DxO PureRAW 3 and PhotoLab 6.4 Released with DeepPRIME XD Fujifilm X-Trans Support

DxO has released DxO PureRAW 3 as well as DxO PhotoLab 6.4

They both come with welcome improvements and finally also with DxO DeepPRIME XD (eXtreme Detail) support for Fujifilm X-Trans cameras.

Until today, DeepPRIME XD did not process RAW files from cameras with an X-Trans sensor. However, with DxO PureRAW 3, Fujifilm X Series photographers will be delighted to learn that their cameras are supported, a development reflected in DxO PhotoLab 6.4, also released today. As a result, X-Trans images can undergo incredible noise reduction, remarkable detail enhancement, and the restoration of accurate colors, especially when shooting at high ISO levels.

DeepPRIME XD is a more intensive and effective algorithm that delivers more detail and contrast than (the already much praised) DeepPRIME in either high or low ISO images.

DxO PureRAW 3 Pricing:

Check out the dedicated pages for all the details:

Press Release

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Fujifilm: The Current State and the Future Challenges

Comeback of an Old Friend

For us long time Fujifilm lovers, Fujifilm manager Toshihisa Iida (the manager who said Fujifilm will NEVER go Full Frame) was arguably the most representative face of the Fujiflm X/GFX series of the last 10 years.

Sadly for us (but congratulations to him), Toshi left the electronic imaging division once he got promoted to President and Managing Director at Fujifilm Europe back in 2020.

I must admit I was a bit worried when the Toshi left, as I felt that the Fujifilm X/GFX series was in safe hands as long as he was in charge.

He did run the business with huge dedication, passion and vision, as can also be seen in this in this brilliant documentary (MUST WATCH !!!), that gives an intimate look into his life and work as imaging director.

I honestly thought it would be hard to replace a manager like Toshihisa Iida.

But if I look at all the crazy stuff Fujifilm has released in 2022, all my worries dissipate.

Under the new management, Fujifilm has not only continued to work hard and believe in its imaging division, but they also gave us the most release intense year I can remember, with three higher end cameras, four XF lenses and one GF lens. Plus some accessories, such as the legendary cooling fan and the TG-BT1 Tripod Grip.

The Future Seen Through Fujifilm Managers Statements

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Viltrox 75mm f/1.2 AF in STOCK at BHphoto

The highly praised Viltrox 75mm f/1.2 AF is right now in stock at BHphoto here.

There are several sellers listing it also at Amazon USA here, but so far I see them all promising shipping only in April or May.

The lens is on backorder at Adorama.

So, for USA, the way to go seems BHphoto for now.

Alternatively (and with worldwide shipping) you can also go via Viltrox store, which ships from China. But I can’t find any indication on how long shipping would take via their stores.

Tamron Manager: “X Mount Lens Sales Higher than Expected and We Plan New APS-C Lenses”

The French website Phototrend has interviewed Tamron managers at the CP+ in Japan.

Here is what the Tamron manager said about their Fujifilm X mount lineup:

All Tamron lenses for the X mount sell very well, more than we expected. Currently, we offer the 11-20 mm, the 17-70 mm; the 18-300 mm and the 150-500 mm. These are all E-mount lenses developed on the X-mount.

The next step will be to plan new APS-C lenses.

When asked if they may be releasing new lenses for both Sony E and Fujifilm X mount, the Tamron manager answered “Yes, maybe“.

All available Tamron X mount lenses are currently rebated. Full list below.

via phototrend