Capturing premium colour tones with Fujifilm Reala Ace Simulation
Real Leica
Leica cameras are a top tier product offering excellent image quality, fantastic build and design, and a reputation that is trusted by professionals the world over. Images are controlled, clean and natural, without the standout character of Fujifilm simulations. But there is a certain something to them, often found in gently pink red tones that make photos recognisably Leica.
So, for this film recipe, I wanted to capture as many of these qualities as I could, not necessarily hoping to fool observers, but to bring as much Leica character to Fuji SOOC photos as possible.
Using Reala Ace as the base simulation feels right to me, bringing the smoothness of tone and controlled, clean results. Grain is kept off and the Color Chrome effects are put to work to retain definition in coloured subjects. This allows a boost to saturation without making photos look too artificial.
This film simulation recipe for Leica colours has been available in the Film Recipes app for a little while, and I’d certainly recommend you grab a copy to get access to more recipes, including a Pro NEG Hi. Leica look and around 800 other recipe styles.
There are many ways to interpret a style, and this is my best take on a real Leica look. I hope you’ll enjoy it.
Real Leica Film Recipe Settings
| Film Simulation | Reala Ace |
| Grain Effect | Off |
| Col. Chr. Effect | Strong |
| Col. Chr. Blue | Weak |
| White Balance | Auto, +2 Red, ‑1 Blue |
| Dynamic Range | DR200 |
| Highlights | ‑1 |
| Shadows | 0 |
| Colour | 3 |
| Sharpness | 0 |
| ISO N.R. | ‑4 |
| Clarity | 0 |
| EV Comp. | +1/3 |
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Real Leica Film Recipe: Sample Photos
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