Fuji Flavours

X-Trans IVAcros+GBlack & White

Classic B&W Recipe

Timeless Monochrome with Bold Grain and Depth

Fuji Pic StudioTested on real gear · X-E4 · Updated June 8, 2026
Difficulty
Intermediate
Film simulation
Acros+G
Tested on
X-E4
Sample frames
0

The lookWhy this one earns a slot

Acros+G is the base film simulation this recipe is built on, shaped here with white balance, tone, colour and grain. It earns a custom slot for black & white, architecture and street.

The settingsThe recipe

Acros+G · X-Trans IV

Film Simulation
Acros+G
Dynamic Range
DR200
White Balance
Incandescent, −9 R / +9 B
Highlight
+3
Shadow
+4
Color
—
Sharpness
+1
Noise Reduction
−4
Clarity
+3
Grain
Strong, Large
Color Chrome Effect
Off
Color Chrome FX Blue
Off
ISO
12800
Exposure Comp.
0 to +2/3

How to copy it to your camera

  1. Open the Image Quality (IQ) menu and select an empty custom setting slot (C1–C7).
  2. Set the base film simulation to Acros+G.
  3. Enter each value from the settings above, then save the slot.
  4. Select that slot to shoot Classic B&W JPEGs straight out of camera.

Notes & caveatsWhat it nails, what to watch

What it nails

  • Tuned for black & white.
  • Tuned for architecture.
  • Tuned for street.
  • Deep, filmic black-and-white tonality straight out of camera.

What to watch

  • The X-T3 and X-T30 don't offer Clarity, Grain Size or Color Chrome FX Blue — skip those values on those two bodies.
  • Less suited to vivid colors.
  • Less suited to bright sunlight.

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Black & whiteArchitectureStreet

CompatibilityWill it work on your camera?

Tested across the X-Trans IV, X-Trans V and GFX generations — compatibility is defined by sensor, so any body on these generations can run it. The X-T3 and X-T30 don't offer Clarity, Grain Size or Color Chrome FX Blue — skip those values on those two bodies.

Tested sensors & cameras

X-Trans IVX-Trans VGFXX-E4X-E5X-H2X-H2SX-M5X-Pro3X-S10X-S20X-T30-IIX-T30-IIIX-T4X-T5X-T50X100VX100VIGFX100-IIGFX100RFGFX100SGFX100S-II

Best forWhen to reach for it

Reach for it when you're shooting black & white, architecture and street. It's less at home with vivid colors and bright sunlight.

Best for

Scenes and subjects this recipe is tuned for.

Black & whiteArchitectureStreet

Less suited to

Where another look will likely serve you better.

Vivid ColorsBright SunlightSoft Skin Tones
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Frequently asked questions

What film simulation does the Classic B&W recipe use?

Classic B&W is built on the Acros+G base film simulation, with the full set of in-camera adjustments listed in the settings table.

Which cameras is the Classic B&W recipe for?

It's tested across the X-Trans IV, X-Trans V and GFX sensor generations — see the compatibility panel for the full body list.