Recipex-trans-ivASTIA

Astia Summer

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Sample framesStraight out of camera

See how it looks before you set it.

A traditional house surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees under a bright sky.

A weaving loom with threads in focus, colorful fabrics hanging in the background.

A serene landscape featuring a stone bridge over a calm water body, surrounded by lush greenery.

A cluttered workbench with tools, wood pieces, and a backdrop of greenery through a window.

Unedited JPEGs from x-trans-iv 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-iv bodies.

Parameter	Value	Copy
Film Simulation	Astia
Dynamic Range	DR400
Highlight	-1.5
Shadow	-1
Color	+3
Sharpness	-1
Noise Reduction	-4
Clarity	-2
Grain Effect	Weak
Grain Size	Small
Color Chrome FX	Strong
Color Chrome FX Blue	Weak
Monochromatic Color	WC 0 / MG 0
White Balance	Auto White Priority
WB Shift	R +2 / B -4
ISO	up to ISO 6400
Exposure Compensation	0 to +1

Section 02

Compatibility

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

Sensors

Cameras

Shooting notes

When this recipe shines.

Astia Summer excels in soft, natural light, making it perfect for portraits with gentle skin tones and a warm atmosphere. With dynamic range set to DR400, you can capture a wide tonal range, but be cautious of overexposing highlights, especially when shooting in bright conditions. Avoid using this recipe for bold landscapes, as the settings favor subtlety over vivid colors.

Tune it further

Three tweaks worth trying.

Enhance skin tones

Increase color to +4 for richer skin tones in portraits.

Add a touch of grain

Set grain strength to 'Strong' for a more textured, film-like appearance.

Soften highlights further

Lower highlight to -2 for even softer transitions in bright areas.

FAQ

About this recipe.

Astia Summer performs best in soft, diffused light, such as during golden hour or on overcast days, enhancing the gentle tones.

With dynamic range set to DR400, you can capture more detail in both shadows and highlights, but be mindful of potential highlight clipping in very bright scenes.

This recipe is particularly suited for portraits, as it emphasizes soft tones and flattering skin colors, making it ideal for capturing intimate moments.

The strong colorChromeEffect enhances color depth and saturation, adding richness to your images without overwhelming them, especially in skin tones.

While you can use it for landscapes, it's not the best choice for bold landscapes due to the subdued color palette; consider a more vibrant recipe for that purpose.

Be cautious of overexposing highlights, particularly in bright conditions, as the highlight setting is already lowered to -1.5, which can lead to loss of detail.

Writing notes for this recipe…

Astia Summer

See how it looks before you set it.

Full settings

Compatibility

Sensors

Cameras

When this recipe shines.

Three tweaks worth trying.

Enhance skin tones

Add a touch of grain

Soften highlights further

About this recipe.

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When this recipe shines.

Three tweaks worth trying.

Enhance skin tones

Add a touch of grain

Soften highlights further

About this recipe.