How to Get Leica and Lumix Colors Straight out of Camera with your Lumix

Can You Get Fujifilm and Leica Colors on a Lumix Camera?

If you’ve spent any time scrolling through Instagram lately, you’ve likely felt the pull of those gorgeous Fujifilm film simulations. The colors are nostalgic, the tones are rich, and the idea of getting a “finished” look straight out of camera (SOOC) is incredibly appealing.

I’ve never shot on Fujifilm, but the appeal is undeniable. However, switching systems isn’t an option—there is simply too much I love about the Lumix ecosystem, from the IBIS to the video specs.

For a long time, Fujifilm dominated straight out camera JPEGs with their recipes. Lumix has not only caught up, but surpassed what Fujifilm is capable of with their Real Time LUT options. Thanks to a tool released in 2025, not only do we have unlimited options to create looks in-camera, those same Fujifilm recipes that inspired Real Time LUTs can be shot directly on your Lumix.

Enter V-Log Alchemy: A Game Changer for Real Time LUTs

A Reddit user known as V-Log Alchemy (and on GitHub as shenmintao) has essentially bridged the gap between camera manufacturers. They developed a free tool that reverse-engineers the color science of major cinema and photography brands—specifically Fujifilm F-Log2 C and Panasonic V-Log.

What does this actually do? In simple terms, it “disguises” your Lumix camera’s V-Log signal so that it looks mathematically identical to a Fujifilm, Leica, or Arri Log signal. This allows you to apply official LUTs (Look Up Tables) from those other systems onto your Lumix footage or photos with perfect accuracy.

But they didn’t stop at just a conversion tool. They created a library of pre-made Real Time LUTs that do all of this heavy lifting inside your camera.

This means you can load a “Classic Chrome” or “Leica Classic” LUT directly into your Lumix. Now you can see the world through that color science in real-time and it’s completely accurate.

My Experience: Shooting “Leica Classic” on Lumix

I’ve been testing these LUTs extensively on my own shoots (you can see the results on my Instagram, @niconlumix). Lately, I’ve been glued to the Leica Classic look.

There is a distinct “crunch” and elegance to the Leica color science. It’s become my default look when I’m out shooting.

The One “Catch”: V-Log and RAW Files

While this tool is incredible, there is one small technical detail you should be aware of if you shoot RAW+JPEG.

Because these LUTs are designed to work with V-Log, your camera must be set to the V-Log Photo Style. V-Log is a “flat” profile designed primarily for video to maximize dynamic range.

If you decide to edit your RAW files later in Lightroom or Capture One, you might notice they look significantly darker than your JPEGs. V-Log changes how the camera meters exposure (often underexposing the RAW to protect highlights). Your image isn’t ruined, you just have to push the exposure up in post.

For the pure “Real Time LUT” experience, get your exposure right in-camera and enjoy the beautiful JPEGs. I tend to underexpose slightly to crush blacks a little and retain my highlights.

Download the V-Log Alchemy LUTs

The best part about this project is that it is open source and completely free. You can find the conversion tools and the “ready-to-shoot” camera LUTs on GitHub.

Download V-Log Alchemy on GitHub

Give it a try and let me know which “recipe” becomes your new favorite.