Field Equipment

The Kit

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.

Film simulation sample using Reggie's Portra

Everyday

Classic 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

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Film simulation sample using Pacific Blues

Cinematic

Classic 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

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Film simulation sample using Classic Cuban Neg

Street

Classic 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

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Film simulation sample using Vibrant Arizona

Warm

Classic 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

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Film simulation sample using September Summer

Nostalgic

Classic 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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Classic Chrome