X-Trans IVClassic ChromeColour39 photos
Kodak Portra do Sol Recipe
Capture the tranquil essence of golden hour with warm, serene hues.

The lookWhy this one earns a slot
Kodak Portra do Sol brings the nostalgic charm of warm, gentle tones reminiscent of the classic Kodak Portra film. With its soothing, earthy palette, this recipe captures the harmony between urban life and nature, making golden hour scenes glow with a serene, dreamlike quality. The highlights and shadows are softened, creating a mellow, inviting atmosphere perfect for capturing the essence of daily life, travel, and street photography. The subtle yet distinct colour shift towards warmer tones enhances skin tones and architectural details alike, while the muted blues add a calming, understated elegance. This recipe truly shines when used during magical light transitions, such as sunrise or sunset, where its ability to convey mood and atmosphere is unmatched, enveloping scenes in a tender, cinematic aura.
The settingsThe recipe
Classic Chrome · X-Trans IV
- Film Simulation
- Classic Chrome
- Dynamic Range
- DR400
- White Balance
- Auto, +2 R / −6 B
- Highlight
- −2
- Shadow
- −2
- Color
- +3
- Sharpness
- −2
- Noise Reduction
- −4
- Clarity
- −1
- Grain
- Off
- Color Chrome Effect
- Strong
- Color Chrome FX Blue
- Off
- ISO
- 6400
- Exposure Comp.
- +1/3 to +1 1/3
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 Kodak Portra do Sol JPEGs straight out of camera.
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Notes & caveatsWhat it nails, what to watch
What it nails
- Warm, inviting colour tones
- Excellent for golden hour
- Soft, cinematic contrast
- Captures urban and nature harmoniously
What to watch
- Not ideal for studio portraits
- Soft contrast may lack detail
- Muted blues may cool shadows
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CompatibilityWill it work on your camera?
Tested across the X-Trans IV and GFX generations — compatibility is defined by sensor, so any body on these generations can run it. This recipe is tuned for X-Trans IV. It will work on X-Trans V, but blue can render more deeply there — adjust to taste.
Best forWhen to reach for it
Best for street, travel, and daily life in warm, golden-hour light. Avoid studio portraits due to its unique colour shifts and soft contrast, which may not suit controlled lighting environments. It excels in capturing cityscapes and coastal views with a warm, ethereal glow.
Best for
Scenes and subjects this recipe is tuned for.
Less suited to
Where another look will likely serve you better.






