Italian Dream: A Fujifilm Film Simulation Recipe Worth Rediscovering

A few months ago, I shared a major Fujifilm colors image roundup that included several film simulation recipes. Among them was a particularly beautiful one called “Italian Dream,” created by Film Simulation Group member Dean (Instagram).

It’s such a lovely recipe that I feel it got a bit lost within the larger roundup. For that reason, I wanted to give it the attention it deserves by dedicating a standalone article to it.

And it seems the timing is right: the recipe is now starting to gain traction, with fellow Fujifilm X shooters already using it for their own images—like Gamey, who shared some great examples.

I know most of us are currently deep in winter mode. Still, there’s something refreshing about already thinking of summer—and imagining how this film simulation recipe could shine during brighter, warmer days ☀️

Image Gallery & Settings

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Aiarty Image Enhancer Updated: DNG/TIFF Export, AI Eraser & Color Restoration (Holiday Deal Ending)

Aiarty Image Enhancer Updated: DNG/TIFF Export, AI Eraser & Color Restoration (Holiday Deal Ending)

Aiarty Image Enhancer just received a few practical updates. It now includes professional-grade TIFF/DNG export, improved color restoration, and a beta AI Eraser—all processed fully offline.

No cloud uploads, no subscriptions. Whether you’re cleaning up high-ISO noise, restoring older archives, or preparing images for large-format print, Aiarty Image Enhancer handles the processing locally while keeping textures and colors natural.

Update & Licensing (Deal Ends Jan 31)

Existing users get these updates for free. For those looking to add a powerful utility to their kit, the holiday promotion is active through January 31:

  • Lifetime License: $79 (49% off, one-time payment, includes all future updates)
  • Extra Discount: Use coupon code NYSPECIAL for $5 off
  • Check out the Holiday Offer here

Professional Perspective: Handling Large Files

Wildlife photographer Bill Maynard has been testing the software for noise reduction and deblurring.

“As a wildlife photographer, I rely on tools that enhance my images while staying true to the natural beauty of my subjects. Aiarty Image Enhancer excels in this regard.”

For large images, he recommends:

“Go to Settings → Aiarty Image Enhancer → Max Tile Size, and set it to Auto. This gives the best results for large images.”

See his test with Aiarty Image Enhancer >

What’s New in the Latest Version

  1. TIFF & DNG Export for Pro Workflows You can now export enhanced images as TIFF or DNG, preserving higher bit depth. This ensures a seamless handoff to Capture One or Lightroom for final grading. The update also includes explicit DPI options optimized for everything from web use to fine-art/large-format printing.
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TTArtisan AF 35mm F1.8 Ⅱ Orange-Pop Limited Edition Launched

The TTArtisan AF 35mm F1.8 Ⅱ orange-pop limited edition can now be purchased at TTArtisan here.

It’s not the first time TTArtisan gives a fresh paint to one of its lenses.

We remember the TTArtisan 27mmF2.8 in “Polar White” as well as “Twilight Flame”

Fujifilm to Unveil Untold Stories & The Future of Fujinon Lenses at “Focus On Glass” Event on March 5

Fujifilm published their traditional New Year Greetings.

You find the full coverage here.

In that video, Fujifilm also announced a dedicated “Focus on Glass” online event, which they introduced by saying:

  • there are many stories that have still to be told within the products that have already been announced
  • there are 40 lenses for X mount now
  • and there are many untold stories
  • Fujifilm wants to create an opportunity to dive deep into the existing lens lineup
  • the event is called “Focus on Glass”. I will take place on March 5 at 1PM GMT
  • presenting philosophy of X mount lenses
  • presenting distinctive features of X mount lenses
  • Fujifilm’s product planing team will participate to share new lens ideas that they want to bring to life in future
  • while none of the ideas are currently under development, the talk will indicate what the future may hold for X mount lenses
  • Fujifilm is considering a webpage in which you can vote for your favorite lens idea
  • Fujifilm is eager to engage with its community and hear our feedback

And since we have an international audience here on FujiRumors, this is when the event will take place:

  • New York – March 5 at 8 AM
  • Berlin – March 5 at 2 PM
  • Tokyo – March 5 at 10 PM
  • Sydney – March 6 at 12 AM

Stay tuned on FujiRumors, where we will live stream the event… it looks like a very interesting event is coming our way ;).

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Fujifilm 2026 New Year Greetings: Big Product Plans, March 5 Event and the Future of X-Mount Lenses

Fujifilm has published its traditional New Year greetings:

  • in 2025 Fujifilm introduced a total of 5 cameras and 3 lenses
  • sensor size varies from 1″ to large format, from everyday carry camera to filmmaking camera
  • 2025 introduced a broader range of produts
  • 2026 marks a special year for all of us
  • 200 years since photograph was invented by Jospeh Nicéphore Niépce
  • many commemorative events are being scheduled
  • Fujifilm, as a photographic company, will bring new products and news to add to the excitement
    – NOTE: if you want to know what’s coming, just bookmark this link and keep following
  • look forward to it
  • GFX Challenge Grant Program updates
  • in the past years, Fujifilm has launched X summit to unveil new products and features
  • but there are many stories to yet fully cover within the products already announced
  • for example, X mount has 40 lenses
  • so, besides X summit, Fujifilm wants to create an opportunity to dive deep into the existing lens lineup
  • Fujiilfm announces a new event called “Focus on Glass”. I will take place on March 5 at 1PM GMT
    – philosophy of X mount lenses
    – distinctive features of X mount lenses
    – new lens ideas that Fujifilm wants to bring to life sometime in the future
  • product team will participate to the event and talk about the products they’d like to bring to life in future
  • some ideas are currently under development
  • the talk will indicate what the future may hold for X mount lenses
  • Fujifilm is considering launching a webpage where you can vote for your favorite lens idea
  • Fujifilm is eager to engage with us and hear our feedback

Personally I can’t think of any better way to celebrate 200 years of photography than launching a few still-centric cameras such as the Fujifilm X-T6 and Fujifilm X-Pro4.

The March 5 event looks very interesting and I am happy they are launching a new type of event beyond the traditional X summit. I will let you know all the details also regarding the lens survey page as soon as avaialble. So just stay tuned on FujiRumors.

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