Film Recipes for Fujifilm Cameras

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

Amber T200, Faded Colour 35mm Film

Pale colours film simulation recipe inspired by Amber T200 film

It’s time to create a film recipe that mimics a real world film, and one that has a characterful look that I’ve not seen presented in many other films before.

The film in question is RETO Amber T200, which is a Tungsten colour balanced 35mm film, which creates faded prints in daylight, tinted with a pale blue, slightly purple tone.

I found this look very interesting, and wondered if it would be possible to recreate it, or at least something like it, using our Fujifilm cameras.

My resulting recipe shares quite a lot of the qualities in sample images, especially when over exposed by two stops at +2/3. The base simulation is Pro Neg. Standard, which I found more like the samples than my first attempts with Classic Chrome.

The images that you capture will often be pale with faded colour, so this recipe is something that might not suit all situations. I enjoy using it in watery sunlight and bright but cloudy conditions. But there’s no reason to limit yourself that that, and to have some fun experiementing with this distinctive and unique look. An example might be to try it under artificial light at night. Like the film it mimics, this recipe has a white balance which is designed for this even if most images are taken in daylight.

Amber T200 Film Recipe

Simulation: PRO Neg. Std
Grain Effect: Weak, Small
Colour Chrome Effect: Weak
Colour Chrome Blue: Weak (IV) / Off (V)
White Balance: Fluorescent 2
WB Shift: -2 Red, -2 Blue
Dynamic Range: DR200
Highlights: +1.0
Shadows: +1.0
Color: -2
Sharpness: -2
ISO Noise Reduction: -4
Clarity: 0
EV compensation: +2/3 (important)

Testing out the Amber T200 film recipe in bright weather on vacation

Olive tree details, Amber T200 film recipe

Pale and bright, the vibe of Amber T200 film recipe

Have you ever been in one? Hot air balloon, captured with Amber T200 film recipe

Spring greens are faded and soft, with the Amber T200 film recipe

Capturing green scenes with the soft look of Amber T200 film recipe

A hazy morning in the wheatfields. Captured with Amber T200 film recipe

Good for grey days, walking the lane with Amber T200 film recipe

Looking for leaves, with the Amber T200 film recipe

The muted tones of the Amber T200 film recipe seem to suit a winter woodland.

A spring break on the coast of Mallorca, using the Amber T200 film recipe

Choose a shady spot, or sit in the sun. Amber T200 film recipe

The rugged coast, captured (not quite on the level) with Amber T200 film recipe

Capture a new tone with the 35mm inspired Amber T200 film recipe

I had fun creating this film simulation recipe, which has a look that isn’t so often seen from a film recipe. I do have a few othes with similar vibes that you may also like;