Difficulty
Intermediate
X-Trans IVPRO Neg. HiColour4 photos
Night Studio Tone Recipe
Capture night with soft warmth and depth using Jeff Davenport Night.
Film simulation
PRO Neg. Hi
Tested on
X-T3
Sample frames
4
The lookWhy this one earns a slot
The Jeff Davenport Night recipe brings a comforting warmth and dramatic depth to your night photography, reminiscent of classic film noir. With a subtle bluish cast from the white balance shift, your images take on a moody, cinematic quality that enhances urban landscapes and portraits alike. Highlights are softened to maintain detail in bright lights, while the shadows remain true, offering a balanced contrast that evokes the feeling of wandering city streets after dark. The colour chrome effect intensifies hues, adding richness to your shots, and the weak grain provides a hint of filmic texture without overwhelming detail. It's a recipe that truly sings when capturing the interplay of artificial light and shadow, creating a compelling atmosphere that draws the viewer in.
The settingsThe recipe
PRO Neg. Hi · X-Trans IV
- Film Simulation
- PRO Neg. Hi
- Dynamic Range
- DR400
- White Balance
- Custom Kelvin, 2650K, −1 R / +4 B
- Highlight
- +1
- Shadow
- 0
- Color
- +2
- Sharpness
- +1
- Noise Reduction
- −4
- Clarity
- 0
- Grain
- Weak
- Color Chrome Effect
- Strong
- ISO
- 6400
- Exposure Comp.
- -1 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 PRO Neg. Hi.
- Enter each value from the settings above, then save the slot.
- Select that slot to shoot Night Studio Tone JPEGs straight out of camera.
Sample framesShot on this recipe
Notes & caveatsWhat it nails, what to watch
What it nails
- Warmth enhances night portraits beautifully
- Intense hues with colour chrome effect
- Softened highlights maintain detail
- Weak grain for subtle texture
What to watch
- Not for vivid daytime landscapes
- Bluish cast may affect skin tones
- ISO 6400 might introduce noise
Explore similar
PortraitsStudio
CompatibilityWill it work on your camera?
Tested across the X-Trans IV and GFX generations — compatibility is defined by sensor, so any body on these generations can run it. This recipe is tuned for X-Trans IV. It will work on X-Trans V, but blue can render more deeply there — adjust to taste.
Tested sensors & cameras
Best forWhen to reach for it
Jeff Davenport Night is perfect for low-light portraits and studio settings. It thrives in artificial lighting, capturing the interplay of shadows and highlights beautifully. The recipe isn’t ideal for capturing bright, vivid landscapes, as the mood is more subdued and intimate.
Best for
Scenes and subjects this recipe is tuned for.
PortraitsStudio
Less suited to
Where another look will likely serve you better.
Vivid landscapes
Frequently asked questions
What cameras support Jeff Davenport Night?
Jeff Davenport Night is compatible with Fujifilm X-T3, X-T30, and GFX100.
Is Jeff Davenport Night suitable for daytime use?
It's best for night photography. The warm, moody look may not suit bright daylight scenes.
What does the white balance shift do?
The white balance shift adds a bluish cast, enhancing the cinematic feel of night scenes.
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