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Vintage Bronze Recipe

Capture urban scenes with nostalgic warmth, invoking a gritty bronze film vibe.

Fuji Pic StudioTested on real gear · X-E5 · Updated June 8, 2026
A distant view of a coastal town with beige buildings and parked vehicles under a hazy sky.
Difficulty
Intermediate
Film simulation
Eterna Bleach Bypass
Tested on
X-E5
Sample frames
57

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

  1. Open the Image Quality (IQ) menu and select an empty custom setting slot (C1–C7).
  2. Set the base film simulation to Eterna Bleach Bypass.
  3. Enter each value from the settings above, then save the slot.
  4. Select that slot to shoot Vintage Bronze JPEGs straight out of camera.

Sample framesShot on this recipe

A distant view of a small coastal town with sandy terrain and light-colored buildings under a hazy sky.
Architecture · Coastal · Harsh Midday
A busy road with vehicles and buildings in the background under a hazy sky.
Street · Urban · Overcast
A road sign indicating construction ahead, with a barren landscape and distant construction vehicles.
Landscape · Urban · Harsh Midday
A delivery rider on a motorcycle wearing a helmet and blue uniform, riding on a city road.
Street · Urban · Golden Hour
A skyline view featuring modern buildings under a hazy sky, with a prominent skyscraper in the background.
Architecture · Urban · Harsh Midday
A vintage-style building with arches and domes, surrounded by a road and parked cars.
Architecture · Urban · Harsh Midday
A tall modern skyscraper stands against a clear sky, with a grassy area in the foreground.
Architecture · Urban · Unknown
A truck and a yellow vehicle on a highway with a building featuring arches in the background.
Architecture · Urban · Harsh Midday
A busy urban scene with cars on a road and construction cranes in the background under a hazy sky.
Architecture · Urban · Harsh Midday
A motorcycle courier with a large delivery box rides on a busy highway with tall buildings in the background.
Street · Urban · Harsh Midday
A white SUV parked on a city street with modern buildings in the background under bright sunlight.
Automotive · Urban · Harsh Midday
A car driving under a modern overpass with city buildings in the background.
Automotive · Urban · Golden Hour
Modern high-rise buildings with balconies and palm trees in the foreground under a hazy sky.
Architecture · Urban · Overcast
Modern buildings with palm trees in the foreground under a clear sky.
Architecture · Urban · Harsh Midday
A white SUV driving on a highway with palm trees in the background under bright sunlight.
Automotive · Urban · Harsh Midday
A white SUV driving on a highway with a bridge in the background under bright sunlight.
Automotive · Urban · Harsh Midday
Cars driving on a highway under an overpass with greenery in the foreground.
Street · Urban · Harsh Midday
Low-angle view of a highway overpass with vehicles and green grass in the foreground.
Architecture · Urban · Harsh Midday
A black GMC SUV driving on a highway with a hazy background.
Automotive · Urban · Harsh Midday
City skyline featuring modern skyscrapers under a hazy sky.
Architecture · Urban · Unknown
Urban scene featuring modern buildings and a highway overpass under a clear sky.
Architecture · Urban · Other
Interior view of a car with a driver's hand on the steering wheel, city skyline in the background.
Street · Urban · Harsh Midday
Two construction cranes against a clear sky near a building site.
Architecture · Urban · Harsh Midday
A pink billboard stands beside a green lawn with trees in the background under clear skies.
Architecture · Urban · Harsh Midday
A large, elegant building with palm trees and sculptures in the foreground, set against a clear sky.
Architecture · Outdoor · Harsh Midday
A view of a landscaped area with palm trees and a white wall in the background under bright sunlight.
Landscape · Outdoor · Harsh Midday
A white luxury SUV driving on a sunny road lined with palm trees.
Automotive · Urban · Harsh Midday
A tall, modern building with a unique sail-like design against a pale sky.
Architecture · Urban · Overcast
A woman walking on a path lined with palm trees and greenery in a sunny outdoor setting.
Street · Outdoor · Golden Hour
A delivery rider on a motorcycle passes by a modern white building surrounded by palm trees.
Street · Urban · Afternoon
Two people riding bicycles along a palm-lined street with a white wall in the background.
Street · Urban · Harsh Midday
A display of plush toys in a store with warm lighting and a person walking by.
Interior · Indoor · Mixed
A cozy coffee shop interior featuring a sign for Turkish coffee on sand, with warm lighting.
Interior · Indoor · Mixed
A cozy café interior with shelves of jars and a coffee machine, softly lit in warm tones.
Interior · Indoor · Mixed
A modern building surrounded by palm trees and a calm water body under a cloudy sky.
Architecture · Outdoor · Overcast
A wedding scene with guests and the Burj Al Arab in the background, decorated with lights.
Event · Outdoor · Mixed
A bustling indoor market scene with a vintage ice cream cart and people gathered around.
Event · Indoor · Golden Hour
A vintage-style food cart in a spacious indoor area with high ceilings and decorative architecture.
Event · Indoor · Mixed
A bustling indoor market scene with a pink cart and people interacting under warm lighting.
Street · Indoor · Golden Hour
Outdoor dining area by a canal with palm trees and green awnings.
Street · Urban · Unknown
View of the Burj Al Arab with palm trees and buildings along a canal.
Architecture · Urban · Golden Hour
A modern skyscraper with a distinctive sail-like design amidst urban buildings and palm trees.
Architecture · Urban · Unknown
A vintage-style lantern hangs near a rustic fence, surrounded by tall grass in a sunny setting.
Architecture · Outdoor · Harsh Midday
Close-up of white flowers with a palm tree and a building in the background under a clear sky.
Nature · Urban · Golden Hour
Close-up of white flowers with a palm tree and a building in the background under a clear sky.
Nature · Outdoor · Golden Hour
View from under a bridge showing a calm waterway with reflections and palm trees in the background.
Landscape · Urban · Golden Hour
A historic building with palm trees and flags, viewed from a walkway under a shaded area.
Architecture · Outdoor · Mixed
A view of a traditional Middle Eastern building beside a calm waterway, surrounded by palm trees.
Architecture · Outdoor · Harsh Midday
A traditional Middle Eastern building with wind towers beside a calm waterway, surrounded by palm trees.
Architecture · Outdoor · Harsh Midday
View of the Burj Al Arab hotel framed by a railing, with rocky shoreline and distant mountains.
Architecture · Coastal · Harsh Midday
A modern architectural building with a unique stacked design, illuminated by sunlight.
Architecture · Urban · Harsh Midday
A tall hotel building with intricate architecture, surrounded by palm trees under a clear sky.
Architecture · Outdoor · Harsh Midday
A grand archway of a hotel with palm trees in the foreground under a clear sky.
Architecture · Outdoor · Harsh Midday
A car parked beside tall palm trees against a clear sky, with a hedge in the foreground.
Automotive · Outdoor · Harsh Midday
Screenshot of camera settings and specifications for Fujifilm film simulation.
Abstract · Indoor · Golden Hour
Settings for a Fujifilm film simulation recipe titled 'Vintage Bronze' with various photographic parameters.
Other · Unknown

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.

Tested sensors & cameras

X-Trans VGFXX-E5X-H2X-H2SX-M5X-S20X-T30-IIIX-T5X-T50X100VIGFX100-IIGFX100RFGFX100S-II

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.

GrittyCinematicUrban

Less suited to

Where another look will likely serve you better.

Soft portraits
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Frequently asked questions

What sensors are compatible with Vintage Bronze?

It's designed for X-Trans V and GFX sensors, capturing nostalgic warmth.

Is Vintage Bronze suitable for portraits?

It's not the best for soft portraits due to subdued clarity and contrast.

What lighting conditions suit Vintage Bronze?

Best in harsh midday light, managing strong shadows with its dynamic range.