Classic Chrome... but Better
by Luke Taylor · lukeptaylor.com
View original postLuke's answer to the Fuji shooters: Classic Chrome's muted magazine color rebuilt on the GR's Positive Film. A 3700K base pushed warm with A13 G6 does the heavy lifting, while a lifted Key and gentle contrast keep it documentary-flat rather than punchy.
- White Balance
- Kelvin A13 G6 3700K
- Highlight DR
- Auto
- Shadow DR
- High
- Noise Reduction
- Low
- ISO
- ISO 400 fixed
The ISO here is the author's suggested Auto-ISO ceiling - noise at high ISO reads as film grain, so it's part of the look, not just exposure.
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Camera compatibility
Originally created for the GR III - popular on the GR IV too. Every value dials straight in; the presets and settings are identical across bodies. The GR IV's newer sensor renders a touch warmer and brighter, so treat this as a starting point, not a guaranteed match; if it looks too warm, a small white-balance nudge toward blue brings it closer.
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