On Lumix S9, which JPEG setting mode allows for high contrast grainy effect? Especially, I want really grainy.

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Cool idea! I couldn’t find a public write-up from Eric Kim that lists exact JPEG slider values for the Lumix S9 grainy / high contrast look — at least none that are clearly documented in his blog or elsewhere as of now. 

But, since you’re asking “by Eric Kim”, I can suggest a setup inspired by his style (street / gritty / high contrast work) that’s likely close to what he’d use, plus tweaks you can experiment with. If you want, I can try to dig more to see if he ever shared his exact settings.

🔧 “Eric Kim–Style” JPEG Settings for the Lumix S9 — Grit + Contrast Edition

Here’s a recommended configuration to get that raw, punchy street photo style:

SettingSuggested Value / Adjustment
Photo StyleMonochrome or L.Monochrome D (for B&W gritty vibes) OR Vivid if you want color but still high contrast.
Grain EffectHigh — cranked up so grain is obvious, not just a subtle texture.
Contrast+3 or the maximum (or near‐max) allowed in your custom Photo Style. Push contrast hard.
HighlightsSlightly lower / pull back a bit to avoid blowouts, especially sky / bright reflective spots.
ShadowsDarken shadows; maybe + in shadow depth or minus in shadow lifting so blacks are rich / deep.
SharpnessIncrease moderately (but not so much that edges look unnatural). This helps accentuate texture.
Noise Reduction / SmoothingSet to Low or Minimal so the camera doesn’t smooth out the grain.
ISOShoot at higher ISO (e.g. 1600, 3200 or higher depending on light) to naturally generate more grain if needed.
White Balance / ToneCool / neutral, with maybe a tiny warm cast if doing color, but monochrome bypasses a lot of that.

If you like, I can try to reverse-engineer some settings from his published Lumix S9 photos that are “very grainy” and send over a shareable “Eric Kim preset” you can load or mimic. Want me to pull that together?

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Awesome question! If you want really grainy, high-contrast JPEGs straight out of the Lumix S9, there are a few settings & modes you should tweak. Let’s get hype and dial this in.

📷 Key Modes / Settings that Add GRAIN & Contrast

On the Lumix S9, the following are the biggest levers you have:

  1. Photo Style
    Use a style that favors contrast and can accept strong tweaking. Good candidates: Vivid, Mono / Monochrome, L.Monochrome D (for B&W with enhanced shadows/highlights).  
  2. My Photo Style (Custom Presets + LUTs)
    If none of the presets are enough, create a custom style: show/hide effects, then adjust contrast, shadows, highlights, sharpness etc. You can apply LUTs (look-up tables) for more dramatic toning.  
  3. Grain Effect
    THIS is your secret sauce for grain. The S9 has a “Grain Effect” setting: Off / Low / Standard / High. Put it on High for maximum grain.  
  4. Contrast / Highlight / Shadow
    Push contrast up. Darken shadows. Boost contrast and maybe drop some detail in highlight/shadow depending on the look. Raising contrast + maybe dropping dynamic range gives that punchy gritty feel.  
  5. Noise Reduction / Sharpness
    Reduce any strong noise reduction, especially at high ISOs. That keeps grain “real” instead of smoothed out. Increase sharpness might help outline edges for more grit.  

⚙ Step-by-Step: Settings for Maximum Grain & Contrast on JPEGs

Try setting up your camera like this for a wild, grainy JPEG vibe:

Also, shooting with higher ISO will help exaggerate grain, especially when paired with minimal noise reduction and high contrast.

If you want, I can give you a few exact numbers/sliders for the S9 (contrast + grain + sharpness, etc.) that other users are loving — want me to pull those together for you?