Difficulty
Intermediate
X-Trans IVClassic ChromeColour4 photos
Portra Sol Chrome Recipe
Capture the tranquil essence of golden hour with warm, serene hues.
Film simulation
Classic Chrome
Tested on
X-E4
Sample frames
4
The lookWhy this one earns a slot
Portra Sol Chrome brings the nostalgic charm of warm, gentle tones reminiscent of the classic Kodak Portra film. With its soothing, earthy palette, this recipe captures the harmony between urban life and nature, making golden hour scenes glow with a serene, dreamlike quality. The highlights and shadows are softened, creating a mellow, inviting atmosphere perfect for capturing the essence of daily life, travel, and street photography. The subtle yet distinct colour shift towards warmer tones enhances skin tones and architectural details alike, while the muted blues add a calming, understated elegance. This recipe truly shines when used during magical light transitions, such as sunrise or sunset, where its ability to convey mood and atmosphere is unmatched, enveloping scenes in a tender, cinematic aura.
The settingsThe recipe
Classic Chrome · X-Trans IV
- Film Simulation
- Classic Chrome
- Dynamic Range
- DR400
- White Balance
- Auto, +2 R / −6 B
- Highlight
- −2
- Shadow
- −2
- Color
- +3
- Sharpness
- −2
- Noise Reduction
- −4
- Clarity
- −1
- Grain
- Off
- Color Chrome Effect
- Strong
- Color Chrome FX Blue
- Off
- ISO
- 6400
- Exposure Comp.
- +1/3 to +1 1/3
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 Classic Chrome.
- Enter each value from the settings above, then save the slot.
- Select that slot to shoot Portra Sol Chrome JPEGs straight out of camera.
Sample framesShot on this recipe
Notes & caveatsWhat it nails, what to watch
What it nails
- Warm, inviting colour tones
- Excellent for golden hour
- Soft, cinematic contrast
- Captures urban and nature harmoniously
What to watch
- Not ideal for studio portraits
- Soft contrast may lack detail
- Muted blues may cool shadows
Explore similar
Kodak PortraStreetTravelDaily life
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.
Best forWhen to reach for it
Best for street, travel, and daily life in warm, golden-hour light. Avoid studio portraits due to its unique colour shifts and soft contrast, which may not suit controlled lighting environments. It excels in capturing cityscapes and coastal views with a warm, ethereal glow.
Best for
Scenes and subjects this recipe is tuned for.
StreetTravelDaily life
Less suited to
Where another look will likely serve you better.
Studio portraits
Frequently asked questions
Which cameras support Portra Sol Chrome?
Portra Sol Chrome is designed for Fujifilm X-Trans IV and GFX sensors. Compatible bodies include the X-E4, X-Pro3, X-S10, X-T30 II, X-T4, X100V, and GFX100S, giving photographers across these camera generations access to its warm, gentle Classic Chrome rendering.
Why is Grain Effect turned off in Portra Sol Chrome?
Turning Grain Effect off gives Portra Sol Chrome a cleaner, smoother image character rather than adding visible film texture. That approach suits the recipe's calm rendering particularly well, allowing the warm colours, soft contrast, and subtle tonal character to remain prominent without an additional grain effect.
What scenes suit Portra Sol Chrome best?
Portra Sol Chrome is particularly well suited to relaxed travel, street, and everyday photography around water and urban spaces. Its warm colour and soft contrast complement waterfront surroundings, park environments, and quieter city streets, while golden-hour light brings out the recipe's serene, cinematic character.
How does the -6 Blue shift affect the look with Color Chrome FX Blue turned off?
The -6 Blue shift moves the white balance away from blue and towards yellow, so it warms the image rather than cooling it. Because Color Chrome FX Blue is turned off, blue skies and water are not deepened either, which keeps the overall rendering soft and warm.
When should you avoid using Portra Sol Chrome?
Very high-contrast scenes under strong direct sunlight are less suitable for Portra Sol Chrome. With both Highlight and Shadow set to -2, the recipe softens the extremes of the tonal range, which can make scenes with intense sunlight and deep shadows appear flatter when strong contrast is needed.
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