Recipex-trans-ivCLASSIC CHROME

Nostalgic Negative

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Sample framesStraight out of camera

See how it looks before you set it.

A close-up view of the Leaning Tower of Pisa against a clear blue sky.

A vibrant outdoor market scene with stalls and a decorative pavilion under a clear blue sky.

Two children enjoying a ride in a small airplane at an amusement park during sunset.

Colorful carnival scene featuring plush avocado and lemon toys hanging from a booth with festive lights.

A brightly lit carousel at a fairground during twilight, surrounded by colorful tents and attractions.

A person walking with a stroller in a park surrounded by palm trees and benches under soft morning light.

A serene park scene with a bench along a paved path, surrounded by trees and modern buildings 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	DR200
Highlight	-1
Shadow	0
Color	+4
Sharpness	0
Noise Reduction	-4
Clarity	-5
Grain Effect	Weak
Grain Size	Large
Color Chrome FX	Strong
Color Chrome FX Blue	Strong
Monochromatic Color	WC 0 / MG 0
White Balance	Auto
WB Shift	R +3 / B -5
ISO	up to ISO 6400
Exposure Compensation	+1/3 to +1

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 Nostalgic Negative recipe shines in everyday settings, particularly for street and travel photography, where it captures rich colors and soft contrasts. It performs well in natural light, but be cautious with exposure; avoid overexposing highlights as the highlight setting is at -1. The dynamic range is set to DR200, which helps retain detail in both shadows and highlights while providing a nostalgic feel.

Tune it further

Three tweaks worth trying.

Enhance color vibrancy

Increase color to +4 for more vivid tones, perfect for lively street scenes.

Soften skin tones

Lower clarity to -5 and noise reduction to -4 for smoother skin in candid shots.

Add more grain

Change grain strength to 'Strong' for a more vintage film-like texture.

FAQ

About this recipe.

With a maximum ISO of 6400 and DR200, this recipe performs decently in low light, but be cautious of noise at higher ISOs due to the -4 noise reduction setting.

This recipe excels with vibrant street scenes and travel photography, but it's not ideal for studio portraits due to its soft contrast and grain settings.

Yes, while the white balance is set to Auto, you can fine-tune it by shifting the red and blue channels, currently at +3 and -5 respectively, to better suit your scene.

Setting the dynamic range to DR200 helps maintain detail in both highlights and shadows, which is beneficial for scenes with high contrast.

The strong color chrome effect enhances color depth and saturation, making it particularly effective for vibrant street photography.

A common mistake is overexposing highlights since the highlight setting is at -1; be mindful of bright areas in your composition.

Writing notes for this recipe…

Nostalgic Negative

See how it looks before you set it.

Full settings

Compatibility

Sensors

Cameras

When this recipe shines.

Three tweaks worth trying.

Enhance color vibrancy

Soften skin tones

Add more grain

About this recipe.

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When this recipe shines.

Three tweaks worth trying.

Enhance color vibrancy

Soften skin tones

Add more grain

About this recipe.