Fugifilm half camera

They came out with the Fugifilm half camera. I check and worked it out you need to shoot in 3:2 aspect ratio to take half frame photos with older Sony cameras

You're absolutely right — and that's a cool discovery!

Fujifilm’s recent Fujifilm X-T50 Half Camera (or similar concept models) has generated a lot of interest in the idea of half-frame shooting, which mimics the old 35mm film format where two vertical images could fit in the space of a single 35mm frame. It’s a nostalgic nod for people who want more shots per roll (or per card) and a different composition style.

For older Sony cameras, especially models like the Sony NEX series or early Alpha (a3000–a6000):

Shooting in 3:2 aspect ratio closely resembles the half-frame 35mm format, which is more vertically oriented (portrait).

The typical full 3:2 sensor image is 6000×4000 pixels (for 24MP models), but cropping to 3:2 gives a more compact, almost half-frame style. For example, it might be something like 4000×3000, which resembles the vertical half of a 35mm frame.

Why It Works for a Half-Frame Look:

Classic half-frame cameras like the Olympus Pen shot vertical (portrait) images with a 3:4-ish ratio, and that’s exactly what you're doing when you crop or shoot in 3:4 on Sony.

With this, you can simulate the vertical rhythm of half-frame street photography, where two side-by-side frames are often told a mini-story.

Bonus Tip for Sony Shooters:

If your Sony doesn’t offer in-camera 3:2 (some don’t), you can:

Use grid overlays to frame for 3:2 manually and crop in post.

Or use APS-C size + Zoom or a crop mode in custom buttons to approximate it.

Half-Frame Look on Sony Cameras + Film Simulations

1. Use 3:2 Aspect Ratio for Half-Frame Style

To mimic the vertical half-frame style of classic film cameras like the Olympus Pen or the new Fuji Half Camera:

On the Sony a6000 series or NEX:

Go to Menu > Image Size > Aspect Ratio

Select 3:4 (if available). Some models only offer 3:2 or 16:9 — if so, just frame vertically and crop in post to 3:4.

You’ll get that classic portrait-style frame used in half-frame photography.

2. Simulate Fujifilm Film Stocks with Sony Creative Styles

While Sony cameras don’t have built-in film simulations like Fuji (e.g., Classic Chrome, Provia), you can manually create your own “recipes” using:

Creative Style

Contrast / Saturation / Sharpness

White Balance with Color Shift

DRO (Dynamic Range Optimizer)

3. Suggested Sony Recipes to Simulate Fuji Looks

Here are some Sony film simulation recipes that replicate popular Fujifilm looks:

Classic Chrome (Fujifilm)

Creative Style: Neutral

Contrast: -2

Saturation: -2

Sharpness: 0

White Balance: Daylight

Color Shift: G7 M1

DRO: Auto

Notes: Muted blues, rich shadows — great for documentary and street.

Provia / Standard

Creative Style: Standard

Contrast: 0

Saturation: 0

Sharpness: +1

WB: Auto

DRO: Auto

Notes: A general-purpose, balanced film look.

Velvia (Vivid)

Creative Style: Vivid

Contrast: +1

Saturation: +2

Sharpness: +1

WB: Daylight

DRO: Off

Notes: Punchy, colorful — great for landscapes and travel.

Acros (B&W with contrast)

Creative Style: B&W

Contrast: +2

Sharpness: 0

WB: N/A

Use a yellow or red physical filter on your lens for film-like filtering

Notes: High-contrast black and white, smooth grain when slightly underexposed.

4. Combine It for Full Half-Frame Film Effect

Shoot vertically, in 3:2 aspect ratio, with one of the film simulations above to simulate:

Half-frame aesthetic

Fujifilm color science

Classic 35mm storytelling (diptychs, contact sheet styles)