Difficulty
Intermediate
Classic NegativeColour45 photos
X-C25 RECIPE Recipe
Warm tones and contrast-rich scenes for vibrant street photography.
Film simulation
Classic Negative
Tested on
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Sample frames
45
The lookWhy this one earns a slot
The X-C25 recipe, utilising the Classic Negative film simulation, brings a nostalgic touch to your images with its warm and inviting tones. This recipe excels in capturing the lively energy of urban and street scenes, especially under overcast skies. The DR400 setting ensures that highlights are well protected, making it perfect for tricky lighting conditions. With its strong colour chrome effects, colours appear rich and vivid, yet the overall image remains soft thanks to the muted colour settings. The daylight white balance with a red shift adds warmth, creating a cosy, almost cinematic feel. It’s a look that hints at the classic film era, evoking memories of bustling city streets bathed in the glow of neon lights. This recipe truly sings at night and in environments where you want to enhance the inherent warmth and vibrancy without losing the subtleties of the shadows.
The settingsThe recipe
Classic Negative
- Film Simulation
- Classic Negative
- Dynamic Range
- DR400
- D-Range Priority
- Off
- White Balance
- Daylight, +4 R / −8 B
- Highlight
- —
- Shadow
- —
- Color
- −4
- Sharpness
- 0
- Noise Reduction
- −2
- Clarity
- 0
- Grain
- Off
- Color Chrome Effect
- Strong
- Color Chrome FX Blue
- Strong
- ISO
- —
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 X-C25 RECIPE JPEGs straight out of camera.
Sample framesShot on this recipe
Notes & caveatsWhat it nails, what to watch
What it nails
- Rich, vibrant colours with strong contrast.
- Warm tones enhance urban night scenes.
- Great highlight protection in contrasty light.
- Soft, cinematic feel with subtle shadows.
What to watch
- Not suitable for pure landscape scenes.
- WB shift may not suit older bodies.
Explore similar
StreetUrbanOvercast
Best forWhen to reach for it
Ideal for street and urban scenes, particularly under overcast skies or at night. Avoid using it for studio portraits or pure landscape shots as the warmth might not suit natural greenery or the controlled lighting of a studio. Its unique tones transform mundane scenes.
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
What is the X-C25 recipe best for?
It's best for street and urban photography, especially at night or under overcast skies.
Can I use the X-C25 recipe for landscapes?
It's not ideal for pure landscapes as the warmth might not complement natural greens.
Which film simulation does X-C25 use?
X-C25 is based on the Classic Negative film simulation, known for its nostalgic tones.
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