Classic ChromeColour43 photos
KODACOLOR Recipe
Capture urban tranquillity with Kodacolor's softened hues and textures.

The lookWhy this one earns a slot
Kodacolor channels the nostalgic essence of classic film, particularly the mid-century hues of Kodachrome. This recipe uses the Classic Chrome film simulation to evoke a dreamy, serene urban landscape. The dynamic range setting ensures that even in high-contrast scenes, details are preserved without harshness, while the strong small grain adds a tactile, filmic texture. Subdued colours bring a muted, almost pastel quality to your images, reminiscent of hazy summer evenings. The balanced highlights and deepened shadows create depth without overwhelming contrast, perfect for capturing twilight cityscapes and reflective waters. Kodacolor truly shines in soft, diffused lighting, where its ability to render subtle colour gradations and gentle transitions between light and shadow can be fully appreciated.
The settingsThe recipe
Classic Chrome
- Film Simulation
- Classic Chrome
- Dynamic Range
- DR400
- D-Range Priority
- Off
- White Balance
- Custom Kelvin
- Highlight
- −1
- Shadow
- +2
- Color
- −2
- Sharpness
- +2
- Noise Reduction
- −4
- Clarity
- 0
- Grain
- Strong, Small
- Color Chrome Effect
- Weak
- Color Chrome FX Blue
- Off
- Smooth Skin Effect
- Off
- ISO
- —
How to copy it to your camera
- Open the Image Quality (IQ) menu and select an empty custom setting slot (C1–C7).
- Set the base film simulation to Classic Chrome.
- Enter each value from the settings above, then save the slot.
- Select that slot to shoot KODACOLOR JPEGs straight out of camera.
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Notes & caveatsWhat it nails, what to watch
What it nails
- Exceptional in soft, golden-hour light
- Captures dreamy urban reflections
- Preserves detail in high-contrast scenes
- Adds filmic texture with strong grain
What to watch
- Subdued colours may lack vibrancy
- Strong grain visible at high ISO
- Not ideal for studio portraiture
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Best forWhen to reach for it
Ideal for street or travel photography during the golden hour when the light is soft. Best for capturing daily life with an understated, nostalgic feel. Capture city streets at dusk for evocative, tranquil imagery. Less suited for studio portraits due to the subdued colour palette and softened contrast.
Best for
Scenes and subjects this recipe is tuned for.
Less suited to
Where another look will likely serve you better.






