§ Nikon daily recipe
Faded Summer Kodachrome
A warm, sun-bleached vintage recipe inspired by overexposed Kodachrome slide film from the 1970s. Captures the look of late summer afternoons where heat haze softens edges and the sun washes out colors into warm ambers, dusty roses, and faded greens. Lifted shadows mimic the characteristic toe of old slide film, while reduced saturation and a warm hue shift give that unmistakable faded-print quality. Perfect for candid street scenes, market stalls, boardwalks, and any subject bathed in late-August afternoon light. Works especially well when the air is thick and hazy — the flatness of the Flat picture control pairs beautifully with the atmospheric diffusion of late summer.
§ Settings
Nikon camera settings
| Setting | Value |
|---|---|
| Picture Control | Flat |
| White balance | Shade |
| Sharpening | 2.00 |
| Clarity | -1.50 |
| Contrast | -1.50 |
| Saturation | -1.00 |
| Brightness | +0.8 |
| Hue | +1.50 |
| Exposure comp. | +0.7 |
| ISO | 100–400 |
§ Cameras
Compatible cameras
- Nikon Z f
- Nikon Z fc
- Nikon Z6 II
- Nikon Z5
- Nikon Z7 II