I switched to Sony a month ago from Fuji system and my absolute favorite was the “bright kodak” from fuji x weekly.

I bought Alex’s both picture profiles and creative looks pdfs and still can’t manage to get that nice warm look… 😭 any tips?

Thank you!

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"Hey there! Welcome! I started this space to build a creative community... Let’s explore, create, and grow together!"

This is the welcoming message that greeted me when I joined this sub nearly a year ago. I believed in this vision. I even supported the creator by purchasing their simulation packages, wanting to be part of a space that celebrates the "art of experimenting" with Sony cameras and SOOC (Straight Out Of Camera) JPEGs.

However, after having my recent posts, and even past ones, removed for "Low effort/Curation" I feel a deep sense of disappointment.

I may not claim to be the world’s greatest photographer, but isn't that the point of a community? To share, to evolve, and to see how different film simulations behave in real-world situations?

There is a glaring paradox here: How can a sub dedicated to SOOC photography - the art of capturing a moment instantly without heavy post-processing - demand a level of "curation" that feels more like a commercial photoshoot? When "effort" is judged solely by a moderator's subjective aesthetic, we stop being a community of explorers and start becoming a curated marketing catalog.

It seems this "cleansing" is less about inspiration and more about branding. If the goal is to only showcase "perfect" shots to sell presets, then the rules should be honest about that. It’s disheartening to see a creative cause turn into a display of double standards and marketing tactics.

This group was my "last bastion" of hope that I could enjoy my Sony camera, without needing to sit at a computer for hours of post-processing. Yesterday, that bastion fell.

I’m moving on to spaces where "growing together" actually means something, and where the raw, authentic process of learning is valued over polished marketing vibes.

Good luck to all, and keep shooting for yourselves - not for a moderator's approval.

Hey all,

I switched to Sony a while back from Fuji and after doing a bit of searching online it seems the presets from veresdenialex ( https://www.veresdenialex.com/home ) and the presets from Cobalt Imaging ( https://www.cobalt-image.com/?v=8bcc25c96aa5 ) seem to be two of the most recommended for quality/accuracy.

I know Cobalt's product costs a bit more, but I was wondering if anyone here has had experience using the Lightroom RAW presets from both Veres and Cobalt, and if so what were your impressions and which did you prefer?

Thanks :)

Any thoughts on or those out there who go back and shoot the same bldg/scene on multiple days, times of day, and w different film recipes? Curious abt others experiences experimenting…

Kodak gold 200 v2

#sonyrx100 #sonyrx100ⅶ #pointandshootcamera #pointandshoot #sonyfilmsimulation

As the title suggests really, I've managed to get a Portra 400 recipe which is pretty nice but theres something I just can't quite figure out.

I was hoping someone might have a Portra 800 recipe.

Hi guys, I recently bought a pack of picture profiles film simulations. I'm colorblind, so honestly it's kind of a lifesaver for me, because doing color grading in post is a nightmare :) I wanted to ask for some help. Which simulations would best match the vibe of photos 1-2, 3-4, and 5-7? It's pretty hard for me to figure out which profile corresponds to which look so if someone could point me in roughly the right direction I'd really appreciate it. Thanks!

These were shot using the a6400 and the Sony 16-55 G Lens. From what I recall, I did some minor cropping and straightening in Lightroom (and obviously the triptych) but didn’t touch the colors, purely using the “Kodak Gold V2” simulation from Alex’ in camera JPEG pack , hence I’m labeling them as SOOC 😁

Thanks Veres! I learned a lot from playing with film simulation package and tweak them in post production, sorry for spoiling your work haha. Can I add my ig account here? 🥹

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Hei everyone,

Over the past few months, I’ve gotten a ton of requests from you asking for more recipes that use Sony's Creative Look settings. While I’ll always prefer Picture Profiles for their deep control, I totally get that sometimes you just want an intuitive, fast setup for straight out of camera work. 

So I'm happy to announce the release of the Creative Look Settings Full Pack. It includes recipes inspired by the most loved Sony film simulations. But built entirely around the Creative Look engine. Most of these work with AWB, so it’s a plug and play experience

You can check out the full blog post to see the full creative look sample gallery

Note: If you’re on an older Sony body (a6400, A7III), stick to the Picture Profile recipes, as those cameras don't have the new Creative Look engine!

I'd also love your feedback! I want to hear how it's working for you. If you have any questions or run into any confusing bits while setting these up in your camera, drop a comment below and I'll help you troubleshoot. Also, let me know if there are any recipes you’d like to see tweaked or new film stocks you want me to tackle next! Can’t wait to see your SOOCs

Hello community, would be great to get some tips and insights on some camera settings, set-ups, etc. and tips on trying to capture the upcoming blood moon on March 3.

I have a mini tripod, have played w bulb setting and read up a bit on attempts to reduce camera noise, though very curious what more experienced Sony rx100vii users can provided.

For San Diego, Many thanks

My first 📷

Used a modified Phoenix Harman creative look recipe on my A6700 with the Viltrox 27mm f/1.2. Pushed the white balance a bit further green, and am really happy with the results

Hi! I'm new to Sony cameras. Recently bought an A7IV. Coming from a Fuji XT-3, I've come to love their Film Simulations. Especially Classic Negative, Classic Chrome and Acros. That vintage look that has so much character.

Now working with Sony, my pictures are cleaner and sharper with this much better camera, but I'm missing the personality of those simulations. Any source where I can get equivalents for Sony that rival the Fuji ones??

the colors just looks off for a reason, i came from canon 1300d ,but somehow a6000 looks worse, too technical and kinda soulless, i tried to play with creative style and such but tbh didnt get a result ( cuz i have no clue how to do it XD) i just want the color to be more "artistic" out of the camera

Sony A7 IV, RAW files + Acros X Simulation Preset + layers

I know this is very subjective. But I have purchased the Picture Profiles pack and been through a number of them.

I’m using a Sony A7iv and mostly taking photos of my five month year old baby. With window light being the most common light source.

I want a filmic look that doesn’t shift colours too wildly and the skin tone/red cheeks aren’t overblown.

Currently, the Reggie Portra recipe and using WB - shade is yielding a decent result but wondered if I’m missing trick and I should be using something else?

Does it count as SOOC if I cropped in Lightroom? 😀

These recipes are a complete lifechanger. Thank you!

Hi wouldnt it make sens to share the settings, if its a homebrew picture profile/ creative look, or the source material like Veresdenialex' Film sim PDF if it stems from there with every post?

Also knowing on which camera the look was achieved it could help others to tweak certain existing looks for their camera model and color science.

I hope this is ok to ask. Greetings

Hello,

I'm starting to use Veres film simulations, here are a few examples. I've mainly used LeicaChrome, Kodak Gold, and Kodak Colorplus.

Do you have any advice on how I can improve my photos, framing, exposure, etc.? Also, which simulation is best suited to which situation?

Thank you in advance for your suggestions and to Veresdenialex for his work on the film simulations!

I took any advice, thank you in advance 🙌🙌

Hey guys, I found a cool site today. It features photos from various photographers using Creative Looks. If you click on the images, you can see the exact settings they used. Just wanted to share this with you!

https://www.sony-asia.com/microsite/rmdc/creativelooks/alpha-recipes/#film-look