Recipex-trans-vCLASSIC CHROME

Classic Color

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Sample framesStraight out of camera

See how it looks before you set it.

View from a vehicle showing a line of trucks on a road with trees in the background.

A woman walking on a train platform during golden hour with lush greenery in the background.

A train at a quiet station during sunset with a hazy sky and a few people in the background.

A person with curly hair stands at an open door, gazing out at a green landscape.

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	Classic Chrome
Dynamic Range	DR400
Highlight	-0.5
Shadow	-2
Color	+3
Sharpness	-2
Noise Reduction	-4
Clarity	-2
Grain Effect	Strong
Grain Size	Small
Color Chrome FX	Strong
Color Chrome FX Blue	Weak
Monochromatic Color	WC 0 / MG 0
White Balance	Custom Kelvin (5300K)
WB Shift	R 0 / B -6
ISO	up to ISO 6400
Exposure Compensation	0 to +1

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 Classic Color recipe excels in street and travel photography, particularly in natural light around 5300 Kelvin. It’s important to avoid overexposing highlights, as they are set to -0.5, which can lead to loss of detail in bright areas.

Tune it further

Three tweaks worth trying.

Add more contrast

Increase the shadow setting to -1 for deeper blacks and more pronounced contrast.

Soften skin tones

Lower sharpness to -4 and clarity to -4 for a more flattering look on skin.

Reduce grain for cleaner images

Set grain strength to Weak for a smoother texture in your photos.

FAQ

About this recipe.

With a dynamic range set to DR400 and an ISO maximum of 6400, this recipe performs well in low light, capturing detail in both shadows and highlights.

This recipe is best for street and travel photography, where the vibrant colors and strong grain add character to everyday life.

The strong grain and reduced sharpness can detract from the smooth skin tones typically desired in studio portraiture.

Using a custom Kelvin setting of 5300 with a blue shift of -6 will yield warmer tones, suitable for daylight conditions, but may require adjustment in different lighting.

Going above +1 may lead to overexposed highlights, especially since the highlight setting is already at -0.5, risking loss of detail in bright areas.

While this recipe is tailored for still photography, the settings can be adjusted for video, but be mindful of the grain and sharpness levels, as they may not translate well.

Writing notes for this recipe…

Classic Color

See how it looks before you set it.

Full settings

Compatibility

Sensors

Cameras

When this recipe shines.

Three tweaks worth trying.

Add more contrast

Soften skin tones

Reduce grain for cleaner images

About this recipe.

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When this recipe shines.

Three tweaks worth trying.

Add more contrast

Soften skin tones

Reduce grain for cleaner images

About this recipe.