LR and Fuji X-Trans files

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As there still seems to be an issue for some, what work flows do up you use to obtain the best results from LR and Fuji X-Trans RAW files.
 
I have an import preset with minimal sharpening, which is fine for most images.

If I was printing something big, I would run it through "enhance details".
 
As Lewis mentioned, set up an import preset with all sharpening off. Import, do what you need to, then select "photo", then "Edit In", select Photoshop, and do any resizing and sharpening at this point.

I've tried just about every bit of software out there, and always revert back to LightRoom.
 
Although I don`t use LR. Since moving over to Fuji, I have always used Capture One to convert the raw files, then go play in PS

You can try the free version of C1 (limited but fine for converting etc), called Capture One Express https://www.captureone.com/en/capture-one-express/fujifilm
 
This is my opinion ;)

I have been a Lightroom user for 10+ yeras, I like it, but although it is better than it used to be with Fuji-X files, it still doesn't drag as much detail out of the images as some other RAW processors, but it does create pefectly acceptable (and pleasing images)

Like @Jelster says it oversharpens Fuji files on Import, I have set up a preset that is used as an import preset (auto detecting a list of Fuji cameras I have entered) that significantly reduces sharpening on import.

More detail can be obtained using the Enhance feature.

Capture One does seem to extract slightly more detail but I can't get on with the user-interface, I've been locked into Lightroom for far too long. I have though been experimenting the DXO PureRAW, the latest version is used as a Plug-In with Lightroom making the use a lot easier. It is a very effective RAW processor, and excellent when treating higher ISO images. It too can oversharpen on occassions, and sometimes the greens get a bit carried away (easily corrected), but the level of detail it extracts is second to none. Having used it on my culled images (It can take quite a time to process), I then decide whether I'm going to process the DXO conversion or the Lightroom one, 90% of the time I head for the DXO one.

But all of this RAW processing depends on what type of images you want to produce, ultimate detail isn't the be and end all, especially with skin tones where a softer approach can be more pleasing.

Its all very subjective and down to an individuals preference. I would experiment yourself and find a workflow that suits you.
 
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Mr Perceptive said:
Capture One does seem to extract slightly more detail but I can't get on with the user-interface, I've been locked into Lightroom for far too long.
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This is exactly why I can't get on with other apps, I've been using it for so long my workflow is built around it. I know Lightroom, and it allows me to make stacks, blend images, and create panoramas. It's just so bloody good at what it does, then it nestles with PS, which is a great tool for resizing, adding borders etc.

Lightroom may not get the greatest detail out of an image, but it's perfect for 90% of my work, and if I do need more detail, I just use the enhance feature.
 
I have downloaded DxO PureRAW 2 and have tried to use it as a LR plug-in. However I get the following message:

fuji camera's RAW files are not currently supported by PRIME RAW processing methods
 
Answer from DxO support, which came through very quickly:

DxO Prime denoising option is not accessible at this time for Fujifilm X-Trans files.However, DeepPRIME denoising is available
 
Brentor said:
Answer from DxO support, which came through very quickly:

DxO Prime denoising option is not accessible at this time for Fujifilm X-Trans files.However, DeepPRIME denoising is available
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I'd never selected Prime only on an X-Trans file, but I have used it on Fuji Bayer RAWs (X100 original and GFX) so hadn't noticed this untilk now!
 
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