My Favorite Fujifilm Recipes

The thing that I love most about my Fujifilm camera is the ability to use film recipes. Fujifilm recipes are created by customizing settings in your camera that control a range of parameters, such as white balance, contrast, sharpness, ect. Each recipe is designed to achieve a specific photographic goal, whether it’s enhancing greenery in a lush forest, creating smooth portraits, or capturing a gloomy day. This customization allows you to be able to use images directly from the camera instead of spending hours editing each image in other software. I do very little editing to each of my images after I capture them. The minimal edits I complete are done directly in the photos app on my iPad or iPhone, making editing very easy and portable.

Since my camera can hold 7 recipes at a time, I try out new ones every time I use my camera. I get excited every time I try a new recipe, and it almost feels like I’m playing in a way because you get to test each recipe to see what it can do. Using different recipes that create varying images allows you to take creativity to a whole new level. You can either create your own recipe, or you can choose from hundreds on internet. I’m still fairly new to Fujifilm, so I haven’t created my own recipe yet. So far, I use two resources for recipes, Fuji X Weekly (there is an app too, but you have to pay for a subscription) and Film Recipes for Fujifilm Cameras, but there are many other resources and websites out there. These are my recipes favorite so far (Each recipe listed is specific to the X-T5, if you have a different Fujifilm camera then the recipe won’t be 100% accurate, but it will be close. Try looking up the recipe specific to your camera for the best results):

Kodak Ultramax 400

Fuji X Weekly

Kodak Ultramax 400 is the first recipe that I fell in love with. I’ve used it all over the world, from Washington to Iceland, in every weather condition and season. This recipe is extremely versatile and brings out beautiful natural colors. It offers a little more contrast and separation from highlights and shadows. Kodak Ultramax 400 remains in my top 5 favorite recipes.

Film Simulation: Classic Chrome

Grain Effect: Strong, Large

Color Chrome Effect: Weak

Color Chrome Effect Blue: Off

WB: Auto, +1 Red, -5 Blue

Dynamic Range: DR-Auto

Highlights: +1

Shadows: +1

Color: +4

Sharpness: 0

ISO Noise Reduction: -4

Clarity: +3

Exposure Compensation: +1/3 to +1

Kodak Ektachrome E100VS V2

Fuji X Weekly

This recipe brings out pops of color and enhances it. I use this recipe whenever there is a colorful building sidewalk, statue, ect. that I want to capture because it makes colors in the image bold and beautiful. My favorite place that I have used this recipe is in Toontown in Disneyland because the colors there are already vibrant, but this recipe brought them out even more.

Film Simulation: Velvia

Grain Effect: Weak, Small

Color Chrome Effect: Strong

Color Chrome Effect Blue: Strong

WB: 5150K, +3 Red, -3 Blue

Dynamic Range: DR200

Highlights: +1.5

Shadows: +0.5

Color: +1

Sharpness: -1

ISO Noise Reduction: -4

Clarity: +3

Exposure Compensation: -1/3 to +2/3

Pacific Blues

Fuji X Weekly

Pacific Blues is great to use on overcast beach days, but it can be used in bright conditions as well. I used it to capture Diamond Beach in Iceland to enhance the blue tones of glacier chunks and Jökulsárlón.

Film Simulation: Classic Negative

Grain Effect: Strong, Large

Color Chrome Effect: Strong

Color Chrome Effect Blue: Weak

WB: 5800K, +1 Red, -3 Blue

Dynamic Range: DR400

Highlights: -2

Shadows: +3

Color: +4

Sharpness: -2

ISO Noise Reduction: -4

Clarity: -3

Exposure Compensation: +2/3 to +1

Emulsion ‘86

Fuji X Weekly

Emulsion ’86 one of my favorite recipes to use in lush forests where there is a lot of water, moss, and other foliage. It enhances greenery, but also has a warming element to it that brings out browns and oranges.

Film Simulation: Nostalgic Negative

Grain Effect: Strong, Small

Color Chrome Effect: Strong

Color Chrome Effect Blue: Off

WB: Daylight, +2 Red, -1 Blue

Dynamic Range: DR400

Highlights: -2

Shadows: +2

Color: +4

Sharpness: -2

ISO Noise Reduction: -4

Clarity: -3

Exposure Compensation: +2/3 to +1 1/3

1970s Summer

Fuji X Weekly

1970s Summer is my go-to recipe when it is a sunny day out. It brings out greens and warm tones in landscapes and creates a nostalgic feeling to images.

Film Simulation: Nostalgic Negative

Grain Effect: Strong, Large

Color Chrome Effect: Strong

Color Chrome Effect Blue: Strong

WB: 6500K, -1 Red, -4 Blue

Dynamic Range: DR400

Highlights: -2

Shadows: -0.5

Color: -2

Sharpness: -2

ISO Noise Reduction: -4

Clarity: -3

Exposure Compensation: +1/3 to +1

Summer of 1960

Fuji X Weekly

Summer of 1960 is another one of my favorites to use in lush forests. Like Emulsion ’86, this recipe is fantastic to use in landscapes with lots of greenery and water. It does a fantastic job of enhancing cooler tones like green and blue.

Film Simulation: Nostalgic Negative

Grain Effect: Strong, Small

Color Chrome Effect: Off

Color Chrome Effect Blue: Strong

WB: 5250K, -3 Red, -5 Blue

Dynamic Range: DR400

Highlights: +4

Shadows: +2

Color: +3

Sharpness: -4

ISO Noise Reduction: -4

Clarity: -3

Exposure Compensation: +1/3 to +1

Olive Garden

Film Recipes

Olive Garden creates a mellow, soft vibe that gave a calming effect to images I captured on a river hike. This recipe gives the best results on overcast days, but it can be used in sunny conditions as well.

Film Simulation: PRO Neg. Standard

Grain Effect: Off

Color Chrome Effect: Weak

Color Chrome Effect Blue: Weak

WB: Daylight, +2 Red, -7 Blue

Dynamic Range: DR100

Highlights: -1

Shadows: -1

Color: -4

Sharpness: +1

ISO Noise Reduction: -4

Clarity: 0

Exposure Compensation: +1/3 to +2/3

Arthouse Cinema

Film Recipes

Arthouse Cinema offers a mellow, soft look to images. This is probably my least favorite on this list because I prefer more color in my images. This recipe still has its uses though and I have had great results with it on sunny days.

Film Simulation: Eterna/Cinema

Grain Effect: Weak, Large

Color Chrome Effect: Weak

Color Chrome Effect Blue: Weak

WB: Daylight, +2 Red, -7 Blue

Dynamic Range: DR100

Highlights: -1

Shadows: -1

Color: -4

Sharpness: +1

ISO Noise Reduction: -4

Clarity: 0

Exposure Compensation: 0

Lente Bok

Film Recipes

Lente Bok is a bold recipe that enhances color. I have had fantastic results with this recipe in the rainforests on the Olympic Peninsula, on lake hikes, and when capturing colorful mushrooms and flowers. This is one of my favorite recipes to use when there is lots of greenery around because it has a natural warm hue to it that makes greens pop.

Film Simulation: Velvia/Vivid

Grain Effect: Off

Color Chrome Effect: Weak

Color Chrome Effect Blue: Off

WB: Fluorescent 1, -2 Red, -4 Blue

Dynamic Range: DR400

Highlights: -1

Shadows: -1

Color: -4

Sharpness: -1

ISO Noise Reduction: -4

Clarity: 0

Exposure Compensation: +1/3

Mistychrome

Film Recipes

As the name Mistychrome suggests, this recipe is best used in overcast misty conditions. The creator of this recipe made it specifically to capture the soft paleness of mist and fog on an overcast day. This is my favorite recipe to use on a rainy day.

Film Simulation: Classic Chrome

Grain Effect: Weak, Small

Color Chrome Effect: Weak

Color Chrome Effect Blue: Off

WB: 7200K, -2 Red, +2 Blue

Dynamic Range: DR400

Highlights: -2

Shadows: -1

Color: -4

Sharpness: 0

ISO Noise Reduction: -4

Clarity: 0

Exposure Compensation: +2/3

Heartland

Film Recipes

Heartland has become one of my favorite go-to recipes to use in nature because it enhances natural color while giving images a nostalgic look. It can be used in a wide variety of conditions from rainy to sunny days.

Film Simulation: Provia/Standard

Grain Effect: Weak, Small

Color Chrome Effect: Weak

Color Chrome Effect Blue: Weak

WB: Fluorescent 2, +4 Red, -5 Blue

Dynamic Range: DR200

Highlights: -1

Shadows: -1

Color: -1

Sharpness: 0

ISO Noise Reduction: -4

Clarity: -1

Exposure Compensation: +1/3

King Negative

Film Recipes

King Negative is rich and vibrant. It enhances greenery in forests and can be used in sun or rain. I have found the best results on overcast days in rainforests when shooting mushrooms and waterfalls.

Film Simulation: Classic Negative

Grain Effect: Weak, Small

Color Chrome Effect: Weak

Color Chrome Effect Blue: Off

WB: Shade, +1 Red, -4 Blue

Dynamic Range: DR400

Highlights: -0.5

Shadows: -1.5

Color: +3

Sharpness: -2

ISO Noise Reduction: -4

Clarity: 0

Exposure Compensation: +1/3

Forest Ranger

Film Recipes

Forest Ranger is a great recipe to use in the forest. It has a more muted and neutral look, but still brings out greens. This recipe works best in overcast conditions.

Film Simulation: PRO Neg. Standard

Grain Effect: Off

Color Chrome Effect: Weak

Color Chrome Effect Blue: Weak

WB: Daylight, +2 Red, -7 Blue

Dynamic Range: DR100

Highlights: -1

Shadows: -1

Color: -4

Sharpness: +1

ISO Noise Reduction: -4

Clarity: 0

Exposure Compensation: 0

Vintage Film

Film Recipes

Vintage Film is a fantastic recipe to use a sunny beach day. This recipe has a nostalgic look to it that brings out soft pops of color.

Film Simulation: PRO Neg. Standard

Grain Effect: Weak, Small

Color Chrome Effect: Weak

Color Chrome Effect Blue: Weak

WB: Auto, +4 Red, -6 Blue

Dynamic Range: DR400

Highlights: 0

Shadows: -1

Color: -2

Sharpness: -1

ISO Noise Reduction: -4

Clarity: 0

Exposure Compensation: +1/3

Grizzly Bear

Film Recipes

Grizzly Bear offers bold colors, deep shadows, and character. This recipe can be used in any condition, but I have found the best results on overcast days where it brought out greenish blue tones.

Film Simulation: Classic Negative

Grain Effect: Strong, Large

Color Chrome Effect: Weak

Color Chrome Effect Blue: Off

WB: Auto, +1 Red, -3 Blue

Dynamic Range: DR400

Highlights: +0.5

Shadows: -1.5

Color: +2

Sharpness: -2

ISO Noise Reduction: -4

Clarity: +4

Exposure Compensation: 0

Oceanic 815

Film Recipes

Oceanic 815 works well on sunny days next to the ocean or overcast walks along forested lakes. It enhances the blues of the sea and brings out the greens of foliage.

Film Simulation: Classic Chrome

Grain Effect: Off

Color Chrome Effect: Off

Color Chrome Effect Blue: Weak

WB: Auto White Priority, -1 Red, -3 Blue

Dynamic Range: DR400

Highlights: +0.5

Shadows: -1

Color: -3

Sharpness: 0

ISO Noise Reduction: -4

Clarity: +3

Exposure Compensation: none

Eldorado

Film Recipes

Eldorado is a recipe that was designed for golden hour, but also works well during fall when leaves start to turn golden. I tested out this recipe during my trip to Glacier National Park and ended up using it the entire time I was there.

Film Simulation: Astia/Soft

Grain Effect: Off

Color Chrome Effect: Weak

Color Chrome Effect Blue: Off

WB: Underwater, +6 Red, -7 Blue

Dynamic Range: DR200

Highlights: -0.5

Shadows: +1

Color: -3

Sharpness: -2

ISO Noise Reduction: -4

Clarity: -3

Exposure Compensation: +2/3

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