Classic Negative
Sample framesStraight out of camera
See how it looks before you set it.
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 Negative |
Section 02
Compatibility
Designed for x-trans-iv and gfx sensors. Tested on the bodies below.
Sensors
Cameras
Shooting notes
When this recipe shines.
Retro Colour Frame leans into the look of a well-loved consumer colour negative printed a little too warm. Classic Negative supplies the hard-edged colour separation, and a warm white balance pulled towards yellow-green gives highlights an aged, golden glow. Tones are pushed firmly: bright areas bloom and shadows sink into dense, inky pools, so light and shade carve the frame into bold shapes. Colour is held back slightly, which keeps the warmth from turning garish, while softened micro-contrast and heavy, large grain take the digital edge off every surface. The result feels like a print pulled from a shoebox of old holiday snaps. It sings on overcast streets and in low, golden light, where brick, concrete and signage pick up that nostalgic cast and the grain has texture to sit on.
Reach for Retro Colour Frame on overcast city days, in golden-hour streets and around textured architecture, where its warmth and contrast add character. It is not a studio portrait recipe: the heavy grain and warm cast are unkind to controlled skin tones, and pure landscapes can feel muddy rather than clean.
What it nails
- ✓Golden, aged warmth that flatters brick, concrete and signage.
- ✓Deep shadows give flat, overcast streets real graphic punch.
- ✓Coarse grain delivers a convincing printed-film texture.
What to watch
- !Strong contrast can clip highlights in harsh midday sun.
- !DR400 raises the minimum ISO, limiting wide apertures in daylight.
- !Warm yellow-green cast is unflattering for studio portraits.
FAQ
About this recipe.
It needs Classic Negative, so it suits X-Trans IV bodies such as the X-T4, X-Pro3, X-E4, X-S10, X-T30 II and X100V, plus the GFX100S.
Street and urban photography, especially on overcast days or in golden light, where its warm cast, deep shadows and heavy grain add a nostalgic printed-film feel.
Not for studio work. The strong grain and warm yellow-green cast are hard on skin tones, so environmental street portraits are a better fit.
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