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Fujifilm adds film simulation to Raw File Converter EX 2.0 and tethered shooting for X-T1

Published Feb 5, 2015 | Damien Demolder

Fujifilm is to release a new version of its Raw File Converter EX at the end of the month. The update will bring the film simulation modes that the company uses in its X-series cameras to the Silkypix-based desktop software package. Initially, the new feature will be available for files shot with X-T1, X-A2, X100T, X30 and XQ2 cameras, but Fujifilm has said that other models will be included in a later update.

Fujifilm has also announced that it will make available a plug-in that will allow USB tethered shooting and exposure control for X-T1 owners who use Lightroom. Version 5.7 is required to use the plug-in, as is Fujifilm's own HS-V5 tethered shooting application that was announced in November last year. HS-V5 in turn requires X-T1 users have firmware v3.0 installed.

The new version of Raw File Converter will be available for download from 26th February 2015, and will be free. The Lightroom plug-in will be made available at the same time. For more information visit the Fujifilm website page for Raw File Converter EX2.0 and the Adobe Photoshop Lightroom plug-in.

Compatible models for Film Simulation:

FUJIFILM X-T1/X-T1 Graphite Silver Edition
FUJIFILM X-A2
FUJIFILM X100T
FUJIFILM X30
FUJIFILM XQ2

Future compatible models *1

FUJIFILM X-Pro1
FUJIFILM X-E2
FUJIFILM X-E1
FUJIFILM X-M1
FUJIFILM X-A1
FUJIFILM X100
FUJIFILM X100S
FUJIFILM X20
FUJIFILM X10
FUJIFILM XQ1
FUJIFILM XF1

*1 An update will be made in the future which will offer support for these models. Date TBC.

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maxnimo

I had a major problem with the Fuji Raw File Converter software - it won't let me view my custom-made test pattern image on screen, making it impossible for me to calibrate the image I see in their software. Apparently only Fuji-created photos are allowed for display.

Since I have no frame of reference for proper color/brightness/grayscale, this makes the Fuji Raw function pretty much useless for me.

Feb 6, 2015permalink

Menneisyys

Have you tried hacking the headers to find out which of them is parsed by Silkypix?

Feb 12, 2015permalink

maxnimo

No, never tried hacking any headers. Do you mean altering EXIF data on an image file?

Feb 12, 2015permalink

Menneisyys

I haven't personally hacked Fuji RAF headers but know that there are some goodies achievable via hacking; for example, overwriting the camera identifier strings X-A1 or X-M1 with X-T1, you can start applying "pro" filters in LR and the like.

I'm pretty sure your file can also be hacked by, say, copying a standard RAF file header over to your file so that Silkypix detects it as a standard RAF file.

Feb 12, 2015permalink

dormcat

I wonder if someone has noticed that X-S1 is missing in the "future compatible models" list; X100 and X10, both older than X-S1, are still in the list.

Looks like Fujifilm either has abandoned the idea of using its 12MP 2/3" on a superzoom, or is planning a new model to replace X-S1. If it's the latter case I'd like to see something featuring the same 12 Megapixel 2/3" X-Trans CMOS II on X30/XQ2, with slightly more reach (especially the wide-angle end) than that of an Olympus Stylus 1, but smaller than a Panasonic FZ1000 (which uses 1" CMOS; twice the size of 2/3"). Manual zoom would be a big plus.

Feb 5, 2015*permalink

Revenant

I think it's safe to say, that the X-S1 was a commercial failure. Otherwise, Fuji would have released a successor already. It's a 2011 model, after all.

Feb 6, 2015permalink

Alan Clifford

I noticed and have written to Fuji about it. But I don't really think I'll even get a reply and they bounced the email going from one of their computers to another!

Feb 8, 2015permalink

GabrielZ

Fujifilms variation of Silkypix produces good results, but works at a snails-pace, at least on my late-2013 model year 13" rMBP. So I downloaded Iridient Developer instead, and will be giving that a go soon. Its good that Fujifilm will still be supporting older models with this upgrade (I have an X-E2) but was expecting that support to be incorporated together with their latest models and not somewhere down the line like its turned out to be here...starting to feel a little left out by Fujifilm.

Also they seem to be falling behind the technology curve compared to the other brands lately. Hopefully that'll be sorted later this year when the rumoured new X-Pro2/X-T2 is expected to arrive. The X-Q2 compact released recently was a bit of a joke, a new model designation for the same camera with an one extra film mode! They could of taken care of that with a firmware upgrade, like they did with their other models back in December.

Feb 5, 2015*permalink

nerd2

So when is 24MP APS or FF fuji body coming at all?

Feb 5, 2015permalink

Menneisyys

No FF body, that's for sure. Higher-Megapixel APS-C models will surely be announced sooner or later - Fuji themselves stated they will release higher-res bodies. (It'd be very silly for them not to do, as even the 24 Mpixel Sony sensor is better in every respect, incl. pixel-level noise, than their previous 16 Mpixel one also used in the Fuji X cameras.)

Feb 5, 2015permalink

SSantana75

You must be joking about other APS-C sensors being better at noise than the X sensors. Most people will disagree with you on that.

Feb 5, 2015permalink

Menneisyys

"You must be joking about other APS-C sensors being better at noise than the X sensors. Most people will disagree with you on that."

You misunderstood me. I meant Bayer vs. Bayer - as I've in several, similar comments and posts. The old 16 Mpixel sensor, equipped with a Bayer filter, is in no way better than the new, 24 Mpixel one, also with a Bayer filter. This also implies Sony's 24 Mpixel sensor would perform better than the old 16 Mpixel one, both equipped with the X-Trans filter.

Feb 6, 2015permalink

SSantana75

"You misunderstood me. I meant Bayer vs. Bayer" no I didn't misunderstand you, you didn't explain yourself clearly.

Feb 6, 2015permalink

GlobalGuyUSA

Its better for them to perfect the ISOs than overreach for MP. I think if they put out a -SOLID- 20 or 21MP APS with EXCELLENT ISOs (when compared to Canon or Nikon) and EXCELLENT dynamic range, then its better than having a higher density MP count.

Really, the Dynamic Range and ISOs are what's important, after 16MP. 18, 20, 24, 28, 36, 50MP.... you know, that's good, if you're really doing studio work and need very very fine detail. But if you're out in the field, its much better for Fuji to focus on dynamic range and high ISO technology than worrying too much about MPs.

It would be VERY interesting if they did a High-MP + High-ISO two body release though! One for studio, one for in dim light handheld.

Feb 6, 2015permalink

Menneisyys

""You misunderstood me. I meant Bayer vs. Bayer" no I didn't misunderstand you, you didn't explain yourself clearly."

Well, I certainly wouldn't have meant 24 Mpixel Sony + Bayer is less noisy than the 16 Mpixel Sony + X-Trans. Everybody knows (incl. me) that's not the case.

Feb 6, 2015permalink

dcolak

It actually IS the case.

With ISO matched (X-trans cameras lie big time the ISO values and apply noise reduction) sony 24mp bayer is much better than 16mp x-trans.

Dynamic range, resolution, noise, it's all better on 24mp sony, once you match the ISO values.

Feb 11, 2015*permalink

SSantana75

dcolak you have obviously never seen RAW files from these sensors side to side. Even when we compensate for the 2/3 or so difference in ISO the X-trans files have virtually no colour noise and luminance noise which you claim they reduce is also less. Even if they did reduce it at that level it still leaves more detail per pixel than an equivalent bayer sensor. Either way, I should have known better than to argue with a troll... I dont' think I've read a single positive comment in your comments list so I'll assume you are just a frustrated snapper who blames his tools over his own lack of skill. End of conversation (you can continue to talk to yourself)

Feb 12, 2015permalink

Menneisyys

dcolak, I'm afraid Ssantana75 is perfectly right. While the sensor itself, with the Bayer filter, didn't fare better in Sony's own NEX cameras than the 24 Mpixel successor, the X-Trans filter completely changes everything by drastically reducing color noise. Even if you calculate in the 2/3EV ISO cheating. I assume you've never seen an X-Trans RAW.

Feb 12, 2015permalink

KInfinity

Does this provide the RAW file that DXO needs to test x-trans sensor cameras?

I almost wrote trans-x. If I did that, I'd be living on video.

Feb 5, 2015permalink

Menneisyys

You mean converting Fuji's X-Trans RAF to TIFF's, Bayer DNG's (or other, in this case, proprietary RAW formats)? That'd involve demosaicing, which also means DxO's results would be pretty meaningless.

Nevertheless, it's pretty easy to assess the quality of X-Trans sensors even without DxO's formal and quantitive results. Just compare the color noise (that is, the lack thereof) of high-ISO shots to those of Bayer sensors. Even after factoring in the about 0.6-0.7 EV "ISO cheating", X-Trans produces far cleaner results. I'd say that, using DxO's results, "low light" could be around ISO 1800-2200 (Sony's 24 Mpixel Bayer sensor, which is clearly noisier than X-Trans even after downsampling to 16 Mpixels, is around 1550).

Feb 5, 2015permalink

KInfinity

Thanks. I don't fully grok it, but I appreciate your comparison. I moved from a (much loved) X100 to an X100T, and I've enjoyed both. I'm pleased by the low-light capability of the X100T, at 6400. I was expecting a filtered version of what I saw in the X100 at 6400, but this is better. The fact that I'm able to actually use 12800 is cool.

I'd like to see what RAW at these high ISO's can do. On my Sony RX100, I shoot in RAW for anything low light, because I can rescue so much detail, later in LR. I'm setting my expectations low for my ability to do the same with the Fuji. I'm still eager to try it.

Feb 5, 2015*permalink

Menneisyys

High-ISO Fuji RAW's are *wonderfully* clean WRT color noise. (Luminance noise is about but it's not that annoying IMHO.) This is one of the main reasons for my going for the X system too.

Feb 5, 2015permalink

pmow

This is what made me choose X over Sony FE. I compared with the A7R in the noise department and they were practically the same. For all the tradeoffs, Fuji X was the clear winner.

Feb 5, 2015permalink

KInfinity

That's great that they're still offering support for X100. Impressive move by Fuji.

Feb 5, 2015permalink

Menneisyys

Nevertheles,s they should considerably speed up the app to make it the preferred choice over C1, PN or, worse demosaicing aside, even LR.

Feb 5, 2015permalink

KInfinity

Great. So that I understand, is the app actually called Silkypix?

Feb 5, 2015permalink

Menneisyys

"Great. So that I understand, is the app actually called Silkypix?"

It's "RAW FILE CONVERTER EX powered by SILKYPIX" as of current version 3.2.23.0.

(See my demosaicing quality tests of that version at http://www.dpreview.com/forums/post/54993527 if interested.)

Feb 5, 2015permalink

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