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pinkypunk35
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  • July 2, 2014
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Is Fuji X-Trans support being worked on?I appreciate that the support is better now than it was, but the reality is that Lightroom is still a long way behind other RAW developers, all of which are less well funded and with smaller teams working on the software.Lightroom has been the leader in RAW processing an image cataloging as far back as I can recall; but with the Fuji X-Trans files many people I know are leaving Adobe Lightroom for one of the many other developers, all of which are producing far better results than Adobe Lightroom.Ones I have personally tested are as follows: Iridient DeveloperPhoto NinjaLightZoneCapture OneApertureSilkyPixRaw TherapeeIridient is very good, and this is a piece of software made by a single man.My question is, if he can get it right, why can't Adobe? They have been leaders in innovation for many years but it seems in some areas now they are falling behind - I have never seen so many people leave a major developer for smaller independent ones, but to Fuji users (both enthusiasts and professionals) it's a pretty simple decision when you compare results.So all I'd like to know is if my patience sticking with Lightroom is justified, and whether a solution is being worked on - or will always be worked on. Or is it a case that the users wanting such a change are not enough to support such work.

    Correct answer CMass
    Hi Everyone,

    We are happy to announce the release of Lightroom Classic CC 8.2. With this release, we’ve introduced a new feature called Enhanced Details.

    Photographers using cameras featuring X-Trans sensors should see an improved rendering of their Fuji raw files.

    To learn more about how this new feature works check out the blog post:  https://theblog.adobe.com/enhance-details/

    Cheers,
    Carissa

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    dirtyw65653863
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    December 9, 2018


    It is no secret that Lightroom does not handle Fujifilm files well at all. It creates very undesirable worming and/or oil painting effect that are frankly downright atrocious. I understand this is because Lr is built to handle files from Bayer type sensors used by Canon, Nikon, etc. but my question is when will Adobe finally take the time to PROPERLY handle X-Trans files? Fujifilm is officially a major player in the photography game and they should be taken a little more seriously. Furthermore, much smaller software companies like Iridiant have managed to render X-Trans files just fine so why can't Adobe figure it out? With it being so easy to just cancel your monthly subscription, I would think Adobe would be doing everything they can to fix these very blatant issues before they start losing customers, myself included. Adobe, just fix this issue that has been plaguing Fuji shooters for literally years. I love the user interface and workflow of Lr but I'm very seriously considering ditching Lr for Capture 1 to gain the image quality I can't get from Adobe
    Rextilleon
    Rextilleon
    Inspiring
    November 28, 2018
    Thank you.  I'm tired of resisting the lure of LR's competitors like Capture One.  I'm tired of Adobe doing nothing about this HUGE problem for Fuji shooters.
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    dirtyw65653863
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    November 14, 2018


    I've had Adobe Lr for ten years now and I love the workflow and editing tools it offers. I just recently switched to Fujifilm and have discovered the shortcomings around Adobe's Fuji file rendering problems. It's been a known problem for a long time that Adobe does not render Fujifilm files very well. If you zoom in, anything with fine detail ends up looking like an oil painting mess. If you try to sharpen a Fuji file, the image becomes "wormy". I unfortunately will be discontinuing my Adobe software package and will be migrating to another software because I have very little hope that Adobe will be fixing these handful of issues surrounding Fujifilm anytime soon.

    One thing I think Adobe needs to understand is that FujiFilm is a major player in the photography industry now and it would benefit them to get on board with reading and displaying Fuji files, especially now that it's so easy for your customers to just walk away from your software with the subscription based service
    john beardsworth
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    john beardsworthCommunity Expert
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    November 1, 2018
    Glad you like it! I have asked Adobe myself many times over the years.
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    FeedbackCommunityMember
    Inspiring
    November 1, 2018
    Thanks.  I checked out your product and am impressed.  Purchased it.  This is a feature that I have emailed Adobe about a few times. Not to take away business from you, but Adobe already did the hard part with all their profiles for the different cameras, Fuji included, and all they have to do is apply them automatically.  Anyway,  not trying to steal this thread, just wanted to say thanks.
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    Mike Katz
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    October 31, 2018
    I've switched over happily after being with Lightroom from day one. I far prefer capture One.
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    FeedbackCommunityMember
    Inspiring
    October 31, 2018
    Sadly, I've switched over to Capture One for my Fuji processing. It's really too bad, but at this rate of improvement, one can't keep waiting for Adobe.
    john beardsworth
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    john beardsworthCommunity Expert
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    October 31, 2018
    the in-camera profile will not automatically apply.  I wish it did.  You can however, change file simulation profiles at any time in LR
    To do it semi-automatically, matching the FS you set in the camera, see my X-LR plugin.
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    FeedbackCommunityMember
    Inspiring
    October 31, 2018
    In Lightroom, I set the default camera profile to Fujifilm STD (LR's version of in camera STD film profile).  I then took some photographs as JPG+RAW with my X-H1.

    When comparing the JPG to the RAW in Lightroom (with the Fuji STD Film Profile), straight import, no other adjustments made by me (LR did apply some sharpening), I found really no difference between the in camera film profiles and the imported RAW file.  
    Unfortunately, if you shoot with another film profile in camera and have the STD film profile set as default, the in-camera profile will not automatically apply.  I wish it did.  You can however, change file simulation profiles at any time in LR.

    As for Lightroom's emulation of the Fujifilm STD film profile, I can't really say the in camera JPG and the imported RAW file in LR look any different.  In fact, the raw file seemed to have a little better distortion control that the JPG did around the edges (16-55 mm lens at 16 mm).

    Could I get better sharpening from other raw converters ... perhaps ... haven't tried ... but I am pleased at how well Lightroom matches the in camera film simulations of my X-H1, in color, shading, sharpness, etc.



    robertoo71705141
    robertoo71705141
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    October 31, 2018
    I stop waiting for Adobe to improved in this matter after I change to Capture One 11. 
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