The camera, the recipes, and the settings dialled in for every shoot.
Primary Camera
Fujifilm X100VI
Sensor
26.1MP APS-C X-Trans V CMOS 5 HR
Lens
Fujinon 23mm f/2 (35mm equiv.)
Stabiliser
7-stop in-body IBIS
Viewfinder
0.5″ EVF · 3.69M dots + OVF
AF
Phase detect · subject recognition
Video
6.2K · 4K/60p · F-Log2
Body
128 × 75 × 55mm · 533g
All recipes below are tuned for the X-Trans V sensor. Settings differ from older X-Trans IV recipes — check the source links for per-generation variants.
Film Recipes
In-Camera Recipes
Dial these in directly on the X100VI. Settings are for X-Trans V.
01
EverydayClassic Chrome
Reggie's Portra
by Reggie Ballesteros
Warm, versatile everyday recipe. Flattering skin tones with slightly lifted shadows and a subtle filmic grain. Works beautifully in golden hour and mixed light.
Film Simulation
Classic Chrome
Grain
Weak · Small
Color Chrome Effect
Strong
Color Chrome Blue
Weak
White Balance
Auto
WB Shift
R +2 · B −4
Dynamic Range
DR-Auto
Highlight Tone
−1
Shadow Tone
−1
Color
+2
Sharpness
−2
High ISO NR
−4
Clarity
0
ISO
Auto · max 6400
Exposure Comp
+⅓ to +1
02
CinematicClassic Negative
Pacific Blues
by Ritchie Roesch · Fuji X Weekly
Moody, cinematic recipe with deep blues and lifted highlights. Excels in overcast Pacific Northwest light, coastal scenes, and street photography.
Film Simulation
Classic Negative
Grain
Strong · Large
Color Chrome Effect
Strong
Color Chrome Blue
Weak
White Balance
5800K
WB Shift
R +1 · B −3
Dynamic Range
DR400
Highlight Tone
−2
Shadow Tone
+3
Color
+4
Sharpness
−2
High ISO NR
−4
Clarity
−3
ISO
Auto · max 6400
Exposure Comp
+⅔ to +1
03
StreetClassic Negative
Classic Cuban Neg
by Osan Bilgi
Rich, punchy tones with deep contrast and a retro tropical warmth. Heavy grain and saturated color give a vintage Havana street feel. The community favourite.
Film Simulation
Classic Negative
Grain
Strong · Large
Color Chrome Effect
Strong
Color Chrome Blue
Strong
White Balance
Auto
WB Shift
R +4 · B −5
Dynamic Range
DR400
Highlight Tone
−2
Shadow Tone
+1
Color
+4
Sharpness
0
High ISO NR
−4
Clarity
−4
ISO
Auto · min 500 max 6400
Exposure Comp
0
04
WarmClassic Chrome
Vibrant Arizona
by Ritchie Roesch · Fuji X Weekly
Bright, warm, and colorful — Wes Anderson's Asteroid City in a recipe. Overexposed Kodak negative vibes with a cinematic 16:9 crop. Best in sunny daylight.
Film Simulation
Classic Chrome
Grain
Weak · Small
Color Chrome Effect
Off
Color Chrome Blue
Weak
White Balance
4350K
WB Shift
R +6 · B −8
Dynamic Range
DR-P Strong
Color
+4
Sharpness
−2
High ISO NR
−4
Clarity
−3
ISO
Auto · max 6400
Exposure Comp
+⅔ to +1⅓
05
NostalgicClassic Negative
September Summer
by Ritchie Roesch · Fuji X Weekly
Warm end-of-summer nostalgia inspired by photographer Brian Chorski. Faded Kodak negative tones with golden highlights and cool shadows. Best in sunny conditions.
Film Simulation
Classic Negative
Grain
Weak · Small
Color Chrome Effect
Off
Color Chrome Blue
Weak
White Balance
5500K
WB Shift
R +3 · B −7
Dynamic Range
DR400
Highlight Tone
−1
Shadow Tone
−1
Color
+1
Sharpness
0
High ISO NR
−4
Clarity
−4
ISO
Auto · max 6400
Exposure Comp
0 to +1
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EverydayClassic Chrome
Reggie's Portra
by Reggie Ballesteros
Warm, versatile everyday recipe. Flattering skin tones with slightly lifted shadows and a subtle filmic grain. Works beautifully in golden hour and mixed light.
Rich, punchy tones with deep contrast and a retro tropical warmth. Heavy grain and saturated color give a vintage Havana street feel. The community favourite.
Bright, warm, and colorful — Wes Anderson's Asteroid City in a recipe. Overexposed Kodak negative vibes with a cinematic 16:9 crop. Best in sunny daylight.
Warm end-of-summer nostalgia inspired by photographer Brian Chorski. Faded Kodak negative tones with golden highlights and cool shadows. Best in sunny conditions.
Recipes queued for field testing. Sourced from Fuji X Weekly, community favorites, and recommendations for specific shooting situations.
05
All-Rounder
Kodak Portra 800
Classic Chrome
The community's #1 all-rounder. Warm, filmic tones that work in almost any light. Soft clarity + strong grain = organic analog feel.
Film SimulationClassic Chrome
GrainStrong · Large
Color Chrome EffectStrong
Color Chrome BlueOff
White Balance6600K
WB ShiftR −1 · B −3
Dynamic RangeDR400
Highlight Tone−2
Shadow Tone−0.5
Color+3
Sharpness−2
High ISO NR−4
Clarity−3
Exposure Comp+⅓ to +1⅓
06
Summer
Kodak Gold 200
Classic Chrome
Warm, nostalgic 'disposable camera' warmth. Punchy without being overdone. Iconic weekend-afternoon look for sunlit travel.
Film SimulationClassic Chrome
GrainStrong · Small
Color Chrome EffectWeak
Color Chrome BlueOff
White BalanceDaylight
WB ShiftR +4 · B −5
Dynamic RangeDR400
Highlight Tone−1.5
Shadow Tone+0.5
Color+3
Sharpness−2
High ISO NR−4
Clarity−2
Exposure Comp+⅔ to +1
07
Landscape
Kodachrome 64
Classic Chrome
The legendary slide film. Fine grain, vibrant saturated colors, high contrast. Rich reds and deep blues for bright-light travel and landscapes.
Film SimulationClassic Chrome
GrainWeak · Small
Color Chrome EffectStrong
Color Chrome BlueOff
White BalanceDaylight
WB ShiftR +2 · B −5
Dynamic RangeDR200
Highlight Tone0
Shadow Tone+0.5
Color+2
Sharpness+1
High ISO NR−4
Clarity+2
Exposure Comp0 to +⅔
08
B&W
Kodak Tri-X 400
ACROS
The quintessential street photographer's B&W film. Deep blacks, gritty texture, pushed contrast. Shoot at high ISO for authentic push processing feel.
Film SimulationACROS
GrainStrong · Large
Color Chrome EffectStrong
Color Chrome BlueOff
White BalanceDaylight
WB ShiftR +9 · B −9
Dynamic RangeDR200
Highlight Tone0
Shadow Tone+3
Sharpness+1
High ISO NR−4
Clarity+4
Exposure Comp+⅓ to +1
09
Retro
California Summer
Nostalgic Neg
Retro 70s warmth with amber cast and muted palette. Nostalgic Neg's unique color science — faded highlights, lifted shadows, vintage soul.
Film SimulationNostalgic Neg
GrainStrong · Large
Color Chrome EffectStrong
Color Chrome BlueStrong
White BalanceDaylight
WB ShiftR +2 · B −5
Dynamic RangeDR400
Highlight Tone+1
Shadow Tone0
Color−3
Sharpness−1
High ISO NR−4
Clarity0
Exposure Comp+⅓ to +⅔
10
Clean
Easy Reala Ace
Reala Ace
X100VI's brand-new film simulation. Neutral, faithful color reproduction. Near-zero adjustments let the sensor's native rendering shine. The 'honest' recipe.
Film SimulationReala Ace
GrainWeak · Small
Color Chrome EffectOff
Color Chrome BlueOff
White BalanceAuto
WB ShiftR 0 · B 0
Dynamic RangeDR100
Highlight Tone0
Shadow Tone0
Color0
Sharpness0
High ISO NR−4
Clarity0
Exposure Comp0 to +⅓
11
Street
Reggie's Superia
Classic Negative
Companion to Reggie's Portra. Classic Negative + strong grain = images that look like Superia 400 stock. Filmic, moody, great for street and events.
Film SimulationClassic Negative
GrainStrong · Large
Color Chrome EffectStrong
Color Chrome BlueWeak
White BalanceAuto
WB ShiftR +2 · B −4
Dynamic RangeDR400
Highlight Tone−2
Shadow Tone+3
Color+3
Sharpness−4
High ISO NR−4
Clarity0
Exposure Comp+⅓ to +⅔
12
Editorial
Mullins' Newspaper
ACROS + Ye
Designed to mimic 1970s–80s newspaper press prints. Brutal contrast, halftone grain, blown highlights. 'It's not about perfection. It's about impact.'
Film SimulationACROS + Ye
GrainStrong · Small
White BalanceAny
WB ShiftR −4 · B −3
Dynamic RangeDR-Auto
Highlight Tone+4
Shadow Tone+4
Sharpness+2
High ISO NR0
Clarity0
13
🌧️ Rainy Day
Cinematic Film
Eterna
Makes gray PNW days look cinematic. Eterna's flat curve handles overcast beautifully, warm WB shift counteracts the blue-cold cast of rainy skies.
Film SimulationEterna
GrainWeak · Small
Color Chrome EffectStrong
Color Chrome BlueWeak
White BalanceAuto White Priority
WB ShiftR +2 · B −4
Dynamic RangeDR400
Highlight Tone−1.5
Shadow Tone−1
Color+3
Sharpness−1
High ISO NR−4
Clarity−2
Exposure Comp0 to +1
14
🌸 Spring
Sakura Pastel
Astia/Soft
Dreamy soft pinks for cherry blossoms. Astia/Soft's gentle pastels with negative clarity for a luminous, backlit bloom look. UW Quad approved.
Film SimulationAstia/Soft
GrainWeak · Small
Color Chrome EffectWeak
Color Chrome BlueOff
White BalanceAuto
WB ShiftR +3 · B −3
Dynamic RangeDR200
Highlight Tone−1
Shadow Tone−2
Color+2
Sharpness−2
High ISO NR−4
Clarity−3
Exposure Comp+⅓ to +⅔
15
🌃 Night
CineStill 800T
Eterna
Neon glow, cinematic night photography. Tungsten-balanced for artificial light — heavy negative clarity creates halation-like blooming around city lights.
Film SimulationEterna
GrainStrong · Large
Color Chrome EffectStrong
Color Chrome BlueWeak
White BalanceFluorescent 3
WB ShiftR −6 · B −4
Dynamic RangeDR400
Highlight Tone0
Shadow Tone+2
Color+4
Sharpness−3
High ISO NR−4
Clarity−5
Exposure Comp−⅓ to +⅔
16
❄️ Winter
Winter Chrome
Classic Chrome
7500K WB makes snow correctly white-blue instead of muddy gray. DR400 prevents blown-out expanses. Strong grain adds rugged analog feel to winter landscapes.
Film SimulationClassic Chrome
GrainStrong · Small
Color Chrome EffectStrong
Color Chrome BlueOff
White Balance7500K
Dynamic RangeDR400
Highlight Tone−1
Shadow Tone−2
Color+2
Sharpness−1
High ISO NR−4
Clarity0
Exposure Comp+⅓ to +1
17
☕ Café
Nostalgic Café
Nostalgic Neg
Nostalgic Neg's amber highlights naturally complement warm café lighting. Keeps food appetizing rather than stylized. Perfect for Seattle coffee culture.
Film SimulationNostalgic Neg
GrainWeak · Small
Color Chrome EffectWeak
Color Chrome BlueOff
White BalanceAuto
WB ShiftR +2 · B −3
Dynamic RangeDR400
Highlight Tone−1
Shadow Tone−1
Color+1
Sharpness0
High ISO NR−4
Clarity0
Exposure Comp0 to +⅓
18
🍂 Autumn
Vivid Velvia
Velvia/Vivid
Fujifilm's legendary slide film simulation for landscape saturation. Color Chrome Strong deepens reds without oversaturating. The one recipe for fall foliage.
01
Classic Chrome
Classic Negative
ACROS
Nostalgic Neg
Reala Ace
Eterna
Astia/Soft
Velvia/Vivid