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Kodak Filmstock Recipe

Bring vintage nostalgia to life with vibrant tones and soft shadows.

Fuji Pic StudioTested on real gear · X-E5 · Updated October 26, 2026

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Difficulty

Intermediate

Film simulation

Nostalgic Neg.

Tested on

X-E5

Sample frames

The lookWhy this one earns a slot

Kodak Filmstock is a tribute to the classic film era, offering a vibrant yet subtly faded palette that breathes life into every frame. The recipe captures the essence of warm, inviting colours while maintaining soft shadows for a gentle, nostalgic feel. Skies and highlights are kept in check, preventing harsh contrasts and allowing for smooth, harmonious images. With a strong colour chrome effect, both regular and blue, this recipe ensures that colours pop without losing their natural charm. The low sharpness and clarity settings lend a delicate touch, enhancing the vintage look and feel. This recipe is particularly striking in harsh, midday light where its dynamic range capabilities protect highlights, ensuring a balanced, colourful result. Perfect for capturing the essence of travel and vintage scenes, it evokes a sense of timelessness and warmth.

The settingsThe recipe

Nostalgic Neg. · X-Trans V

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The white balance, tone curve, grain and ISO for Kodak Filmstock are part of Fuji Pic Premium. Get them in the app, then load the recipe straight onto your camera.

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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 Nostalgic Neg..
Enter each value from the recipe's card in the Fuji Pic app, then save the slot.
Select that slot to shoot Kodak Filmstock JPEGs straight out of camera.

Sample framesShot on this recipe

A colorful food stall named Baba G's by the waterfront with a clear sky and distant city skyline. — Architecture · Urban · Harsh Midday

Modern architectural building surrounded by unique umbrella-like structures and greenery. — Architecture · Outdoor · Harsh Midday

Two people standing near a large, intricate architectural structure made of interconnected shapes. — Architecture · Outdoor · Unknown

Notes & caveatsWhat it nails, what to watch

What it nails

Softens harsh midday light
Enhances vibrant outdoor scenes
Preserves highlight details
Vibrant, nostalgic colour palette

What to watch

May lack sharpness for detailed subjects
Strong colour shifts may overpower subtle hues

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KodakVintageFadedTravel

CompatibilityWill it work on your camera?

Tested across the X-Trans V and GFX generations — compatibility is defined by sensor, so any body on these generations can run it.

Tested sensors & cameras

X-Trans V GFX X-E5 X-H2 X-H2S X-M5 X-S20 X-T30-III X-T50 X100VI GFX100-II GFX100RF GFX100S-II

Best forWhen to reach for it

Kodak Filmstock excels in vibrant, outdoor settings, capturing the vintage charm of travel scenes. It thrives in harsh midday light where its dynamic range and colour characteristics shine. Its nostalgic tones beautifully capture the essence of summer days, enhancing their warmth.

Best for

Scenes and subjects this recipe is tuned for.

VintageFadedTravel

Less suited to

Where another look will likely serve you better.

Sharp modern subjects

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Frequently asked questions

Which cameras support Kodak Filmstock?

Kodak Filmstock is designed for Fujifilm X-Trans V and GFX sensors. Its listed compatible bodies include the X-E5, X-H2, X-H2S, X-M5, X-S20, X-T30 III, X-T50, X100VI, GFX100 II, GFX100RF, and GFX100S II. Check your camera's sensor generation against this list before using the recipe.

What photography is Kodak Filmstock best suited for?

Kodak Filmstock is intended for vibrant outdoor photography, particularly travel scenes and colourful surroundings. Its warm, nostalgic palette works with architectural subjects and lively places, while softened shadows and controlled highlights support a gentler film-inspired finish. It is a useful choice when you want outdoor images to feel colourful without looking excessively harsh.

Can Kodak Filmstock handle harsh midday sunlight?

Kodak Filmstock is specifically described as performing well in harsh midday light. Its dynamic-range characteristics and colour treatment help control highlights and keep outdoor scenes balanced. The warm, slightly faded palette adds a nostalgic finish to travel photographs, making the recipe useful when shooting colourful locations under strong daylight.

Is Kodak Filmstock suitable for indoor photography?

Kodak Filmstock can be used indoors, but its intended strengths are vibrant outdoor settings and travel scenes. Its warm colour palette and highlight handling are described in the context of bright conditions. For indoor work, consider whether that outdoor-oriented character suits the available light and the colours you want to preserve.

What should you watch for when using Kodak Filmstock?

Kodak Filmstock's softer detail rendering may be less suitable when fine sharpness is essential. Its strong colour effects can also overpower subtle hues, especially in scenes where restrained colour is important. For the intended vintage travel look, colourful outdoor subjects are a better fit than images that depend on crisp microdetail or very delicate colour transitions.