X-Trans IVEternaColour36 photos
Santa Color Recipe
Vibrant hues and warm tones to illuminate your scenes.

The lookWhy this one earns a slot
Santa Colour, based on the Eterna simulation, offers a vibrant, cinematic aesthetic tinged with warmth. Its rich, saturated colours and gentle highlights create an inviting, lively atmosphere reminiscent of vintage film. The look excels in capturing the essence of bustling street markets, lively events, or intimate, moody scenes. The high contrast between shadows and highlights enhances depth, while the soft, understated grain adds a subtle texture, evoking an authentic filmic feel. The warm colour shift lends images a nostalgic yet modern appeal. This recipe excels in golden hour conditions, where it beautifully renders the sky's hues and ambient light, making the scenes appear almost enchanting. However, it may struggle with overly bright daylight, where the vibrancy can become overwhelming.
The settingsThe recipe
Eterna · X-Trans IV
- Film Simulation
- Eterna
- Dynamic Range
- DR200
- White Balance
- Custom Kelvin, 5100K, +5 R / −3 B
- Highlight
- −2
- Shadow
- +4
- Color
- +4
- Sharpness
- −2
- Noise Reduction
- −4
- Clarity
- −3
- Grain
- Weak, Small
- Color Chrome Effect
- Strong
- Color Chrome FX Blue
- Off
- ISO
- 6400
- Exposure Comp.
- +2/3 to +1
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 Eterna.
- Enter each value from the settings above, then save the slot.
- Select that slot to shoot Santa Color JPEGs straight out of camera.
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Notes & caveatsWhat it nails, what to watch
What it nails
- Creates a nostalgic cinematic feel
- Vibrant colours enhance festive scenes
- Warm tones suit golden hour
- Distinctive look for urban settings
What to watch
- May oversaturate in harsh light
- Strong shadow contrast limits detail
- Cool tones less pronounced
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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
Ideal for cinematic projects, this recipe shines in low-contrast lighting and during the golden hour. Best for capturing vibrant events, street scenes, and urban life. Its warm tones enhance the golden hour glow. Avoid in harsh daylight where colours may overpower.
Best for
Scenes and subjects this recipe is tuned for.
Less suited to
Where another look will likely serve you better.






