Recipex-trans-ivETERNA

Santa Color

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Sample framesStraight out of camera

See how it looks before you set it.

A vendor in an orange shirt stands behind a colorful fruit stall with various fruits and drinks.

A fruit vendor stands in front of a colorful stall filled with various fruits under bright hanging lights.

Statue of Liberty replica in an urban setting with colorful storefronts and clear blue sky.

Colorful amusement park entrance with Asian-inspired architecture under a clear sky.

Colorful carnival scene with rides and booths under a pastel sky at sunset.

A person enjoying a swing ride at an amusement park against a clear blue sky.

A tall amusement park ride with swinging seats against a clear blue sky.

Colorful arcade entrance with games and bright lights at a fairground during twilight.

A man walks past a large circular sculpture surrounded by palm trees in an urban setting.

A woman pushing a stroller in a park with tall buildings in the background and sunlight filtering through trees.

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	Eterna
Dynamic Range	DR200
Highlight	-2
Shadow	+4
Color	+4
Sharpness	-2
Noise Reduction	-4
Clarity	-3
Grain Effect	Weak
Grain Size	Small
Color Chrome FX	Strong
Color Chrome FX Blue	Off
Monochromatic Color	WC 0 / MG 0
White Balance	Custom Kelvin (5100K)
WB Shift	R +5 / B -3
ISO	up to ISO 6400
Exposure Compensation	+2/3 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 recipe shines in controlled lighting conditions, particularly for cinematic video work, thanks to the dynamic range set to DR200 and a warm white balance at 5100K. The strong color chrome effect enhances color depth, making it ideal for muted scenes. Avoid overexposing your highlights, as the highlight setting is at -2, which can lead to loss of detail in bright areas.

Tune it further

Three tweaks worth trying.

Enhance highlight recovery

Lower highlight to -3 to recover more detail in bright areas without sacrificing the overall mood.

Increase color vibrancy

Raise color to +3 for a bit more vibrancy, while still maintaining a muted cinematic feel.

Adjust white balance for warmth

Shift white balance to 5200K for a slightly warmer tone, enhancing skin tones in video.

FAQ

About this recipe.

This recipe performs optimally in softer, controlled lighting, especially for video; harsh daylight might wash out the muted tones.

With dynamic range set to DR200, you’ll capture more detail in shadows while still managing highlights, making it suitable for video and cinema.

If colors feel muted, consider increasing the color setting to +3, which will add vibrancy while preserving the cinematic quality.

Yes, while designed for video, this recipe can also create striking still images, particularly in environments where muted tones are desired.

With weak grain and small size, this setting provides a subtle film-like texture without overwhelming the image, ideal for cinematic work.

Avoid excessive exposure; the highlight setting is at -2, which can lead to clipping in bright areas if not managed carefully.

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