Difficulty
Intermediate
X-Trans IVClassic NegativeColour4 photos
Superia Print Recipe
Superia Print recreates the cool, crisp character of scanned consumer negatives with vivid, balanced colour.
Film simulation
Classic Negative
Tested on
X-E4
Sample frames
4
The lookWhy this one earns a slot
Superia Print is inspired by the look of Fujifilm's consumer colour negatives as they appear after a lab scan. Classic Negative provides the familiar cyan-leaning shadows and warm-cool separation, while a daylight white balance nudged towards blue lends a cool, fresh cast. Colour saturation is boosted, so greens, teals and reds read confidently without tipping into garishness, and gentle chrome effects add depth to saturated areas. The tonal curve is left to Dynamic Range Priority, which balances highlights and shadows automatically. An unusual pairing of added clarity with reduced sharpening gives midtones punch and structure while edges stay free of harsh digital halos, closer to the texture of a scan than a sharpened file. Light, fine grain keeps things subtle. It sings in golden-hour streets and architecture, where warm light meets cool shadows for a lively, contrasty scanned-film feel.
The settingsThe recipe
Classic Negative · X-Trans IV
- Film Simulation
- Classic Negative
- D-Range Priority
- Auto
- White Balance
- Daylight, −2 R / +3 B
- Highlight
- 0
- Shadow
- 0
- Color
- +3
- Sharpness
- −3
- Noise Reduction
- −4
- Clarity
- +3
- Grain
- Weak, Small
- Color Chrome Effect
- Weak
- Color Chrome FX Blue
- Weak
- ISO
- 6400
- Exposure Comp.
- -1/3 to +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 Negative.
- Enter each value from the settings above, then save the slot.
- Select that slot to shoot Superia Print JPEGs straight out of camera.
Sample framesShot on this recipe
Notes & caveatsWhat it nails, what to watch
What it nails
- Cool, crisp cast recalls lab-scanned consumer negatives.
- Boosted colour gives teals, greens and reds real presence.
- Clarity adds midtone punch without harsh sharpening halos.
What to watch
- Clarity slows saving, so bursts feel sluggish.
- D-Range Priority locks highlight and shadow tone adjustments.
- Cool tint can make skin look slightly cold.
Explore similar
Fujicolor SuperiaStreetUrbanOvercast
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. On X-Trans V bodies, blue renders more deeply. If you adapt this recipe to X-Trans V, reduce Color Chrome FX Blue by one step (Weak → Off).
Best forWhen to reach for it
Superia Print is great for street, urban and architectural scenes, particularly at golden hour or on overcast days where its cool cast and bold colour add life. Avoid it for studio portraits, where the cool tint is unflattering, and for pure landscapes that need a neutral, natural rendering.
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
Frequently asked questions
Which cameras support Superia Print?
Bodies with Classic Negative and D-Range Priority, such as the X-T4, X-Pro3, X-E4, X-S10, X-T30 II and X100V, plus the GFX100S.
What is Superia Print best for?
Street, urban and architectural photography, especially in golden or overcast light, where its cool cast and vivid colour give a scanned-film feel.
Why can't I adjust highlight and shadow tone with Superia Print?
The recipe uses D-Range Priority on Auto, which manages contrast itself and disables manual highlight and shadow tone settings while active.
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