Lightroom vs Capture One for X-T5 files :: Film Simulation Prompts for AI Images :: RAW Power Fujifilm GFX100 II Support [ X-Trans Roundup & Beyond]

X-Trans Roundup and Beyond

Fujifilm colors are loved by many. And it looks like they can be useful also when you try to apply a certain look to your AI created images. Andrea, from SonyAlphaRumors, used Film Simulation names for his AI images and you can see the results in the video above (and also here).

Blog Posts & Info

• keithwee – Luminar Neo review – my baby steps in embracing AI-enabled editing software.
• echenique – heif: the new jpeg or raw?
• petapixel – Photomator and Pixelmator Now Support Fujifilm Compressed RAW
• FR-Readers that use the focus bracket feature for focus bracketing may be interested that Helicon version 8. A FR-reader has used it with GFX 50r files and Capture One. The transfer of file from C1 to Helicon still takes a while but the stacking process in Helicon appears to run a bit quicker.

RAW Power

RAW Power added support for Fujifilm GFX100 II. RAW Power is an App that brings Aperture style interface and functions to Mac Photos (it can also run as standalone). Above you can see an image I took and that I tweaked using RAW Power directly in my Photos App. You can open RAW power and edit within the Photos App by clicking “edit” in the Photos App, then click the three little dots and select RAW Power (image instruction here)

Videos

Darktable – by Marc

Due to the commotion around the free version of C1, it might be a good idea to feature free or cheap alternatives on your blog:

‘darktable’ or ‘SILKYPIX Developer Studio Pro 11 for FUJIFILM’

Free raw editor: darktable
For anybody who is looking for a powerful, open-source, and free raw editor for his photography needs, look no further than darktable, a workflow application and raw developer for photographers of all levels.
With darktable, one can manage his digital negatives in a database, view them through a zoomable lighttable, and develop and enhance them in a virtual darkroom. One can edit your images non-destructively, using professional color management features and GPU acceleration. One can also apply a variety of modules and filters to fine-tune photos, such as the new Sigmoid display transform, the improved highlight reconstruction, and the lens correction from EXIF metadata.
Darktable supports a wide range of cameras, formats, and platforms, including Windows, macOS, and Linux. One can also join the darktable community, where he can find helpful resources, tutorials, and feedback from other users and developers.
Just yesterday the new version of darktable (4.6.0) was released. It can be obtained from here install | darktable
In 2020 I switched from the combination of X-Transformer and Lightroom to darktable. I use darktable for the more “creative” pictures.

Cheap raw editor (less than 30$) : SILKYPIX Developer Studio Pro 11 for FUJIFILM
For anyone who needs a raw editor that can handle the capabilities of a FUJIFILM camera, there is this special edition that is optimized for FUJIFILM cameras.
With SILKYPIX Developer Studio Pro 11 for FUJIFILM, one can enjoy the full potential of his FUJIFILM camera, such as the Film Simulation modes. One can also use the advanced tools and functions of SILKYPIX, such as the HDR, the Spotting Tool, and the Partial Correction Tool, to enhance photos with fine control and precision.
SILKYPIX Developer Studio Pro 11 for FUJIFILM is compatible with Windows and macOS, and supports a wide range of FUJIFILM cameras and formats. It can be downloaded for free and used for 30 days without any limitations. If bought before March 31st, 2024, the special price is less than 30$ (tax included)!
I have been using SILKYPIX Developer Studio Pro 11 for FUJIFILM since the beginning of 2023 for finishing photos of any event where I used 2 different X-Trans cameras, for example my X-T2 and my X-T4. That works faster than RAW Studio.