X-Trans VNostalgic Neg.Colour68 photos
Kodak Vericolor III 160 Recipe
Bring vintage nostalgia to life with vibrant tones and soft shadows.

The lookWhy this one earns a slot
Kodak Vericolor III 160 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
- Film Simulation
- Nostalgic Neg.
- Dynamic Range
- Auto
- White Balance
- Custom Kelvin, 3200K, +7 R / −8 B
- Highlight
- −2
- Shadow
- −1
- Color
- +2
- Sharpness
- −2
- Noise Reduction
- −4
- Clarity
- −2
- Grain
- Weak, Small
- Color Chrome Effect
- Strong
- Color Chrome FX Blue
- Strong
- ISO
- 6400
- Exposure Comp.
- 0 to +2/3
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 Nostalgic Neg..
- Enter each value from the settings above, then save the slot.
- Select that slot to shoot Kodak Vericolor III 160 JPEGs straight out of camera.
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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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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.
Best forWhen to reach for it
Kodak Vericolor III 160 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.
Less suited to
Where another look will likely serve you better.






