Recipex-trans-ivCLASSIC CHROME

Kodak Portra do Sol

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Sample framesStraight out of camera

See how it looks before you set it.

A man sitting on a traditional wooden boat by the water, with city buildings in the background.

A traditional wooden boat docked near a waterfront with city buildings in the background under bright sunlight.

A shelf filled with small potted plants, art supplies, and decorative items in a cozy indoor setting.

A teal kiosk in a park with a ferris wheel and city buildings in the background under a hazy sky.

A quiet urban street with a yellow building and a bridge overhead, shrouded in morning haze.

A solitary beach chair on a sandy shore with gentle waves in the background.

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	Classic Chrome
Dynamic Range	DR400
Highlight	-2
Shadow	-2
Color	+3
Sharpness	-2
Noise Reduction	-4
Clarity	-1
Grain Effect	Off
Color Chrome FX	Strong
Color Chrome FX Blue	Off
Monochromatic Color	WC 0 / MG 0
White Balance	Auto
WB Shift	R +2 / B -6
ISO	up to ISO 6400
Exposure Compensation	+1/3 to +1 1/3

Section 02

Compatibility

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

Sensors

Cameras

Shooting notes

When this recipe shines.

This recipe excels in vibrant street photography and travel shots, particularly in bright daylight. The strong color chrome effect enhances saturation and depth, while the dynamic range set to DR400 helps retain details in highlights and shadows. Avoid overexposing your highlights, as the -2 highlight setting can lead to loss of detail if pushed too far.

Tune it further

Three tweaks worth trying.

Boost shadows for depth

Increase shadow to 0 for a richer tonal range in darker areas.

Add warmth to skin tones

Shift white balance red to +4 for warmer skin tones in portraits.

Introduce subtle grain

Set grain strength to Weak for a nostalgic film-like texture.

Film stock vibe

If this were a film…

This recipe resembles the characteristics of Kodak Portra 400 with its color depth and tonal range.

FAQ

About this recipe.

With a dynamic range of DR400 and an ISO max of 6400, this recipe can handle low light fairly well, but be cautious of noise at higher ISOs.

This recipe shines in street, travel, and daily life photography, capturing vibrant colors and details in various lighting conditions.

The strong color chrome effect enhances color saturation and contrast, making images pop, especially in scenes with rich colors.

This recipe is not best for studio portraits due to its strong color characteristics and highlight settings, which may not suit controlled lighting environments.

Consider lowering the exposure compensation to -1/3 to balance the brighter colors and prevent overexposure in flat light.

With highlights set to -2 and shadows to -2, this recipe effectively compresses the dynamic range, preserving detail in both bright and dark areas.

Writing notes for this recipe…

Kodak Portra do Sol

See how it looks before you set it.

Full settings

Compatibility

Sensors

Cameras

When this recipe shines.

Three tweaks worth trying.

Boost shadows for depth

Add warmth to skin tones

Introduce subtle grain

If this were a film…

About this recipe.

Related recipes.

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Nostalgic Negative

Vintage Agfacolor

When this recipe shines.

Three tweaks worth trying.

Boost shadows for depth

Add warmth to skin tones

Introduce subtle grain

If this were a film…

About this recipe.