Recipex-trans-ivPROVIA

Universal Provia

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Sample framesStraight out of camera

See how it looks before you set it.

A green-domed mosque with a tall minaret against a clear blue sky, surrounded by modern buildings.

Two potted plants on a modern balcony with a blue construction fence in the background.

A modern indoor seating area with white wicker chairs and a blue wall, reflecting light and greenery.

A modern indoor seating area with white chairs and a blue wall, featuring reflections and natural light.

Two modern skyscrapers with pointed tops against a clear blue sky, surrounded by palm trees.

City skyline featuring modern skyscrapers against a clear blue sky.

A modern building with a circular design under a clear blue sky, surrounded by palm trees and streetlights.

Skyline featuring the Burj Khalifa and surrounding skyscrapers under a clear blue sky.

A beige SUV parked on a grassy area next to a modern building with large windows.

Outdoor café seating area with umbrellas and greenery, urban setting 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	Provia
Dynamic Range	DR400
Highlight	0
Shadow	-2
Color	-2
Sharpness	-2
Noise Reduction	-4
Clarity	0
Grain Effect	Strong
Grain Size	Small
Color Chrome FX	Strong
Color Chrome FX Blue	Strong
Monochromatic Color	WC 0 / MG 0
White Balance	Custom Kelvin (4000K)
WB Shift	R 0 / B -5
ISO	up to ISO 6400
Exposure Compensation	-1/3 to +2/3

Section 02

Compatibility

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

Sensors

Cameras

Shooting notes

When this recipe shines.

This Universal Provia recipe excels in natural light, particularly outdoors where it can capture serene scenes beautifully. The strong grain and calm tones work well for general purpose photography, but avoid using it in low light as it may struggle with noise. Be mindful of the exposure compensation range of -1/3 to +2/3 to maintain detail in highlights and shadows.

Tune it further

Three tweaks worth trying.

Enhance skin tones

Reduce color to -1 and increase clarity to +1 for softer skin tones.

Soften shadows

Adjust shadow to -1 for a more balanced contrast in softer lighting.

Reduce grain appearance

Change grain strength to Weak for a smoother look in less textured scenes.

FAQ

About this recipe.

The Universal Provia recipe is best suited for outdoor and well-lit environments due to its DR400 setting, which captures a wide dynamic range. In low light, however, it may introduce noise, especially with the strong grain.

While you can use this recipe for portraits, be cautious as it is not best for soft skin tones; consider adjusting clarity and color settings to achieve a more flattering look.

The strong grain strength adds a textured feel to images, which can enhance the mood in certain scenes but may be undesirable in smooth, clean images.

With a custom Kelvin setting of 4000 and a blue shift of -5, this recipe creates a slightly cooler tone, which can enhance the calmness of your images, especially in outdoor settings.

The sharpness is set to -2 and noise reduction to -4, which means images may appear softer with more visible grain; this is intentional for a more film-like quality.

While primarily designed for still photography, the settings like DR400 and strong color chrome effects can also yield pleasing results in video, but consider the grain and noise characteristics.

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