Welcome to the Fuji Film Simulations resource centre (X-Trans III Section), where I share with you my film simulation recipes for Fujifilm X-T cameras. Although these were designed using an X-Trans III sensor, they will work with all versions of X-Trans sensors with little or no tweaking. My aim is two-fold, to create my own unique film simulations and to emulate old film stock as closely as I can. In these settings there is the option to add grain (as you will know as a Fuji user), I don’t usually tend to use grain at all, although if needed for effect I will add it. Please play with this option yourself to see if it is suitable for you to use. We currently have 20 unique X-Trans III film simulations!
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Colour Film Simulations
MGA AGFA Ultra Color 100
A classic take on Agfa’s ultra colourful film stock, favouring the reds heavily. A fun film simulation ideal for everyday shooting.
Push/Pull Process: -1/3EV, Dynamic Range DR200, Film Simulation Velvia, Grain Effect Weak, WB 4500K, WB Shift R5 B2, Highlight Tone -2, Shadow Tone +2, Color +4, Sharpness +2, Noise Reduction +2
MGA Classic Chrome Faded (aka “Old Chrome”)
An old-school faded look on based on the Classic Chrome film simulation based in your Fujifilm camera. Works amazing on flowers and high contrast scenes such as sunsets.
Push/Pull Process: 0EV, Dynamic Range DR100, Film Simulation Classic Chrome, Grain Effect Weak, WB Auto, WB Shift R0 B0, Highlight Tone -1, Shadow Tone -2, Color -4, Sharpness +1, Noise Reduction -2
MGA Classic Chrome Contrast
A deep classic chrome with a lot of contrast. This gives a great look for all types of photography.
Push/Pull Process: 0EV, Dynamic Range DR100, Film Simulation Classic Chrome, Grain Effect Strong, WB Auto, WB Shift R0 B0, Highlight Tone -1, Shadow Tone +2, Color -1, Sharpness +4, Noise Reduction 0
MGA Colour Chrome
A colourful chrome, keeping the character of Classic Chrome. A very personal favourite of mine!
Push/Pull Process: 0EV, Dynamic Range DR100, Film Simulation Classic Chrome, Grain Effect Weak, WB Auto, WB Shift R0 B0, Highlight Tone –2, Shadow Tone -1, Color +4, Sharpness +4, Noise Reduction -4
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MGA DoubleFilm BubbleGum
A fun film stock based on a lomography type of photograph. Your images will have a pink hue, and a very different output to normal film!
Push/Pull Process: 0EV, Dynamic Range DR400, Film Simulation Pro Neg Std, Grain Effect Strong, WB 5900k, WB Shift R8 B9, Highlight Tone -1, Shadow Tone +1, Color 0, Sharpness -1, Noise Reduction 0
MGA Kodachome
This is one of the more realistic Kodachrome simulations, matching many old photographs and a good fun al rounder to use in photography.
Push/Pull Process: -1/3EV, Dynamic Range DR200, Film Simulation Classic Chrome, Grain Effect Strong, WB Daylight, WB Shift R2 B-2, Highlight Tone +2, Shadow Tone +1, Color +2, Sharpness 0, Noise Reduction -4
MGA Kodak ColorPlus 200
This is my favourite 35mm film to shoot at the moment, and one I see the most of. An excellent retro looking film stock, giving a great look to your photos.
Push/Pull Process: -1/3EV, Dynamic Range DR200, Film Simulation Classic Chrome, Grain Effect Strong, WB Auto, WB Shift R3 B-5, Highlight Tone +4, Shadow Tone -1, Color -1, Sharpness 0, Noise Reduction 0
MGA Kodachrome Faded
This is Kodachrome but with a faded look, giving muted images with an old look.
Push/Pull Process: 0EV, Dynamic Range DR100, Film Simulation Classic Chrome, Grain Effect Weak, WB Auto, WB Shift R4 B-1, Highlight Tone +2, Shadow Tone -2, Color -4, Sharpness +4, Noise Reduction +4
MGA Leica-Like
Discover the colours of Leica in this latest film simulation. A perfect complement to the M10 Monochrom simulations.
MGA FujiChrome R100
An emulation of the original Fujichrome R100 film stock. A great favourite and an enjoyable simulation to use.
Push/Pull Process: +2/3EV, Dynamic Range DR100, Film Simulation Classic Chrome, Grain Effect OFF, WB Auto, WB Shift R-3 B4, Highlight Tone 0, Shadow Tone -2, Color +2, Sharpness +4, Noise Reduction -4
MGA Provia Natural
A Provia simulation giving you some natural vibrant colours and nice contrast.
Push/Pull Process: 0EV, Dynamic Range DR100, Film Simulation Provia, Grain Effect Weak, WB Auto, WB Shift R0 B0, Highlight Tone -2, Shadow Tone +1, Color -4, Sharpness +4, Noise Reduction 0
MGA Summer Glow
A film simulation to give you the Golden Hour feel, no matter what time you take the photograph. MGA Summer Glow has a retro feel about it, and ideal for many kinds of photography! Check it out!
Velvia Dark & Colour
A Velvia simulation but with dark shadows and colourful colours. This gives a fantastic look for flowers and other colourful objects.
Push/Pull Process: 0EV, Dynamic Range DR400, Film Simulation Velvia, Grain Effect Off, WB Auto, WB Shift R0 B0, Highlight Tone -2, Shadow Tone +4, Color 0, Sharpness +4, Noise Reduction -4
MGA Winter Blues
MGA Winter Blues aim’s to create the feeling of cold. The feeling of pointing the camera and recreating the crisp freshness of a winters morning.
Mono Film Simulations
MGA Acros+R Deep (“Dark Skies”)
A great all around monochrome simulation, giving deep, dark shadows.
Push/Pull Process: 0EV, Dynamic Range DR100, Film Simulation Acros+R, Grain Effect Weak, WB Auto, WB Shift R0 B0, Highlight Tone -2, Shadow Tone +1, Color–, Sharpness +4, Noise Reduction 0
MGA Acros+R Faded
This one is great when shot in direct sunlight or on sunny days if you want a faded look to your images.
Push/Pull Process: 0EV, Dynamic Range DR100, Film Simulation Acros+R, Grain Effect Strong, WB Auto, WB Shift R0 B0, Highlight Tone +3, Shadow Tone -2, Color —, Sharpness +4, Noise Reduction 0
MGA Monochrome Deep Extra
A great all around black and white emulation with some deep darks and not too bright whites.
Push/Pull Process: 0EV, Dynamic Range DR200, Film Simulation Monochrome, Grain Effect Strong, WB Auto, WB Shift R0 B0, Highlight Tone -1, Shadow Tone +2, Color -1, Sharpness +4, Noise Reduction 0
MGA J-Street
Based on Japanese low fidelity street shooting in black and white with heavy noise and deep contrasts.
MGA Leica M10 Monochrom (V1)
This is by far my favourite monochrome simulation, copying the M10’s deep blacks and bright whites, this is a stunning simulation that gives amazing results!
Push/Pull Process: +1/3EV, Dynamic Range DR100, Film Simulation Monochrome+G, Grain Effect Off, WB 10000k, WB Shift R6 B-7, Highlight Tone +1, Shadow Tone +3, Color —, Sharpness +4, Noise Reduction +2
MGA Leica M10 Monochrom (V2)
A tweaked version of MGA Leica M10 Monochrom, making it more ideal for photographs with people in the image, among other tweaks.
Push/Pull Process: +1/3EV, Dynamic Range DR100, Film Simulation Monochrome+G, Grain Effect Off, WB 5600k, WB Shift R-3 B7, Highlight Tone -2, Shadow Tone +2, Color —, Sharpness +4, Noise Reduction +2
I hope that you all find these film simulations useful. They have all been tested in camera (Fujifilm X-T20) and in Fujifilm X Raw Studio. You may need to change the settings slightly in a different camera with different X-Trans sensor.
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What dr would u recommend for the Leica-
like film simulation
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Auto DR works great with Leica-like.
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I have one question what do you mean by push/pull process?
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That is your EV dial adjustment for exposure compensation.
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Hi Mark,
Does not “Velvia Dark & Colour” should not be “MGA Velvia Dark & Colour”?
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Yes MGA Velvia Dark & Colour.
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I’ve heard great things about your M10 Mono sim, and am just about to give it a whirl. Question for you though: why Monochrome+G instead of Acros+G? In low light when the ISO bumps up, doesn’t Acros produce more pleasing (i.e. grain-like) noise? Or do you find that Monochrome has a different enough colour curve that makes it that much better? I’m curious as to your thoughts on this.
Awesome site, BTW! Just stumbled across it and am glad to have found what I found. Cheers.
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Thank you for your comment. Yes, I find that mono+G just works better with more contrast. Acros is lovely, but it’s too “soft” to replicate the Leica look. Of course, the recipes are all a base, and in always happy for people to tweak them. It’s all just a bit of fun anyway. Again, thank you very much for the comment.
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any film simulation for X trans II sensor please ?
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I’m afraid I do not have an X-Trans II sensor to try these out, but I will be putting up a link to a great site for them asap.
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Hi Mark what do mean by push/ pull process?
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That is your EV dial adjustment for exposure compensation. I hope that helps.
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I like the Leica colors, please create for the X-Trans II Sensor also for Leica Like Settings.
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Unfortunately at this time I don’t have access to an X-Trans II camera, but hopefully soon!
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Olá,sou brasileiro, e tenho uma xe3,estou usando as receitas, porém tenho uma dúvida se tenho o White balance para mais receitas e Red e Blue diferentes para cada receita ,tenho que selecionar manualmente? Não dá pra salvar auto Red d Blue para várias receitas?
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On that camera, yes you have to do that 👍
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Thanks!
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Great site !! Question: RE ‘MGA Provia Natural’ – is the left hand photo meant to be provia standard, and the right hand picture the simulation? If so, should the simulation be +4 color rather than -4 color? or are the pictures maybe the wrong way around? thanks…
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Thanks, photos are the wrong way around 😱 that’s been there for a long time and nobody noticed, not even me! 🤣
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Hi, thanks for these. What are your go to recipes for outdoor and indoor family shots? Also, how do you get the custom settings to save the white balance shift?
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My go-to recipe for family is MGA Colour Chrome, on Fujifilm cameras older than the X-T4, you can’t save more than one custom WB Shift per setting (1 for auto, 1 for Cloudy etc).
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Only just come across your site and have already put your M10 v1 recipe into my X-Pro2. Excited to give it a try when the weather clears. On my X-T4, before I sold it!, I had an IR recipe and simply loved the dark skies and high contrast, ‘other worldly’, look. I note you don’t have an IR recipe but how close would you say your MGA Acros+R Deep (“Dark Skies”) recipe is to the IR look? Great work, thank you.
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Firstly, thank you. The “Dark Skies” will just darken the skies, I do not have an IR recipe, the funny thing is, I actually do shoot IR using filters, so I’ve never felt the need to design a recipe. I shall look into it! Again, thank you!
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I love this page!!! Do you have plans on making a Portra 400 recipe for the X-trans iii?
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Thank you! When I get hold of an X-Trans III sensor again I will certainly do that.
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Thanks 🙂
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Kodachrome is hands down the best looking Kodachrome recipe for X-Trans III! I love it and use it for rainy days and summer shots! Thank you for the recipes! Any chance you can do a Portra recipe for X-Tran iii?
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Apologize, I realized I created a comment on the Portra. I want to thank you for the Kodachrome recipe.
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Thank you 🙏
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Which Leica Monochrome version do you prefer? V1 or V2? I see that you mention V2 is better if people are in the shot but for general street photography which one do think works better overall? I’m usually a raw shooter but just picked up an X-E3 and this film simulation thing is new to me. My only gripe is that there are only seven slots available to preload simulations!
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I prefer Version 2 generally, for me it just works better on the streets.
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