Kodak Elite 100 XPro — Picture Style for Canon
Color negative emulation — an approximation, not affiliated with the brand
A look inspired by Kodak Elite 100 XPro, adapted as a Picture Style (PF3) with a compatible structure for Canon EOS cameras: it loads as its own style and works in-camera and in Digital Photo Professional. It is not a Kodak product nor is it affiliated with the brand.
The recipe
Six-axis grading (H / S / L)
| Axis | Hue | Sat | Lum |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red | -16 | -5 | -12 |
| Yellow | +5 | +9 | +3 |
| Green | -16 | -12 | 0 |
| Cyan | -3 | +12 | -6 |
| Blue | +22 | -12 | +3 |
| Magenta | +2 | -18 | +6 |
Tone curve (11 points)
0,3 · 24,12 · 48,26 · 72,47 · 96,76 · 128,122 · 159,172 · 191,209 · 215,228 · 239,242 · 255,249
Compatible with Canon EOS cameras with Picture Styles (loaded via EOS Utility, Picture Style Editor or SD card). The file includes the six-axis grading, the tone curve and the basic parameters; the preview on this page was generated with the same color transformation written into the PF3.
About the Kodak Elite 100 XPro look
Elite was Kodak's consumer slide line: all the fineness of E-6 material within reach of the general public, back when projecting slides was a Sunday plan. The Extra Color variant raised saturation to compete with the vivid color of the Fuji emulsions, and the X-Pro version embraces cross-processing — that lab experiment an entire generation of restless photographers fell in love with.
As a slide film, Elite Extra Color delivers vivid, contrasty color with a warm, American-graded palette: assertive reds, sunny greens, catalog blues. In X-Pro mode the look steps off-center in a controlled way: greens heading toward yellowish cyan, highlights losing neutrality and a contrast that sharpens. It is the slide film that decided to have some fun.
Its natural scenarios are optimistic color: travel, sports, flowers, flea markets and everything shot in full light. The cross-processed variant adds an experimental layer that works on brave portraits, urban work and personal projects. As with all slide films, precise exposure is the entry price: watch your highlights.
This Picture Style for Canon gathers both worlds into a stable grade: the lively saturation of Extra Color with the chromatic wink of the cross, plus a slide-style contrast curve that keeps highlights energetic. A cheerful, mature and rarely seen look on Canon cameras — one that makes your photos stand out without resorting to fashion filters.
Its moment is full-sun hours: fairs, pools, flowers and any color worth celebrating. Under clean skies it performs spectacularly; under flat gray sky it tends to flatten out, so compensate with tighter framing or foreground elements. As a slide film, watch your highlights: the curve rewards precision with joy. If your light is flat, add color in the scene rather than in post. Bright color, honest grain, no apologies — this is a slide film that enjoys itself in the sun.
Frequently asked questions
Is this an official Kodak product?
No. It is an independent emulation created by FilmTone, inspired by the color character of Kodak Elite 100 XPro. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by Kodak; film names are mentioned only to describe the look being emulated.
Which Canon cameras support this Picture Style?
Any Canon EOS with Picture Styles and User Def. slots: DSLRs from the 350D onward, EOS R and M mirrorless bodies, and recent PowerShot models. The PF3 file registers into a free slot and is selected like any factory style.
How do I install it on the camera?
Three routes: with EOS Utility over USB or Wi-Fi (the most universal), opening the PF3 in Picture Style Editor and registering it, or from the SD card on recent models that allow it. We have a step-by-step guide in the guides section of the site.
Does it affect my RAW files?
The style applies to the JPEG, the on-screen preview and the RAW pre-render, but the RAW keeps all the sensor information: you can change or remove the style later in Digital Photo Professional. Shooting RAW+JPEG gives you both the instant look and the untouched digital negative.
Does it cost anything to download?
No. Downloading the PF3 is free and you can customize the name your camera will show (1–24 ASCII characters). The project runs on voluntary Ko-fi donations.