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I am no expert, but also in your situation, but it seems only hacks for C1. I say no thanks.I may have missed it but I haven't seen a lot about image conversion for GFX files. As a C1 user, and non-LR user, I don't want to go the Adobe route. So what are my choices and how do the files perform?
Any ideas about the quality of the conversion?ON1 Raw, SilkyPix and Iridient Developer
My limited observation of converters has led me to conclude that I don't like the colour that Adobe produces, nor their interface. The two that I have used and like for the interface and output are Phocus and C1. Both produce excellent colour and detail with excellent recovery tools.
I read recently of Fuji files being mashed by some converters. I suppose that I am going to need to try myself before jumping in. Is there anyone out there willing to share a couple of raw files for me to try.
Thanks Paul. That's good to know. My early experimentation with C1 came up with very flat images. Are you building your own profile? I came across this: https://medium.com/@kellydunphotography/capture-one-and-the-fujifilm-gfx-50s-17bb24705046 I did a quick test with some files and they look much better.C1 works very well on the GFX files once converted to dng.
Paul Caldwell
All this normal warning aside C1 works quite well on the GFX files. BTW it's not a HACK that allows to support the files. It's the fact that C1 decided to support a dng file.C1 does not and will not support the GFX. This means:
- No tethering
- Any hack/workaround to force the files to open in any given version may stop working at any future release
- If there are any bugs, crashes, limitations, issues related to such a workflow they won't be fixed
- No tweaked algorithms for demosaic, noise reduction, diffraction etc
- No lens profiles
- No bespoke color profile made by P1
- If you follow best practices for archiving you'll need to keep two versions worth of disk space for each raw you capture (the native and altered version)
This is not a statement of support for or against the policy, just a clarification of that policy so you can make an informed decision.
C1 does not and will not support the GFX. This means:
- No tethering
- Any hack/workaround to force the files to open in any given version may stop working at any future release
- If there are any bugs, crashes, limitations, issues related to such a workflow they won't be fixed
- No tweaked algorithms for demosaic, noise reduction, diffraction etc
- No lens profiles
- No bespoke color profile made by P1
- If you follow best practices for archiving you'll need to keep two versions worth of disk space for each raw you capture (the native and altered version)
This is not a statement of support for or against the policy, just a clarification of that policy so you can make an informed decision.
On the contrary. They only deny support for cameras they deem real competitors. It's an honor!Good to know that Phase One holds Fuji GFX owners in such apparently low regard. I suspect they can see the writing on the wall.
1) The policy to support other brands of small-format cameras but only Team Phase One medium format cameras has been In place for 12 years. It's not specific to the GFX.Good to know that Phase One holds Fuji GFX owners in such apparently low regard. I suspect they can see the writing on the wall.
Yes, I have. I quite like some of the results it generates but what I don't like (compared to Adobe or C1) is that, aside from a few adjustments possible before you import a RAW file (e.g. sharpening: choose from default, none, low medium or high), it's RAW file in one end and .dng file out the other. I prefer to be able to fine tune the stages of individual images as I go through my work flow so it's not for me.Has anyone tried the Iridient X-Transformer 1.0? It's in beta 4.