The Fabulous Fuji X owners thread

Cagey75 said:
For Fuji RAW files Adobe have default sharpening set far too high IMO, they have it at 40. That's where the old known issues start kicking in, as people leave it at default and then add more sharpening on top. Also, I use mask sharpening, if I add any at all - I limit sharpening to the areas I want sharpened and mask all else [alt + the masking slider] I find these 2 adjustments alone give great results and I never see any signs of weird artifacts - I have other adjustments that I do to almost all images but that's the base
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I always mask sharpen also, but have not tried reducing the sharpening. Tbh artefacts have never been an issue for me, it’s more the overall detail. Sometimes LR files can’t look a little mushy after my usual light edit, but the same edit on CO looks much cleaner.
 
TCR4x4 said:
I always mask sharpen also, but have not tried reducing the sharpening. Tbh artefacts have never been an issue for me, it’s more the overall detail. Sometimes LR files can’t look a little mushy after my usual light edit, but the same edit on CO looks much cleaner.
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I agree C1 is better for foliage, so in turn the better choice if you do a lot of landscape - but for me, LR is better, I don't really do landscape and find my images plenty clean and sharp enough. If I could get along better with C1's interface I might use it more for the odd time I do shoot a landscape or scenic with trees/foliage etc
 
rick448 said:
I’ve just bought a copy of this to have a look at. For a change I bought a real book and not kindle version.
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Book received today. Great recommendation by @Dave70D Ive only had a quick look but it’s very informative :)
 
TCR4x4 said:
I always mask sharpen also, but have not tried reducing the sharpening. Tbh artefacts have never been an issue for me, it’s more the overall detail. Sometimes LR files can’t look a little mushy after my usual light edit, but the same edit on CO looks much cleaner.
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I have used Lightroom for about 7 years. I tried C1 for one day and that was the end of Lightroom for me. IMO the edits from C1 are just way better than the ones from Lightroom.

I guess it's good to have options so everyone can use what they prefer.
 
architectfadi said:
I have used Lightroom for about 7 years. I tried C1 for one day and that was the end of Lightroom for me. IMO the edits from C1 are just way better than the ones from Lightroom.

I guess it's good to have options so everyone can use what they prefer.
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Pretty much my conclusion at the moment too. Just need to get to grips with c1 which isn’t easy at the moment with a stinking cold. My head just doesn’t work at the moment.
 
architectfadi said:
I have used Lightroom for about 7 years. I tried C1 for one day and that was the end of Lightroom for me. IMO the edits from C1 are just way better than the ones from Lightroom.

I guess it's good to have options so everyone can use what they prefer.
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Do you have any side by sides? would be very interested in seeing if you have.
 
architectfadi said:
I have used Lightroom for about 7 years. I tried C1 for one day and that was the end of Lightroom for me. IMO the edits from C1 are just way better than the ones from Lightroom.

I guess it's good to have options so everyone can use what they prefer.
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Any issues getting C1 to work with LR catalogs? And, if I was to use C1 to then build on existing catalog, any issue if I then decided to revert to LR?
 
What are people’s experiences of the 18-135? I already have the 18-55 which I use maybe 80% of the time but have a particular project in mind which needs a bit more range but not enough to justify a telephoto. I’ve always shied away from super zooms, but the 24-120 I use on my Nikon is such a flexible lens that I’m pondering something similar for the Fuji. I know there is a 16-80 out but it costs more than I want to pay right now as I always buy second hand!
 
viewfromthenorth said:
What are people’s experiences of the 18-135? I already have the 18-55 which I use maybe 80% of the time but have a particular project in mind which needs a bit more range but not enough to justify a telephoto. I’ve always shied away from super zooms, but the 24-120 I use on my Nikon is such a flexible lens that I’m pondering something similar for the Fuji. I know there is a 16-80 out but it costs more than I want to pay right now as I always buy second hand!
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I don`t have one, but a friend of mine uses theirs a hell of a lot, and is really happy with the results.
 
Paulie-W said:
Hell of a lot of words on this page, so here`s a pic ;)

T2 56mm @ f5.6 Processed on C1 express, and finished off in PS
Christmas by Paulie-W, on Flickr
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Ha, well it is talk photography - but yes, I'm guilty of not posting any images lately. Most of my shooting recently has been private christmas parties, they went up on the relevant FB pages but nowhere else really. Nice Christmassy image there :)
 
viewfromthenorth said:
What are people’s experiences of the 18-135? I already have the 18-55 which I use maybe 80% of the time but have a particular project in mind which needs a bit more range but not enough to justify a telephoto. I’ve always shied away from super zooms, but the 24-120 I use on my Nikon is such a flexible lens that I’m pondering something similar for the Fuji. I know there is a 16-80 out but it costs more than I want to pay right now as I always buy second hand!
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It’s not the sharpest lens through out the range, but the OIS is excellent and it’s WR. It’s also one if the few Fuji zooms (if not the only one) that has no IR hotspots
 
Cagey75 said:
Ha, well it is talk photography - but yes, I'm guilty of not posting any images lately. Most of my shooting recently has been private christmas parties, they went up on the relevant FB pages but nowhere else really. Nice Christmassy image there :)
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Haha yeah fair point, mate ;)
Thank you :thumbs:

I`ve been busy tiding my shizz cabinets (so much crap lol. I`m a horder of random photography stuff), and just found and modified an old strobies Nikon flash kit, to fit my Godox flash. Just need to try it out now :)
 
Just a heads up for the C1 users.
I stumbled across this fellas "styles" and got the cinema one. Stupid cheap compared to the C1 ones too. So if you`re in a mind to grab any styles, check it out :)

https://sellfy.com/nathanelson/captureone/
 
patr said:
I read all the reviews on this lens and must admit to putting it on hold until an absolutely mint one came up at Commercial Cameras in Church Stretton at an excellent price.

I was given it to use for an hour or two by the owner Paul, took exactly the same shots with my 18-55 and 55-200mm and loaded them onto my IPad in his shop. There was virtually no difference that I could see apart from a slight softness of the edges at 135mm and bought it there and then.

The convenience of the focal lengths and the fact that it started to rain sold it to me. I could continue shooting with both the other lenses safely packed away and the 18-135mm and my X-T3 remained fully useable throughout.

I think it is brilliant and like all super- zooms there are compromises but for me the slight softness at the extreme edge on one or two shots were better than no shots on the non-WR lenses.
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I looked at the 18-135 for a while when I got my Fuji stuff. Robin Whalley mentions it on his Youtube channel. He bought one, was disappointed with the IQ and sent it back. A few months later got another one and was impressed with it. Seems there's some copy variation. It looks a really good walk-around, one lens solution, especially for bad weather.


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Spooky. I've never heard of Commercial Cameras and Church Stretton is only 20 minutes from me and one of my favourite places for photography. Might have a look after Xmas.
 
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Finally coming back to life after three days of the most horrendous stomach bug I've ever had. :hungover: Editing a few piccies now I can see reasonably straight.

One from the LD a few months back. Blencathra from across Derwent Water.

Edited in Capture One and then a bit of dodge and burn in PS. Sharpened in PS.

Blencathra by Jason, on Flickr
 
One from Lyme Regis this morning, it didn't look promising when I set out but it turned out OK.

X-Pro 1 ; XF 10-24 lens ; ISO 200 ; f11 ; 8"

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Cagey75 said:
Do you have any side by sides? would be very interested in seeing if you have.
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No I haven't. Its just my photos look a lot better using C1 and whats even better, is that I am doing less post processing with C1. I am sure there are lots of side by side comparison online if you are interested, life is too short for me to worry about it ;).
 
JasonPC said:
Finally coming back to life after three days of the most horrendous stomach bug I've ever had. :hungover: Editing a few piccies now I can see reasonably straight.

One from the LD a few months back. Blencathra from across Derwent Water.

Edited in Capture One and then a bit of dodge and burn in PS. Sharpened in PS.

Blencathra by Jason, on Flickr
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Very nice landscape style Fujigraph. Well composed with some lovely light & colours and very nice sky.

George.
 
architectfadi said:
No I haven't. Its just my photos look a lot better using C1 and whats even better, is that I am doing less post processing with C1. I am sure there are lots of side by side comparison online if you are interested, life is too short for me to worry about it ;).
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I'd be worried if I was actually worried about simple comparisons! :D it was just curiosity - It is the clearest way to see any differences, just thought someone might have some. I can do it myself I guess but even if I seen a big improvement I'll probably still stick with LR for now.
 
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X-E3 + XF16mm f2.8 today, the Orchid is Mum`s so I put it in front on her TV then the other shot is of the Royal Pavilion. As I liked the clouds it screamed for a B&W.

Orchid by Dave, on Flickr

Brighton Royal Pavilion by Dave, on Flickr
 
I am reading with interest all your views on LR vs C1. I currently use LR and have been for many a year, but when next out taking photos I may download the free trial of C1 to try it out. But many questions before
* I hardly ever use PS but I see that many seem to do their final editing in this - is that where I am going wrong and should if I used C1, do I also need PS as well? If I gave up my subscription of LR, it would also include giving up PS.
* I, like some of you, am also not overly keen on learning a new software - but I also watched the Thomas Heaton YouTube briefly on C1. Is it really harder to learn when I am used to the LR way?

I'm just sharing my thoughts really, but if anyone has some opinions that could help, all is appreciated.
 
weebleswobble said:
I am reading with interest all your views on LR vs C1. I currently use LR and have been for many a year, but when next out taking photos I may download the free trial of C1 to try it out. But many questions before
* I hardly ever use PS but I see that many seem to do their final editing in this - is that where I am going wrong and should if I used C1, do I also need PS as well? If I gave up my subscription of LR, it would also include giving up PS.
* I, like some of you, am also not overly keen on learning a new software - but I also watched the Thomas Heaton YouTube briefly on C1. Is it really harder to learn when I am used to the LR way?

I'm just sharing my thoughts really, but if anyone has some opinions that could help, all is appreciated.
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There is no right and wrong and both are very capable softwares
 
weebleswobble said:
I am reading with interest all your views on LR vs C1. I currently use LR and have been for many a year, but when next out taking photos I may download the free trial of C1 to try it out. But many questions before
* I hardly ever use PS but I see that many seem to do their final editing in this - is that where I am going wrong and should if I used C1, do I also need PS as well? If I gave up my subscription of LR, it would also include giving up PS.
* I, like some of you, am also not overly keen on learning a new software - but I also watched the Thomas Heaton YouTube briefly on C1. Is it really harder to learn when I am used to the LR way?

I'm just sharing my thoughts really, but if anyone has some opinions that could help, all is appreciated.
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I use to have the Adobe CC years ago, but when I moved to Fuji X I thought I`d change my editing software too. So I dumped Adobe and got C1 Pro12 and now Pro20 and then finish my editing in Affinity Photo as all my plugins are in AP.
 
Another from the same location

X-Pro1 ; XF 10-24 lens ; ISO 200 ; f11 ; 10"

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weebleswobble said:
I am reading with interest all your views on LR vs C1. I currently use LR and have been for many a year, but when next out taking photos I may download the free trial of C1 to try it out. But many questions before
* I hardly ever use PS but I see that many seem to do their final editing in this - is that where I am going wrong and should if I used C1, do I also need PS as well? If I gave up my subscription of LR, it would also include giving up PS.
* I, like some of you, am also not overly keen on learning a new software - but I also watched the Thomas Heaton YouTube briefly on C1. Is it really harder to learn when I am used to the LR way?

I'm just sharing my thoughts really, but if anyone has some opinions that could help, all is appreciated.
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My workflow used to be LR to PS, all I’ve really done is substitute CO for LR. (Sorry for all the shorthand!) Most of my editing is curves, levels and layer masks so I’ve always leaned much more towards PS. The ’other’ bit of software was more a raw converter and library software. I like PS and don’t want to stop using it. I’ve thought about cancelling my Adobe sub and buying PS Elements but it wouldn’t save me any real amount of money and I’ve still got 100’s of Nikon files in my LR catalogue.

Have a search on YouTube for a chap called Robin Whalley (’Lenscraft’.) He’s a Fuji landscape photographer and also an author of various e-books. His videos helped me a lot when I got my Fuji. I had a good few hours with CO today and it really is pretty easy to use. Definately worthwhile trying the free trial or the free Fuji lite version.
 
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weebleswobble said:
I am reading with interest all your views on LR vs C1. I currently use LR and have been for many a year, but when next out taking photos I may download the free trial of C1 to try it out. But many questions before
* I hardly ever use PS but I see that many seem to do their final editing in this - is that where I am going wrong and should if I used C1, do I also need PS as well? If I gave up my subscription of LR, it would also include giving up PS.
* I, like some of you, am also not overly keen on learning a new software - but I also watched the Thomas Heaton YouTube briefly on C1. Is it really harder to learn when I am used to the LR way?

I'm just sharing my thoughts really, but if anyone has some opinions that could help, all is appreciated.
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I’ve never used photoshop for edits, except very rarely when I need large scale cloning or need layers.
C1 is t that complicated, it’s just remembering where everything is. The export sequence is t a simple as LR and a few times I’ve been scratching my head, like when I couldn’t get rid of a certain tool no matter what I clicked. (Turns out c1 utilises the MacBooks force touch capability).

Try the free trial, nothing to loose.
 
viewfromthenorth said:
What are people’s experiences of the 18-135? I already have the 18-55 which I use maybe 80% of the time but have a particular project in mind which needs a bit more range but not enough to justify a telephoto. I’ve always shied away from super zooms, but the 24-120 I use on my Nikon is such a flexible lens that I’m pondering something similar for the Fuji. I know there is a 16-80 out but it costs more than I want to pay right now as I always buy second hand!
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Already had a few responses but here's another opinion!

As has been said, it's not quite as sharp as the 18-55 or as fast but it's so much better at 56mm and beyond that it's now all but welded to the front of my X-T2, despite me also having the 18-55. In real life, you'd be very hard pushed to see any difference between A3+ prints taken at the same FL etc. with both lenses. The extra range also makes it the perfect partner with the 10-24 and 100-400, giving useful overlap of FL. Probably worth mentioning that I use mine mainly on holiday where the light is either very good or dark (when I'm shooting, anyway!)
 
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