A new film simulation recipe inspired by Kodak Ektar 100 film has emerged from the passionate Fujifilm photography community, offering photographers a fresh approach to digital color reproduction. The recipe, created by photographer Nivla Oibiun, represents the latest innovation in the rapidly growing world of Fujifilm film simulations, where enthusiasts continuously develop new ways to recreate classic analog film looks using digital cameras.
The Fujifilm film simulation community has become one of the most active and dedicated segments of the photography world. The Fujifilm Film Simulation Facebook group alone has grown to over 143,000 members, making it arguably the largest Fujifilm community on the platform and continuing to expand at record speed. Despite being the newest addition to photography community groups, it has experienced faster growth than any other similar community.
Across the internet, photographers can find numerous resources dedicated to Fujifilm's renowned color science technology. Fuji X Weekly stands as the most famous resource in this space, while Osan-Bilgi has also created exceptional work, including the development of one of the most beloved recipes ever created: the Classic Cuban Negative. These creators represent just the beginning of a long and inspiring list of passionate photographers experimenting with film simulation techniques.
Fujifilm itself has recognized the tremendous enthusiasm for these custom looks among its user base. The company now incorporates dedicated film simulation dials on select camera models and builds entire marketing campaigns around their iconic color profiles. This corporate embrace demonstrates how deeply film simulations have become woven into the brand's DNA and overall identity in the photography market.
The new Kodak Ektar 100 recipe stands apart from previous interpretations of this classic film stock. While Fuji X Weekly and other creators have explored their own versions of Ektar 100 simulations, this particular recipe takes a different approach by basing its foundation on Classic Negative rather than Classic Chrome, resulting in a distinctly different mood and tonal quality.
The technical specifications for this recipe were developed using the Fujifilm X-S20 camera. The settings include Classic Negative as the base film simulation, Auto White Balance with Ambience set to 4r -4b, ISO capabilities up to 3200, Auto Dynamic Range, highlight and shadow adjustments of 1.5H 1.5S, and Color setting at 4. These precise parameters work together to recreate the distinctive characteristics of the original Kodak Ektar 100 film stock.
This latest creation exemplifies how Fujifilm photographers continue to reinvent digital color reproduction through collaborative experimentation. The community-driven approach allows photographers to share recipes, exchange images, and build upon each other's work, creating an environment where new film simulations are born and subsequently spread throughout the broader Fujifilm community. Recent examples include the Film Pastel recipe, which has gained significant popularity among users who save it to their custom camera slots.
The interactive nature of the film simulation community provides photographers with more than just access to recipes – it offers a collaborative space for sharing images, techniques, and creative ideas on a daily basis. This dynamic environment fosters innovation and ensures that the art of film simulation continues to evolve as photographers push the boundaries of what's possible with digital color science.
