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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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    Ascccc
    Participating Frequently
    December 6, 2014
    It would be acceptable if Adobe improved this with a new process version. Hopefully LR6 will have this new process version.

    Lightroom has it's strengths in comparison to C1 - for example highlight recovery. Please improve detail rendering with Xtrans sensors.
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    fleckintosh
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    December 6, 2014
    @ Jim Dobbins: i don't like "acceptable" Quality for my outstanding Fujifilm X-Trans Images.

    LR has a good workflow, for sure. LR has some good points. but the most important point should be Image Quality. They fail in so many ways in that point.

    too bad...
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    FeedbackCommunityMember
    Inspiring
    December 6, 2014
    I use LR and love it. I've switched from Canon to the Fuji X family. Generally I find the results of LR conversions to be acceptable. That said I would like to see LR conversions improved as I don't want to complicate my workflow with using other converters.

    Oh and kudos to Adobe and the Lightroom team for the Fuji film style emulation profiles.
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    cathat123
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    December 6, 2014
    I'm not frustrated, because I've moved to Capture One Pro 8. The difference is incredible, but not in the luminance detail, which I can _almost_match in LR (not quite), but the color detail, where the difference is obvious. And this isn't just X100S pics (my Fuji camera). I reviewed old raw Canon Rebel XT pics from 2006 in both converters, and it's shocking to go back and find subtle colors that just get lost in LR. It's as if LR averages colors across an extra pixel or two, essentially washing over what to me is essential info.

    I still have access to LR if I want it (because my company has a site license, so I don't pay for it!) I just don't feel any need to use it anymore.
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    FeedbackCommunityMember
    Inspiring
    December 6, 2014
    Yeah, I'm sick of waiting for this too. Switching to iridient.
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    fleckintosh
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    December 6, 2014
    you should stop paying and quit adobe. they are unable to fix this. this issue persists for 2 years now.

    wake up. they don't fix this.

    fujis x-trans sensor is not important enough for them.

    if you get familiar with capture one, you will laugh about lightroom.

    another example: DXO. the do not support x-trans, because they are honest and want to do it right. ... "and this takes time..."

    i like to call everybody here in the forum to quit adobe and stop throwing money in their throat. switch to another software. lightroom is not worth the money and your precious time!
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    FeedbackCommunityMember
    Inspiring
    December 6, 2014
    i pay every month for adobe. so please fix this!
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    Ascccc
    Participating Frequently
    December 2, 2014
    Looks as if Color Noise Reduction was activated. Please check that. The X-Trans sensor usually does not need this but it makes colors look awful.
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    Ascccc
    Participating Frequently
    December 2, 2014
    Yes, Adobe could do a bit better here.
    Fuji's sensor is really great but Adobe needs to improve demosaicing and sharpening.
    I hope this wil be addressed in LR6.
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    fleckintosh
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    December 2, 2014
    The Lens Correction Data is embedded in The Raw File. You don't Need extra Lens Profiles oft you use Original Fuji Lenses.
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