Recipex-trans-ivCLASSIC CHROME

Vintage Agfacolor

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Sample framesStraight out of camera

See how it looks before you set it.

A traditional-style building with a tiered roof, surrounded by neatly trimmed bushes and palm trees.

A modern cable-stayed bridge with a tall central pylon against a clear sky.

A park scene with tall trees and a modern building in the background under a clear blue sky.

A park scene with trees and a distant bridge structure under a clear sky.

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

Section 02

Compatibility

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

Sensors

Cameras

Shooting notes

When this recipe shines.

This Vintage Agfacolor recipe shines in urban street and travel photography, where natural light creates dreamy tones. It works best with softer lighting conditions to enhance the nostalgic feel, but avoid harsh midday sun, which can lead to overexposed highlights. Keep an eye on your composition, as busy backgrounds can detract from the vintage aesthetic.

Tune it further

Three tweaks worth trying.

Add grain for texture

Set grain strength to 'Weak' and grain size to 'Small' to enhance the vintage feel without overwhelming the image.

Boost shadows for depth

Increase shadow to +2 for richer contrast and to make details pop in darker areas.

Warm up the tones

Shift white balance to 'Daylight' for a warmer, more inviting color palette.

FAQ

About this recipe.

This recipe excels in softer lighting conditions, such as during golden hour or overcast days, enhancing the dreamy tones characteristic of Classic Chrome.

While it is designed for street and travel photography, it's not best for studio portraits due to the lack of sharpness and contrast that might be desired in those settings.

With no specific dynamic range settings applied, be cautious in low light; consider using a higher ISO or adjusting exposure compensation to avoid noise.

This recipe is ideal for capturing urban scenes, candid moments, and daily life, where the vintage aesthetic can enhance storytelling.

You can slightly increase the color setting to +1 or +2, but be careful not to lose the nostalgic feel that Classic Chrome provides.

Avoid shooting in harsh sunlight, as it can lead to blown highlights and diminish the soft, dreamy quality this recipe aims for.

Writing notes for this recipe…

Vintage Agfacolor

See how it looks before you set it.

Full settings

Compatibility

Sensors

Cameras

When this recipe shines.

Three tweaks worth trying.

Add grain for texture

Boost shadows for depth

Warm up the tones

About this recipe.

Related recipes.

Dramatic Classic Chrome

Kodak Portra do Sol

Nostalgic Negative

When this recipe shines.

Three tweaks worth trying.

Add grain for texture

Boost shadows for depth

Warm up the tones

About this recipe.