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Kodak Gold Max 400 Expired Recipe

Rich colors and strong grain evoke nostalgia and warmth in every shot

Fuji Pic StudioTested on real gear · X-E5 · Updated June 8, 2026
Difficulty
Intermediate
Film simulation
Reala Ace
Tested on
X-E5
Sample frames
0

The lookWhy this one earns a slot

Reala Ace, introduced on X-Trans 5, balances faithful colour reproduction with hard tonality. It sits between the realism of Provia and the contrast of Classic Chrome, making it a flexible modern base for recipes that want accuracy without looking flat. It earns a custom slot for portraits, skin tones and daily.

The settingsThe recipe

Reala Ace · X-Trans V

Film Simulation
Reala Ace
Dynamic Range
DR400
White Balance
Custom Kelvin, 6700K, +1 R / +4 B
Highlight
−1.5
Shadow
+1.5
Color
−2
Sharpness
−2
Noise Reduction
−4
Clarity
−3
Grain
Strong, Large
Color Chrome Effect
Strong
Color Chrome FX Blue
Strong
ISO
6400
Exposure Comp.
+2/3 to +1 1/3

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 Reala Ace.
  3. Enter each value from the settings above, then save the slot.
  4. Select that slot to shoot Kodak Gold Max 400 Expired JPEGs straight out of camera.

Notes & caveatsWhat it nails, what to watch

What it nails

  • Tuned for portraits.
  • Tuned for skin tones.
  • Tuned for daily.
  • Every value is listed — copy it to a custom slot once and shoot.

What to watch

  • Less suited to high-contrast scenes.

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Kodak GoldKodakPortraitsSkin tonesDaily

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 VGFXX-E5X-H2X-H2SX-M5X-S20X-T30-IIIX-T5X-T50X100VIGFX100-IIGFX100RFGFX100S-II

Best forWhen to reach for it

Reach for it when you're shooting portraits, skin tones and daily. It's less at home with high-contrast scenes.

Best for

Scenes and subjects this recipe is tuned for.

PortraitsSkin tonesDaily

Less suited to

Where another look will likely serve you better.

High-contrast scenes
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Frequently asked questions

What film simulation does the Kodak Gold Max 400 Expired recipe use?

Kodak Gold Max 400 Expired is built on the Reala Ace base film simulation, with the full set of in-camera adjustments listed in the settings table.

Which cameras is the Kodak Gold Max 400 Expired recipe for?

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