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Last Summer Roll Recipe

Capture the essence of summer's end with nostalgic hues.

A view of traditional architecture along a waterfront with boats docked nearby under a hazy sky.
Difficulty
Intermediate
Film simulation
Classic Negative
Tested on
Sample frames
78

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

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

Sample framesShot on this recipe

A view of a coastal city skyline with traditional architecture along the water's edge under a clear sky.
Architecture · Coastal · Golden Hour
A panoramic view of a coastal city skyline with buildings and water in the foreground under a clear sky.
Architecture · Coastal · Golden Hour
A traditional boat with a flag sailing on a calm waterway, surrounded by historic buildings.
Travel · Water · Golden Hour
A small boat navigating through water, framed by dock pillars under a clear sky.
Travel · Water · Harsh Midday
Two people sitting on a boat with a view of a coastal city in the background under bright sunlight.
Travel · Water · Harsh Midday
A weathered wall with a hanging lamp and tangled wires, showcasing rustic textures and colors.
Architecture · Outdoor · Harsh Midday
Narrow street with shops displaying colorful signs and merchandise, sunlight filtering through.
Street · Urban · Golden Hour
Narrow street lined with shops, sunlight illuminating the walls and people walking by.
Street · Urban · Golden Hour
Narrow alleyway in a market with colorful textiles and pottery on display.
Street · Urban · Mixed
Narrow alleyway with shops on either side, sunlight streaming through overhead structures.
Street · Urban · Golden Hour
A narrow alleyway in a bustling market with colorful fabrics and a person in traditional attire walking away.
Street · Urban · Golden Hour
Narrow alleyway with colorful clothing hanging, a person walking, and a woman carrying a basket.
Street · Urban · Golden Hour
Colorful bags hanging in a narrow market alley with shoppers in the background.
Street · Urban · Golden Hour
A bustling market scene with a vendor selling colorful trinkets and a child sitting on the ground.
Street · Urban · Golden Hour
Narrow alleyway with a bicycle leaning against a wall, warm yellow tones and a person in the distance.
Street · Urban · Golden Hour
A bustling market scene with colorful lanterns and two figures, one adult and one child, in traditional attire.
Street · Urban · Mixed
A vibrant market scene with colorful lanterns and traditional clothing on display.
Street · Urban · Mixed
Colorful lanterns hanging in a market, with blurred lights creating a vibrant atmosphere.
Street · Urban · Mixed
A vibrant market scene filled with colorful lanterns and lights, showcasing a bustling atmosphere.
Street · Urban · Mixed
A man in traditional attire stands in a vibrant market filled with colorful lanterns and clothing.
Street · Urban · Mixed
Colorful hanging lamps and decorative pottery displayed in a shop.
Still Life · Indoor · Mixed
Colorful hanging lamps in a vibrant market filled with various decorative items.
Interior · Urban · Mixed
Colorful hanging lanterns in a dimly lit shop, showcasing intricate designs and warm light.
Interior · Indoor · Low Light
A vibrant market scene filled with colorful hanging lamps and decorative items, with a person walking through.
Street · Urban · Mixed
A vibrant market scene filled with colorful hanging lamps and decorations, with people browsing.
Street · Urban · Mixed
Group of men in traditional attire walking through a vibrant market with colorful stalls.
Street · Urban · Mixed
A bustling market scene with people interacting among colorful stalls and goods.
Street · Urban · Mixed
A woman in a white dress shops at a vibrant market stall filled with colorful items.
Street · Urban · Natural
A traditional wooden boat sailing on blue water with a city skyline in the background.
Travel · Water · Golden Hour
A wooden boat on water near a waterfront restaurant with outdoor seating.
Travel · Water · Golden Hour
A narrow alleyway with wooden beams and plants, leading to outdoor seating areas in a sunny setting.
Architecture · Urban · Harsh Midday
A narrow alleyway with stone walls and wooden beams, featuring a person walking under a canopy.
Street · Urban · Golden Hour
A sunlit alleyway with a wooden archway, leading to a cafe with outdoor seating.
Architecture · Urban · Harsh Midday
A vibrant market stall displaying colorful textiles and traditional garments under a sunny sky.
Street · Urban · Harsh Midday
A red convertible Mercedes-Benz parked on green grass under trees with a modern building in the background.
Automotive · Outdoor · Harsh Midday
A red convertible Mercedes parked on green grass with people nearby and trees in the background.
Automotive · Outdoor · Harsh Midday
A classic red Mercedes-Benz sports car parked on green grass under trees with a person nearby.
Automotive · Outdoor · Harsh Midday
A vintage red Mercedes convertible parked on green grass with palm trees in the background.
Automotive · Outdoor · Harsh Midday
Interior view of a vintage vehicle showing the steering wheel and dashboard.
Automotive · Indoor · Golden Hour
Interior view of a vintage Volkswagen van showing the dashboard and steering wheel.
Automotive · Indoor · Natural
A vintage blue pickup truck parked on green grass at a car show with trees in the background.
Automotive · Outdoor · Harsh Midday
Two classic cars parked on a grassy area with trees in the background during a sunny day.
Automotive · Outdoor · Harsh Midday
A vintage car with a woman in a light dress sitting in the backseat, surrounded by greenery.
Automotive · Outdoor · Golden Hour
A classic white car with a prominent wheel in the foreground, vintage cars and people in the background.
Automotive · Outdoor · Harsh Midday
A vintage car show scene with classic cars and people in a park setting.
Automotive · Outdoor · Unknown
Group of people in traditional attire admiring classic cars at an outdoor event on a sunny day.
Event · Outdoor · Harsh Midday
A vintage green sports car parked on grass with trees in the background.
Automotive · Outdoor · Golden Hour
A red convertible sports car parked on green grass with two other cars nearby under bright sunlight.
Automotive · Outdoor · Harsh Midday
Three cars parked on green grass under a sunny sky, with palm trees in the background.
Automotive · Outdoor · Harsh Midday
A red convertible sports car parked on green grass with palm trees and other cars in the background.
Automotive · Outdoor · Harsh Midday
A lineup of classic cars on green grass, featuring a red convertible in the foreground.
Automotive · Outdoor · Harsh Midday
A lively outdoor car show with palm trees and a crowd of people enjoying the event.
Event · Outdoor · Harsh Midday
A blue sports car parked on grass with palm trees and city buildings in the background.
Automotive · Urban · Harsh Midday
A vintage car parked on a green lawn with people interacting in an urban park setting.
Automotive · Urban · Harsh Midday
A vintage green car parked on grass with a person in light clothing standing beside it, city skyline in background.
Automotive · Urban · Unknown
A classic green convertible car parked on grass with a woman in white pants and a light top nearby in an urban park.
Automotive · Urban · Unknown
Two people admiring a classic green convertible car in a park with city buildings in the background.
Automotive · Urban · Harsh Midday
Two people walking in a park with modern skyscrapers in the background and classic cars nearby.
Automotive · Urban · Harsh Midday
A man in white attire stands beside a classic car in an urban park with skyscrapers in the background.
Automotive · Urban · Harsh Midday
A white sports car parked under a large tree with people gathered around in a grassy area.
Automotive · Outdoor · Harsh Midday
Two vintage cars, a red one and a green one, parked on grass under trees with a building in the background.
Automotive · Outdoor · Golden Hour
Two classic cars parked on a grassy area surrounded by trees.
Automotive · Outdoor · Golden Hour
Two classic cars parked on a grassy area with people walking nearby under a sunny sky.
Automotive · Outdoor · Harsh Midday
A vintage red car parked on green grass with trees in the background and a tent nearby.
Automotive · Outdoor · Golden Hour
A woman in a pink dress gestures animatedly while another woman assists a child outdoors.
Event · Outdoor · Golden Hour
A woman painting a motorcycle artwork at an outdoor event under a tent.
Event · Outdoor · Golden Hour
A woman painting a motorcycle on canvas at an outdoor art event with spectators in the background.
Event · Outdoor · Harsh Midday
A woman painting a motorcycle on a canvas under a tent at an outdoor event.
Event · Outdoor · Golden Hour
A woman painting a motorcycle art piece at an outdoor event under a canopy.
Event · Outdoor · Golden Hour
A woman painting a motorcycle on a canvas at an outdoor event with people and tents in the background.
Event · Outdoor · Golden Hour
A black motorcycle parked under a tent at an outdoor event with people sitting and socializing.
Event · Outdoor · Golden Hour
A custom motorcycle displayed under a tent at an outdoor event with trees in the background.
Automotive · Outdoor · Golden Hour
A person with a cap stands near a palm tree in a park, with swings visible in the background.
Portrait · Outdoor · Harsh Midday
A person in a dark shirt stands with their back to the camera, surrounded by trees and people in a park.
Event · Outdoor · Harsh Midday
A classic black sports car with gullwing doors parked on green grass in a sunny outdoor setting.
Automotive · Outdoor · Harsh Midday
A woman in a white outfit and hat stands under a tree, holding a camera in a lively outdoor setting.
Event · Outdoor · Mixed
A scenic view of a hillside town with mountains in the background under a clear sky.
Landscape · Rural · Golden Hour

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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StreetUrbanOvercast

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.

StreetUrbanOvercast

Less suited to

Where another look will likely serve you better.

Studio portraitsPure landscape
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Frequently asked questions

What type of scenes is Last Summer Roll best for?

Best for street and urban scenes, especially in overcast light.

What film simulation does Last Summer Roll use?

It uses the Classic Negative film simulation for a nostalgic effect.

Can I use Last Summer Roll for portraits?

Not ideal for studio portraits, as the strong grain and blue shift can affect skin tones.