Reala Ace
Sample framesStraight out of camera
See how it looks before you set it.
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 | Reala Ace | |
| Dynamic Range | DR400 | |
| Highlight | -1.5 | |
| Shadow | +1.5 | |
| Color | -2 | |
| Sharpness | -2 | |
| Noise Reduction | -4 | |
| Clarity | -3 | |
| Grain Effect | Strong | |
| Grain Size | Large | |
| Color Chrome FX | Strong | |
| Color Chrome FX Blue | Strong | |
| Monochromatic Color | WC 0 / MG 0 | |
| White Balance | Custom Kelvin (6700K) | |
| WB Shift | R +1 / B +4 | |
| 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.
Expired Reala Warmth imagines a roll of consumer colour film shot long past its date. Reala Ace provides a natural, faithful base, and the recipe then ages it: a warm Kelvin setting nudged towards magenta-blue introduces the slightly off, dreamy colour drift typical of expired stock. Colour saturation is lowered, so tones feel faded rather than vivid, while highlights are held back for soft skies and shadows are deepened for density. Softened micro-contrast and large, strong grain complete the effect, giving images a gentle, tactile quality. Because Reala Ace handles skin so gracefully, the look is especially kind to portraits and everyday moments, where faces stay natural beneath the vintage cast. Bright exposure compensation keeps the frame airy, like a slightly overexposed print, and quiet daily scenes gain a warm, remembered feel.
Expired Reala Warmth is made for portraits, everyday moments and daily-life scenes in soft or open light, where its gentle drift flatters skin. Avoid high-contrast scenes: deep shadows and bright highlights can clash with the faded, overexposed character the recipe relies on.
What it nails
- ✓Reala Ace base keeps skin tones natural beneath the drift.
- ✓Faded colour and bright exposure feel like old prints.
- ✓Large grain adds soft, tactile texture to daily scenes.
What to watch
- !High-contrast scenes can lose the gentle, faded character.
- !Bright exposure compensation risks clipping already-bright skies.
- !Needs Reala Ace, so older bodies cannot use it.
FAQ
About this recipe.
It needs Reala Ace, available on X-Trans V bodies such as the X-T5, X-H2, X-S20, X-T50, X-M5, X-E5 and X100VI, plus GFX100 II, GFX100S II and GFX100RF.
Yes. Reala Ace renders skin naturally, and the faded colour, soft contrast and grain give portraits a warm, nostalgic film feel.
Exposing slightly bright mimics the airy, overexposed look of expired film prints and keeps the faded palette light rather than muddy.
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