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Kodak Vericolor III 160 Recipe

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

Fuji Pic StudioTested on real gear · X-E5 · Updated June 8, 2026
A modern architectural structure with large, circular canopies and a tall tower against a clear blue sky.
Difficulty
Intermediate
Film simulation
Nostalgic Neg.
Tested on
X-E5
Sample frames
68

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

  1. Open the Image Quality (IQ) menu and select an empty custom setting slot (C1–C7).
  2. Set the base film simulation to Nostalgic Neg..
  3. Enter each value from the settings above, then save the slot.
  4. Select that slot to shoot Kodak Vericolor III 160 JPEGs straight out of camera.

Sample framesShot on this recipe

Close-up view of a ferris wheel cabin against a clear sky.
Architecture · Outdoor · Harsh Midday
A coastal restaurant with blue awnings and city skyline in the background on a sunny day.
Architecture · Coastal · Harsh Midday
A person at a frozen ice cream stall by the waterfront with city skyscrapers in the background.
Street · Urban · Harsh Midday
A colorful food stall named Baba G's by the waterfront with a clear sky and distant city skyline.
Architecture · Urban · Harsh Midday
Close-up of a ferris wheel with white cabins against a clear sky.
Architecture · Outdoor · Harsh Midday
Close-up of a ferris wheel with several cabins against a clear sky.
Architecture · Outdoor · Harsh Midday
Coastal view of modern buildings and waterfront promenade with palm trees and rocky shoreline.
Architecture · Coastal · Harsh Midday
Coastal view featuring modern architecture and a rocky shoreline with palm trees.
Architecture · Coastal · Harsh Midday
A colorful fruit stand with a vendor, displaying various fruits and drinks against a coastal backdrop.
Street · Coastal · Golden Hour
A colorful fruit stand by the water, with a vendor serving drinks and fruits under a clear sky.
Food · Coastal · Golden Hour
A colorful food stall with various fruits and drinks, set against a blue sky and water backdrop.
Food · Coastal · Golden Hour
A colorful outdoor juice stand by the water, featuring fresh fruits and drinks.
Street · Coastal · Golden Hour
A colorful fruit juice stand by the water with a wooden structure and various fruits displayed.
Street · Coastal · Harsh Midday
A vendor preparing food at a gourmet Turkish food stall by the waterfront with city skyline in the background.
Street · Urban · Harsh Midday
A vendor at a Turkish ice cream stand with a city skyline in the background.
Street · Urban · Harsh Midday
A row of gondolas at a modern urban cable car station with a large canopy overhead.
Architecture · Urban · Harsh Midday
A modern gondola lift station with several gondolas lined up below a large, intricate canopy structure.
Architecture · Urban · Harsh Midday
A modern bridge with palm trees and city skyline in the background under a clear sky.
Architecture · Urban · Harsh Midday
A narrow alleyway between modern buildings leading to a futuristic structure above.
Architecture · Urban · Mixed
A person walking through a narrow urban alley with modern architecture and a dome structure visible above.
Street · Urban · Harsh Midday
Silhouette of a person walking through a narrow alley with modern architecture and a futuristic structure above.
Street · Urban · Unknown
A person walking through a narrow alley between modern buildings, with a futuristic structure visible above.
Street · Urban · Overcast
A narrow alleyway with reflective walls leading to a modern architectural structure above.
Architecture · Urban · Mixed
A modern architectural structure resembling a large tree canopy, viewed from below with stairs in the foreground.
Architecture · Urban · Harsh Midday
Modern architectural structure with large, circular canopies surrounded by greenery under a clear sky.
Architecture · Outdoor · Unknown
Modern architectural building surrounded by unique umbrella-like structures and greenery.
Architecture · Outdoor · Harsh Midday
Modern architectural structure with unique leaf-like canopies against a cloudy sky.
Architecture · Urban · Overcast
Modern architectural structure with unique design elements and greenery under a blue sky.
Architecture · Outdoor · Mixed
Modern architectural structure with curved white surfaces and green plants under a blue sky.
Architecture · Outdoor · Mixed
Two individuals near a waterfront, one walking down stairs and the other cleaning the area.
Street · Urban · Overcast
Two individuals working on a white staircase near a waterfront with buildings in the background.
Architecture · Outdoor · Overcast
A person in a brown hoodie walks down steps near a waterfront with grass and buildings in the background.
Street · Urban · Overcast
A person walking along a coastal path with grass and water in the background on a cloudy day.
Street · Coastal · Overcast
Modern architectural structure beside a body of water with palm trees and a cloudy sky.
Architecture · Coastal · Overcast
Modern white architectural structure with palm trees against a blue sky with scattered clouds.
Architecture · Outdoor · Golden Hour
A modern architectural structure with palm trees and a railing overlooking a body of water under a blue sky.
Architecture · Outdoor · Golden Hour
A modern architectural structure beside a calm body of water, with palm trees and a clear sky.
Architecture · Coastal · Mixed
Modern architecture with white walls and palm trees in a landscaped setting under a clear sky.
Architecture · Outdoor · Harsh Midday
Palm trees against a bright sky with a white building in the background.
Architecture · Outdoor · Harsh Midday
A modern architectural dome structure by the water, with a clear sky and calm sea.
Architecture · Coastal · Harsh Midday
A waterfront scene featuring a modern structure with a view of buildings across the water.
Architecture · Coastal · Golden Hour
Modern white building surrounded by palm trees under a cloudy sky.
Architecture · Outdoor · Overcast
Modern white architecture surrounded by palm trees and greenery under a blue sky with clouds.
Architecture · Outdoor · Mixed
Modern white architecture with palm trees against a blue sky with scattered clouds.
Architecture · Outdoor · Mixed
Modern architecture with white geometric structures surrounded by palm trees and greenery under a clear sky.
Architecture · Outdoor · Mixed
Modern white architecture surrounded by palm trees under a partly cloudy sky.
Architecture · Outdoor · Mixed
A cluster of tall palm trees in front of white modern architecture under a cloudy sky.
Architecture · Outdoor · Overcast
A modern waterfront structure with greenery, overlooking a calm blue sea and distant city skyline.
Architecture · Coastal · Harsh Midday
A modern architectural structure with a dome, surrounded by water and a clear sky.
Architecture · Water · Unknown
A beachside café with palm trees and wooden seating, overlooking the water on a sunny day.
Architecture · Coastal · Harsh Midday
Modern architecture with curved structures in the background, surrounded by greenery and a pool area.
Architecture · Outdoor · Bright
Three glass coffee drippers on a wooden stand against a blurred background.
Product · Indoor · Mixed
Three coffee brewing devices on a wooden table with a blurred background of a stadium.
Product · Indoor · Mixed
Outdoor seating area by a pool with modern architecture in the background and greenery around.
Architecture · Outdoor · Unknown
View of a modern architectural structure with palm trees beside a calm blue water body under a clear sky.
Architecture · Coastal · Golden Hour
Modern architectural structure resembling sails near a body of water with palm trees and clear sky.
Architecture · Coastal · Golden Hour
A modern architectural structure resembling petals near a calm blue water body under a clear sky.
Architecture · Coastal · Golden Hour
Two people standing near a large, intricate architectural structure made of interconnected shapes.
Architecture · Outdoor · Unknown
Two people walking near a large, intricate architectural structure surrounded by greenery.
Architecture · Outdoor · Unknown
A large wooden structure resembling a honeycomb, set against a clear blue sky and green grass.
Architecture · Outdoor · Harsh Midday
A unique architectural structure made of interlocking wooden elements with people gathered around it.
Architecture · Outdoor · Golden Hour
A unique architectural structure made of interconnected circular forms against a clear blue sky.
Architecture · Outdoor · Harsh Midday
A modern architectural structure with a geometric design set against a clear blue sky.
Architecture · Outdoor · Harsh Midday
Modern architectural structure with curved white elements against a clear blue sky and green grass.
Architecture · Outdoor · Golden Hour
Modern architectural structure with curved white elements against a clear blue sky.
Architecture · Outdoor · Harsh Midday
Photo editing settings for Kodak Vericolor III 160 film simulation with various adjustments.
Other · Unknown
Screenshot of camera settings and film simulation details for a photo taken with Kodak Vericolor III 160.
Other · 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

Explore similar

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

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.

VintageFadedTravel

Less suited to

Where another look will likely serve you better.

Sharp modern subjects
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Frequently asked questions

What sensors is Kodak Vericolor III 160 compatible with?

This recipe works with X-Trans V and GFX sensors.

Can I use this recipe for indoor photography?

While possible, it's best in vibrant outdoor settings for optimal effect.

Does it work well with high ISO settings?

It's designed for ISO up to 6400, maintaining quality at moderate levels.