Film Recipes for Fujifilm Cameras

Nostalgic, soft tone and vintage film recipes using Fujifilm film simulations

Zodiac Pale, an Old Tone Vintage Recipe

Vintage pale tones with Eterna Bleach Bypass for X-Trans IV and V cameras

Eterna Bleach Bypass is a film simulation that divides opinion. Personally, it’s one of my favourite simulations and a great base for building recipes from. The combination of muted tone and impactful depth makes for some really interesting looks.

In Zodiac Pale, I wanted to explore the combination of pale blues and creams that give a muted look with a strong vintage tone. This style is somewhat reminiscent of early tintype colours, being both washed out and deep contrast at the same time.

I found it works at it’s best with a blue sky, or cream/neutral tones in the image. I’m sure it would be wonderful in the sun bleached American West, in gritty urban or industrial environments, or for a unique take on the beaches of a rugged coastline. Where ever you choose to shoot, Zodiac Pale will bring the mood.

Abandoned farm buildings are perfect for Zodiac Pale film recipe

Zodiac Pale Film Recipe

  • Simulation: Eterna Bleach Bypass
  • Grain Effect: Weak, Small
  • Colour Chrome Effect: Weak
  • Colour Chrome Blue: Strong (IV) / Weak (V)
  • White Balance: Auto
  • WB Shift: +6 Red, -6 Blue
  • Dynamic Range: DR400
  • Highlights: -2.0
  • Shadows: +2.0
  • Color: -4
  • Sharpness: +1
  • ISO Noise Reduction: -4
  • Clarity: 0
  • EV compensation: +1/3
Taken in summer, looks like winter. Zodiac Pale film recipe
Crops and cream coloured plants work well with Zodiac Pale film recipe
New season leaves after the rain, captured with Zodiac Pale
Starting small … captured with Zodiac Pale film recipe
A foggy morning at the lake. Zodiac Pale film recipe
Reeds in the mist, using the Zodiac Pale film recipe
Sunlit flowers in a Mallorca garden, with Zodiac Pale film recipe
A fern in the shade is covered with frost, Zodiac Pale recipe
Winter leaf litter, captured with Zodiac Pale
A lightship in Gloucester docks, with Zodiac Pale film recipe
Steely blues and faded reds, Zodiac Pale film recipe
Autochrome styling with the Zodiac Pale film recipe
The stately Montacute House, captured with Zodiac Pale film recipe
Winter frost is also a great partner for Zodiac Pale film recipe
Ferns with a frosty coating, and the Zodiac Pale film recipe
Ponies nibbling grass in the morning light, Zodiac Pale film recipe
A natural scene, muted with the Zodiac Pale film recipe
Two swans eating water weeds in the shallows, Zodiac Pale film recipe
Red berries take on a new look with Zodiac Pale film recipe
Autumn fungi look almost wooden with Zodiac Pale film recipe
Airport installation, captured with Zodiac Pale film recipe
Zodiac Pale film recipe works well with a blue sky
A golden dawnon a frosty day, made pale with Zodiac Pale film recipe
Village street with red brick houses, Zodiac Pale film recipe
The village square, using the Zodiac Pale film recipe
Poppy watching things in the garden, Zodiac Pale film recipe
Sweet chestnuts on the forest floor, Zodiac Pale film recipe
Autumn oak leaves, muted by the Zodiac Pale film recipe
Last season’s reeds are creamy and pale, Zodiac Pale film recipe
Looking across the nature reserve, with Zodiac Pale film recipe

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