Recipex-trans-ivCLASSIC CHROME

Vintage Kodachrome

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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 palm trees and modern skyscrapers.

A palm tree-lined walkway in an urban setting with a clear sky and modern architecture in the background.

City skyline with modern buildings against a clear sky, viewed from a green park.

Silhouetted skyscrapers against a bright sky, with a hazy urban landscape 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	+4
Shadow	-2
Color	+4
Sharpness	+1
Noise Reduction	-3
Clarity	0
Grain Effect	Strong
Monochromatic Color	WC 0 / MG 0
White Balance	Auto
WB Shift	R +2 / B -4
ISO	up to ISO 6400
Exposure Compensation	-1/3 to -1

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 Kodachrome recipe shines in well-lit environments, particularly in cafes and urban settings, enhancing the vibrancy of colors with a strong grain. Avoid shooting in low light as the strong grain can become overwhelming and the dynamic range may limit detail in shadows.

Tune it further

Three tweaks worth trying.

Add softness for portraits

Lower sharpness to -1 and clarity to -2 to create a more flattering look for skin tones.

Enhance shadows for depth

Decrease shadow to -3 for richer contrast and more pronounced shadow detail.

Cool down the tones

Adjust white balance shift blue to -1 to achieve a cooler overall tone in your images.

FAQ

About this recipe.

This recipe is not suited for low light conditions due to its strong grain and dynamic range settings, which can lead to loss of detail in darker areas.

The Vintage Kodachrome recipe excels with urban architecture and warm interiors, enhancing colors and textures, making it ideal for capturing lively cafe scenes and contemporary landscapes.

With the color set to +4, the vibrancy is already high; however, if you want a more muted tone, consider lowering it to +2 for a softer look.

This recipe is not best for soft skin tones due to the strong grain and sharpness settings; consider using the smooth skin effect if available or tweaking sharpness down.

The DR200 setting helps retain highlight details while providing some shadow depth, but it may not be sufficient for scenes with extreme contrast.

While primarily designed for stills, the Classic Chrome film simulation can be used for video, but be mindful of the strong grain which may not be desirable in all video contexts.

Writing notes for this recipe…

Vintage Kodachrome

See how it looks before you set it.

Full settings

Compatibility

Sensors

Cameras

When this recipe shines.

Three tweaks worth trying.

Add softness for portraits

Enhance shadows for depth

Cool down the tones

About this recipe.

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When this recipe shines.

Three tweaks worth trying.

Add softness for portraits

Enhance shadows for depth

Cool down the tones

About this recipe.