X-Trans VEterna Bleach BypassColour57 photos
Vintage Bronze Recipe
Capture urban scenes with nostalgic warmth, invoking a gritty bronze film vibe.

The lookWhy this one earns a slot
Vintage Bronze utilises the Eterna Bleach Bypass simulation to evoke a bygone era of gritty, bronze-toned films. Its essence lies in soft hues and warm tones that lend a nostalgic feel to images. The recipe excels in urban settings, where the muted, bluish shadows and light brown highlights combine to create a cinematic, aged look. This recipe softens micro-contrast with subdued sharpness, allowing details to remain gentle yet perceptible. The large grain structure adds a pleasing texture reminiscent of classic film stocks. In low light, it adds a mysterious, moody depth to the scene.
The settingsThe recipe
Eterna Bleach Bypass · X-Trans V
- Film Simulation
- Eterna Bleach Bypass
- Dynamic Range
- DR200
- White Balance
- Daylight, +6 R / −8 B
- Highlight
- 0
- Shadow
- −1
- Color
- 0
- Sharpness
- −2
- Noise Reduction
- −4
- Clarity
- −2
- Grain
- Weak, Large
- Color Chrome Effect
- Off
- Color Chrome FX Blue
- Off
- ISO
- 6400
- Exposure Comp.
- -2/3 to 0
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 Bleach Bypass.
- Enter each value from the settings above, then save the slot.
- Select that slot to shoot Vintage Bronze JPEGs straight out of camera.
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Notes & caveatsWhat it nails, what to watch
What it nails
- Nostalgic, warm tones with soft hues.
- Cinematic feel for urban landscapes.
- Large grain adds filmic texture.
- Handles midday light effectively.
What to watch
- Not ideal for soft portraits.
- Muted blues may affect skies.
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CompatibilityWill it work on your camera?
Tested across the X-Trans V and GFX generations — compatibility is defined by sensor, so any body on these generations can run it.
Best forWhen to reach for it
Ideal for capturing gritty urban environments, Vintage Bronze thrives in harsh light conditions, adding a cinematic touch. It's less suited for soft portraits due to its subdued clarity and contrast, which may not flatter close-up details or skin tones. Highlights are managed well, providing balance.
Best for
Scenes and subjects this recipe is tuned for.
Less suited to
Where another look will likely serve you better.






