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KodaNeg VC Recipe

Infuse your images with a vibrant palette and lively grain.

Fuji Pic StudioTested on real gear · X-E4 · Updated June 8, 2026
A large blue Smurf statue surrounded by colorful flowers and a person interacting with it.
Difficulty
Intermediate
Film simulation
Provia
Tested on
X-E4
Sample frames
89

The lookWhy this one earns a slot

KodaNeg VC captures the essence of classic film with its vibrant colours and strong grain, reminiscent of vintage Kodak film. The recipe utilises the Provia simulation to balance the punchy colours with a natural base. Highlights are softened to retain detail in bright conditions, while a slight cool tint adds a unique character, enhancing greens and pinks beautifully. The strong grain introduces a tactile texture, invoking the feel of analogue photography. This recipe thrives in outdoor settings, especially during golden hour or under bright sunlight, where the colour palette can truly shine. Its distinct look is perfect for playful, lively scenes, giving a whimsical touch to gardens, architecture, and street photography.

The settingsThe recipe

Provia · X-Trans IV

Film Simulation
Provia
Dynamic Range
DR400
White Balance
Auto, +6 R / −6 B
Highlight
—
Shadow
−1
Color
+4
Sharpness
0
Noise Reduction
−4
Clarity
−3
Grain
Strong, Small
Color Chrome Effect
Strong
Color Chrome FX Blue
Off
ISO
6400
Exposure Comp.
+1/3 to +1

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 Provia.
  3. Enter each value from the settings above, then save the slot.
  4. Select that slot to shoot KodaNeg VC JPEGs straight out of camera.

Sample framesShot on this recipe

Two people walking through a vibrant flower garden with large topiary figures and colorful floral displays.
Nature · Outdoor · Golden Hour
A large blue cartoon character statue in a flower garden, surrounded by colorful floral arrangements.
Other · Outdoor · Harsh Midday
A vibrant garden filled with colorful flowers and palm trees under bright sunlight.
Nature · Outdoor · Harsh Midday
A vibrant garden with colorful flowers and palm-like trees, people walking along a pathway.
Nature · Outdoor · Harsh Midday
Close-up of delicate white flowers surrounded by green foliage in soft light.
Nature · Outdoor · Golden Hour
Close-up of white petunia flowers with soft sunlight illuminating them against a blurred green background.
Nature · Outdoor · Golden Hour
Close-up of white petunias with a blurred garden background.
Nature · Outdoor · Golden Hour
A group of people walking in a vibrant outdoor setting with colorful flowers and a food stall.
Street · Outdoor · Golden Hour
A vibrant scene of people walking through a colorful garden with floral decorations.
Street · Outdoor · Golden Hour
Colorful floral castle structure with people walking by and a food stall in a park.
Architecture · Outdoor · Harsh Midday
Colorful floral structures resembling fairy-tale castles with spires and vibrant flowers.
Architecture · Outdoor · Unknown
A whimsical mushroom-shaped food stand selling popcorn, surrounded by colorful flowers.
Architecture · Outdoor · Golden Hour
Two people walking past colorful mushroom-shaped structure in a flower-filled park.
Architecture · Outdoor · Unknown
Two people walking in a vibrant floral park with colorful flowers in the background.
Street · Outdoor · Golden Hour
Colorful flower-covered house surrounded by vibrant floral displays and palm-like trees.
Architecture · Outdoor · Unknown
A whimsical pink house surrounded by colorful flowers and trees with purple blossoms under a clear sky.
Architecture · Outdoor · Golden Hour
Colorful flower-covered houses with people enjoying the vibrant garden scene.
Architecture · Outdoor · Golden Hour
Two people walking past colorful mushroom-shaped houses adorned with flowers in a vibrant outdoor setting.
Architecture · Outdoor · Harsh Midday
A couple poses for a selfie in front of colorful mushroom-shaped houses surrounded by vibrant flowers.
Portrait · Outdoor · Unknown
Colorful mushroom-shaped houses surrounded by vibrant flowers in a garden setting.
Architecture · Outdoor · Golden Hour
A person in a hat walking towards colorful mushroom-shaped houses in a floral garden.
Other · Outdoor · Golden Hour
A person in a hat stands before a large mushroom-shaped structure surrounded by colorful flowers.
Architecture · Outdoor · Harsh Midday
Colorful mushroom-shaped houses surrounded by flowers in a vibrant garden setting.
Architecture · Outdoor · Harsh Midday
A whimsical mushroom-shaped house surrounded by colorful flowers in a garden setting.
Architecture · Outdoor · Unknown
Colorful mushroom-shaped houses surrounded by flowers in a sunny outdoor setting.
Architecture · Outdoor · Harsh Midday
Close-up of pink petunia flowers with soft sunlight illuminating their petals.
Nature · Outdoor · Golden Hour
A vibrant display of hanging flower baskets in a garden setting, with soft sunlight filtering through.
Nature · Outdoor · Golden Hour
Colorful flower garden with large sculptures and palm trees under bright sunlight.
Nature · Outdoor · Harsh Midday
Vibrant garden filled with colorful flowers, decorative trees, and lush greenery under bright sunlight.
Nature · Outdoor · Harsh Midday
Two people walking through a floral archway in a vibrant garden setting.
Nature · Outdoor · Golden Hour
Colorful flowers in the foreground with a stone castle in the background under a bright sky.
Architecture · Outdoor · Unknown
Colorful flower arrangements in front of decorative water wheels against a bright sky.
Nature · Outdoor · Harsh Midday
Two large wooden waterwheels surrounded by vibrant flowers and greenery in a garden setting.
Landscape · Outdoor · Golden Hour
Two large wooden water wheels surrounded by vibrant flowers in a garden setting.
Nature · Outdoor · Golden Hour
A whimsical floral castle surrounded by vibrant flowers and greenery under bright sunlight.
Architecture · Outdoor · Harsh Midday
A whimsical house covered in vibrant flowers and greenery, showcasing a unique architectural design.
Architecture · Outdoor · Harsh Midday
A vibrant floral house with greenery and colorful flowers, surrounded by water.
Architecture · Outdoor · Unknown
A charming floral house surrounded by water and greenery, with vibrant flowers adorning the structure.
Architecture · Outdoor · Golden Hour
A couple walking hand-in-hand through a vibrant flower garden filled with hanging floral arrangements.
Nature · Outdoor · Harsh Midday
A close-up of a floral arrangement with yellow and white flowers on a light background.
Other · Indoor · Mixed
Colorful ice cream stand with umbrellas and flowers in a sunny outdoor setting.
Street · Outdoor · Golden Hour
A young boy holding a stick with colorful balloons in front of a large topiary sculpture and flowers.
Street · Outdoor · Harsh Midday
A person waving from a colorful cart in front of a large topiary and flower beds.
Street · Outdoor · Harsh Midday
A child holding colorful balloons in a vibrant garden setting with flowers in the background.
Street · Outdoor · Golden Hour
Colorful flower displays with a castle in the background, under a clear sky.
Architecture · Outdoor · Unknown
Colorful floral display featuring a castle and characters in a park setting with visitors.
Nature · Outdoor · Unknown
Colorful floral display with a castle in the background, framed by vibrant flowers and an exit sign.
Landscape · Outdoor · Harsh Midday
View from inside a car showing a foggy street with traffic signs and buildings in the background.
Street · Urban · Overcast
A vintage-style sign for a cafe, partially obscured by fog, with a soft, muted background.
Architecture · Urban · Overcast
A street view with a sign in focus, surrounded by buildings and a hazy atmosphere.
Architecture · Urban · Overcast
A foggy scene of a white building with curved architecture and green landscaping.
Architecture · Urban · Overcast
Exterior view of a bakery named 'La Tortia' with decorative plants and elegant signage.
Architecture · Urban · Harsh Midday
A fountain in a courtyard surrounded by white buildings and a red umbrella table.
Architecture · Outdoor · Overcast
Two wooden picnic tables with red umbrellas on a tiled patio outside a building.
Architecture · Outdoor · Unknown
A white building with large glass windows and red umbrellas on tables in a foggy setting.
Architecture · Outdoor · Overcast
A pizza restaurant with red umbrellas and outdoor seating in a bright, sunny setting.
Architecture · Outdoor · Harsh Midday
A patio area with wooden picnic tables, a red umbrella, and a red box against a backdrop of large glass windows.
Architecture · Outdoor · Overcast
Outdoor cafe with red umbrellas and wooden tables in front of a white building.
Architecture · Outdoor · Overcast
A misty outdoor scene featuring a white building with arches and a pathway lined with greenery.
Architecture · Outdoor · Overcast
A foggy street scene with white buildings and a tiled pathway lined with greenery.
Architecture · Urban · Overcast
A misty street scene with white buildings and green vines along the columns, creating a serene atmosphere.
Architecture · Urban · Overcast
A misty street scene featuring white columns, creeping vines, and soft lighting.
Architecture · Urban · Overcast
A street scene featuring parked cars, a person walking, and a building in a hazy atmosphere.
Street · Urban · Unknown
A hazy urban scene featuring buildings obscured by dust, with decorative lamps hanging overhead.
Architecture · Urban · Overcast
A misty outdoor terrace with modern architecture and hanging lights, surrounded by tall buildings.
Architecture · Urban · Overcast
A foggy urban scene featuring a white building with decorative elements and a tiled pathway.
Architecture · Urban · Overcast
A decorative black iron railing beside a staircase leading to a foggy street.
Architecture · Urban · Overcast
View of a large building partially obscured by haze, framed by decorative architecture and greenery.
Architecture · Urban · Overcast
A serene outdoor patio with a patterned stone floor, surrounded by greenery and modern architecture.
Architecture · Outdoor · Overcast
A close-up view of a light-colored building with a circular window and balcony under a hazy sky.
Architecture · Urban · Overcast
A pale building with a circular window and balcony under a hazy sky.
Architecture · Urban · Overcast
A pale building with a circular window under a hazy sky, creating a soft, muted atmosphere.
Architecture · Urban · Overcast
A modern building corner with glass balconies, partially obscured by dust in a hazy atmosphere.
Architecture · Urban · Overcast
Modern building partially obscured by fog, with a muted color palette and urban surroundings.
Architecture · Urban · Overcast
Modern building shrouded in fog with a muted color palette and soft outlines.
Architecture · Urban · Overcast
Modern building partially obscured by fog, with greenery in the foreground.
Architecture · Urban · Overcast
A small outdoor dining area with two white chairs and a table surrounded by greenery.
Interior · Outdoor · Mixed
A small outdoor dining area with white chairs and a table surrounded by green grass-like plants.
Interior · Outdoor · Unknown
A table with a potted plant and a folded umbrella in a cafe setting, with soft colors and blurred background.
Still Life · Indoor · Mixed
View from below of a green indoor space with trees and plants reaching towards a bright ceiling.
Nature · Indoor · Mixed
View of a glass dome ceiling with tree branches and greenery below.
Architecture · Indoor · Mixed
Indoor aquarium scene featuring large tree-like structures and a small plant in the center.
Architecture · Indoor · Mixed
A close-up of a lemur sitting near a large window with soft light illuminating its features.
Wildlife · Indoor · Indoor Window
A lemur perched on a railing with a blurred tree background, showcasing its large eyes and soft fur.
Wildlife · Outdoor · Golden Hour
A lush green garden scene with tropical plants and rocks, featuring a soft background.
Nature · Indoor · Mixed
Lush indoor garden with greenery, rocks, and a hint of a bird in the background.
Nature · Indoor · Mixed
Screenshot of camera and sensor information from KodaNeg VC app.
Other · Unknown
Screenshot of film simulation settings for KodaNeg VC Provia with various adjustments.
Other · Unknown

Notes & caveatsWhat it nails, what to watch

What it nails

  • Vibrant colours enhance nature scenes
  • Strong grain adds filmic texture
  • Cool tint enriches greens and pinks
  • Soft highlights retain detail

What to watch

  • Grain may overpower at high ISO
  • Cool tint affects skin tones
  • Not ideal for low-light

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General purposeOutdoor

CompatibilityWill it work on your camera?

Tested across the X-Trans IV, X-Trans V and GFX generations — compatibility is defined by sensor, so any body on these generations can run it. The X-T3 and X-T30 don't offer Clarity, Grain Size or Color Chrome FX Blue — skip those values on those two bodies.

Tested sensors & cameras

X-Trans IVX-Trans VGFXX-E4X-E5X-H2X-H2SX-M5X-S10X-S20X-T30-IIX-T30-IIIX-T4X-T5X-T50X100VIGFX100-IIGFX100RFGFX100SGFX100S-II

Best forWhen to reach for it

Ideal for outdoor shoots, especially during golden hour. Vibrant scenes with flowers or colourful architecture benefit greatly. Avoid low-light situations due to strong grain and high ISO settings. Capture lively gardens, whimsical street scenes, and playful park adventures.

Best for

Scenes and subjects this recipe is tuned for.

General purposeOutdoor
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Frequently asked questions

What cameras support KodaNeg VC?

KodaNeg VC is compatible with X-Trans IV, X-Trans V, and GFX sensors.

What lighting is best for KodaNeg VC?

This recipe excels in outdoor settings, particularly in bright sunlight or golden hour conditions.

What film simulation does KodaNeg VC use?

KodaNeg VC is based on the Provia film simulation.