M200, 90d, m6 mark ii, g7 x mark iii, g5 x mark ii, 250d rebel sl3, kiss x10, eos rp, sx70 hs, eos r and m50. Sep 22, 2017 hi guys, heres my basic workflow for using x transformer on fujifilm raw files. Lightroom is almost always faster to support new cameras raw files than capture one. I wanted to know if this raw converter gives better detail than photo ninja or adobe raw converter iridient developer vs. Tips for using iridient xtransformer with fuji xtrans. Processing xtrans images in iridient developer ebook. Iridient developer is the best raw processor for fuji x sensor. Lightroom also has support for more lenses in total, particularly more obscure options or older versions. As i always recommend, if youre thinking of investing in software be sure to download the trial version and use it with a range of your raw files. Its an elegant roundtrip and i think it will change the way you work. Jan 15, 2014 and its not only iridient besting adobe on this, apparently many fuji users have gotten better results from capture one tried it, didnt see as big a difference to lr compared to iridient.
Back in the days, iridient developer would be the only software capable of properly reading the raf files and giving them the necessary pixel detail to appreciate the quality of the gear used. I originally setup this blog to share travel information and images, but 34 of the emails i receive from readers is on the topic of image taking and image processing, so i thought id share a few answers to common questions here. Dxo vs lightroom vs capture one life after photoshop. This is far superior to regular software sharpening i think its the way capture one pro demosaics the original raw data. The software converts fuji xtrans raw files to dng from the native raf, and during the process demosaics the images using irident s own engine. Capture one picked up what seem to be his techniques. I dont know anybody who uses capture one by itself. When i first started using fujifilm, i almost dropped fujifilm because of the wormy artefacts in adobe raw files. Now if you recall, one of the biggest issues that i had with iridient xtransformer in my initial post was that the software utilized too much of my cpu during the conversion process and it would make using my computer for other things during that process slow and cumbersome. But heres a graphic that shows lrs new features for 2019 compared to capture ones. I hope they can stand against the giants like adobe. The software converts fuji xtrans files to dng from the native raf, and during the process demosaics the images using irident s own engine.
Iridient developer will get you at least as much detail, cleaner edges, zero false detail, and smooth gradients. Apr 10, 2019 in times, where tons of fujifilm x shooters are migrating to capture one pro 12 including myself due to a massive 50% discount, i thought to publish a capture one pro 12 centric fujifilm x trans roundup. Lightroom supported it since october 15, 2018, while it took capture one until november 29 to do the same. Its an elegant roundtrip and i think it will change the way. Iridient xtransformer is an application from the makers of iridient developer. Jul 02, 2017 i use capture one pro as my main editing and management software, and i love its workflow and rendering of images. The workflow in capture one is a bit different than in lightroom.
The leica q2 is an impressively capable fixedlens, fullframe camera with a 47mp sensor and a sharp, stabilized 28mm f1. May 15, 2017 a lot has been said about capture one s latest update and the improvements that it has brought to fujifilm x series photographers who have decided to jump ship from lightroom to capture one. Personally i currently use the last standalone lightroom version which still supports my fujifilm xe3 and capture one pro 12. These iridient updates adds support for recently released raw camera models, bug fixes, faster performance and other improvements. I have worked with all three and since iridient chooses to only work on the mac platform, i rarely use it. Capture one vs lightroom from someone who uses both thomas. These iridient updates adds support for recently released raw camera models, bug fixes, faster performance and other.
I prefer to do the majority of my work in either lightroom lr. Ive also used iridient developer but stopped using it awhile back. When i discovered capture one, it was like getting a new camera. A few weeks ago i did a video about my first attempts of using the fuji xt20. Just scrub back and forth across the left clock face and marvel at how clean the serifs on. Iridient xtransformer trying to focus on the demosaicing part of post processing, i disabled sharpening, noise reduction and lens corrections. Here on fujirumors ill just share adrians final raking. I think ill be moving away from lightroom when its time to process a raf. So where are aurora hdr 2018, iridient and capture one. Processing fuji raw files in capture one 12 is an ebook guide written to provide fuji shooters with enough knowledge to get the best results when working with fuji raw files in capture one. And its not only iridient besting adobe on this, apparently many fuji users have gotten better results from capture one tried it, didnt see as big a difference to lr compared to iridient. There are two interpolation options, one for a more detailed rendering and a second smoother, lower artifact. While it is not a fully featured photo workflow application like capture one or.
It offers industryleading raw editing tools and allows you to get maximum out of your fuji. Just scrub back and forth across the left clock face and marvel at how clean the serifs on those roman numerals and the hands of the clock are. Lightroom vs capture one vs iridient xtransformer vs. In the world of raw postprocessing software, the undisputed champion is adobe lightroom.
One has better handling of fuji, another has better camera calibration for a leica, another has a better workflow for a particular kind of work. If you havent used it before, or come across it, iridient xtransformer is a new piece of software currently still in beta from the makers of iridient developer. Most amateurs will only use lightroom since it can kind of do a decentenough job of every task by itself. Capture one and the fujifilm gfx 50s kelly dun medium. Iridient now has loyal adherents that say it could be the best at xtrans, but i dont own a copy.
The biggest drawback of that software was its dreadfully slow responsiveness and its inferior unintuitive interface to lightroom. Its styled like a traditional leica m rangefinder and. It offers industryleading raw editing tools and allows you to get maximum out of your fuji raf files. Apr 08, 2020 i have been a professional photographer for over 30 years. If you like to shoot raw and play with wildly different exposure values and highlight recovery and everything else like that, iridient is what you want. Unless you feel that your current software is not up to scratch then why not upgrade that to the latest version. Lr for xtrans ive been using capture one and lightroom for many years, with capture one being the least used of the pair. Fuji xtrans raw conversionswhich is best lightroom or. Iridient developer was probably the first major third party software. Apr 21, 2014 the processing of these images are minimal. I have only tried the files for the xt1, xt2 and xt3 in capture one pro for fuji but the results looked the same as the free fuji capture one as far as removing the worms.
Why im switching to capture one for fuji lenscraft. Lightroom vs capture one im considering switching duration. Fujifilm raw comparison crops, lightroom, luminar 2018, iridient xtransformer, capture one pro 11, on1 2018, darktable, photoemur, and picktorial by louis ferreira published. Lightroom or capture one or iridient or digital post. Just loaded into both pieces of software without much tweaking at all. As part of my search for a solution i initially worked with iridient developer and then. The point is that capture one from the initial install is a bit more confusional than lightroom. Get more performance out of your xtrans sensor with this. Processing fuji xtrans images in iridient developer. I use capture one pro as my main editing and management software, and i love its workflow and rendering of images. The software converts fuji xtrans files to dng from the native raf, and during the process demosaics the images using iridents own engine. I took a wellexposed photo of musician ryan chrys, shot on my old fujilm xt1, imported the file into both lightroom and capture one, cropped, and set up a sidebyside comparison.
In this video, we take a look at how lightroom classic cc version 8 does with fuji raw files. Mar 14, 2016 i have just tested iridient developer vs lightroom and capture one pro and i must say that the result from iridient is amazing. At 100% once again, you can click on them to get a better view. May 09, 2016 i took a wellexposed photo of musician ryan chrys, shot on my old fujilm xt1, imported the file into both lightroom and capture one, cropped, and set up a sidebyside comparison. Iridient developer is a lightweight but powerful raw converter for mac os x. Camera jpeg provia, color 0, nr 4, sharpness 4 conclusions. Tips for using iridient xtransformer with fuji xtrans files. Best raw converters for fujifilm files in 2019, why capture one. Iridient is the best as to developing raf files from the xpro2 however with heightened contrast and something akin to clarity in the others. Fuji xt2 raw files lightroom vs on1 photo raw vs capture one pro may 23, 2017 7 comments in fuji xt2, most popular, new video, on1 photo raw, photography, photography. May 23, 2017 fuji xt2 raw files lightroom vs on1 photo raw vs capture one pro may 23, 2017 7 comments in fuji xt2, most popular, new video, on1 photo raw, photography, photography software by eric marks author. The latter is probably a better allin one solution unless you need photoshop or other adobe cc apps. Iridient digital is better for canon but capture one is very good to sony raws which are generally a tougher nut to crack. I ran in quite a few problems, especially with the raw conversion and the poor quality i got from the xtrans files.
How capture one completely changed my photography workflow. Updated on january 30, 2020 for capture one pro 20. I invite you to go through the test with lots of comparison samples here at aevansphoto. Here are the links to the software used in this test. I am declaring my opinion because before i have tried this i was really curious about the results. Hello i have tested the new version of iridient developer 2. We compare results with capture one and luminar 2018. I ran in quite a few problems, especially with the raw conversion. The latter is probably a better allinone solution unless you need.
Fuji xt2 raw files lightroom vs on1 photo raw vs capture. Lightroom can open one catalog at a time, and that catalog is divided into multiple collections and collection sets. Capture one vs lightroom vs photoninja vs iridient for fuji x. Lightroom to iridient x transformer workflow youtube. Capture one to shoot tethered, iridient to actually process the raw files and then lightroom to organise everything. Im switching from adobe lightroom to capture one fujifilm for raw conversion. Jun 27, 2016 iridient, capture one, lightroom, and all the others each have a different set of strengths and weaknesses. Capture one has long been another favourite for xtrans shooters, but. One of the single largest issues that comes up with fuji raw files is how to get the most detail out of the files. Mar 08, 2018 iridient digital is better for canon but capture one is very good to sony raws which are generally a tougher nut to crack. Adobe lightroom versus capture one for fuji xtrans. While paul navigated japan and experimented with the very promising luminar software, i was closer to home, in berlin, making a set of photographs in various situations to compare the. Both lightroom and capture one pro double as raw photo editors and organization software for all those files but that doesnt mean their organization scheme is exactly the same. Capture one vs lightroom is a topic that is becoming increasingly loaded lately.
On the righthand side, you can select your imported photos. David vs goliath iridient digital vs lazy adobe photo joe. Its styled like a traditional leica m rangefinder and brings a host of updates to the hugely popular original leica q typ 116 that was launched in 2015. This processing is always applied by iridient xtransformer and cannot be disabled or undone. Dxo optics pro 9 delivers slightly more clarity in the fine details, and capture one pro 7 tops them both with the sharpest results of all. Phase one then purchased the software and launched it as media pro. Forums technique post processingsoftware tools lightroom vs capture one vs iridient xtransformer vs. Jul 22, 2015 generally you use capture one alongside other software. I have iridient, capture one lightroom cc and photoshop cc as well as silky pix 7. In times, where tons of fujifilm x shooters are migrating to capture one pro 12 including myself due to a massive 50% discount, i thought to publish a capture. Raw converter iridient developer vs photoninja vs adobe. Capture one vs lightroom best photo editing software 2020. For a singular photo management and raw converters application, i think capture one is the most complete package. Discussion in post processingsoftware tools started by tuxx, feb 4, 2018.
Hi guys, heres my basic workflow for using x transformer on fujifilm raw files. Aug 08, 2019 lightroom is almost always faster to support new cameras raw files than capture one. I got a number of questions after posting this, with a number of people still unsure as to why one would want to use this software in the first place. Iridient brings its powerful raw processing for fuji to. A lot has been said about capture ones latest update and the improvements that it has brought to fujifilm x series photographers who have decided to jump ship from lightroom to capture. As mentioned, every one of these programs has unique features that i.
Software recommendations for fuji processing in 2019 updated in. There are two interpolation options, one for a more detailed rendering and a second smoother, lower artifact version. Lightroom and capture one have very different interfaces. Ill still keep it as my photo management software for now, but for raw files ill turn to either capture one or iridient developer. Phase ones latest capture one 20 software package is a powerful tool. I have just tested iridient developer vs lightroom and capture one pro and i must say that the result from iridient is amazing. I prefer to do the majority of my work in either lightroom lr or capture one c1. One has better handling of fuji, another has better camera calibration for a leica. I wanted to know if this raw converter gives better detail than photo ninja or adobe raw converter iridient developer vs photoninja vs adobe camera raw. Iridient vs capture one oct 30, 2014 i am not looking to start a debate over the best converter for xtransits been done many times. Someone who works on this software must have the skills to produce a better icon. I only use capture one for my fujifilm x series raw files. Capture one vs lightroom vs photoninja vs iridient for.
Lightroom supported it since october 15, 2018, while it. Adobe lightroom versus capture one for fuji xtrans sensors. I dont have an xpro2 but instead will get the xt2 but from all reports iridient developer will give an equally good rendering but i find the interface cluttered. A visual comparison between raw converters for fujis xtrans sensor including aperture, capture one, iridient developer, lightroom, lightzone. Dec 28, 2018 back in the days, iridient developer would be the only software capable of properly reading the raf files and giving them the necessary pixel detail to appreciate the quality of the gear used. Capture one image workflow fcracers travel photography blog. I recently posted a video about processing a photoshoot that i did with my fuji xpro 2, and in that video i used iridient xtransformer to convert the files to dngs.
December 5, 2017 im still in the process of deciding, which raw editor is the best way forward and out of the world of adobe, but lightroom cc really surprised me in. The latest update to lightroom has been improved and i find it quite good. It is sharper, cleaner and overall better than both. Why i use xtransformer thomas fitzgerald photography. Generally you use capture one alongside other software. Capture one fujifilm is a new version of a professional raw converter designed to work with fuji raf files only. Once again, these are straight out of the camera using the softwares default settings. Its quite obvious, that there is something different going on in the co software than in lr. Fujifilm express is a completely free version of capture one with a. This has been labeled watercolor effect and it just doesnt occur in capture one. If youre a capture one user, you have great software no doubt about it. Getting captured why i switched to capture one pro. Iridient, capture one, lightroom, and all the others each have a different set of strengths and weaknesses. The algorithms employed by darktable and iridient produce extremely similar output so similar, in fact, that they may even be the.
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