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pinkypunk35
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July 2, 2014
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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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    Darius_K_
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    May 7, 2015
    So what's the message of adobe to their customers? If you don't use a nikon or canon system, then LR is the wrong raw converter for you? We don't want your money? You are not important enough? We are unable to render files like most of our competitors? We rather implement usles features, then improve the most important core feature?

    If I (and I think most of customers like me too) switch to Capture One, Iridient Developer, Photo Ninja or every other raw converter, that renders the files much better, I will never switch back. Why? A switch is complex and much work. I have to learn to use the software and I have to organize my files again.
    And most important: I learnd, that adobe don't care. Pay and shut up, or leave.
    So I leave.
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    t.linn
    Known Participant
    May 6, 2015
    7-8% is better than I would have guessed. I think companies care about 7-8%. That isn't much different than the Mac's market share—a little low.

    Adobe has put just enough effort into X-Trans demosaicing to make it good enough that they retain the majority of Fuji customers. None of them may be happy but Adobe gets their money anyway. It's a crappy way to treat customers but until there is more than fringe competition there is no market pressure to do anything differently. If Capture One were more reasonably priced that might make a difference.
    C-OW
    C-OW
    Inspiring
    May 6, 2015
    Fuji has a market share of what? 7-8%? So any more questions why nobody cares?

    Oli
    (Fuji User)
    corey_butler9464696
    corey_butler9464696
    Participating Frequently
    May 6, 2015
    Bought LR6 with eager fingers crossed... Adobe didn't fail to disappoint.

    Incredibly frustrated.
    Lodimup
    Lodimup
    Participating Frequently
    May 1, 2015
    Depends on what you shoot. There're really small lenses to choose from like loxia. If you shoot anything fast paced. Better keep your dslrs for now.
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    pinkypunk35Author
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    April 30, 2015
    Don't really see the point of the a7 with the slow focus and large lens footprint you'd be better off with a dslr from nikon.
    Lodimup
    Lodimup
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    April 30, 2015
    I don't get why can't Adobe guys just shoot their own pictures. They have worked with Fuji in the past. Surely, they must have fuji cameras in house.
    Lodimup
    Lodimup
    Participating Frequently
    April 30, 2015
    LR6 is faster for me(6core@4.3ghz, GTX970, 16gb ram) in most functions except start up time.

    I did the opposite to you. Just ditched my XT1. I recon XTrans sensors are more trouble than benefit. Plus, they've been recycling the same sensor since xpro1. That's 2012!

    Other raw converters do indeed give better results for xtrans but they're no match for what LR can do with conventional sensors.

    I'm moving to Sony A7ii. It's not that much bigger than XT1. Brand new A7 is now $1000, too.
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    Darius_K_
    Participating Frequently
    April 30, 2015
    I waited for LR 6, because I hoped, that the fuji X support will imporve. I tried to communicate with Adobe, but they ignored me.
    And LR6 isn't faster, it's even slower, then LR5.

    So I'm not willing to spend money for LR6, I will use this money to switch to a raw converter, which works good with fujis raw files.

    So long and thanks for all the fish
    B
    BoomeArt
    Inspiring
    April 28, 2015
    Well, if my client know that I shared her picture, she will kill me. But I will do this nevertheless, because I still hope, that Adobe will improve the demozaic.
    So the RAF can be downloaded here http://www.mediafire.com/download/rbl...
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