Recipex-trans-ivSEPIA

B&W Sepia

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Sample framesStraight out of camera

See how it looks before you set it.

A vintage lantern hanging under a canopy with a tower in the background, creating a nostalgic atmosphere.

A quiet street lined with tall trees, leading to a distant building under a sepia tone.

Two men seated at a table in a makeshift shelter, engaged in conversation.

A spiral staircase ascending alongside a building, with a tree partially visible in the frame.

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	Sepia
Dynamic Range	DR400
Highlight	0
Shadow	-2
Color	-2
Sharpness	-2
Noise Reduction	-4
Clarity	0
Grain Effect	Strong
Grain Size	Small
Color Chrome FX	Strong
Color Chrome FX Blue	Strong
Monochromatic Color	WC 0 / MG 0
White Balance	Custom Kelvin (4000K)
WB Shift	R 0 / B -5
ISO	up to ISO 6400
Exposure Compensation	-1/3 to +2/3

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.

This B&W Sepia recipe excels in vintage-style photography, particularly in soft, diffused light. The strong grain and low color settings create a nostalgic feel, perfect for toned black and white images. Be cautious with bright modern scenes, as the settings may not render those well due to the pronounced grain and muted tones.

Tune it further

Three tweaks worth trying.

Adjust grain for smoother images

Lower grain strength to 'Weak' for a more polished look in less textured scenes.

Brighten shadows for more detail

Increase shadow to 0 to recover some detail in darker areas without losing the sepia effect.

Warm up the tones

Increase the white balance to 4500K for a warmer sepia tone that enhances the nostalgic mood.

FAQ

About this recipe.

This recipe performs best in soft, diffused light, such as during golden hour or overcast days, to enhance the sepia tones.

Using DR400 maximizes highlight retention and shadow detail, making it ideal for high-contrast scenes, but be mindful of potential noise in shadows due to low noise reduction.

This recipe is not best for modern bright scenes, as the strong grain and muted colors may not complement vibrant subjects well.

The custom Kelvin setting at 4000K, paired with a slight blue shift, creates a warm sepia tone; slight adjustments may be needed based on ambient light.

Avoid overexposing your shots; the exposure compensation range of -1/3 to +2/3 helps to maintain details in highlights.

This recipe is primarily designed for still photography, as the strong grain and specific tones may not translate well in video formats.

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