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Kodacolor Chrome Recipe

Capture urban tranquillity with Kodacolor Chrome's softened hues and textures.

Fuji Pic StudioTested on real gear · Updated October 19, 2026

A view of a calm water body with buildings in the background and structures along the shore.

Difficulty

Intermediate

Film simulation

Classic Chrome

Tested on

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Sample frames

The lookWhy this one earns a slot

Kodacolor Chrome 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 Chrome 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 Chrome JPEGs straight out of camera.

Sample framesShot on this recipe

A modern staircase leading down with curved walls and urban infrastructure in the background. — Architecture · Urban · Golden Hour

A boat gliding through a calm river with urban buildings and cranes in the background under a hazy sky. — Landscape · Urban · Overcast

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.

StreetTravelDaily life

Less suited to

Where another look will likely serve you better.

Studio portraits

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Frequently asked questions

What lighting is ideal for Kodacolor Chrome?

Kodacolor Chrome excels in soft, diffused lighting, like during the golden hour. This gentler illumination complements its -2 Color setting and subdued palette, allowing subtle colour transitions to remain controlled rather than becoming overly vivid. The recipe is particularly well suited to the quiet tonal changes found around dusk and softly lit urban scenes.

Is Kodacolor Chrome suitable for studio portraits?

Kodacolor Chrome is less ideal for studio portraits because of its subdued colour palette. Its mid-century-inspired hues, muted rendering, and softened contrast are better matched to atmospheric cityscapes, reflective waters, and everyday urban scenes, where the restrained colour helps create a calm, nostalgic character rather than a polished studio look.

What does the grain setting add to Kodacolor Chrome images?

The strong, small grain adds a tactile, filmic texture reminiscent of classic film. Combined with the -2 Color setting and restrained palette, it gives photographs an aged-film character without relying on highly saturated colour. The effect works particularly well with the recipe's dreamy urban aesthetic and nostalgic interpretation of twilight scenes.

Which cameras support Kodacolor Chrome?

Kodacolor Chrome uses the Classic Chrome film simulation, but camera compatibility can vary across Fujifilm bodies. Because the compatible camera list is not specified here, it is best to confirm your camera supports the recipe before saving it to a Custom setting. The listed settings themselves are designed for Fujifilm's in-camera Custom Setting workflow.

Why does Kodacolor Chrome use Custom Kelvin white balance with a zero R/B shift?

Kodacolor Chrome uses Custom Kelvin white balance with an R0/B0 shift, keeping the white balance adjustment neutral rather than pushing the image warmer or cooler through the shift controls. Its distinctive colour character instead comes from the restrained Color setting, Highlight and Shadow adjustments, Classic Chrome base, and overall tonal treatment.