[{"id":354231,"date":"2026-04-10T05:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-04-10T05:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fujifilm-x.com\/?post_type=story&p=354231"},"modified":"2026-04-08T00:27:40","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T00:27:40","slug":"velvia-fs-recipe-x-dominic-stone","status":"publish","type":"story","link":"https:\/\/www.fujifilm-x.com\/ro-ro\/stories\/velvia-fs-recipe-x-dominic-stone\/","title":{"rendered":"Velvia FS RECIPE x Dominic Stone"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

FS RECIPE for rich, impactful results in the outdoors<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

For traveling outdoor photographer Dominic Stone, photography is a way to \u2018engage with the mystery of life\u2019 that surrounds him. Dominic\u2019s work, which puts him in the heart of the action at major surfing and running competitions, is a reflection of his own deepest passions. It\u2019s an exchange with the natural world \u2013 one he\u2019s been having since long before he ever picked up a camera.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Recently, Dom created a custom FS RECIPE on FUJIFILM X-E5, using the famously saturated Velvia as his foundation. The process was an exploration of tension that blended Velvia\u2019s vibrancy with a softer, more subtle mood to create images that feel beautiful and impactful. The result is a genuinely personal take on color.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Photo 2025 \u00a9 Dominic Stone | FUJIFILM X-E5 and FUJINON XF500mmF5.6 R LM OIS WR, 1\/800 sec at F6.4, ISO 200<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

An Intuitive Leap into Photography<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Dominic admits that he used to despise the beach, associating it with hot sand and long family car rides. But that changed when a 1940s-era beach cottage joined his family, providing a foundation for a relationship with the ocean. It was there that his love for surfing began. \u201cOnce I stood on a surfboard for the first time, I never looked back,\u201d he says.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Yet, it wasn\u2019t until he was 26 years old that a camera found its way into his hands. With a bit of money saved and a few weeks to spare before starting a master\u2019s program, he walked into a camera store.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dominic began documenting surf photography, and a chance encounter at a local longboard contest led to a sponsorship for a waterproof housing. Suddenly, he was in the water, creating the perspectives he had grown up romanticizing in magazines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI remember the first session I swam out with my camera; I don\u2019t think I\u2019ll ever forget it,\u201d he says.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Photo 2025 \u00a9 Dominic Stone | FUJIFILM X-E5 and FUJINON XF500mmF5.6 R LM OIS WR, 1\/640 sec at F6.4, ISO 160<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Photo 2025 \u00a9 Dominic Stone | FUJIFILM X-E5 and FUJINON XF500mmF5.6 R LM OIS WR, 1\/800 sec at F5.6, ISO 200<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Crafting a Softer Velvia Film Simulation<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Dominic\u2019s creative style has an appreciation for color, so he was excited to build a FS RECIPE from Velvia\u2019s base with X-E5.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While he was confident that it would work perfectly for landscapes, he was curious to see how it would render the blues of the ocean. His goal was to balance the Film Simulation\u2019s intensity with a gentle touch, letting its personality shine through without creating an \u2018overcooked\u2019 image.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He describes his FS RECIPE choices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cTo bring a bit of softness to an image that I expected to have stronger contrast than I\u2019m used to, I knew I wanted to reduce the CLARITY in my FS RECIPE.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI lifted the blacks just a touch to really lean into that softness, sort of working in tension with Velvia\u2019s character.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Finally, he reduced the overall saturation slightly while adding a strong COLOR CHROME EFFECT for the blues. The aim was to create a FS RECIPE that was \u2018subtle yet steadfast in its impact\u2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dominic views his finished photos as a kind of Trojan horse, \u2018being pretty and easy on the eyes at first, but unleashing something with a bit more impact once we\u2019ve softened enough to receive it\u2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Photo 2025 \u00a9 Dominic Stone | FUJIFILM X-E5 and FUJINON XF56mmF1.2 R, 1\/500 sec at F6.4, ISO 100<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Photo 2025 \u00a9 Dominic Stone | FUJIFILM X-E5 and FUJINON XF56mmF1.2 R, 1\/800 sec at F5.6, ISO 320<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Straight-Out-of-Camera Freedom<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Creating a finished look in-camera was an engaging and freeing experience for Dominic. \u201cAs soon as I decided on my FS RECIPE, I made sure my camera was only making a single image at a time,\u201d he notes, compared to his usual burst mode preference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The entire process, the feel of the camera, the view through the EVF, and his custom FS RECIPE encouraged him to slow down and be intentional with his composition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This approach stands in contrast to his typical workflow of creating with RAW files and pulling details from the shadows in post-production. Dominic found the process of creating a straight-out-of-camera image he was happy with \u2018really liberating\u2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI love editing, but it was nice just to transfer a photo to my phone wirelessly and have it ready to go,\u201d he says. It\u2019s a method Dominic sees lending itself to photojournalism, travel, and even providing real-time turnaround at competitions using X-E5.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Photo 2025 \u00a9 Dominic Stone | FUJIFILM X-E5 and FUJINON XF56mmF1.2 R, 1\/1000 sec at F3.6, ISO 125<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Going Beyond the Image<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

What keeps Dominic inspired is a perspective that life and art are a \u2018conversation with the unseen and unknowable\u2019. For him, every moment is an expression of something flowing through us.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dominic\u2019s goal is not just to make a picture, but \u2018to create imagery which will somehow translate the ineffable and transcend our concepts of self, to strike us deeply at our core\u2019. The only way to achieve that, he believes, is to continue the dialogue with nature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That\u2019s what keeps him going.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

By taking the legendary look of Velvia and carefully molding it to fit his vision, Dominic crafted a look uniquely his. Creating a finished image directly in-camera gave him the freedom to stay in the moment and focus on the story he wanted to tell, one frame at a time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Photo 2025 \u00a9 Dominic Stone | FUJIFILM X-E5 and FUJINON XF8mmF3.5 R WR, 1\/320 sec at F6.4, ISO 200<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Dominic Stone\u2019s \u201cPacifica 100\u201d FS RECIPE<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

FILM SIMULAITON: <\/strong>Velvia
MONOCHROMATIC COLOR: <\/strong>N\/A
GRAIN EFFECT: <\/strong>STRONG, SMALL
COLOR CHROME EFFECT: <\/strong>WEAK
COLOR CHROME FX BLUE: <\/strong>STRONG
SMOOTH SKIN EFFECT: <\/strong>OFF
WHITE BALANCE: <\/strong>AUTO \/ R +2, B -2
DYNAMIC RANGE: <\/strong>DR100
D RANGE PRIORITY: <\/strong>OFF
TONE CURVE: <\/strong>H 0, S +2.5
COLOR: <\/strong>-1
SHARPNESS: <\/strong>0
HIGH ISO NR: <\/strong>+1
CLARITY: <\/strong>-2<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

FS RECIPE for rich, impactful results in the outdoors For traveling outdoor photographer Dominic Stone, photography is a way to \u2018engage with the mystery of life\u2019 that surrounds him. Dominic\u2019s work, which puts him in the heart of the action at major surfing and running competitions, is a reflection of his own deepest passions. It\u2019s […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":135,"featured_media":354241,"template":"","category":[2084,1006,1202,13607,1055,3211,3309,320,13922,3162,1986,565,13898,13836],"post_tag":[],"class_list":["post-354231","story","type-story","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-be-inspired","category-cameras","category-category","category-film-simulation","category-lenses","category-x-series-mirrorless","category-x-mount-prime","category-products","category-velvia","category-x-mount","category-x-series","category-stories","category-x-e5","category-xf500mmf5-6-r-lm-ois-wr"],"pp_statuses_selecting_workflow":false,"pp_workflow_action":"current","pp_status_selection":"publish","acf":[],"publishpress_future_action":{"enabled":false,"date":"2026-04-17 12:18:47","action":"change-status","newStatus":"draft","terms":[],"taxonomy":"category","extraData":[]},"publishpress_future_workflow_manual_trigger":{"enabledWorkflows":[]},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.fujifilm-x.com\/ro-ro\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/story\/354231","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.fujifilm-x.com\/ro-ro\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/story"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.fujifilm-x.com\/ro-ro\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/story"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fujifilm-x.com\/ro-ro\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/135"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fujifilm-x.com\/ro-ro\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/354241"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.fujifilm-x.com\/ro-ro\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=354231"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fujifilm-x.com\/ro-ro\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/category?post=354231"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fujifilm-x.com\/ro-ro\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/post_tag?post=354231"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}},{"id":354218,"date":"2026-04-10T05:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-04-10T05:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fujifilm-x.com\/?post_type=story&p=354218"},"modified":"2026-04-07T08:33:19","modified_gmt":"2026-04-07T08:33:19","slug":"velvia-fs-recipe-x-rommelbundalian","status":"publish","type":"story","link":"https:\/\/www.fujifilm-x.com\/ro-ro\/stories\/velvia-fs-recipe-x-rommelbundalian\/","title":{"rendered":"Velvia FS RECIPE x Rommel Bundalian"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

\u201cKanto Khromatiks\u201d: My Velvia FS RECIPE<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

I\u2019ve been shooting long enough to remember Velvia in its original form, a roll of film with colors so rich and saturated it could make a cloudy day look like a postcard. When Fujifilm brought it into the digital age, I was hooked all over again. The colors still had that punch, the contrast still had that drama.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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But Velvia is a strong character. Left untamed, it can run away with your highlights, sink your shadows, and push colors a little too far. I wanted to keep its soul but give it a touch of restraint, something I could trust in any light, from the quiet countryside to the vibrant streets of the Philippines. That is how \u201cKanto Khromatiks\u201d came to be.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The name comes from two words: kanto<\/em>, the Filipino word for \u201cstreet corner,\u201d and Khromatics<\/em>, meaning \u201ccolors.\u201d Together, it means \u201cstreet corner colors,\u201d a nod to the life, movement, and vibrance you find in everyday scenes, whether it is a busy market, a quiet alley, or the glow of streetlights at night.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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I keep the Film Simulation on Velvia with DYNAMIC RANGE on AUTO. Highlights are pulled
back just half a step to save the bright spots, shadows lifted a notch to keep depth without losing detail. Color sits at +2, lively but not exaggerated. Noise reduction stays at 0 so the fine textures stay intact. SHARPNESS is at +1, CLARITY at +2 for that crisp, tactile feel that makes an image come alive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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GRAIN EFFECT is WEAK and SMALL, just enough to whisper back to my film days without getting in the way. COLOR CHROME EFFECT and COLOR CHROME FX BLUE are both on WEAK, keeping the colors full but not heavy-handed. WHITE BALANCE stays on AUTO, as Fujifilm gets it right more often than not, whether I am in midday sun, shade, or under warm caf\u00e9 lights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Out in the field, this setup keeps Velvia\u2019s drama but reins it in just enough. Midday shots hold detail in the highlights. Golden hour turns the skies deep and painterly while the greens stay rich. At night, high ISO paired with that subtle grain gives me clean, cinematic frames without harsh noise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The result is still Velvia: bold, colorful, alive, but with a balance that makes it work anywhere. From bustling street markets to quiet coastal roads, \u201cKanto Khromatiks\u201d carries the same magic I fell in love with decades ago, now with the control I have learned to appreciate over the years<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cKanto Khromatiks\u201d: My Velvia FS RECIPE I\u2019ve been shooting long enough to remember Velvia in its original form, a roll of film with colors so rich and saturated it could make a cloudy day look like a postcard. When Fujifilm brought it into the digital age, I was hooked all over again. The colors still […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":135,"featured_media":354247,"template":"","category":[2084,1006,1202,13607,1055,3211,3309,320,13922,3162,1986,565,13898,7866],"post_tag":[],"class_list":["post-354218","story","type-story","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-be-inspired","category-cameras","category-category","category-film-simulation","category-lenses","category-x-series-mirrorless","category-x-mount-prime","category-products","category-velvia","category-x-mount","category-x-series","category-stories","category-x-e5","category-xf50mmf2-r-wr"],"pp_statuses_selecting_workflow":false,"pp_workflow_action":"current","pp_status_selection":"publish","acf":[],"publishpress_future_action":{"enabled":false,"date":"2026-04-17 12:18:47","action":"change-status","newStatus":"draft","terms":[],"taxonomy":"category","extraData":[]},"publishpress_future_workflow_manual_trigger":{"enabledWorkflows":[]},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.fujifilm-x.com\/ro-ro\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/story\/354218","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.fujifilm-x.com\/ro-ro\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/story"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.fujifilm-x.com\/ro-ro\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/story"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fujifilm-x.com\/ro-ro\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/135"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fujifilm-x.com\/ro-ro\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/354247"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.fujifilm-x.com\/ro-ro\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=354218"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fujifilm-x.com\/ro-ro\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/category?post=354218"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fujifilm-x.com\/ro-ro\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/post_tag?post=354218"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}},{"id":345905,"date":"2026-04-07T01:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-04-07T01:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fujifilm-x.com\/?post_type=story&p=345905"},"modified":"2026-04-08T08:52:46","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T08:52:46","slug":"roundshot","status":"publish","type":"story","link":"https:\/\/www.fujifilm-x.com\/ro-ro\/stories\/roundshot\/","title":{"rendered":"When Japanese Precision Meets Swiss Engineering"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

There are places where technology reaches its limits \u2013 and others where it shows what it is truly capable of. Mount S\u00e4ntis undoubtedly belongs to the latter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At an altitude of 2,502 metres, where wind, ice, UV radiation and extreme temperature fluctuations are part of everyday life in the Alpstein region of Eastern Switzerland, a panorama is created that fascinates people all over the world today \u2013 transmitted by a ROUNDSHOT livecam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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More than 1,000 livecams <\/strong>are now installed <\/strong>worldwide<\/strong><\/a>. Many of them have been in continuous operation 24\/7<\/strong> for years. The livecams are not only used by weather services or mountain railways such as the S\u00e4ntis Schwebebahn<\/a>.
They offer travellers, nature enthusiasts, adventurers and interested viewers an unobstructed view \u2013 no matter where in the world they are located.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The case study on the ROUNDSHOT livecam on Mount S\u00e4ntis vividly demonstrates what becomes possible when four worlds come together:
Swiss precision, decades of alpine expertise, state-of-the-art Japanese FUJIFILM camera technology \u2013 and, above all, people who clearly love what they do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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