§ Sony daily recipe
Faded Summer Postcard
Evokes the warm, sun-kissed look of overexposed vacation film slides from the late 1970s and early 1980s. This Vintage recipe layers a lifted fade with rich amber-leaning tones and softened contrast to replicate the look of Kodachrome prints left in a shoebox — slightly washed highlights, creamy shadows, and a gentle warmth across every scene. Perfect for shooting beach towns, lakeside docks, roadside diners, or any slow summer afternoon where the air shimmers and time feels suspended. The reduced sharpness keeps edges dreamy and analog, while the boosted saturation stops just short of garish — keeping colors lush but believably aged. Shoot midday through golden hour for best results.
§ Settings
Sony camera settings
| Setting | Value |
|---|---|
| Creative Look | FL |
| White balance | Daylight |
| Contrast | -2 |
| Fade | +3 |
| Saturation | +2 |
| Sharpness | -1 |
| Exposure comp. | +0.3 |
| ISO | 100–400 |
| Color depth | +1 |
§ Cameras
Compatible cameras
- α7 IV
- α7R V
- α7R IV
- α7 III
- α6700
- α1