123 Chrome – Classic Kodachrome Look

A versatile film simulation recipe for landscape, travel and general photography

Back again with a massive banger of a film recipe that delivers beautiful looks in fine weather for a huge range of subjects. This Classic Chrome simulation recipe presents a classic Kodak mood with definite Kodachrome vibes that come through in the colours and slightly nostalgic edge to photos taken with it. It’s fully compatible with all new and recent cameras too, so whether you have an X100VI, X-E5, X-M5, X-T50 or older camera back to the X100V, then this recipe will work really well for you.

I did my field testing on a trip to the coast, and you can see how the blues of the sky and sea have rendered. I gave the Color Chrome Blue a push to achieve this, and I love how it adds impact without looking false. This is set to weak on new cameras, and strong on older models, but you can try strong on new cameras too if you really love a deep blue.

Your other option with this recipe is to introduce grain at Weak, Small. I’ve kept things super smooth in the published settings, but for a more film like result, you can add this on if you prefer. Otherwise, enjoy the Kodachrome vibes of this sunny day workhorse, and if you like your results, do let me know.

123 Chrome – A natural looking film recipe with a Kodak colour tone vibe.

123 Chrome Film Recipe

  • Simulation: Classic Chrome
  • Grain Effect: Off
  • Colour Chrome Effect: Weak
  • Colour Chrome Blue: Strong (IV) / Weak (V)
  • White Balance: Underwater
  • WB Shift: +1 Red, -2 Blue
  • Dynamic Range: DR400
  • Highlights: -1.0
  • Shadows: -2.0
  • Color: +3
  • Sharpness: 0
  • ISO Noise Reduction: -4
  • Clarity: 0
  • EV compensation: 0

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Enjoying the cliff views of Durdle Door with the rich Kodachrome tones of the 123 Chrome film recipe
Beaufiful blues are one of the stand out features of the 123 Chrome film recipe

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A walk in the woods on a cloudy day shows of the warm natural tone of the 123 Chrome film recipe
Sunset and golden hour are great fun when using the 123 Chrome film recipe
Summer fun on the shore. The 123 Chrome film recipe is a perfect partner for trips and vacations.
The Durlston Globe in bright light is a striking sight. 123 Chrome film recipe
Burnet moth, Marbled White butterfly and the rare Durlston Skipper with 123 Chrome film recipe
Around the harbour with the 123 Chrome film recipe. The colour is just wonderful 🙂
Made to be used in all sorts of situations, I hope you’ll enjoy the 123 Chrome film recipe

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