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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 MassC
    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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    Lodimup
    Lodimup
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    May 11, 2015
    I had 5d3, x100 and xt1. xt1 was bought to replace x100. Now, I use x100 when 5d3 is inappropriate. X100 has bayer sensor.

    I wish fuji would just make xt1 with bayer sensor. That'll be fantastic.

    Xtrans are good but they are not worth the trouble especially when I shoot a lot. Also, Iridient isn't as good as lightroom when it comes to hilight recovery.
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    BoomeArt
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    May 11, 2015
    a-ha-ha 🙂 sensor is not so important, hands and head are much more important. And I am working for 14 month with Fuji X-T1 and magazines, catalogue clients and advertizing agencies still pay me, not looking that I come to shot with small camera, not big full frame.
    Moreover, I have very good jpegs strait out of camera and very often my clients ask and take jpegs. So I am not waisting too much time with postproduction.
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    pinkypunk35Author
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    May 11, 2015
    What did you replace with?
    Lodimup
    Lodimup
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    May 11, 2015
    Don't come to Fuji. At least not now. I just sold mine. They have good lenses but they've been recycling the same sensors since 3 years ago.
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    Darius_K_
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    May 11, 2015
    Yes, I woud rather switch the software than the camera system. It's cheaper and easier.
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    pinkypunk35Author
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    May 11, 2015
    Marat, don't let Adobe stop you from enjoying Fuji cameras, you can shoot Jpeg they are superb and come in a variety of film simulations that no raw editor can match.

    For critical raw processing there are many options and all of them better than lightroom. Try apple photos, photo ninja, iridient developer, capture one, raw therapy
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    FeedbackCommunityMember
    Inspiring
    May 11, 2015
    I was about to buy a Fuji system in order to switch from Sony in a week. I've red the thread and I'm feeling quite frustrated now. So I'm forced by Adobe (in a figurative sence) not to switch to Fuji. I did huge comparison work but such a dissapointment at the last moment. LR+PS workflow did well for me up to now as I get that Adobe does not want to follow essential suggestions for months.
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    BoomeArt
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    May 11, 2015
    People, I use Iridient Developer for five month already. I can say that this software is perfect and since that time I don't need Adobe anymore.
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    Darius_K_
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    May 11, 2015
    I think the same way.
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    pinkypunk35Author
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    May 11, 2015
    I think what you can take from the lack of comment from Adobe is basically "we don't give a sh!t". 10 months and no reply, no acknowledgement on what is an official Adobe to consumer forum speaks volumes. I can't think of any other brands where 100+ complaints would go unheeded for that length of time.

    Personally, I have given up. I said I would give them until LR6 and I did.

    I will continue to use LR5, the software I once paid for but will not be investing in Adobe products from here on in.

    Much like their Creative Cloud service; Adobe have ZERO commercial interest in upgrading and improving their software because all the people that are tied in are forced to keep using it, regardless of features and bugs, because if those users stop paying their rental fee the software becomes deactivated. They have a constant revenue stream regardless of what software they develop.

    Go back a couple of years and Adobe knew that unless they addressed bugs and improved their software nobody would upgrade, and no upgrades used to + no money so these little bugs were addressed. Not any more.

    So, much like my standalone Creative Suite CS6, I plan on using Lightroom 5 for non-important work and will use one of the other RAW developers such as Capture 1 or Iridient for professional and print work - I have no intention of ever upgrading.
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