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Is Old Fuji Color Better? Or Even Different?

Started Jul 25, 2020 | Discussions thread
OP Erik Baumgartner Senior Member • Posts: 6,893
Re: Is Old Fuji Color Better? Or Even Different?

TheWhiteDog wrote:

I'm sure you're correct, but I've only had XTrans3(X-E3 and X-H1) I've read that the film simulations have been tweaked with every new processor giving the engineers more processing power to work with.

They have certainly expanded beyond the original simulations with the sophisticated grain simulation of Acros and new options like the new Color Chrome effect and Clarity etc., but the standard jpeg  “color science” has remained remarkably consistent to my eye. Looking at these jpegs side by side, I fail to see any shortcomings in the newer ones, nor “special” qualities in the older ones.
Resolution differences aside, with a few minor tweaks, any of these images would be nearly indistinguishable from any of the others (if you don’t look really closely).
I know some people have ditched newer cameras to return to the preferred image quality of older ones, but I seriously doubt there’s any magic that can’t be reproduced in a newer model with a relatively simple WB/exposure/contrast adjustment in-camera for a jpeg, or in post for a RAW file.

BTW: I want to thank you for all your posts,especially those involving post processing, they have been invaluable to me.

I am glad I was able to help in some way.

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