Rethinking How I Shoot Fuji Jpegs :: How I Process Fuji RAF files – The Power of X-Trans Zone :)

How I Edit / Process Fuji .RAF files at ZedProMedia Youtube

The Power of X-Trans

Fujifilm files are so lovely out of the box, that I find myself processing images way less than I did in my non-Fuji shooter life.

But truth is, I’m not Ken Rockwell, so I don’t get it always right in camera ;).

There are situations, such as recently at my mothers’ 60 years birthday party, were I do not have much time to think about the settings. So many things happen and change all the time, that I rather focus on capturing the moment, knowing that the huge flexibility of my X-Trans files will allow me to correct eventual exposure errors I made in post.

However, processing your RAW files is not only a way to fix some errors, but also a terrific creative tool.

So here is a roundup, dedicated to the power of X-Trans :)

User Review of the Fujifilm GFX – Compared to Hasselblad X1D, Leica, and Sony

Shot with Fujifilm GFX 50s with 63/2.8 for Lovebite Magazine

Written for Fuji Rumors by Rick Birt of romeobravophoto.com

*Note* This is a long post – I have a summary of pros and cons in my conclusion

As soon as the Hasselblad X1D-50c and Fuji GFX 50s were announced, I wanted one. The promise of Medium Format in a cheaper, and smaller package was incredibly alluring. For the past year my main camera has been a Fuji X-Pro2. I love it. I love the image quality, the colors, the size, and the Rangefinder styling. I also love Fujifilm’s Kaizen philosophy of constantly updating their camera lineup via firmware. All of these things influenced my decision toward the GFX. Luckily, my wife (Kelly Williams), and I were also given the opportunity to demo the Hasselblad X1D. The svelte styling, leaf shutter (ability to sync strobes at 1/2000s), and simple menus were all big pluses in the Hassy’s favor.

When we opened the boxes, we were woefully unimpressed by the Fuji GFX. Even though it kind of looks like a bigger X-T2, it’s actually kind of ugly in person. It almost looks like three different teams designed parts of the camera, and then they Frankenstein’d it all together in the end.

In stark contrast when we opened the X1D box, my wife said,

“We may have to buy two of these so we don’t fight over it.”

Similarly, we conducted two fashion shoots with these cameras. When we brought out the X1D, both models said

“Oh! A Hasselblad!”

Neither commented on the GFX.

Should this matter? My left brain says no. However, it does matter. What is this industry about? IMAGE. These tools are used to take images, because the world has placed value on images of pretty things. Don’t kid yourself, image is paramount in this business – especially in fashion and portraits.

Back to testing…

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ON1 Will Add Film Simulation Profiles :: X-TransIII Sharpening Help :: Lightroom Performance Enhancements Poll :: Acros Film Vs. Acros Digital (X-Trans Zone)

Performance Enhancements for Lightroom Desktop. Participate to the official Adobe Poll here

X-Trans / Raw Converters

  • Help Sharpening X-Trans III Files With Adobe Lightroom at thephotofundamentalist
  • Fuji Film Profiles Coming to ON1 Photo Raw at joelwolfson… Quote: “We’re planning 100% on adding Fuji film profiles to Photo Raw“
  • Fuji Acros Presets on the X-T2 vs Acros 100 film at Denae & Andrew youtube
  • PackRAW, a new free backup tool to losslessly compress raw photos, with support for Fujifilm .RAF files at encode
  • After years of complaints, Adobe acknowledges Lightroom Performance Issues at thomasfitzgeraldphotography
  • ON1 Issues Photo Raw 2017.5.1 Update at mikepasini
  • Old pictures, dynamic range and Acros… at barbano
  • Using Exposure As Your Fujifilm RAW Image Editor at alienskin
  • X-Transformer Beta 4 (highlights the new features and changes) at jacobroy.quebec

Selling My Nikon :: Kaza + Ulysses Leather Half Cases for Fujifilm :: X-T2 for Filmmakers :: X-Trans Processing (miXed zone)

Cover Stories

Selling off my Nikon gear at Photo Enthusiastic Youtube

Fujifilm X-T2 and Canon 6D Mark II at Photo Enthusiastic Youtube

Flash

Accessories

X-Trans

Watch how Thomas usees X-Transformer and Lightroom to Process Fuji Files at thomasfitzgeraldphotography

Desperate for 80mm Macro :: X-Pro2 Firmware Problem :: Lightroom for X-Trans… Seriously? :: My X-Pro2 is Dead (Top FXF Zone)

Image by mdm

Streetphotography (open thread) shared by mdm

Top FXF Zone

shared by Alois Desperate for the 80mm macro 

shared by koromp_11225 XPro2 – Firmware Problem? AF is happening in MF mode 

shared by akphoto Lightroom for x-trans… seriously? 

shared by kiodo My X pro 2 is dead 

shared by Patrick FR Japanese Government Wants FUJIFILM to Buy A Stake into NIKON 

shared by whl215 Shutter button came off ? 

shared by OliverN 18-55 Will I be okay for now? 

shared by RadBadTad Getting great fine detail on X-T2 RAFs using X-Transformer and Lightroom 

shared by Patrick FR Godox Plans Major Fujifilm Support within May 

shared by petergabriel Recommend vintage lenses for portrait 

shared by welchre X100F Rear Command Dial & Q Menu – scrolling activates selection 

shared by Filip Hermelin Tone and colors on the 1.4 vs 2.0 WE lenses? 

landscapes with fuji x shared by papedo

Image by papedo

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Beer Is Tastier Thanks to Fujifilm Film Technology :: DON’T SWITCH to FUJIFILM :: Why I Picked Up X-T2 for Filmmaking :: GFX Weddings (miXed zone)

Cover Stories

Fujifilm GFX

  • Shooting Weddings with the Fuji GFX 50S at fixationuk
  • Tree of Life (shot with GFX) at olafphotoblog
  • Fujifilm GFX50S – The Fluidity of Light at olafphotoblog
  • Making Portraits in Cuba with the Fuji GFX 50S Medium Format Camera at borrowlenses
  • GFX 50S in Beijing at akpo

Join the 12,000+ strong GFX facebook group, and incredibely helpful community creating infinite GFX content. For fast, reliable, and 100% GFX news and rumors follow the Fujifilm GFX facebook page.

Fujifilm GFX 50s: BHphoto, Adorama, AmazonUS

Fujifilm X100F
BHphoto, Adorama, AmazonUS

  • Grip and body case integrated FUJIFILM X100F exclusive professional grip case at dc.watch (translation)

Fujifilm X-T2 & More
USA: BHphoto / AmazonUS / Adorama

Fujinon Lenses (and third party / adapted)

& More

Final Version of X-LR is Out, The Plug-in that Automatically Applies Fuji Film Simulations in Lightroom. Now 33% Off!

I already reported back in March here you about the BETA version of X-LR, the Lightroom plug-in that reads Fujifilm’s Film Simulation from your RAW file and automatically applies corresponding profile when you import your images to LR.

Now the new and final version of X-LR has been released. You can check out all the details at lightroomsolutions.com/jb-xlr

And until June 14 there is a 33% discount on it.

It works with:

  • Raw files from all Fuji cameras including the GFX
  • DNGs including those generated from Iridient X-Transformer

What X-LR does:

  • Reads the film simulation from the raw file
    • Applies the corresponding Camera Calibration Profile
    • Can also apply a Develop Preset
    • Records the film simulation as keywords
  • Applies star ratings from the raw file
  • Uses other Fuji settings to set Lightroom sliders or apply presets

System Requirements

  • The plugin is tested on Mac and PC, and for Lightroom 5 or later.
  • It will not run on Lightroom 4 or earlier.

 

Canon Vs. Fuji 70-200 Shootout * RoboSHOOT ver.2.1 * BBC & NatGeo Photographer Switches to Fuji * X100F Reviews (miXed zone)

Bowie Unseen: A Collection of rare unseen photographs of David Bowie. More at headon. Fujifilm Australia sponsored event

Cover Stories

Canon vs Fuji Lens Shootout: 70-200mm f2.8 II vs 50-140mm 2.8 at Modern Artist Youtube

Fujifilm X100F
USA BHphoto, Adorama, AmazonUS

Fujifilm X-T2 & More
USA: BHphoto / AmazonUS / Adorama

Arctic Horizon at flipbook.schaake

X-Trans / Raw Converters

RoboShoot Firmware Ver. 2.1

We are pleased announce version 2.1 of RoboSHOOTplus. It is available NOW for MX-20 and MX-15 upgrades! This version adds Studio Strobe and additional flash support, High performance with CH/CL manual mode, In-Camera Control improvements, and more. Also, by virtue of expanded Nikon speedlight compatibility, this release enables Nikon support even on the lower cost ‘X-15 units. As a result, the MX-20 and MX-15 make great companions, as with that combination you can upgrade both over-the-air!

The most important new features include:

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X100F Lensmate Thumbrest + Half Case * GFX Sensitvity Stops at ISO 1,600 + Reviews * 50/2 Image Review * Fuji Guys X-T20 Top Features (miXed zone)

X20 Award Nominated Image

Award nomination with Fuji X20: Dario Ayala was just nominated for a Canadian National Newspaper Award, the highest recognition for Canadian journalists and photojournalists, for an image that he made last summer using the Fuji X20 whose line, sadly, has been discontinued. The X system gets a lot of love, but this series was a bit overlooked during its existence. See the image on instagram here and link to the nomination here.

Fujifilm GFX
USA BHphoto, Adorama, AmazonUS

Fujifilm GFX facebook member C. shared the image above on the group. It shows a heavily overexposed image and what seems to be an insane highlight recovery capbility of the Fujifilm GFX 50s. This image was a great opportunity to clarify what happens inside the GFX:

X-guru Rico (also GFX facebook member), looking at the image above, explained here:

“Sensor analysis shows us that the GFX stops writing gain into the RAW file beyond ISO 1600. So this ISO 6400 shot is actually a ISO 1600 shot that is 2 stops underexposed. So 2 stops of the “amazing highlight recovery” are fake. ;) Lightroom simply applied a virtual 2 stop gain on import, which is of course fully reversable. Basically shooting at ISO 6400 is like shooting with DR400% always on.

Nothing really new here, since all Fujifilm cameras with X-Trans I, X-Trans II and also the X-A1/2 and M1 worked exactly the same way. X-Trans III are different, they bake the gain into each RAW (except for ISO 51200, which is actually ISO 25600 with a 1 stop import gain).

To perform a proper test of sensor highlight recover potential, you have to expose a series of shots at base ISO 100, then try to recover and normalize each of them and see where you put your personal limit of acceptable quality.

it was always nice to have additional DR at high ISO with most EXR I and EXR II cameras. This feature is now back with the GFX, but sadly, Adobe LR/ACR fails to apply correct import amplification in most cases. Basically, everything except for ISO 100, 125, 160 and 200 is somewhat off, often by a larger margin than is acceptable. There’s also a white balance issue at higher ISO settings which affects pretty much all external RAW converters (RAWs from the in-camera converter are okay). Of course, I have documented all of this and sent it to Fujifilm, so maybe Adobe will improve GFX support in a few weeks/months with their next Lightroom update.”

Yesterday, GFX member Wei already pointed out over at the group here after the technical sensor measurements tests by Photons to Photos, that “you can’t push the sensitivity up by adopting an ISO higher than 1600. Your sensitivity stops there“

More GFX Links worth to be checked out

  • 20 Days with GFX 50s at huseyintaskin: “Once you enlarge the photo from the computer and look it up, it creates a quality threshold that will never come out of your mind. Whatever you do, your mind is staying in that quality. […] DR is an advantage for me, I can make cinematic tones more comfortable. Each transition is very soft in these colors that you give me in these intermediate tones. It gives a rich transition result.”
  • Fuji GFX portrait session review at mikekobal: “Impressive sensor performance at low and high ISO settings. Fuji’s color science shines once again, jpegs out of the camera are beautiful, lots of latitude for easy tweaks, better then raw files on certain cameras!”
  • Join our super-active and super-helpful Fujifilm GFX community
  • Don’t miss a single GFX tidbit and follow our public GFX Facebook page

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RNI All Films 4.0.4 Adds GFX/X Support + Lens Turbo Ver.2 Available + Australian GFX Rental Service + A6500 Vs. X-T2 Vs. D750 :: X-T20 Reviews (miXed zone)

Fujifilm GFX
USA BHphoto, Adorama, AmazonUS

Good news! RNI All Films 4.0.4 for Lightroom and Photoshop ACR is finally up for grabs here:

What’s new in this version:

• You asked us to turn the film grain off by default. So we have turned it off. You can easily turn it back on by using RNI Toolkit for Lightroom and setting the desired level of film grain (ISO 100 – ISO 1600).

• The Fuji Pro 400H base preset has been updated for better tonal accuracy.

Also added support and customised profiles for the following new cameras:
• Fujifilm GFX 50S
• Fujifilm X A3
• Fujifilm X A10
• Fujifilm X T20
• Fujifilm X100F

RNI All Films 4.0.4 comes as a free update to all the existing RNI All Films 4 – Pro and Lite customers.

Fujifilm X100F
USA BHphoto, Adorama, AmazonUS

Fujifilm X-T20
USA BHphoto, Adorama, AmazonUS

  • FUJIFILM X-T20 Review – Real World Video Samples and First Impressions at cinema5d
  • X-T20 My First Impression at joengphotography

Fujifilm XF50mm
USA BHphoto, Adorama, AmazonUS

  • First Shots with the Fuji XF 50mm F2 by Kevin Mullins at f16.click

Fujifilm X-T2 (vs. D750 Vs. A6500)
USA: BHphoto / AmazonUS / Adorama

Sony a6500 vs Fujifilm X-T2 – 4K Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 vs. Nikon D750 | Compare image quality at lowest ISO for landscape photography at Ming Cai youtube

Fujifilm X-Pro2

What should you get. Fuji X-Pro2 or X-T2? – in 4k at Zed ProMedia youtube

X100/S/T + X70

Lenses / Converters
Lens Turbo Ver. 2

  • Lens Turbo Version II N / G-FX Focal Reducer Adapter Available. More at stkb
  • Fujinon’s new MK 18-55mm lens on test at redsharknews

X-Trans / Raw Converters

Travel X / Switch (or not) to the X / X Weddings

a bit of everything

  • Fujifilm Mirrorless at jlbwedding
  • Ask the staff: electronic or optical viewfinder? at dpreview