance	Custom Kelvin (5200K)
WB Shift	R +2 / B -2
ISO	up to ISO 6400
Exposure Compensation	+2/3 to +1 1/3

Section 02

Compatibility

Designed for x-trans-v and gfx sensors. Tested on the bodies below.

Sensors

Cameras

Shooting notes

When this recipe shines.

This recipe excels in warm, soft light, creating a nostalgic atmosphere perfect for travel and indoor scenes. Be cautious with exposure; the recommended compensation of +2/3 to +1 1/3 can significantly brighten your images, so avoid overexposing highlights.

Tune it further

Three tweaks worth trying.

Enhance grain for texture

Increase grain strength to 'Strong' for a more pronounced film-like texture.

Adjust white balance for warmth

Set the white balance to 5500K for a warmer tone in your images.

Boost shadows for depth

Increase shadow to +1 to add more depth and detail in darker areas.

Film stock vibe

If this were a film…

This recipe evokes the soft, warm tones of Kodak Portra 400, ideal for capturing a vintage feel.

FAQ

About this recipe.

This recipe performs well in warm, soft lighting, such as during golden hour or indoors with warm artificial light, enhancing its nostalgic look.

With dynamic range set to DR400, you can capture more detail in highlights and shadows, making it ideal for high-contrast scenes.

This recipe shines with vintage or faded subjects, such as landscapes or candid moments, but may struggle with sharp modern subjects.

Using weak grain with a large size adds a subtle texture without overwhelming the image, perfect for maintaining a soft, nostalgic feel.

Since noise reduction is set to -4, you may need to carefully manage noise in post-processing, especially at higher ISO settings.

Yes, this recipe can be used for video, but keep in mind the exposure compensation for consistent brightness across frames.

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