A versatile film simulation recipe for landscape, travel and general photography
123 Chrome
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 a 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, 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 Colour 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 Film Recipe Settings
| Film Simulation | Classic Chrome |
| Grain Effect | Off |
| Colour Chrome Effect | Weak |
| Colour Chrome Blue | Weak |
| White Balance | Underwater, +1 Red, ‑2 Blue |
| Dynamic Range | DR400 |
| Highlights | ‑1 |
| Shadows | ‑2 |
| Colour | +3 |
| Sharpness | 0 |
| ISO Noise Reduction | ‑4 |
| Clarity | 0 |
| EV Compensation | 0 |
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