In the finder on the mac or windows explorer on a pc open this folder and navigate to the develop presets folder. Create incredible photos anywhere with photoshop lightroom and 1tb of cloud storage. Sharpening xtrans files in adobe lightroom pete bridgwood. In my previous article on the difficulty fujifilms xtrans sensor has preserving fine color detail, i used the free software darktable to process the raw examples. However its a common opinion that lightroom cant process xtrans files worth a damn and that other processors are much better. Lightroom is a crossplatform license, so your serial number and install disks will work on both mac and windows.
Developing raw files from the x trans sensor can be difficult at times, especially with adobes software. Adobe lightroom is a powerful tool that can help you take your photography to the next level. From doing my own research and experimenting these. Free fuji xtrans sharpening presets for lightroom thomas. This feature applies to raw mosaic files from cameras with bayer sensors canon, nikon, sony, and others. Much of the core raw processing, sharpening, noise reduction and lens corrections featured in this program are shared with iridient developer a more fullfeatured raw processor that. Much of the core raw processing, sharpening, noise reduction and lens corrections featured in this program are shared with iridient developer a more fullfeatured raw processor that is available only for macos. May 01, 2017 i just bought an x t2 after using an x e2 for some years. I should point out though that my macbook pro is quite old, and on newer systems with a better gpu this should be much faster. Mar 8, 2016 31 some of you may remember my earlier thread detailing haha, a pun how i was attempting to get close to iridient quality arguably the highest image quality xtrans converter using lightroom. Jan 25, 2017 iridient x transformer is a standalone utility that takes raf files from fujifilm cameras and demosaics them before saving them as dng files.
The windows beta of iridient x transformer is available for free demo, so photographers can try it out and compare results to adobe lightroom or other raw processors. Now i just export the files from lightroom without any sharpening and then i use nik dfine 2 wich, in my experience, is the best sharpening tool for xtrans. I know not everyone who has a problem with lightroom or fuji is a troll. Software recommendations for fuji processing in 2019 updated. By this point, lightroom is producing heaps of false detail, and garbling textures. For xtrans conversions its among the best, and like all of the top options, it will produce quality files. Which is bizarre to be because i think the files look great. Fortunately i got many comments and suggestions about better raw converters than lightroom 6, which i was using. Lightroom and camera raw struggle with sharpening on these files. Iridient brings its powerful raw processing for fuji to. Enhance details is particularly useful for making large prints, where fine details are more visible. Maybe the sharpening algorithms of lr dont work well with x trans, and adobe doesnt want to change it.
What im saying is the xtrans is a different algorithm than bayer but im not sure how much time adobe dedicates to optimizing the xtrans algorithm. Xtrans in lightroom so thats how we got here and why processing fuji raw files is still not quite as straightforward as you may be accustomed to. Fujis xtrans cameras are apsc and the image falls apart at high iso no colour information left and turns into watercolour in midtier iso. Lightroom cc running slow on new mac pro photoshop family. Today i processed some test images from my new x 100t using lightroom cc version 2015. Enhance details is especially useful for making large prints, where fine details are more visible. Sharpening fujifilm raw files without worms exploring exposure. Capture one has long been another favourite for xtrans shooters, but with recent releases and the companys partnership with fujifilm, the software has jumped to the top of the pile in. The software does really good xtrans conversions and unlike lightroom, you dont have to do any additional process to get the best results apart from tweaking the sharpening. Inside of the preferences window, click on the preset tab. Fuji xtran raw processing done right f stop lounge. New versions of the fujifilm xtrans film style presets for iridient developer 3 are. Sharpening xtrans files in lr lightroom queen forums.
The new enhance details algorithm enables you to increase the resolution of both bayer and xtrans based photos by up to 30%. Theres no need to spend hours hunting for the answers to your lightroom 6 questions. Breathing new life into early xtrans with capture one. Lightroom classic cc, and lightroom cc for mac, windows, android. Adobe finally improves fuji xtrans raw conversion in. Fuji x trans raw sharpening in lightroom page 4 fuji x. Open source gnulinux gnome, mac os x macports and solaris. Enhance details works on any raw file apart from files converted to a linear raw file, hdr or panorama merged files though you can apply enhance details to the ingredient files first and then merge, smart proxies. As has been noted by at least one smart dude, lightroom plays much nicer with xtrans files when the. So thats how we got here and why processing fuji raw files is still not quite as straightforward as you may be accustomed to. Introduced in the february 2019 release of lightroom classic version 8.
Software recommendations for fuji processing in 2019. A little more work in lightroom is required to get where c1 gets you but once there you can save as a preset and batch edit or sync. May 12, 2020 to put it bluntly, adobe sucks at sharpening x trans files. Inspired by and tribute to the late great kobe bryant. Fuji xt3 raw files adobe support community 10117605. Lightroom automatically applies a small amount of sharpening to all images by default, but this is seldom ideal for landscapes or xtrans files. Zoner photo studio x has builtin image catalog management as well as editing and. Adobe claims that this process can extract an additional 30% of detail from a raw file. So if i am shoot 5 days a week its a lot of raw images to go through the first thing i noticed when i upgrade was how slow it was and that affects my sleep time. Ever since fuji released its first xtrans camera, and adobe added support, many of us who have shot fuji over the years have been unhappy with how lightroom handles fuji files. They promised film simulation profiles on july 21 here and on1 photo raw 2018 is coming with a lot of new features. There are a few very specific issues some folks have with. This means windows users can now access the processing look that is popular among mac owning x trans shooters.
The estimate adobe gives me on my late 2015 5k imac for a single image is 5 seconds. I wanted to test out how the new luminar software from macphun would handle fuji raw files. Adobe finally improves fuji xtrans raw conversion in lightroom. Xtrans files have been hard for lightroom and adobe raw to deal with. It turns out that the fujifilm tether shooting plugin pro maclightroomxt3 does work in a mac os 10. Xtrans and lightworm adobe support community 102593. The scenic sharpening preset is an improvement on the default. How to move your lightroom catalog between pc and mac. I have read all the posts about artifacts appearing when processing xtrans raw files in lightroom. After launching lightroom, select start tether capture. In this next series of images, i cranked detail as far to the right as possible, then adjusted amount. Now click on the button that says show lightroom presets folder. Iridient x transformer is a utility that can be used to convert fujifilm raf images to dng format using iridient digitals high quality raw processing algorithms. Theres a 30day free trial, and it works on mac and windows.
Oct 12, 2014 i have read all the posts about artifacts appearing when processing x trans raw files in lightroom. However, theyre no longer allowing me to download lightroom 5 and are forcing me to 6 or to pay their monthly fee had to reload my mac. To learn more about xtrans postprocessing, and how to get the best from your raw files, check out my series of guides on the topic. Developing raw files from the xtrans sensor can be difficult at times, especially with adobes software. They improved the x trans demosaicing first on february 15 here, and then on june 7 here. The conundrum, of course, is that you may be sacrificing quality with lightroom due to its less than stellar results with some fuji xtrans images. Iridient xtransformer is a utility that can be used to convert fujifilm raf images to dng format using iridient digitals high quality raw processing algorithms. Lightroom and camera raw struggle with sharpening on these files, there are other options to get the sharpest file possible, one is using iridient x transformer in conjunction with lightroom, this is the best option if you are. Enhance details works on any raw file apart from files converted to a. This transforms the camera sensors xtrans or bayer color filter information to. In windows disks are referred to by the drive letter, so the path to your images in the lightroom catalog is something like d. Push the sharpening too far in lightroom and halo edges will start appearing.
Now i just export the files from lightroom without any sharpening and then i use nik dfine 2 wich, in my. Copy these to a jump drive, a cloud drive, or whatever other method you desire. So if i am shoot 5 days a week its a lot of raw images to go through the first. I know other raw processing comparisons, lr seems to come out in the middle. Iridient developer is a lightweight but powerful raw converter for mac os x. In other words, silkypix runs rings around lightroom 5 when it comes to xtrans sensor raw file postprocessing algorithms. Straight conversion from lightroom, fujifilm xt1, xf 14mm 2. They improved the xtrans demosaicing first on february 15 here, and then on june 7 here. In this release, were introducing an allnew senseipowered feature, enhance details.
Ich habe meine lightroom import presets noch einmal uberarbeitet stand dezember 2018. No need to buy a new license as long as youre only running on up to two of your personal computers. When editing my raf files from my xe2 i used capture one because in lightroom i always see the watercolor effect when an image. The updates include the usual bug fixes and add support for new cameras including the canon eos 1d c, canon digital rebel sl1 and t5i, and nikon d7100, improved processing for fujifilm cameras with the x trans sensor, new lens correction profiles, and more details that you can read about on these adobe posts. Iridient xtransformer is a standalone utility that takes raf files from fujifilm cameras and demosaics them before saving them as dng files. Lightroom has come a long way regarding xtrans files though.
Now, hopefully ive explained that xtrans doesnt suck compared to other sensors. While it doesnt offer every feature of lightroom it lacks hdr processing and built in panorama stitching it also offers quite a few features that lightroom lacks. By this point, lightroom is producing heaps of false detail, and garbling textures set detail to 11. In other words, silkypix runs rings around lightroom 5 when it comes to x trans sensor raw file postprocessing algorithms. Finally, im using a mac, because thats what i have. Sep 20, 2018 lightroom has come a long way regarding xtrans files though. It should be noted that this isnt designed specifically for xtrans and is compatible with all raw files. While it is not a fully featured photo workflow application like capture one or lightroom, it has some powerful raw. On the following web page, type lightroom presets and press enter.
Today ive spent time replicating processed xt2 files from capture one to lightroom. Iridient digital iridient xtransformer iridient developer. After deciding that adobe was to blame, i went on the hunt for a raw processor that could handle x trans files properly. Then along came fuji with their absolutely awesome apsc xtrans sensor and nothing worked no more.
Also on1 has made progress in the fuji xtrans world. The updates include the usual bug fixes and add support for new cameras including the canon eos 1d c, canon digital rebel sl1 and t5i, and nikon d7100, improved processing for fujifilm cameras with. Capture one vs lightroom best photo editing software 2020. Fuji x trans raw sharpening in lightroom page 4 fuji x forum. Xtrans and lightroom code definitely cracked sharp.
If you like lightroom, and want to keep using the software, and have a computer that can. The most common raw processor recommended for x trans files was the iridient developer, the only problem with this is that it was limited to mac, and i am on windows. Get more performance out of your xtrans sensor with this. Adobe lightrooms latest update should play well with fujifilm. How do i transfer a library between pc and macintosh. May 03, 20 while apples latest edition of camera raw officially supports all current xtrans cameras, is also provides unofficial support for several exr sensor cameras, including the x10, xs1 and xf1. Harnessing the power of machine learning and computational photography, enhance details can now be found in adobe camera raw, lightroom classic cc, and lightroom cc for mac and windows, and takes a brand new approach to demosaicing raw photos. Iridient xtransformer is a utility that can be used to convert fujifilm raf images to dng. Lightroom offers onestop image management and photo processing apps. In order to install lightroom presets on mac, open the safari browser. Now i hoped that the new sensor from the x t2 was a better combination with lightroom and fol. When editing my raf files from my x e2 i used capture one because in lightroom i always see the watercolor effect when an image contains foliage. Supports just about any image file type out there including, i believe, support for xtrans files.
The cloudbased service for people who love photography, adobe photoshop lightroom gives you everything you need to edit, organize, store, and share your photos across desktop, mobile, and web. Iridient xtransformer beta brings muchloved xtrans. Get answers to your questions in our photography forums. Lightroom classic cc, and lightroom cc for mac and windows, and takes a brand new approach to demosaicing raw photos. Oct 19, 2017 also on1 has made progress in the fuji x trans world. In macos a disk is refered to by name, so the path on the mac must be disknamefolderimage. The new enhance details algorithm enables you to increase the resolution of both bayer and x trans based photos by up to 30%. Archive 2016 fuji xtrans sharpening with lightroom code cracked. Today i processed some test images from my new x100t using lightroom cc version. A visual comparison between raw converters for fujis xtrans sensor including aperture, capture one, iridient developer, lightroom, lightzone, niksharpener, onone, and photoninja a visual comparison between raw converters for fujis xtrans sensor including aperture, capture one, iridient developer, lightroom, lightzone, niksharpener, onone, and photoninja. Thousands of people happily use lightroom and x trans cameras every day.
Getting the most from xtrans in lightroom light priority. Sharpening fujifilm raw files without worms exploring. If youre looking for a lightroom alternative, you might like capture one. After deciding that adobe was to blame, i went on the hunt for a raw processor that could handle xtrans files properly. Nov 26, 2017 i wanted to test out how the new luminar software from macphun would handle fuji raw files. For a while now, iridient developer has been a go to for some xphotographers for its light familiar interface and its ability to extract detail from xtrans files producing really impressive results in a way. Lightroom alternatives in 2020 have camera will travel. For more details on why the xtrans issues with ligthroom are not caused by. Processing xtrans images in iridient developer sample.
All the information you need is in adobe lightroom 6 the missing faq. There are issues with the way it handles fine details, certain repeating textures and so called worm artifacts. Fuji xtrans sharpening with lightroom code cracked. The scenic sharpening preset is an improvement on the default settings, it can be found in the lefthand panel of the develop module under the lightroom general presets dropdown list. While apples latest edition of camera raw officially supports all current xtrans cameras, is also provides unofficial support for several exr sensor cameras, including the x10, xs1. View more samples and comparisons of xtrans raw processing on my blog. Oct 24, 2019 fujis xtrans cameras are apsc and the image falls apart at high iso no colour information left and turns into watercolour in midtier iso.
No need to buy a new license as long as youre only running on up to two of your personal. This iridient developer update includes an all new lightroom plugin and. My lightroom 5 was doing a great job but lightroom 5 will not read x trans fuji xt2 files so my only option was to upgrade. When used with an xtrans file, it creates an artifact free image, that doesnt have any of the issues that lightroom normally has. As has been noted by at least one smart dude, lightroom plays much nicer with xtrans files when the detail slider becomes the priority. Demosaicing is an integral process to raw processing and works at the pixel level, converting the information captured by a camera into something that looks like the photos we all expect to see. This feature applies to raw mosaic files from cameras with bayer sensors canon, nikon, sony, and others and fujifilm x trans sensors. Software recommendations for fuji processing in 2019 updated in. Lightroom vs capture one vs iridient xtransformer vs. I just bought an xt2 after using an xe2 for some years. Over the past few years ive written a lot about processing fuji xtrans files in both lightroom and other software. Thousands of people happily use lightroom and xtrans cameras every day.
This is something ive never been happy with on the lightroom side of things. Moving lightroom from pc to mac lightroom queen forums. From doing my own research and experimenting these are my tips for getting the best results from lightroom and managing some of the remaining niggles. I waited for lr 6, because i hoped, that the fuji x support will imporve. Macphun luminar is coming big in the last few months, with versions for mac and. There are a few very specific issues some folks have with lightroom and x trans basically centered around the rendering of very dense, green foliage and grasses. As lovely as the cameras are to handle, they are not in terms of image creation any kind of upgrade to any full frame camera out there less than ten years old even my original canon 5d offered better. To put it bluntly, adobe sucks at sharpening xtrans files. If you bought a fujifilm xseries camera with the new sensor technology and.
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