Recipex-trans-ivASTIA

CineStill 400 V2

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Sample framesStraight out of camera

See how it looks before you set it.

Outdoor scene with palm trees, people sitting at tables, and a building in the background under a clear sky.

A lively outdoor café scene with people socializing under umbrellas and palm trees during golden hour.

Historic architecture with a tower surrounded by palm trees under a cloudy sky.

Colorful display of hats and bags in front of a bright yellow wall.

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	DR200
Highlight	-2
Shadow	0
Color	+2
Sharpness	-2
Noise Reduction	-4
Clarity	-4
Grain Effect	Strong
Grain Size	Small
Color Chrome FX	Strong
Color Chrome FX Blue	Weak
Monochromatic Color	WC 0 / MG 0
White Balance	Fluorescent 1
WB Shift	R -2 / B +4
ISO	up to ISO 6400
Exposure Compensation	+1/3 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.

This recipe excels in soft lighting conditions, making it ideal for portraits with gentle tones. The strong grain adds character, but be cautious not to overexpose, as highlights are set to -2, which can lead to loss of detail in bright areas. The dynamic range at DR200 helps retain detail in shadows while maintaining a pleasing overall exposure.

Tune it further

Three tweaks worth trying.

Enhance skin tones

Reduce sharpness to -4 and increase color to +3 for smoother skin tones in portraits.

Add more contrast

Adjust highlights to 0 and shadows to +1 to create a more dynamic range in your images.

Soften grain appearance

Change grain strength to Weak for a more subtle grain texture.

Film stock vibe

If this were a film…

This recipe mimics the soft, pastel-like tones of Fuji Pro 400H, particularly suited for portrait photography.

FAQ

About this recipe.

This recipe shines in soft, diffused light, such as overcast days or shaded areas, which complements the Astia film simulation's gentle color palette.

With strong grain strength and small grain size, this recipe adds a noticeable texture that can enhance the nostalgic feel of portraits, but be mindful of it in bright scenes.

Given the strong noise reduction setting at -4, you may want to apply some sharpening in post to regain detail, especially if you shoot at higher ISOs.

Writing notes for this recipe…