Film Simulations

Find your style with Fujifilm’s Film Simulation modes!

Did you know that every FUJIFILM X Series and GFX camera features a range of special Film Simulation modes? They’re exclusive to Fujifilm and allow you to add a range effects – from subtle to striking – that raise the level of your images.

As an experienced manufacturer of photographic film, Fujifilm has spent more than 85 years perfecting its colour reproduction and image quality across both analogue and digital cameras.

With its Film Simulation modes, Fujifilm places this expertise directly at your fingertips, bringing all of those retro film feels to your images and videos instantly.

Each Film Simulation mode enhances your images and accentuates their best features. What’s more, applying Film Simulation modes before creating images offers a fantastic sneak peek at how your frame will look. There’s no need to spend countless hours processing photos in editing software – you can make images with your chosen Film Simulation already applied. Or work in RAW and apply one later on. Then, share the image and wow your audience on social media! Better still, if you really want to appreciate the image, why not bring them to our print store https://myfujifilm.co.uk ]?

We’ve put together this handy guide to give you the lowdown on each of the Film Simulation modes available:

PROVIA/Standard
This is the default setting on any X Series and GFX system camera. Ideal for a wide range of subjects.

Velvia/Vivid
Perfect for landscape and nature images, this mode offers vibrant reproduction, boosting the colours in your image.

ASTIA/Soft
If you’re looking for a more subdued look, this mode is great for adding softer colour and contrast.

CLASSIC CHROME
Harness soft colours and enhanced shadow contrast to add a timeless feel to your image.

PRO Neg. Hi
This mode is perfect for portraits and offers a slightly enhanced contrast to soft skin tones.

PRO Neg. Std
Another great option for portrait photography, this Film Simulation mode produces soft gradations and skin tones.

ETERNA
Replicate the look of the big screen, with movies and stills that boast soft colours and rich shadow tones.

ETERNA BLEACH BYPASS
Ideal for both stills and movies, this Film Simulation offers unique colour with low saturation and high contrast

CLASSIC Neg.
Enhance colours with hard tonality to increase depth in your images.

Nostalgic Neg.
This Film Simulation mode adds a soft look and boosts shadow saturation.

MONOCHROME
Get a classic look by converting your images to black & white.

MONOCHROME+Ye FILTER
Slightly enhances contrast and darkens skies in black & white.

MONOCHROME+R FILTER
Enhances contrast and darkens skies considerably in black & white.

MONOCHROME+G FILTER
Produces pleasing skin tones in black & white portraits.

ACROS
Creates images in black & white with rich detail and sharpness.

ACROS+ Ye
Slightly enhances contrast and darkens skies in black & white.

ACROS+ R
Enhances contrast and darkens skies considerably in black & white.

ACROS+ G
Produces pleasing skin tones in black & white portraits.

SEPIA
Go vintage and create images with a warm sepia tone.

While the ability to apply Film Simulation modes is available on all X Series and GFX system cameras, not all modes are available on every camera model. You can explore the X Series range here and the GFX system here. (links to the product pages)