Film Simulation Recipes
Objective: Choose practical film looks for common photography types.
Recommended Equipment
- X100VI
- Formatted card
Quick Setup Summary
| Setting | Recommended Value |
|---|---|
| Everyday | Reala Ace |
| Portrait | Astia / Reala Ace |
| Street | Classic Chrome / Classic Neg |
| Landscape | Velvia / Provia |
| Black & White | Acros |
| Indoor | Reala Ace / Astia |
Step-by-Step Menu Setup
Follow these steps in order. Each step explains the menu path and the reason for the choice.
Step 1 – Choose film simulation
Why: Film simulation controls the JPEG look and preview style.
Recommended: Pick one look per series for consistency.
Avoid: Avoid changing looks randomly during one story.
Step 2 – Save to C bank
Why: Recipes become useful when saved to C1–C7.
Recommended: Save your favorite looks to C banks.
Avoid: Avoid overwriting without notes.
Step 3 – Use RAW+JPEG while testing
Why: RAW protects you while trying JPEG looks.
Recommended: Use FINE+RAW until you trust a recipe.
Avoid: Avoid JPEG-only while experimenting.
Professional Tips
- Use Acros for strong black-and-white storytelling.
- Use Classic Chrome for documentary travel.
- Use Astia for softer people photos.
Troubleshooting
| Problem | Likely Cause / Fix |
|---|---|
| Skin too harsh | Use Astia/Reala Ace instead of high contrast look. |
| Series inconsistent | Too many simulations used. |
| JPEG not enough | Shoot RAW+JPEG. |
Final Checklist
- Everyday: Reala Ace
- Portrait: Astia / Reala Ace
- Street: Classic Chrome / Classic Neg
- Landscape: Velvia / Provia
- Black & White: Acros
- Indoor: Reala Ace / Astia
Camera Ready: After these settings are confirmed, the X100VI is ready for this type of photography.