My Fujifilm JPEG Settings

Fujifilm Recipes

4 Oct

Note - These Fujifilm Recipes were updated in late 2023. All the new Recipes can be found on my Dedicated Fujifilm Recipes Page.

Welcome to my updated custom Fujifilm JPEG Settings for 2020

A couple of years ago, on this site, I published my JPEG Settings for Fujifilm Cameras. It was well-received, and the YouTube video accompanying the post to date is still one of my most viewed videos.

People have asked me many times if I’m going to update the settings to take into account the newer Fujifilm cameras and sensors.

So, here, my friends, you will find my updated favourite Fujifilm JPEG settings for 2020 and beyond.

Fujifilm JPEG Settings Video

As is the norm, below, you can watch the entire video posted on my YouTube channel.

I do encourage you to watch it, as I explain in subtle difference the different JPEG recipes and settings I use.

Below the video, I will extrapolate further and give the individual settings for your convenience.

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Fujifilm JPEG Settings - The Recipes

Please bear in mind that these settings are aimed predominantly at the Fujifilm cameras that have Classic Neg and Acros Film Simulations. Currently, this is the X100V, X-Pro3, X-T4, GFX100.

It may well be that older cameras get these film simulations via firmware updates. However, if you have an older camera, you may want to return to my previous blog post, which might have better Fujifilm JPEG settings for you.

Padilla - Grainy Film Base (monochrome)

This Fujifilm JPEG setting aims to emulate the beautiful black and whites of the wonderful documentary photographer Darcy Padilla.

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Film Simulation - Monochrome + R
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Grain Effect - Strong
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Grain Size - Large
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Highlight Tone - 0
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Shadow Tone - +3
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Sharpness - +1
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Noise Reduction - 0
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Clarity - +1
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Kodak Style - 70s Kodak Simulation (colour)

This JPEG Recipe is design to emulate the golden age of the Kodachrome Kodak Film.

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Film Simulation - Classic Neg
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Grain Effect - Strong
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Grain Size - Large
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White Balance - 5000K
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WB Shift - R:-1 B:2
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Highlight Tone - +2
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Shadow Tone - +3
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Colour - -1
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Sharpness - +2
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Noise Reduction - -4
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Clarity - +1
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Meyerowitz - Film Style (colour)

Joel Meyerowitz is perhaps my favourite Street Photographer. Here, I try to emulate the look of his early 80’s colour shots.

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Film Simulation - Classic Neg
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Grain Effect - Weak
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Grain Size - Large
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Colour Chrome Effect - Weak
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Colour Chrome FX Blue - Strong
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Highlight Tone - -1
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Shadow Tone - +2
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Colour - -2
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Sharpness - +1
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Noise Reduction - -2
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Clarity - +3
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Parr - Punchy (colour)

Martin Parr is perhaps on the UKs most known photographers. Known primarily for his punchy, high contrast colour photographs.

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Film Simulation - Classic Neg
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Colour Chrome Effect - Strong
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Colour Chrome FX Blue - Off
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Highlight Tone - +2
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Shadow Tone - +2
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Colour - +2
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Sharpness - +2
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Noise Reduction - -1
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Clarity - +1
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Imai - Soft Filmic Look (monochrome)

Masazumi Imai is the chief designer and “father” of the Fujifilm X100. This Fujifilm JPEG Setting pays homage to him. You can hear my interview with Masa on The Fujicast Podcast.

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Film Simulation - Monochrome + R
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Grain Effect - Strong
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Grain Size - Small
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Highlight Tone - 0
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Shadow Tone - +4
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Sharpness - -1
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Noise Reduction - -3
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Clarity - -1
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50s Noir - Cinematic (monochrome)

In this Fujifilm JPEG Recipie I’m attempting to replicate the lush, contrast based, 50s Cinematic film look.

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Film Simulation - Acros + Ye
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Grain Effect - Strong
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Grain Size - Large
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Highlight Tone - +4
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Shadow Tone - +4
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Sharpness - +4
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Noise Reduction - -4
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Clarity - +1
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Newspaper - Subtle Warm (monochrome)

This Fujifilm Film Simulation Setting will give you images that resemble those of printed black and white newspapers.

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Film Simulation - Acros + Ye
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Monochrome Colour - WC:-1 MG+1
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Grain Effect - Strong
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Grain Size - Small
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WB Shift - R:7 B:-4
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Highlight Tone - +4
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Shadow Tone - +4
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Sharpness - +2
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Noise Reduction - -4
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Clarity - 0
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Using Fujifilm X-Raw Studio

You will notice during the main video, that I use Fujifilm X-RAW studio to design my JPEG Recipes.

X-Raw studio is a wonderful, free, piece of software that allows you to configure your Fujifilm JPEG Settings and even migrate them to the custom settings in your camera.

Below is an older video I created as a tutorial on how to use Fujifilm X-RAW Studio.

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