How to Use Fujifilm Recipes

Fujifilm film simulation recipes are one of the biggest reasons so many photographers fall in love with the X-Series system. You pick up the camera, choose a recipe, and the JPEGs that come straight out of the camera look finished.

I’m no exception.

You don’t need a Lightroom preset. No endless editing. Just photography the way it should feel: simple, creative, and fun.

It made me fall in love with photography.

But if you’re new to the Fuji ecosystem, recipes can feel a bit confusing. What are they? Where do you find them? And how do you actually set them up on your camera?

This guide gives you the exact steps you need — whether you’re shooting on an X100V, X-T5, X-S20, or any other Fujifilm X-Series body.

Let’s dive in.

What Are Fujifilm Film Simulation Recipes?

Fujifilm cameras come with built-in “film simulations” like Classic Chrome, Provia, Velvia, Nostalgic Neg, Acros, and more. These simulate the color profiles of analog film.

A film simulation recipe is a custom set of settings — highlight/shadow curve, white balance shift, color, sharpening, grain, clarity, and more — layered on top of a film simulation to achieve a specific aesthetic.

Think of them like:

• Camera-native presets
• Built for JPEG shooting
• Designed to look like film stocks such as Kodak Portra 400, Fujicolor C200, or Kodachrome 64

The beauty?

Your camera saves the look in-camera, so every photo you take comes out already edited — ready to use, share, or print.

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Where to Find Fujifilm Recipes

There are three reliable sources:

1. My Recipes (bryandijkh.com)

Here you’ll find:

• Recipes I personally use for travel and street work (Like cinematic gold)
• Often optimized for bright, sunny conditions (since that’s where I shoot most)
• Styles inspired by real film I love

2. Fuji X Weekly (the OG)

Ritchie Roesch created the largest, most complete library of Fujifilm recipes.
Great if you want:

• Very specific color science
• Exact reproductions of film stocks
• Multiple recipe versions for different sensor generations

3. Fujifilm Community Blogs & YouTube

Many creators share their personal looks.

Good if you want:

• More creative, experimental styles
• Looks tailored for video
• Niche environments like low light or night street photography

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How to Program a Fujifilm Recipe Into Your Camera

The steps are nearly identical for X100V, X-T5, X-T4, X-S20, X-E4, X-S10, etc.

Step 1 — Open the IQ Menu

Press the MENU button → go to
Image Quality Settings → Edit/Save Custom Setting

Step 2 — Choose a Slot

Select an empty slot or overwrite one you don’t use.

Tip: Use C1 for your “everyday film,” like a Portra-style recipe.

Step 3 — Set the Base Film Simulation

For example:

• Classic Chrome for Kodachrome/Portra looks
• Nostalgic Neg for warm vintage color
• Pro Neg Std for softer skin tones
• Acros for B&W styles

Step 4 — Enter Each Setting

You’ll adjust:

• Highlight
• Shadow
• Color
• Noise Reduction
• Sharpening
• Clarity
• Dynamic Range
• White Balance + WB Shift
• Grain
• Color Chrome Effect
• Color Chrome FX Blue
• ISO Max
• Sharpness + NR
• Tone curve settings

Just copy the recipe values exactly as written.

Step 5 — Save Your Custom Settings

Press OK to save, then give it a name if your camera supports naming.

Step 6 — Select the Recipe While Shooting

Press the Q button → choose the custom slot → start shooting.

That’s it.

You’ve just “loaded a roll of digital film.”

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Final Thoughts

Fujifilm recipes are one of the simplest ways to make photography more enjoyable and more consistent. They give your camera a soul — a look that feels intentional, nostalgic, and uniquely yours.

If you’re just getting started, try loading 1–2 recipes today.

Go outside.

Shoot a small series.

Let the camera surprise you.