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Latest Fuji X-trans vs Bayer, has X-trans lost it already?

Started Jan 23, 2020 | Discussions thread
JNR
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Re: Latest Fuji X-trans vs Bayer, has X-trans lost it already?
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I think we can all agree that there isn't much in it either way.

Working with Capture One (I left LR several years ago - before switching to Fuji - due mostly to the precision dynamic color control unavailable in the Adobe products)... I have come to the conclusion that the Bayer sensor might have a very slight advantage at base ISO, and the randomness of the X-trans array noise is a slightly greater advantage at higher ISOs.

Even after years with X-trans now, I find it somewhat more challenging to get the best out individual shots due to inconsistencies involved in relatively smooth image areas vs. busier portions of the image. The Bayer pattern is better for smooth areas.

I was lurking around Fuji for a long time, but stayed away until reports of how Capture One had finally really nailed support for X-trans roughly 2-3 years ago. With so many LR users still not entirely satisfied, I have to wonder if Fuji is sticking with X-trans mostly out of the desire to be different. However, the alliance with Phase One / Capture One probably has proven out to work well for both companies.

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