The Fabulous Fuji X owners thread
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I'm probably too old (and lazy) to change now, but tempted to give it a go
Or just set it up in post.
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Same here. And I typically PP the raw files.
But I like the ideal of sooc as shooting film. And I can't get the grain I like in PP either.....
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If I came back from a few days away with over 1000 images per day - I'd give myself a serious kicking!
In my world if I took 1000 images in day I'd get 5/6 keepers
If I took 200 images I'd get 5/6 keepers
and if I took 70 images I'd get 5/6 keepers
In my world I'd have spent a lot less time at the computer sifting through images with the last option, than the first one!
I've only just filled up my first 128Gb card on the Q3 (60MP images - approx 800 images RAW+JPG) after nearly 3 months, but I have 50/60 keepers.
I accept my standards may be lower
(I may not be after that 'perfect moment shot'), but machine gunning in burst mode is not my style of photography - I'd rather craft a single image!
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JPG has its uses in camera as you can zoom in further when reviewing.
I struggle with shooting JPG all the time as I find the recipes very lighting dependant, you set up a recipe, its fine, you turn around, the sun is now in a different place and I need to chnage the recipe again to get what I want!
The JPGs are useful for a quick in-camera visualisation though.
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I just use Classic Chrome Film Simulation on all my Fujis (GFX50S, X-T2 & X100T), when I load the RAWs into LR I put a Classic Chrome preset on all files then start from there with finishing the images. Litterally a couple of minutes per shot.
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If I came back from a few days away with over 1000 images per day - I'd give myself a serious kicking!
In my world if I took 1000 images in day I'd get 5/6 keepers
If I took 200 images I'd get 5/6 keepers
and if I took 70 images I'd get 5/6 keepers
In my world I'd have spent a lot less time at the computer sifting through images with the last option, than the first one!
I've only just filled up my first 128Gb card on the Q3 (60MP images - approx 800 images RAW+JPG) after nearly 3 months, but I have 50/60 keepers.
I accept my standards may be lower
It’s a combination of setting the FPS way too high + the unfamiliarity of the shutter button being much softer than what I’m used to + the silent nature of the shutter. Normally I can hear the loud clack at every frame. Now I don’t and the frames just goessssssssss.
Also, I kind of have to because she blinks often lol
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Darker shades would solve that
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I have both. A Smallrig and a generic one for my XT30,
The generic one fits much better, so the Smallrig one is relegated to its box in a draw.
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I have only ever shot raw (don`t know why exactly, but do like manipulating sometimes.
But did come across this yt video for recipe settings, that some may find interesting. It has made me tempted to try some jpeg only shooting
That’s the recipe I use - it just seems to work really well for everything
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I might have to give it a tryThat’s the recipe I use - it just seems to work really well for everything
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This site appears to be broken today, but I was reading this yesterday so hopefully it will fix itself: https://www.imaging-resource.com/news/2020/08/18/fujifilm-film-simulations-definitive-guide
There is a section in this article that gives some pretty good reasoning/evidence why the film sims can't be accurately applied in Photoshop; even with the official presets. The differences are marginal to be sure, but still thought it was interesting.
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@Topsy @colourofsound Fuji preset guide can also be found on, worth a look B&H https://www.bhphotovideo.com/explor...tions/your-guide-to-fujifilm-film-simulations
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Thanks Chris @chris02 but I'm completely happy with my current workflow. I have tweaked the LR preset to my 3 different sensors, apply them accordingly and am happy with the outputs.
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I'm currently here for my files..... In LR.
Reasonably close - touch more contrast in the Jpeg/more shadow pull in the RAWs
X100f SOOC Classic Chrome jpeg
X100f-SOOCCC by Lee, on FlickrX100f RAW with my one click Fuji profile
FujiLR by Lee, on FlickrA7Riii RAW with my one click Sony profile
SonyLR by Lee, on Flickr
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Definitely good contrast and shadow recoery in the last two.I'm currently here for my files..... In LR.
Reasonably close - touch more contrast in the Jpeg/more shadow pull in the RAWs
X100f SOOC Classic Chrome jpeg
X100f RAW with my one click Fuji profile
A7Riii RAW with my one click Sony profile
Nice peg bag too!
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Definitely good contrast and shadow recoery in the last two.
Nice peg bag too!
I wanted to get them somewhere near just incase I ever used both cameras at the same location/event and didn't want drastically different looks coming out of Lightroom.
I just need to match the drone DNG's to the X100f jpegs now.......
I don't dislike the Classic Chrome jpegs btw - I have now modified for that Reggie Portra recipe though but not had the chance to go out yet.....
#raining.....
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Its editing like this that goes to show that perhaps it’s not about the camera at all. By that I mean if you can replicate “simulations” in post no matter what camera is used, why do we bother chasing gear ?
should we just spend more time creating our preferred “look” and apply that to our shots ?
should we just spend more time creating our preferred “look” and apply that to our shots ?
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Took a walk to the Needles from Alum bay
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Toward the Needles by Nick Lowe, on Flickr
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Above Scratchell's Bay by Nick Lowe, on FlickrToward the Needles by Nick Lowe, on Flickr
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Took a walk to the Needles from Alum bay
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Nice scenery
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Thanks Lee, was a beautiful day and seemed a shame to waste it at homeNice scenery
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This isn't far away from how I've edited for a while with my own presets anyway. It was just a few tweaks to get them a bit closer to each other. WB makes a good difference to it.
But chasing gear is a different thing I think. I bought the A7 in 2015 for the Focus parking using manual lenses etc. I added an A7Riii a couple of years ago for the eye AF and better high ISO mainly. I added the X100f at the beginning of this year for the more film like actual user experience.
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If I can help it I don't want to do any editing at all - spend enough time at a computer as it is. Hence the appeal of the Fujis, for me. I'll only get the RAWs and the computer out for holiday occasions etc
Classic Chrome seems to be everyone's favourite but its always just a tad bit dull and de-saturated for me; although I love what it does to blue skies. Astia and Velvia are too saturated though - I'm quite enjoying Pro Neg Hi at the moment.
Is Classic Negative much different from Classic Chrome? Not available on my cam
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Funny I have just tried this one on my x-e1, suppose to be a bit like classic chrome.
Dynamic Range: Auto
White Balance: Auto
Noise Reduction: -2
Image Size: Large 3:2
Image Quality: Raw + Jpg fine
Film simulation base: Astia Soft
Highlight Tone: +1
Shadow Tone: -2
Colour: +1
Sharpness: -1
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@colourofsound Classic Neg is a lot warmer.
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I googled classic chrome Vs classic neg, and there's a pretty good article close to the top of the search.Dammit
But don't forget you can always tweak either of them
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I love classic neg, and get irrationally angry about Fuji not bringing it to the XT3 despite having the same internals as the XT4. As such, I can only add it in post thanks to Capture One.
It's very different to other sims, in that it adds significant colour shifts across the tone curve - Whites tend to take on a creamy colour, as the highlights and mids get some warmth and magenta, while shadows take on a green tinge. It also shifts the greens way more towards the emerald tones, and desaturates them slightly. It's based on Fuji Superia IIRC.
I like it for most things, but it's not great for skin tones or artificial lighting.
The film simulations are not something I frequently use.
However it seems like Fuji are missing an opportunity by not providing a means of updating the older cameras with the newer film simulations. It would potentially allow some consistency across the cameras and strengthen the customer relationship and brand identity - particularly for those of us who have a mix of older and recent bodies.
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Theres nothing irrational about that!
But then how would they sell us new cameras!?
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Here's a shot from a boat ride I took on the Katsura river in Arashiyama. We took a "scenic train" from Arashiyama which runs down the valley for 30mins or so to a nearby town, where most people depart and catch a regular train back - However we found a company that does boat rides back into the city.
It took just over two hours, and was a welcome break from the hectic itinerary we had been running up until then. I was surprised at the route - for the most part it was smooth sailing, but every 10 minutes or so we'd have to drop down through some fast flowing, rocky sections that I really didn't think this kind of boat could do... You can see what I mean here - https://www.kyototourism.org/en/activities/1088/
Definitely recommend it if you're ever in the area.
Kyoto by Jamie Moulton, on Flickr
It took just over two hours, and was a welcome break from the hectic itinerary we had been running up until then. I was surprised at the route - for the most part it was smooth sailing, but every 10 minutes or so we'd have to drop down through some fast flowing, rocky sections that I really didn't think this kind of boat could do... You can see what I mean here - https://www.kyototourism.org/en/activities/1088/
Definitely recommend it if you're ever in the area.
Kyoto by Jamie Moulton, on Flickr
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Well I’ve today joined the FUJIFILM-X club - my x100vi arrived!
First impressions are:
1) it has some heft for its size, lovely solid construction, nice in the hands. Just oozing quality.
2) it has a bewildering, vast array of setup options and configurations that I need to get my head around. Coming from the Sony world there’s quite a few I’ll need to research.
Really looking forward to using it in earnest hopefully over the weekend - weather permitting.
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First impressions are:
1) it has some heft for its size, lovely solid construction, nice in the hands. Just oozing quality.
2) it has a bewildering, vast array of setup options and configurations that I need to get my head around. Coming from the Sony world there’s quite a few I’ll need to research.
Really looking forward to using it in earnest hopefully over the weekend - weather permitting.
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Congrats and welcome to the Fuji thread and of course the exclusive X100VI club
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I've only came to the X100f a couple of months ago alongside Sony FF. I use the X100f in quite a simple way, which is what I wanted it for, so the back and forth between the two brands isn't an issue for me.
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The Iconic Needles and Lighthouse shot from the old battery.
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The Iconic Needles and Lighthouse shot from the old battery.
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Lovely
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I've had a quick look. I basically want Classic Chrome skies and Classic Neg everything else. I think I'm going to have to investigate using presets in Lightroom mobile; I plan to get an iPad eventually; might be a good optionI googled classic chrome Vs classic neg, and there's a pretty good article close to the top of the search.
But don't forget you can always tweak either of them