Kodak Pro Image 100 film simulation recipe for Sony a6700

Kodak Pro Image 100 was a hidden gem I recently discovered, and I was instantly hooked! As soon as I saw the colors, I wanted something similar on my Sony camera. After extensive fine-tuning, here it is: the Kodak Pro Image 100 film simulation!

The Film Stock

Kodak Pro Image 100 is a professional-grade color negative film stock introduced by Kodak in the late 1990s, initially marketed mainly in Asia, Latin America. What makes Kodak Pro Image 100 unique is its formulation, since the chemical adjustments in the emulsion layer make it resistant in tropical, warm and humid weather. A.k.a you can store it at room temp without worrying about image quality or color fidelity. So it comes in handy on longer summer trips.

Not only that, but it's affordable and forgiving. It didn't get as much recognition as other Kodak films, but it's certainly an easy grab for those who seek a good quality film stock without breaking the bank.

Even though it was super popular in South America and Asia, it was only released in Europe in 2018 and in 2019 in the US.

Its heat resistance, forgiving nature, and affordability made it a favorite for travel and even wedding photography. It shines best in sunny, daylight-rich environments. It's medium-grained, balanced and with beautiful skin tone rendition.

A Familiar Palette with a Cinematic Tone

The first thing you’ll notice with Pro Image 100 is the strong yellow–teal presence, but without feeling over the top. It has that familiar Kodak softness, yet with a more cinematic lean than expected. Interestingly, one of my earlier simulations, Amarelo 50D, shared similar but more overpowered characteristics, though at the time I wasn’t referencing any specific film. Once I discovered Pro Image 100, I realized I’d been chasing that look all along. This version builds on that idea, with refinements to contrast, warmth, and skin tone handling.

The foundation was already there, but there was still room to refine the look. After plenty of testing and adjustments, I’ve developed a new film simulation recipe that captures the feel and character of Kodak Pro Image 100, with just the right balance of warmth, softness, and cinematic tone.

Skin Tones and the Yellow Dilemma

Yellow-heavy simulations are often unstable. It’s easy to overdo it, and once you do, skin tones quickly become unpleasant. That was the most challenging part of this recipe: balancing golden warmth while avoiding muddy reds or sickly highlights.

This version was tested across a variety of lighting conditions to make sure it holds up: direct sun, overcast, indoor window light.

Still, it’s worth noting: no simulation is universal. In mixed or unpredictable light, small manual tweaks are part of the process. I recommend adjusting the white balance shift slightly if you're noticing overly warm casts.

Compatibility and Color Science

This film simulation was created and fine-tuned on the Sony a6700, which features Sony’s latest color science. If you're using an a7sIII, a7IV, A7C II, FX30, FX2, RX1R III, or any recent body, you’ll get very similar results.

On older models like the a6400 or a7III, colors may lean too magenta or green depending on lighting. Increasing the Color Phase by +2 helps bring the look closer to what’s intended. I’ve tested this across several Sony bodies, and while some tuning is needed, even older cameras can match this look fairly well. Luckily, color matching is possible even for very old Sony cameras, and I have multiple articles on the matter.

Sony has sent me multiple cameras for comparison, and you can check the results and differences between the Sony a7III, a7CII, a7SIII, a7RV, ZV-E1, a6700, RX100 VI. This has helped fine-tune compatibility and consistency across models.

Why I Keep Going Back To It

Kodak Pro Image 100 quickly became one of my favorite looks—mostly for its warm, golden skin tones and those soft, teal-shifted skies that feel straight out of a memory. The contrast is just right: not too flat, not too harsh. Combined with its rich but natural saturation, it works beautifully for travel, everyday moments, and even portraits.

What surprised me most was how close Sony’s color science can get to that classic Kodak feel, especially when you take full advantage of the Picture Profile settings. And it's all in-camera! It’s a reminder that even with digital, there’s still room to create something that feels timeless.

Kodak Pro Image 100 Samples