Classic NegativeColour78 photos
Last Summer Roll Recipe
Capture the essence of summer's end with nostalgic hues.

The lookWhy this one earns a slot
Last Summer Roll, utilising the Classic Negative simulation, evokes the warmth and nostalgia of late summer days. The recipe brings to life vibrant coastal scenes and bustling urban environments, adding depth and character with its strong colour rendering and muted highlights. The small, strong grain texture contributes to a vintage filmic quality, reminiscent of classic 35mm travel photographs. This recipe shines in overcast conditions, where its dynamic range helps preserve delicate details in both shadows and highlights, while the slight blue shift in white balance lends a cool, calming tone to images. The reduced clarity softens the overall look, giving images a dreamy, contemplative feel that suits introspective street photography and quiet urban moments.
The settingsThe recipe
Classic Negative
- Film Simulation
- Classic Negative
- Dynamic Range
- DR400
- White Balance
- Auto, +3 R / −5 B
- Highlight
- −2
- Shadow
- 0
- Color
- +4
- Sharpness
- 0
- Noise Reduction
- −4
- Clarity
- −2
- Grain
- Strong, Small
- Color Chrome Effect
- Strong
- Color Chrome FX Blue
- Weak
- ISO
- —
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 Negative.
- Enter each value from the settings above, then save the slot.
- Select that slot to shoot Last Summer Roll JPEGs straight out of camera.
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Notes & caveatsWhat it nails, what to watch
What it nails
- Warm, nostalgic colour palette
- Great for vibrant urban markets
- Softens harsh midday light
- Preserves highlight detail well
What to watch
- Strong grain can dominate high ISO
- Blue shift affects skin tones
- Limited use in studio settings
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Best forWhen to reach for it
Ideal for capturing street and urban scenes, especially in overcast light. Thrives in environments with mixed lighting and vibrant colours. Avoid for studio portraits or pure landscape shots, where the recipe's character might overpower delicate tones. Its nostalgic tint enhances everyday scenes beautifully.
Best for
Scenes and subjects this recipe is tuned for.
Less suited to
Where another look will likely serve you better.






