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. Unless you feel that your current software is not up to scratch then why not upgrade that to the latest version. Lightroom vs capture one im considering switching duration. Discussion in post processingsoftware tools started by tuxx, feb 4, 2018. On the righthand side, you can select your imported photos. I have just tested iridient developer vs lightroom and capture one pro and i must say that the result from iridient is amazing. The latter is probably a better allinone solution unless you need.
Here are the links to the software used in this test. 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. 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. Capture one has long been another favourite for xtrans shooters, but. Forums technique post processingsoftware tools lightroom vs capture one vs iridient xtransformer vs. Capture one to shoot tethered, iridient to actually process the raw files and then lightroom to organise everything.
Lightroom or capture one or iridient or digital post. If youre a capture one user, you have great software no doubt about it. Jun 27, 2016 iridient, capture one, lightroom, and all the others each have a different set of strengths and weaknesses. I ran in quite a few problems, especially with the raw conversion. These iridient updates adds support for recently released raw camera models, bug fixes, faster performance and other.
Apr 08, 2020 i have been a professional photographer for over 30 years. Tips for using iridient xtransformer with fuji xtrans. I prefer to do the majority of my work in either lightroom lr or capture one c1. Best raw converters for fujifilm files in 2019, why capture one. Iridient developer is the best raw processor for fuji x sensor. 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. Iridient developer was probably the first major third party software. I only use capture one for my fujifilm x series raw files. Just loaded into both pieces of software without much tweaking at all. 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. Phase one then purchased the software and launched it as media pro.
Lightroom to iridient x transformer workflow youtube. Capture one picked up what seem to be his techniques. Updated on january 30, 2020 for capture one pro 20. Capture one vs lightroom is a topic that is becoming increasingly loaded lately. 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 am declaring my opinion because before i have tried this i was really curious about the results. So where are aurora hdr 2018, iridient and capture one.
In the world of raw postprocessing software, the undisputed champion is adobe lightroom. Processing xtrans images in iridient developer ebook. Lightroom can open one catalog at a time, and that catalog is divided into multiple collections and collection sets. 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. Why im switching to capture one for fuji lenscraft. As mentioned, every one of these programs has unique features that i. It offers industryleading raw editing tools and allows you to get maximum out of your fuji raf files. Capture one vs lightroom best photo editing software 2020.
Its quite obvious, that there is something different going on in the co software than in lr. Capture one vs lightroom from someone who uses both thomas. We compare results with capture one and luminar 2018. Get more performance out of your xtrans sensor with this. 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. Im switching from adobe lightroom to capture one fujifilm for raw conversion. Most amateurs will only use lightroom since it can kind of do a decentenough job of every task by itself. Someone who works on this software must have the skills to produce a better icon. 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. The point is that capture one from the initial install is a bit more confusional than lightroom. 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. Aug 08, 2019 lightroom is almost always faster to support new cameras raw files than capture one. Getting captured why i switched to capture one pro. Raw converter iridient developer vs photoninja vs adobe.
Capture one and the fujifilm gfx 50s kelly dun medium. It is sharper, cleaner and overall better than both. 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. Jul 22, 2015 generally you use capture one alongside other software. The leica q2 is an impressively capable fixedlens, fullframe camera with a 47mp sensor and a sharp, stabilized 28mm f1. Iridient developer is a lightweight but powerful raw converter for mac os x. 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. Lightroom and capture one have very different interfaces. I have worked with all three and since iridient chooses to only work on the mac platform, i rarely use it. Sep 22, 2017 hi guys, heres my basic workflow for using x transformer on fujifilm raw files. Hello i have tested the new version of iridient developer 2. David vs goliath iridient digital vs lazy adobe photo joe.
This processing is always applied by iridient xtransformer and cannot be disabled or undone. 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. Tips for using iridient xtransformer with fuji xtrans files. 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. I prefer to do the majority of my work in either lightroom lr. Phase ones latest capture one 20 software package is a powerful tool. 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. 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. As part of my search for a solution i initially worked with iridient developer and then. The workflow in capture one is a bit different than in lightroom. Camera jpeg provia, color 0, nr 4, sharpness 4 conclusions. Its styled like a traditional leica m rangefinder and.
Iridient brings its powerful raw processing for fuji to. Iridient digital is better for canon but capture one is very good to sony raws which are generally a tougher nut to crack. Ive also used iridient developer but stopped using it awhile back. Fuji xtrans raw conversionswhich is best lightroom or. The biggest drawback of that software was its dreadfully slow responsiveness and its inferior unintuitive interface to lightroom. Iridient now has loyal adherents that say it could be the best at xtrans, but i dont own a copy.
A few weeks ago i did a video about my first attempts of using the fuji xt20. The latter is probably a better allin one solution unless you need photoshop or other adobe cc apps. 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. I ran in quite a few problems, especially with the raw conversion and the poor quality i got from the xtrans files.
Its an elegant roundtrip and i think it will change the way. Adobe lightroom versus capture one for fuji xtrans. There are two interpolation options, one for a more detailed rendering and a second smoother, lower artifact version. I think ill be moving away from lightroom when its time to process a raf. It offers industryleading raw editing tools and allows you to get maximum out of your fuji.
These iridient updates adds support for recently released raw camera models, bug fixes, faster performance and other improvements. 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. The latest update to lightroom has been improved and i find it quite good. 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.
Ill still keep it as my photo management software for now, but for raw files ill turn to either capture one or iridient developer. For a singular photo management and raw converters application, i think capture one is the most complete package. It reminded me that i have yet to really do a followup to my iridient transformer post from back when the tool was first released, so i am here today with an update on this tool for those who prefer to. When i first started using fujifilm, i almost dropped fujifilm because of the wormy artefacts in adobe raw files. Iridient developer will get you at least as much detail, cleaner edges, zero false detail, and smooth gradients. 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. Personally i currently use the last standalone lightroom version which still supports my fujifilm xe3 and capture one pro 12. 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.
This is far superior to regular software sharpening i think its the way capture one pro demosaics the original raw data. One of the single largest issues that comes up with fuji raw files is how to get the most detail out of the files. Adobe lightroom versus capture one for fuji xtrans sensors. Lightroom also has support for more lenses in total, particularly more obscure options or older versions. 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. Capture one image workflow fcracers travel photography blog. 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. Capture one vs lightroom vs photoninja vs iridient for fuji x. Iridient, capture one, lightroom, and all the others each have a different set of strengths and weaknesses. Apr 21, 2014 the processing of these images are minimal. I dont know anybody who uses capture one by itself. Just scrub back and forth across the left clock face and marvel at how clean the serifs on. Dxo vs lightroom vs capture one life after photoshop. There are two interpolation options, one for a more detailed rendering and a second smoother, lower artifact. Jul 02, 2017 i use capture one pro as my main editing and management software, and i love its workflow and rendering of images. Lr for xtrans ive been using capture one and lightroom for many years, with capture one being the least used of the pair. Capture one fujifilm is a new version of a professional raw converter designed to work with fuji raf files only. Fujifilm express is a completely free version of capture one with a. Capture one vs lightroom vs photoninja vs iridient for.
A visual comparison between raw converters for fujis xtrans sensor including aperture, capture one, iridient developer, lightroom, lightzone. The software converts fuji xtrans files to dng from the native raf, and during the process demosaics the images using iridents own engine. 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. 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. How capture one completely changed my photography workflow.
This has been labeled watercolor effect and it just doesnt occur in 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. 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. 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. In this video, we take a look at how lightroom classic cc version 8 does with fuji raw files. Iridient xtransformer is an application from the makers of iridient developer. Fujifilm raw comparison crops, lightroom, luminar 2018, iridient xtransformer, capture one pro 11, on1 2018, darktable, photoemur, and picktorial by louis ferreira published. 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. While it is not a fully featured photo workflow application like capture one or. Here on fujirumors ill just share adrians final raking. Generally you use capture one alongside other software.
Why i use xtransformer thomas fitzgerald photography. 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. 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. I use capture one pro as my main editing and management software, and i love its workflow and rendering of images. Hi guys, heres my basic workflow for using x transformer on fujifilm raw files. Iridient xtransformer trying to focus on the demosaicing part of post processing, i disabled sharpening, noise reduction and lens corrections. At 100% once again, you can click on them to get a better view. When i discovered capture one, it was like getting a new camera. The software converts fuji xtrans files to dng from the native raf, and during the process demosaics the images using irident s own engine. Fuji xt2 raw files lightroom vs on1 photo raw vs capture. Processing fuji xtrans images in iridient developer. 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. I hope they can stand against the giants like adobe.
The algorithms employed by darktable and iridient produce extremely similar output so similar, in fact, that they may even be the. Lightroom supported it since october 15, 2018, while it took capture one until november 29 to do the same. Software recommendations for fuji processing in 2019 updated in. One has better handling of fuji, another has better camera calibration for a leica. Lightroom supported it since october 15, 2018, while it. Jun 14, 2018 a few weeks ago i did a video about my first attempts of using the fuji xt20. I have iridient, capture one lightroom cc and photoshop cc as well as silky pix 7. Lightroom vs capture one vs iridient xtransformer vs. 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. Its an elegant roundtrip and i think it will change the way you work. I invite you to go through the test with lots of comparison samples here at aevansphoto.
Once again, these are straight out of the camera using the softwares default settings. 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. But heres a graphic that shows lrs new features for 2019 compared to capture ones. 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. 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.
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