Replicate GRD iv "positive film" settings

[eugolino]

Hi everyone,
I had a GRD iv and shot mainly with the "positive film" mode which resulted in really gorgeous colours. Decided to sell it to "upgrade" to the GXR...

I've tried searching high and low as to why Ricoh doesn't put the newer scene modes in their GXR modules. Would any of you know whether the colour output from "positive film" scene mode is reproducible on the GXR? (Sorry I haven't had a chance to play with the GXR what with all the individual hues yet but am considering getting one); It's a trivial thought and I know RAW files can be post-processed to get that specific film look but I'd rather the camera do it for me on the spot...

Thanks in advance,
Gene

 

[streetshooter]

This is a very good question and my answer works for me.

There is a difference in the sensor output between the GXR and GRD4..
I tried using the HiBW settings but the differences between the cameras showed strong.

So, I made presets to use in Nik software that I can apply to the files of each camera and they all read close enough.
Hope this helps.

 

[eugolino]

Thanks for the input,
if anyone knows the specific 9 levels of settings (vividness, contrast, sharpness) to reproduce the positive film look, I'd be grateful!

 

[thelps]

Thanks for the input,
if anyone knows the specific 9 levels of settings (vividness, contrast, sharpness) to reproduce the positive film look, I'd be grateful!

I think the GRD IV has a file save option now. Something I have not played with. So I guess if the custom setting could be reproduced it could be saved as a file and that data used to replicate it. Might work. The trick will be replicating the look.

 

[maluka]

From what I've seen on flickr, the setting is quite impressive and would be a nice addition to the arsenal.

 

[eugolino]

Thanks for all the replies;

I tried duplicating the effect using Nik Software's Positive Film filters, but I must say Ricoh files have a very distinct colour output.

 

[streetshooter]

Thanks for all the replies;

I tried duplicating the effect using Nik Software's Positive Film filters, but I must say Ricoh files have a very distinct colour output.

Yes, and then of course...the image file now becomes a variable. Presets are great and I use them but... they can't adjust for the file differences. Exposure, lightening etc will change the result of the preset.

The Ricoh jpegs are fabulous. I don't use them because I do raw and I guess I'm stubbornly stupid.
I hope you find your way out of the woods.