Which film simulation mode best for Landscape

[Siimonn]

Hi Folks,

I have a new X100F - which I am very much enjoying.

I am going bush walking in sunny Australia this weekend.

I am interested to hear from forum members their opinions about which film simulation mode is best for landscapes.

 

[merlin]

I usually use Velvia for landscapes.  I use it with all three of my cameras.

[neal3K]

I use Provia/standard for almost everything and tweak in post-processing.  Works for me but lots of folks like the very subtle effects of others.  When I don't use standard, I go to Classic Chrome.

Since you are shooting landscapes, why not try an assortment of simulations on each shot or at least some shots to compare on your monitor or prints later?

 

[dfaye]

Yes, Velvia works well, but the lens on the X100F has a fairly warm rendering, and I find that with Velvia it can sometimes make the greens (in particular) a bit too vivid for my taste. I like Astia, too: it's a little bit more subtle, though still nicely colourful. And you can't go too far wrong with Provia, which is well-balanced as to colour and contrast. It's all a matter of taste, though. Why not play around with these three for starters, and then enjoy experimenting with the rest.

[Siimonn]

Thanks for the advice folks.

So, I went out this afternoon to Gara Gorge - which is in the Oxley Wild Rivers National Park (NSW Australia).

It was late afternoon and the sun was setting. I used  the Velvia simulation. I am really happy with the X100F and love the the lens flare effect I was able to achieve in some shots. These are all out of camera jpegs - the only editing was some subtle cropping of the edges of a few shots.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/153531180@N02/albums/72157699389839154

Edited August 3, 2018 by Siimonn

[dfaye]

The Velvia looks really good there. And some really lovely shots. Thanks for sharing.