AFS-S issue - Returning my XT5

imnotmarvin wrote:

BobsYourUncle wrote:

A few questions.

RAF or OOC Jpeg? If RAF, what is your workflow?
When testing on the tripod did you do 2 or 10s delay? IS should be off but I you reported you did with and without but the image you posted is with.
As far as resolution goes the 18-55 is not on the "recommended list" but the 23/2 is.
You may want to try f/5.6 though I don't think diffraction is a major issue/

My initial testing was outside, hand held with an X-H2/16-55/2.8 and got the following full res image from RAW, sharpened with Topaz...... No issues here but let's try to see what can be done to determine if there is a problem with your cam.

I shot another image just now with a couple of changes. I didn't have single point AF selected so I did that. I turned AF + MF off though I wasn't touching the lens during the process before so not sure that changed anything but one more potential source of user error eliminated.

I shot on a tripod again, used the 2 sec delay. I placed the focus point over the word "Panasonic" on the lower right of the radio. Focus is where it's supposed be, no front or back focusing. I think this is a case of me 1) needing to adjust to a new focus system that is far more feature packed than my X-T20 2) learning how to properly compare images of different resolutions and 3) learning how to properly sharpen an image.

There's three images below (cropped to square in LR to save some space here). One JPEG SOOC, one RAF to JPEG with sharpening in LR and one RAF conversion in X-Transformer, then to LR for sharpening and export as JPEG. I think they're fine and I need to leave the zoom alone after all of this. Please let me know what you think.

JPEF SOOC

RAF to JPEG in LR. Only sharpening; amount 55, Radius 1.8, Detail 70, Masking 80

X-Transformer conversion, then to LR for sharpening and export as JPEG. Sharpening; amount 55, Radius 1.8, Detail 70, Masking 80

Looks as if everything is working.  I would try at faster apertures for a complete test.

The SOOC Jpeg looks better than the others but that may be my eyes or how the website is displaying the image.  You can determine best on your computer.

May I highly recommend Topaz Sharpen AI for your sharpening "tests."  I'm not really sure but you may be able to download a trial copy.  I have not financial ties to the company but find their algorithm or whatever they use as better than Adobe's tools.

At the end of the day you own a very high res camera that needs more feeding and care.  The big ?? factor is whether or not the Fuji lenses you own (and everyone else's) possess the ability to resolve detail to make prime use of the 40mp sensor.  Fuji provided that list but I wish there was a reliable standard short of having to purchase the new 56.  Furthermore, assuming the lens has the resolving capability, is it a good copy, with skew, or other defects?  My older 16-55 is as good as one could expect.  For a zoom it does what I want it to do as can be witnessed in the helicopter pic and right now lives on the H2.

Good luck with the testing and, for the moment, use the OOC Jpegs to test your focus.  That will be faster.  Once the testing is complete, have fun with the best way to sharpen your images.