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Kodak Ektachrome E100VS v1 Recipe

Capture the essence of the vibrant Kodak Ektachrome E100VS with vivid colours.

Fuji Pic StudioTested on real gear · X-E4 · Updated June 8, 2026
A close-up of a camel in a pen, wearing a red halter, with a wooden structure in the background.
Difficulty
Intermediate
Film simulation
Velvia
Tested on
X-E4
Sample frames
95

The lookWhy this one earns a slot

Kodak Ektachrome E100VS v1, using the Velvia film simulation, is a celebration of rich, vibrant colours and fine detail. The recipe captures the lush, saturated hues reminiscent of the original Ektachrome slide film, making it ideal for scenes where colour is paramount. With its strong grain and heightened contrast, it excels in bringing landscapes and outdoor environments to life, offering a vivid portrayal of the world. Blues become deep and alluring, while greens pop with intensity, perfect for those golden-hour shots where nature's hues are at their peak. Sunlit architectural scenes gain a striking, dramatic quality, highlighting intricate details.

The settingsThe recipe

Velvia · X-Trans IV

Film Simulation
Velvia
Dynamic Range
DR400
White Balance
Auto, +2 R / −2 B
Highlight
+1
Shadow
+1
Color
+2
Sharpness
+1
Noise Reduction
−2
Clarity
+1
Grain
Strong, Small
Color Chrome Effect
Strong
Color Chrome FX Blue
Strong
ISO
6400
Exposure Comp.
+1/3 to +1

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 Velvia.
  3. Enter each value from the settings above, then save the slot.
  4. Select that slot to shoot Kodak Ektachrome E100VS v1 JPEGs straight out of camera.

Sample framesShot on this recipe

A ceiling-mounted fan in a greenhouse with a beige canopy overhead.
Interior · Indoor · Mixed
Cozy indoor corner with two chairs, a small table, and various potted plants near a window.
Interior · Indoor · Golden Hour
A close-up of a key hanging in the foreground with a blurred urban scene behind it, including signs and greenery.
Street · Urban · Harsh Midday
Silhouette of a person riding a scooter on a sunlit path with a building in the background.
Street · Outdoor · Golden Hour
A person riding a scooter on a grassy path with a building in the background during golden hour.
Street · Urban · Golden Hour
A serene lakeside scene with birds along the shore and gentle water reflections.
Nature · Water · Golden Hour
A city skyline with tall buildings under a clear blue sky, viewed from a low angle.
Architecture · Urban · Harsh Midday
A view of modern skyscrapers with a large Ferris wheel in the background against a clear sky.
Architecture · Urban · Unknown
A skyline view featuring tall buildings with a large Ferris wheel in the background against a blue sky.
Architecture · Urban · Harsh Midday
Luxury yachts docked in a marina with tall buildings reflecting in the water.
Architecture · Urban · Harsh Midday
A close-up view of empty red and white boat seats on a docked boat, with turquoise water in the background.
Other · Water · Mixed
A close-up view of red seats in a boat docked at a marina, with green water in the background.
Other · Water · Unknown
A blue boat with a canopy docked in a marina, reflecting colorful buildings in the water.
Automotive · Water · Unknown
A blue boat with people on a calm water surface reflecting buildings and boats in a marina.
Travel · Urban · Golden Hour
A small blue boat with four people on a calm water surface reflecting tall buildings.
Travel · Urban · Golden Hour
A warmly lit outdoor venue at night with string lights and a castle-like structure.
Architecture · Outdoor · Night
A historic building illuminated at night with string lights, surrounded by greenery.
Architecture · Outdoor · Night
A rustic building illuminated by warm lights at night, creating a cozy atmosphere.
Architecture · Outdoor · Night
A rustic building illuminated by warm lights at night, creating a cozy atmosphere.
Architecture · Outdoor · Night
A soccer goal on a well-lit artificial turf field at night, with a blurred background of urban lights.
Sport · Outdoor · Night
A nighttime basketball game with players on the court and a lit hoop in the background.
Sport · Outdoor · Night
A group of young basketball players shooting hoops at night in a park with bright lights.
Sport · Outdoor · Night
A serene park scene at night with a pathway, trees, and a calm water body reflecting lights.
Landscape · Urban · Night
A person standing on a path in a park at night, with trees and lights reflecting on a nearby water body.
Street · Urban · Night
A person standing on a path by a river at night, surrounded by trees and streetlights.
Street · Urban · Night
Silhouetted figures walking along a park path at night, with lights reflecting on water.
Street · Urban · Night
Night scene of a park with a lamppost and a fence overlooking a body of water reflecting lights.
Landscape · Outdoor · Night
Close-up of a large white ferris wheel against a cloudy sky.
Architecture · Outdoor · Overcast
A young person playing basketball on an outdoor court, seen through a chain-link fence.
Sport · Outdoor · Overcast
A serene waterfront path lined with greenery and palm trees, with people walking in the distance.
Landscape · Outdoor · Overcast
A solitary bench along a pathway lined with greenery and palm trees under a hazy sky.
Landscape · Urban · Overcast
A solitary bench beside a pathway lined with greenery and palm trees under a cloudy sky.
Landscape · Urban · Overcast
A wooden bench beside a pathway lined with greenery and palm trees in a tranquil outdoor setting.
Landscape · Outdoor · Unknown
A solitary bench on a paved path surrounded by greenery and palm trees under a hazy sky.
Street · Urban · Overcast
A pathway leading through a park with trees and a lamp post under a hazy sky.
Landscape · Outdoor · Overcast
A person walking on a pathway in a park with trees and lampposts under a cloudy sky.
Street · Outdoor · Overcast
A minimalist interior scene featuring a white vase with dried flowers on a wooden shelf against a textured wall.
Interior · Indoor · Mixed
A minimalist vase with dried flowers on a wooden table against a textured beige wall.
Still Life · Indoor · Indoor Window
A cozy café scene featuring a glass jar of coffee and two bananas on a wooden tray.
Food · Indoor · Mixed
Close-up of vibrant yellow flowers growing in sandy soil with green stems and leaves.
Nature · Outdoor · Unknown
A close-up of a camel with a blue sky in the background, showcasing its features and harness.
Wildlife · Outdoor · Harsh Midday
A group of spotted deer standing on sandy ground under a structure.
Wildlife · Other · Unknown
A group of spotted deer in a sandy enclosure with wooden structures in the background.
Wildlife · Other · Harsh Midday
A close-up of a young deer in a sandy enclosure with a metal structure overhead.
Wildlife · Other · Harsh Midday
A deer with antlers stands in a sandy enclosure with two fawns nearby, surrounded by palm trees.
Wildlife · Indoor · Mixed
A spotted deer with large antlers stands in a barn-like enclosure with other deer in the background.
Wildlife · Indoor · Mixed
A colorful parrot perched on a stand against a plain background.
Wildlife · Indoor · Mixed
A serene beach park scene with palm trees, green grass, and a no swimming sign near the water.
Landscape · Coastal · Golden Hour
Two silhouetted figures standing on a grassy area with a bright background and palm trees.
Street · Outdoor · Golden Hour
Silhouetted figures walking on a sunlit lawn with palm trees and a building in the background.
Street · Outdoor · Golden Hour
Silhouetted figures against a bright sunlit background with palm trees and green grass.
Street · Urban · Golden Hour
A serene view of a calm water body reflecting a clear blue sky and modern architecture in the background.
Landscape · Outdoor · Golden Hour
A group of people playing basketball at night on an outdoor court, with bright lights illuminating the scene.
Sport · Outdoor · Night
A group of people playing basketball at night on an outdoor court, with bright lights illuminating the scene.
Sport · Outdoor · Night
A nighttime park scene with a silhouette of a person near a lake, city lights reflecting on the water.
Landscape · Urban · Night
Night view of a city skyline reflected in water, with trees and a lamp post in the foreground.
Landscape · Urban · Night
A large white ferris wheel against a cloudy sky, with palm trees in the foreground.
Architecture · Outdoor · Overcast
Exterior view of a Shake Shack restaurant at night, illuminated signage and nearby Starbucks.
Architecture · Urban · Night
Night view of a Shake Shack restaurant with bright signage and a Starbucks nearby.
Architecture · Urban · Night
A traditional building with a wind tower, surrounded by greenery and a wooden structure in the foreground.
Architecture · Outdoor · Overcast
A vibrant garden scene with pink flowers and lush greenery framing a pathway.
Nature · Outdoor · Mixed
A pathway with a ramp surrounded by vibrant pink flowers and green foliage under a cloudy sky.
Landscape · Outdoor · Overcast
Interior scene featuring two oval shelves with books and decorative items against a softly lit wall.
Interior · Indoor · Mixed
A classic red 1957 Chevrolet parked on green grass with palm trees in the background.
Automotive · Outdoor · Harsh Midday
A tree-lined pathway in a park with palm trees and benches, creating a serene atmosphere.
Landscape · Outdoor · Golden Hour
A street lamp beside a white building with a large window reflecting trees.
Architecture · Outdoor · Harsh Midday
A peacock with vibrant blue and green feathers stands near a feeding station in a simple indoor setting.
Wildlife · Indoor · Mixed
A peacock with vibrant blue and green feathers stands in a sandy enclosure with a tree branch.
Wildlife · Indoor · Mixed
A lush green vine growing along a wall under a clear blue sky.
Nature · Outdoor · Golden Hour
A grove of palm trees with sunlight filtering through the leaves, casting shadows on the sandy ground.
Nature · Outdoor · Golden Hour
A silhouette of a person walking near a palm tree with sunlight shining through the leaves.
Street · Urban · Golden Hour
A calm lake reflecting a clear blue sky with distant mountains and palm trees lining the shore.
Landscape · Outdoor · Golden Hour
A vibrant red convertible sports car parked near a building with greenery and a parking sign.
Automotive · Urban · Harsh Midday
View of a city skyline with tall buildings and a clear blue sky in the background.
Architecture · Urban · Unknown
A young player stands near a soccer goal on a well-lit field at night.
Sport · Outdoor · Night
A young man in an orange shirt stands on a soccer field at night, with a goalpost in the background.
Sport · Outdoor · Night
Night scene in a park with walking paths, trees, and streetlights illuminating the area.
Landscape · Urban · Night
Two people walking on a path in a park at night, illuminated by streetlights and surrounded by trees.
Street · Outdoor · Night
Night scene of a park with silhouetted trees and people walking by a lake, city skyline in the background.
Landscape · Urban · Night
A dimly lit indoor space with red structures and people seated in plastic chairs.
Interior · Indoor · Low Light
A large ferris wheel partially obscured by palm trees under a cloudy sky.
Architecture · Urban · Overcast
A large ferris wheel partially obscured by palm trees under a cloudy sky.
Architecture · Outdoor · Overcast
Night view of a Shake Shack restaurant illuminated with neon lights and warm glow.
Architecture · Urban · Night
A traditional building with a wind tower, surrounded by greenery and a swing set in a park.
Architecture · Outdoor · Unknown
A basketball court with a hoop, surrounded by greenery and a distant view of people playing.
Sport · Outdoor · Unknown
A winding pathway lined with trees and shrubs in a park setting.
Landscape · Outdoor · Overcast
A winding pathway lined with trees and shrubs in a park setting.
Nature · Outdoor · Overcast
A pathway lined with vibrant pink flowers and greenery, leading through a park-like setting.
Nature · Outdoor · Overcast
A pathway in a park with blooming flowers and greenery, creating a serene atmosphere.
Landscape · Outdoor · Overcast
A pathway with a railing surrounded by greenery and blooming flowers under a bright sky.
Landscape · Outdoor · Harsh Midday
A pathway with a gentle slope surrounded by greenery and flowering plants under a bright sky.
Landscape · Outdoor · Harsh Midday
A cozy coffee shop counter with a coffee machine, bananas, and decorative shelves on the wall.
Interior · Indoor · Mixed
Settings for Kodak Ektachrome E100VS film simulation with various adjustments listed.
Other · Unknown
Screenshot of a digital camera settings menu showing Kodak Ektachrome E100VS film simulation options.
Other · Unknown

Notes & caveatsWhat it nails, what to watch

What it nails

  • Vibrant colours for dramatic landscapes.
  • Strong grain for a filmic texture.
  • Excellent for golden-hour shots.
  • Deep, alluring blues and greens.

What to watch

  • Not ideal for skin tones.
  • Strong grain at high ISO settings.
  • Intense colours may overwhelm subtle scenes.

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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

Best for capturing landscapes and outdoor scenes with vibrant colours. Ideal during golden hour or under bright light. Avoid for portraits as skin tones can appear unnatural, and steer clear of low contrast scenes to maintain vibrancy. Midday sun enhances its vividness.

Best for

Scenes and subjects this recipe is tuned for.

LandscapeSaturatedOutdoor

Less suited to

Where another look will likely serve you better.

Skin tonesLow contrast scenes
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Frequently asked questions

What cameras support Kodak Ektachrome E100VS v1?

Supports X-Trans IV & V, GFX cameras, like X-E4, X-T5, GFX100S.

Is this recipe suitable for portraits?

Not recommended for portraits due to unnatural skin tones.

What lighting conditions work best?

Excels in bright light and golden hour for vibrant outdoor scenes.