Thanks Dan. Love your videos. You are my number one source to learn about my cameras. I bought your book and have become a Patreon to thank you for the hard effort you put into your work
Awesome! Thank you so much, David! I'm glad you're finding my videos and ebook to be so helpful and I really appreciate your support! What Fuji do you use and what do you like to photograph?
@@DanBaileyPhoto I have a XPro 3, X-T3 and an X-T30. The XPro-3 is my absolute favourite as I don’t shoot video and I love the OVF and screen (I go against the tide sometimes). I primarily shoot travel (when I can) and my daily environment. I shoot for myself and have finally stopped worrying if others will like my photos. I like B&W but I don’t shoot exclusively B&W. I do like the film simulations/recipes.
Thanks Dan, I haven't used this programme before, but now going to download it. I have done the odd adjustments before hand in the field, and then any further adjustments on the computer when I get home. It will run alongside Photoshop and Lightroom. Thanks for producing this video. Best wishes Terri
Hi Terri, thanks for your comment. Glad to help. :) Yes, with its unique, Fuji-centric approach, this software can be a good companion program to PS and LR. Hope you're doing well and finding time to be (safely) creative these days!
Gustavo, thanks so much for your comment. I'm glad you found this video helpful. Yes. X RAW STUDIO is a pretty cool program that can fill a unique role in your Fujifilm workflow. What Fuji do you use and what do you like to shoot?
@@DanBaileyPhoto - I picked up the X-T3 with the 16-80mm kit lens wanting to shoot simple videos of guitar stuff, but then I started to really like the whole photography side of things and exploring that.
This is very interesting and informative. I have using the camera’s in-camera raw converter, but I see that there is definitely an advantage of being able to preview the results. Thanks
Hey Steve, yes that's the obvious benefit to using X RAW STUDIO. It's really convenient to be able to make these adjustments and see the changes as you go.
Very well done tutorial and to the point. I will use Raw Studio to gain a visual understanding on the effects of the camera image settings; these have been quite mystifying. Raw Studio is a great revelation to me. Thanks.
Thanks for the comment, Juan. Indeed, X RAW STUDIO can be a good way to see the effects of the different camera settings, and sometime I'll even use it just to verify what settings I used on a particular shot. What Fuji do you use and what do you like to photograph?
Dear Dan, brilliant as always. I mistakenly thought X Raw Studio was a program mainly for GX cameras. But this is really exciting. I can now see that if you shoot RAW and JPEG together you can try all the JPEG tweaks you later realised you should have done. Also a great tool for exploring the full functionality of in camera processing possibilities but with a big screen. Also a good introduction to post processing if you are a novice like me.
Hi Chis - Yes, X RAW STUDIO is for X Series as well! It definitely offers some specific workflow and creative options that are not present in other photo editing programs. I hope you have fun with it! What Fuji do you use and what do you like to photograph?
A really well explained tutorial of a software package I hadn't previously understood. I can now see all of the possibilities and as a new x100v owner, I appreciate how a shot is not necessarily wasted when the wrong colour profile was initially selected in the camera. Many thanks.
@@DanBaileyPhoto Hi Dan. I have previously taken mainly landscape shots so I wanted a new challenge. A fixed lens makes me think (and move) more. I want to do some street work and at the moment it is mainly static objects and buildings as I don't feel comfortable including people but it is interesting to have variety.
Dan, I totally agree that this is a fun tool to play with and if you're trying to develope a certain kind of personal style, you can save your recipes as presetw, amd then test them out on a number of different kinds of images. With the newer cameras like the X-T4... you can then save up to 7 of your recipes to the camera from inside the software and shoot with them on the go. That alone is probably the coolest feature to me. I'm heading up your way this weekend to photograph brown bears, so hopefully the salmon are running strong right now.
James, thanks for informing me about this new features, I only just discovered it myself. In addition the X-T4, you can save your recipes to the User Profiles and to the Q Menu CUSTOM Camera profiles to the X-100V and X-Pro 3 as well. I will probably do a follow up video to explain this. I'm sure the salmon are running, so have a great time on your trip, and be safe. We have a very high number of new cases that are occurring with people traveling up here right now.
@@DanBaileyPhoto Hi Dan, I use the X-T3 and like to shoot birds with a 35-yr Canon FD300 lens, and thus am struggling with chromatic aberration in high contrast scenes. Is Fuji X-RAW Studio equipped to eliminate CA (fringing)? Thank you again and Happy Holidays!
X RAW STUDIO does not have a CA adjustment, but it does allow you to do the Lens Modulation Optimizer adjustment, which does fix some inherent optical errors, but that only works with the Fuji lenses. I'm almost certain it would not work with your Canon lens.
Another really useful video. Thanks Dan. On the subject of the x series unlimited book, It’s really good. I actually bought a hard copy from Amazon. Whilst the Fujifilm camera manuals are good at basic instructions this book tells you why you should do something and what you can achieve to get the best out of your camera.
Andrew, thanks so much for your comment, and for your positive feedback about my book! I'm so glad that it's helping you get the most from your Fuji. Which model do you use and what do you like to photograph?
Dan Bailey Hi Dan. I have an XT-2 which has been great and I recently treated myself to an XT-4 to occupy myself during lockdown. I tend to shoot travel and landscapes as well as my cairn terrier!
Excellent tutorial, in a relaxed comfortable manner, I’m sold, as you can convert easy and if you want to tweak certain areas, then do that in another program of choice! A new adventure into post processing! Than You I’m going to look and see if you do any other interesting videos!
Thanks for your comment. Glad you enjoyed this tutorial. Yes, X RAW STUDIO is an interesting program that offers a unique method for converting and processing your Fuji RAW files. And yes, I do have a lot of other videos up on my channel! 😀 What Fuji do you use and what do you like to photograph?
@@DanBaileyPhoto I have several Fuji Xt1 Xt20 & 30 also Xt3 and I take a lot of what I would call Street/Town like I’m in Portugal now and have thousands over the years of old regions, landscape etc, my issue is I saw that one could put recipes in via XRaw and it shows this on screen. Mullins is the guy, very good site, however that section when camera is plugged in doesn’t appear on the right, I’m starting to think that it will only appear if you have a Raw photo from that camera in the programme but that doesn’t fit with what it implies, ie that you can enter recipes via the XRaw prog, rather than the laborious method in camera of Q menu! PS thanks so much for replying and happy to show you a couple of my shots, I love B&W regards David
I haven't used X RAW STUDIO in awhile, but from what I remember, that seems right. The program can only be used to process photos from that particular model. At any rate, keep having fun with your Fujis and let me know if you have any more questions.
Dan, Never thought to use this program (FUJIFILM X RAW STUDIO) infarct I haven't even tried it out, as I have always used other software' but I can see the benefits that you demonstrated in using it' rather than do it the in camera raw conversion feature' it’s actually a lot quicker to use the Fujifilm X Raw Studio and also have the benefit using my personal monitor. Thanks so much. Cheers
Thanks for the comment, Mike. Yes, it's a much more efficient and visually appealing way to do the RAW Conversions and get the same results, as opposed to doing them inside the camera.
Great intro to X RAW Studio. I have become disenchanted with Lightroom and Photoshop and the massive amount of time and energy that goes into them reworking photos. I recently switched to Fuji with an E-X3 and X-T3 and really enjoy the "back to the roots" feel of the system. X RAW Studio also seems a no frills bit of software that gets me out of the too many options trap. Thanks for sharing. P.S. - X RAW Studio seems a good solution for the paint smear and worm effects I get in Lightroom, so I am also happy about that.
Hi Daniel, thanks for your comment. Glad you're enjoying X RAW STUDIO and the simplified, "back to basics" style that the Fujifilm system offers. What kinds of subjects do you like to shoot?
@@DanBaileyPhoto Mostly people. I am usually looking for "moods", as I call it. Unique lighting or situations I encounter that strike me. But, that usually coincides with people somehow.
Dan very interesting program - Tks for that overview since I have been wondering what is this but have not researched it. Now, I am focused on setting up a new XT-4 and continuing to process work from my Go West Trip in 2018. I am utilizing ON1 - would not dare say I am proficient yet but getting there. I like this product but going to focus focus with ON1 and then I need to SHOOT. Tks for this, I will save it.
Thanks for your comment, Merle. I’ll sure you got some great photos on your Go West trip, I hope you’re not getting too bogged down with processing, though. Did you watch my recent JPEG video?
@@DanBaileyPhoto Thank You! Fuji X100F and I have the WCL too. I shoot landscapes mostly and like to walk around old towns and look for history. When you don't live in an urban area, you take what you can get and look for the best opportunities!
That's indeed the truth! You take what you can get and look for the best opportunities. Well said! I've been having fun with the X100 this year as well, although I haven't tried the WCL conversion lens for it yet. Is that a pretty fun addition?
@@DanBaileyPhoto The WCL is very nice. Sharp and no distortion that I can see. Its quality built and comes with a back cap and a front pinch cap. On paper, it doesn't sound like much, but for landscapes and around town: Just a little extra wide. I love it. It stays on my camera. Cool thing is you can take it on and off and not get dust and grit inside the camera body. I have the newer version that through magnetics, tells the camera that it is on the camera. It does add a bit of forward weight to the camera, but it's not bothersome to me.
For me it looks like a great way to learn the effects of specific settings to a simulation. This will enable me to maybe adjust settings whilst shooting.
Yes, this is a great what to see what each film sim looks like on your computer, which can help you get a feel for how a certain type of subject looks when shot in each film sim. That, of course, can help you be more comfortable when using the different film sims on different subjects outside. What Fuji do you use and what do you like to photograph?
@@DanBaileyPhoto My new camera is X100V, still fighting with it 😉. Intend to use it as all around for non (semi)commercial shoots. But still take it with me then also, next to Canon R6 and L-lenses. Genre is fashion/portrait, street but also concerts.
The thing up I’m impressed with is that if you have a certain type of photo, like you have on screen, or you have taken a batch of B&W photos, as, like your doing and altering the tones sharpness etc, you could arrive at a film recipe that could be copied into camera?
Exactly! Once you arrive at a film recipe that you like, you can either save it to the current camera settings, or save it to one of the camera's C1-7 slots.
@@DanBaileyPhoto I have an X100VI. It’s just been on an amazing tour of China and arrived back on Monday night, where I took 1000+ shots. With the smallrig grip and Nisi HD all in one filter it performed superbly. I’ve downloaded the RAW studio onto my Mac yesterday but need a bit more time to connect up. Pretty sure I was taking jpeg (for film sims) and Fuji RAW all the time. Of course, when I took the SD card out and stuck it into the Mac for a quick view there is no info as it tends to choose Preview as its default viewer. Gave me an initial idea. People shots were superb colour rendition. Many beautiful people and costumes out there. I used Velvia for landscapes, especially on dull days, Provia for neutral colours in cities and tried Reala Ace for a few shots. All are good. Now looking to tweak the best shots. By the way, the iPhone 15 pro max was a brilliant back up and really came into its own for night videos etc and odd shots at shows where even the small Fuji would be indiscreet. Unlike other attendees, I turned the screen brightness right down to not interfere with other peoples shots. Always best to have a back up. My Canon M5 and tele zoom were only used for a few long reach shots. Fuji 90% of the time. The Smallrig grip and Peak Cuff were really handy (down caves and in crowds at times).
Sounds like an amazing trip, Andrew, and some amazing photo opportunities! I just got an iPhone 15 Pro myself, but haven't really checked out how good the video shooting is. I've always been impressed with the iPhone cameras, but having a phone that's almost 7 years newer than my last one should be an amazing upgrade in performance and camera options! Also, I haven't tried the new Reala Ace film sim yet. What do you think of it?
@@DanBaileyPhoto Reala is excellent and pretty neutral, like the old negative film. There is a great new Fuji sub site to explain all about the film Sims.
I love to play with this program! As you say, it's not a Photoshop or Luminar replacement, and I wish it would let me save TIFF filled instead of just JPEGs, but the software is fabulous to tweak recipes. Great stuff, and repeated use definitely increases one's confidence to shoot JPEG only in a wide variety of situations. Gotta love these Fujifilm simulations!
Hi Daniel, thanks for your comment. I just saw in your email that your camera issue has been resolved! Awesome! Glad you were able to get it fixed and that you’re now able to connect to X RAW Studio. 👍 I hope your trip went (is still going?) well.
Awesome. Have fun and be safe over there this summer... although I guess it's safer over there than it is over here right now! 😱 What part of France are you visiting?
Dan Bailey I’m not really visiting; I live in Cannes in the South of France a few months a year. The rest of the time I’m in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Typical retirement situation: lots of time and freedom but significantly reduced income... I won’t complain, life is good on both sides of the Atlantic, though both our sons and our two grandchildren are in the US, so those are powerful magnets!
Hjalmar, thanks for your comment. There is no way to rename RAW files from within the program, because you’re not actually importing the photos. X RAW Studio is simply looking at whatever folder you point it to, so any file management would have to be done with another method.
Enjoyed this video. Looking forward to more of your video's. question - Where do you get your hats? And I'm having some problems with focus hunting. i shoot with an XT3 with current firmware. On occasions when I;m shooting my focus point starts moving all around. ANy suggestions? Thanks, Al.C.
Thanks, Al. Appreciate your feedback. My wool cycling caps are made by Walz Caps. www.walzcaps.com. Regarding focus, if this is happening when shooting still subjects, make sure you're using Single AF (switch on the body). Also, Single AF mode will keep the little focus box stationary, while Zone AF and Wide/Tracking will automatically search for the subject. Usually those two modes do a good job, but with some subject, they can hunt too much. I would experiment with these three AF modes and see which one works best. Also, make sure Face Detection AF is off. Sometime that causes the camera to hunt and find faces in odd shaped subject matter. Hope that helps. Let me know if any of those suggestions work.
Thanks Dan very nice review,in retrospect I’ve completely underestimated the value of X-Raw Studio- anything to reduce computer/workflow time so will be revisiting! Btw I’m also using an old MacBook Pro (2010) with ram maxed; but replacement of hard drives with SS ones upped performance a lot! In closing is the Xt-1 still a relevant camera? Cheers David Bowes
Hi David, thanks for your comment. Yes, that's definitely one advantage of X RAW STUDIO, it can foster a much more efficient processing workflow than we're often used to. I'm the same, with my 2010 Mac Pro, in addition to max RAM, I''ve also replaced two of the four drives with SSD. I'm honesty surprised at how well this thing is still chugging along. My previous Mac (G5) only gave me about 5 years of service. And yes, there's no reason that the X-T1 can't still be a relevant camera. Even though it won't work with X RAW STUDIO, it has a great sensor and good performance. It's still capable of shooting great looking photos. When I look back at my catalog, many of my favorite X Series images were shot with the X-T1, and I was able to crank out all the performance I needed at the time. It's all about perspective. Sure, the newer models have faster processors and more features, but from a basic photography standpoint, the X-T1 is a great picture taking tool.
Thanks for helpful video. I have just downloaded x raw studio and begun to play with it. Question: if your images are stored in Apple Photos (on iMac) can care studio access - or read - those images and can you then save the converted images in Apple Photo? Thanks so much
Thanks for the comment. X Raw Studio looks at and saves to folders, so as long as you can locate your original Fuji photos in the file browser, you can open and convert them with the program. You might have to go looking in order to find where Apple is storing your images, and maybe you’ll even want to copy them to an easily accessible folder.
Luis, yes, I have used Capture One. I think it’s an excellent program that delivers very high quality images. It also plays quite well with the Fuji X-Trans RAW files. It does have a steep learning curve, especially for new users, which is why I like the simplicity of X-RAW STUDIO. The two programs can be used in conjunction for maximum control and processing options.
This video is a great resource, thank you! When I plug my X100V into my Mac it shows up in Raw Studio but the controls are all greyed out. Any idea what I need to do?
Hi Ken, thanks for the comment, I'm glad you found this helpful. In order for the software to recognize the camera, you need to go into the SET UP (Wrench) Menu on your X100V, and under CONNECTION SETTINGS, select PC CONNECTION MODE - USB RAW CONV./BACKUP RESTORE. This puts the camera into RAW Conversion Mode. Let me know if that works.
Thanks Dan for a great inspiring video. Never used RAW studio since I shoot JPEGs only. I believe the Fuji JPEG quality is awesome. I use a Pixel Chromebook and a Windows Laptop only. My question to you is: Will Fuji RAW studio work with Chromebook or Windows? Thank you.
Thanks for your comment. I don't know the answer to your question. Fuji X RAW Studio does work with Windows, but I don't have enough experience with Chromebooks to know whether it works on that device. I can check with one of the tech reps and get back to you, though.
Thanks Dan for all your work on our behalf. The USB cable does not come with the Fuji XH-1 so I have ordered one, I have downloaded Xraw Studio but forgive my ignorance if this is a silly question (I am new to all things Fuji) but where is the final imaged saved? is it to the camera or to the computer?
Thanks for your comment. No worries, it's good to ask questions. When using X RAW STUDIO, your processed images are saved alongside the original RAW file in the same folder.
Hi Dan, great insight, thanks. I have 2 concerns. Firstly, the principal problem, you - like some other UA-cam contributors - omit to show that the images must be transferred from camera to pc first, before starting the conversion routine. The Fuji user guide also omits this step, but it really can cause difficulty for someone new to the program - and why else would you want to view this tutorial? Secondly, the cursor movement in this video is sometimes too quick to follow and if some of the menu items are partially hidden it is difficult to see what you are actually doing. Otherwise, thanks, I learned a lot from it!
Thanks for your comment. Regarding image transfer from card to computer, I didn't cover that, because everyone has a different method for downloading their images from the camera. I use Photo Mechanic, but you could also use a different program, or simply do drag and drop in the finder. X RAW STUDIO aside, how do you usually download your images from your camera to your computer? Also, what Fuji do you use and what do you like to photograph? Regarding the cursor movement, sorry this was hard to see. I'll keep working to make this aspect of my videos easier to view.
Did you mention you have to change a camera connection setting to have the software work with the camera? I think it's the last choice in the connections menu.
Matt, yes. Inside the CONNECTION SETTINGS Menu, under CONNECTION MODE, you need to select USVB RAW CONV./BACKUP RESTORE. This will enable it to do the processing for X RAW STUDIO.
Thanks Dan I love your videos and your book! I have different settings saved in X Raw studio. Sometimes when I click on one I get the warning "Some conversion settings are adjusted for Raw files below". Do you know why I get this?
@@DanBaileyPhoto These are the profiles that I have set up in the 7 custom slots in the Q Menu of my X-Pro3. I've been playing with them and the ones that give that warning have something other than DR100 for Dynamic Range. Either Auto or DR200. I think it may be X-RAW Studio's way of saying I can't change the dynamic range. That's the only thing I can come with. -larry
Larry, that sounds like it could be the issue, since the DR settings are dependent on the ISO setting you choose at the time of shooting. That’s something you can’t change, so inside X-RAW Studio, you can’t change to a DR setting that doesn’t jive with the original ISO. Does that make sense?
Daniel, there's no batch command in X RAW STUDIO, but you can copy and paste conversion profiles between images. You can also save conversion profiles and export them to the camera, to replace the default C1-7 Custom Profiles in the Q Menu.
thanks Dan. Can you help me figure out why the folder for my camera doesnt show up in the Source Image folder window? It says Fujifilm x-t3 v4.12 in the top left, but there is no way to navigate to my camera because it doesnt appear. And yes, I have it set to USB RAW convert/ BU restore. thanks!
Alex, X RAW STUDIO doesn't actually browse the camera, it browses/displays folders and images that are already on your computer. Make sure you click the little arrow at the top left corner of the screen. This will bring up the library menu on the left side of the screen, where you can navigate to and choose which folder you want to browse.
If you output your work to a lab for prints, then you'll really know about what your screen is showing you, both on your computer and camera. You may need to make some adjustments.
Thanks for your comment. This is true, but you'd be surprised at how well most JPEG images look when printed. Today's computer monitors are pretty well calibrated for sRGB images, which is what most labs use.
Gert, those are the sidecar files that contain the actual instructions for the conversions, much like the Adobe XMP files for Lightroom and Photoshop. X RAW STUDIO needs those files, as it doesn't store that info in the RAW file itself. You won't see them when browsing the folder in most image browsers. You can certainly delete them, but your conversion info will be discarded.
@@DanBaileyPhoto I have several Fuji cameras, the oldest being an X-Pro1 and the newest an X-T5. My daily carry is the X70, which is also my favorite Fuji. The Xtrans II is my favorite sensor as well. The color on those JPEGS are great. I photography everything. After 40 years of shooting film and digital, I still have no style. I just steal everyone else’s.
Awesome. Keep up the good work and keep having fun with your Fujis!! And that's what all great artists do. Steal enough ideas from everyone else, and eventually they'll distill into your own style.
X RAW STUDIO is not designed for tablets, it's Mac or Windows only. Check compatibility here: fujifilm-x.com/en-us/support/compatibility/software/x-raw-studio/
Hi Dan. Thank you for the video. I started using X RAW Studio the past month after I began with shooting in RAW & JPEGs on my X-T4. Prior to this I shoot only in RAW on my X-T3 and edit the photos in Capture One. I am enjoying my photography more since I started experimenting with the Fujifilm simulations recipes and tweaking the JPEGs in X RAW. Any further edits when needed are done in Capture One. Question: I have saved a couple of profiles that I liked under the user profile and you can save as many as you like unlike the 7 profiles limit on the camera. How do I delete my saved profiles from the laptop? Btw, I used a 2014 Macbook Pro and the performance is respectably fast.
Thanks for your comment. Regarding your question: Based on my investigation, it appears that the profile is saved not to the computer, but to the camera itself, since the camera is the device that's actually doing the work. If I save a user profile, then connect a different camera, the profile disappears, and when I reconnect the first camera, it shows up again. I'm not sure how to delete them, though. I will ask one of the Fuji tech reps and see if I can get an answer to this question.
@@DanBaileyPhoto Thank you and much appreciated. With the profile being stored on the camera, I certainly do not want my camera sotrage to fill up. Hope an option to delete the saved profile is available.
I don't think the profiles take up very much internal memory, and they wouldn't affect card space at all. And I don't think you can delete them, but you can replace them or revert back to the default profiles. You always have 7 Custom Profiles to choose from.
No, X RAW STUDIO software actually uses the camera's internal processor to do the edits and conversions, so the camera needs to be hooked up for the program to work. This make the program run more efficiently, because it doesn't rely on the speed/power of your computer.
Lynne, X RAW STUDIO saves your conversions into the original folder where you are browsing your RAW files. Once the conversion is done, you can move the image to whatever folder you wish, and you should then be able to import it into Lightroom. Or, if Lightroom is already looking at the folder where your RAW files are, you can synchronize the folder inside LR to update and show the newly converted file. Hope this helps.
I quite often do in-camera tweaks, but it's limited to only one parameter per image. With this converter, I shouldn't need Lightroom anymore. Does the converter allow one-click conversion of raw files to a different custom setting already saved in the camera?
Yes, you can save your own conversion profiles, or copy them from the camera, and then quickly apply them to your images inside X RAW STUDIO. And, you can also save new profiles you create to your camera's Custom slot in the Q Menu, if you have an X-T4, X-Pro 3 or X100V.
@@DanBaileyPhoto Thanks, Dan. That's great to know. I have downloaded the software. It will be nice to play with my custom settings on the computer screen in order to optimize the recipes saved in the camera.
Great video as always Dan. just getting into X Raw studio after getting my x100vi. Quick question. After connecting camera do you then have to create a folder for the photos on the Mac? Also, when you do a conversion does it make a copy of that in same folder leaving the original intact?
Thanks for your comment, and congratulations on your new X100VI! I hope you're having lots of fun with it. To answer your question, X RAW STUDIO will look at whatever folder you point to on your computer. After you download the photos from the camera, you can can put them in any folder you wish, according to your own file system. My recommendation is to put them in an empty folder, and you can always move them later. I would even cull through them and delete your rejects with another program before opening them up in X RAW STUDIO, because the more images you have in the folder, the longer it will take to browse through them. Culling first will help speed up your workflow. Also, when you make the conversions, X RAW STUDIO simply creates a JPEG copy of the original image, with a sequential file number/letter, in case you make multiple different conversions of the same image. Does that make sense?
@@DanBaileyPhoto perfect sense Dan, thank you for your quick response. I get it now, upload Raw photos, alter as needed and when you convert it goes to camera and back to computer as a new jpeg 👍🏻
@@DanBaileyPhoto only had it a few days so not anything exciting as yet. Setting it up as I like it and adding a few recipes to the Q button. Got my grandson down the weekend so that should test it to the max lol. One thing I can say is it’s head and shoulders above my x100f. Just playing around locally and the af is amazing and the AI finds my dog every time without fail. So happy with it and the good times ahead.
Evan - Totally! The the AF capabilities on the newest X Series models are way more advanced compared to six years ago when the 100F came out. The Face and Subject Detection AF works incredibly well. That should help you nail shots of your grandson!!
Installed the latest version of X RAW STUDIO. Started the cameras and the program showed the camera model, but no folder or raw images. When I look in the explorer, I see two folders, one called film and one called still, but there are no pictures either, although they are shown in the camera. What can I do about this?
As the previous commenter said, you have to copy the photos into a folder on your computer. Although X RAW STUDIO uses the camera to do the actual processing work, you're actually working with images that are on your computer. So, in order for it to work, you have to point the program to a particular folder. Does that make sense?
What settings would you suggest for at night with limited lights, perhaps shots of buildings with little lights. I can't seem to find a way to shoot jpeg at night with the settings, and film simulation etc.
I would start by using a very high ISO setting on the camera, perhaps ISO 3200. Don't be afraid to go even higher if needed. Then choose a film simulation based on how much contrast you want in your scene. If you want rich, hard shadows, then use a sim like Provia, Velvia, or CLASSIC CHROME. If you want a slightly lower contrast scene, choose something like PRO Neg. STD or ETERNA. Finally, play around with your exposure and use the EV+/- dial to adjust the scene to your liking. The X Series cameras should do a good job with night scenes. I hope this helps.
@@DanBaileyPhoto Thanks for help, and excellent video. I didn't know you can use RawX to fine tune your recipes great tip! I have been shooting RAW+Jpeg, and only going into the raw files if the jpeg turned out bad, and using Capture one's Simulation as baseline for the raw conversion. Going to try the above settings for night shots this weekend.
I follow a similar style. I usually shoot Jpeg, but in certain situations, I'll shoot RAW+JPEG and then edit RAW in X RAW STUDIO if the JPEG doesn't look quite how I wanted, or if I simply want to explore some new creative looks for the image. So yes, you should definitely give X RAW STUDIO a try. You can persevere those Fuji colors and yes, you can even copy, paste and save your recipes. What Fuji do you use and what do you generally like to photograph?
@@DanBaileyPhoto After 10 years of hauling around the Nikon D7000 while traveling the US national parks, and most of Asia. I bought the XT3 when it came out and love it, lightweight and easy to use. Glad I made the switch. Mainly just pictures of what I am seeing for memories. Nothing artistic. Might get the 18-135 since it is on sale. Only have the two XC lenses to keep weight low, but always feel like rain will spoil the day.
That 18-135 is a good lens, but it's definitely heavier than your XC lenses. You might also consider the XF50mm f/2, it's a very lightweight lens that allows you to get that slight telephoto look with minimal size, weight and cost. Check out my review here: ua-cam.com/video/0AM6Jde0YnQ/v-deo.html
Subscribed! Man am I love Fujifilm! I switched from Canon and haven't looked back. Just found your page yesterday and loving your stuff man! I have a question for you. When selecting a film simulation in camera and changing the parameters within that film simulation, is there a way to select a different film simulation and the parameters would be default or zeroed out? or does changing the parameters in a film simulation affect all film simulations? I hope that question makes sense. Thanks Dan!
Thanks, Melvin, I’m glad you found me! To answer your question, if you make adjustments to your current film simulation, and then you switch to another film sim using a Fn button, your adjustments will remain. However, if you switch to a different film sim using the “C1,C2,C3...”CUSTOM settings in the Q Menu, then all of your adjustments will be zeroed out, or they will change to however that C setting is is configured, if you have indeed assigned a Custom recipe to that particular C slot. Does that make sense? What Fuji do you use and what do you like to photograph?
Dan Bailey ahhh makes perfect sense thanks so much! Still getting used to the functions of fujifilm. It’s amazing how much you can customize these cameras. I have the X-T4. I like to photograph landscape and still life!
Indeed! So many possibilities for creative customization with the X Series cameras. One thing I didn’t mention in this video, with the X-T4, you can save specific recipes you create in X RAW Studio right to the camera in those CUSTOM slots inside the Q Menu.
Hello Dan, thanks for the video, I am really confused by one point: are we modifying the photo directly via the camera or it should be loaded to our computer then be editing with the camera connected? Thanks.
Thanks for your comment. With X RAW STUDIO, the photos needed to be loaded onto your computer, but the program uses the camera's internal processor to do the conversions/adjustments. So yes, the camera needs to be connected. You can also do in-camera RAW conversions with the photos on your card. Does that make sense?
Thanks for detailed explanation@@DanBaileyPhoto , the thing is, I tried to connected with x100v and tried to do some in-camera RAW editing but X-RAW cannot read my SD card. I am not sure if it's normal, as the card can be read only by USB reader mode, in theory.
Yes, you have to download the images from the card to a folder on your computer, and then point the software to that folder. Also, if your computer isn't recognizing the camera, go into the CONNECTION SETTINGS menu and look for PC CONNECTION MODE. Make sure this is set to USVB RAW CONV/BACKUP RESTORE. And make sure you connect the camera directly to the computer; sometimes it won't work if it's connected to a USB hub. Hope that helps.
Jerry, the camera profile feature is only available on the X-Pro 3 and later, so that's why you're not seeing this option for the X-T3. Hope that helps.
Don Dan -That would be a good idea, but I'm not sure this will happen since the software actually uses the camera's processor do do the actual RAW conversions. I think it would be a much more complicated program for them to develop a standalone version. We can hope, though!
@@DanBaileyPhoto from what I've read the reason they gave is so that people don't need high end PCs the camera does the heavy lifting but anything from the past 10 years should be powerful enough. As for the programming part that is a piece of cake, the cpu in the camera isn't doing anything special. Maybe one day this will change.
Sean, it depends on what you're after and what you want in a RAW editing program. X RAW STUDIO is a powerful and really interesting program that allows a great deal of customization and adjustments within Fujifilm's parameters, but it doesn't offer the comprehensive, deep editing capabilities of programs like Photoshop, Capture One or DxO PhotoLab. If you like to do expansive editing, then you would probably want a program like that, but if you want an efficient way to adjust things like Film sims, highlight/Shadow Tone, push/pull and white balance, then X RAW STUDIO is a great choice. And since it's free, X RAW STUDIO can be a great companion/alternative program to one of those other editors, for times when you want to go Fuji specific with your edits, and don't necessarily want/need to do expansive editing.
@@DanBaileyPhoto thank for that reply Dan. I find myself rarely shooting RAW, as I find the Fuji JPG files quite good. I’ve printed them quite large and they hold up well. I’m going to look for your video about Fuji JPG and watch that too.
Sean, resolution will be the same, whether you shoot RAW or JPEG. The only practical difference between the two formats is how much detail in the darker areas you can bring out, or how many highlights you can rescue when shooting RAW. However, sharpness should be pretty much the same either way.
Hi Dan, I gave Raw Studio and have a question about an issue. I connected my X1100V ok and opened a folder with raw images, I am able to edit an image and convert it. The converted jpg is visible in the same folder with the raw within RS but is not visible in Finder, Raw Power, DXO, Capture One. I cannot figure this out, any ideas?
Jerry, I'm not sure why you're not seeing your converted images. When I look at the folder in my Mac Finder, I see the original RAF file and also the converted JPEGs, which are noted as "FileName"(1), (2), etc.... In DxO PhotoLab, and perhaps Capture One, make sure you reset the filtering options. Mine weren't showing up in DxO until did that, then all the images suddenly appeared. At the very last, they should be in the Finder. Probably a dumb question, but are you sure you're looking in the right folder?
@@DanBaileyPhoto I am sure I am looking in the correct folder, especially with Finder, Capture One returns a message that my camera is not supported, which of course it is. Tis is a mystery for sure. I have deleted and reinstalled RS but the same results occur. Thanks for your reply.
Interesting video but when I load X Raw Studio on my PC and connect an SD card from my XT-2 I don't have the option to adjust the characteristics of the shot or even to crop it. How do you expose those functions?
Hi there, thanks for your comment. In order for X RAW STUDIO to work, images will have to be saved onto the internal hard drive on your computer, or to an external drive. They won't be able to be read directly from the SD card. Hopefully that should work for you.
Cool, glad it worked. Yes, this is definitely a unique approach to processing, and can make a great companion app to other software. What Fuji do you use and what do you like to photograph?
@@DanBaileyPhoto I recently bought an XT2. Second hand but in fabulous condition. I've been using an X70 for years..I hated it until I worked out how to put it in manual mode. The pictures from both cameras are lovely. Before mobile phone cameras got really good I always carried a camera. I love photography.
I shot with an X70 for a while, a fun little camera but yes, a bit frustrating at times. The X-T2, on the other hand, is perhaps my favorite Fujifilm of all time, only recently surpassed by the X-T5, which feels very similar. Many of my favorite photos were shot with the X-T2, and it will always have a special place in my heart.
What Fuji must do asap is that Fuji X Raw Studio doesn't render every little change because it takes hours the workflow. It should work as in camera raw edition: first you can modify all the parameters you Wan and then you hit a button to preview the image and if you like it, then you convert to jpeg. The current way of Fuji X Raw generates a preview for every little parameter you change wich makes horrible the post production process and takes hours to edit a few photos.
Hi Martino, thanks for your comment. I haven't found that X RAW STUDIO takes very long to edit a few photos, in fact, I find it to be rather efficient at what it does. Curious, what computer are you running?
@@DanBaileyPhoto I'm using a MSI laptop, with 24 gb ram, 1 tb ssd, core i7. It works pretty fast when I edit videos or using capture one. But when I'm using fuji x raw, each time i change a parameter, the preview of image is rendered. So if a want to make 16 adjustments to one image, it takes a long time in total. It even renders as simply as when I am scrolling options for example between film simulations, even if I didn't select any of them.
Martino, I find the program to be pretty fast with adjustments, but it can be quite slow when browsing through a folder of many (hundreds or thousands) of images. I will usually create a dedicated folder of images I know I want to work on and copy my selects into that folder, so that I'm not having to browse through a giant folder full of image files.
Unfortunately, yes. Since the actual processing in X RAW STUDIO is done inside the camera, then not having the original camera would mean that you can't use the program to edit those files in the future. Of course, you can use other programs to edit your Fuji RAW files, just not X RAW STUDIO.
I have the X-T20 series and they're not the same settings for me to connect to my computer. How do I connect my X-T20 to my computer? In the video, he's using X-T4. On my X-T20 there isn't a USB RAW Conv./Backup Restore
Hi, the X-T20 does have the USB RAW CONV./BACKUP RESTORE setting inside the CONNECTION SETTINGS Menu under the SETUP MENU. It wasn't in the original firmware, though. It was added in v.2.00, so make sure you have the most recent firmware update for your camera. You can download it here: fujifilm-x.com/en-us/support/download/firmware/cameras/x-t20/
@@DanBaileyPhoto i had to update my camera and it showed up. New problem, after setting up the "PC connection Mode" nothing happens when I connect my camera to my PC. This is not as easy as it looks on UA-cam. I'm hitting break walls
Hmmmm... it should be that easy. Once you set up the connection menu, connect to the computer, turn the camera on and launch X RAW STUDIO. One possible issue, make sure you connect directly to the computer and not to a hub to external USB port. That may help. Let me know if that works.
@@DanBaileyPhoto Dan I wanna thank you so much for everything. Yes, it was the code, I used another, and boom it works. Now, another break wall, my photos from my camera it isn't appearing in the software. How do I find my photos to edit.
X RAW STUDIO uses the camera to process the images on your computer . So, you’ll need to download the photos from you camera, and then you can point the software to that folder on your hard drive.
Rider, thanks for your comment. Yes, it’s too bad, but it’s only because those cameras don’t have enough processing power, which is required to drive the software. However, those models still have the internal RAW conversion feature, which offers the same tools.
@@DanBaileyPhoto Thanks 4 your answer. I understand :) My (old) camera's are still working fine so i have to wait a bit to upgrade so i can use this software :)
@@DanBaileyPhoto nothing, the rigst site is off. I want only try, captue one works perfekt (trial) luminar 4 works to (capture one more details) but this program i want try, is disaster. I cant not open pictures, is extrem slowly (Dell xps 9750),direct with camera (xpro2) not works. Thank you, i stay with Luminar.
By chance, are you connecting the camera through a usb hub, or directly to the computer? Sometimes this can cause the program to not recognize the camera.
@@DanBaileyPhoto you don’t get the 8 second delay when you change the simulations? It’s a pretty decent gaming computer. Dell XPS 8910. 16gb ram. 4.00GHz. I’ve read others having this issue even with better computers. Weird
Nice tutorial Dan, very lucid and very clear. I have started using it and find it is superb
Thanks, I'm glad you enjoyed this one! It is a pretty cool program, I hope you have fun playing around with it!
Thanks Dan. Love your videos. You are my number one source to learn about my cameras. I bought your book and have become a Patreon to thank you for the hard effort you put into your work
Awesome! Thank you so much, David! I'm glad you're finding my videos and ebook to be so helpful and I really appreciate your support! What Fuji do you use and what do you like to photograph?
@@DanBaileyPhoto I have a XPro 3, X-T3 and an X-T30. The XPro-3 is my absolute favourite as I don’t shoot video and I love the OVF and screen (I go against the tide sometimes). I primarily shoot travel (when I can) and my daily environment. I shoot for myself and have finally stopped worrying if others will like my photos. I like B&W but I don’t shoot exclusively B&W. I do like the film simulations/recipes.
With that gear and mindset, it sounds like you have a recipe for success!! 👍
Thanks Dan, I haven't used this programme before, but now going to download it. I have done the odd adjustments before hand in the field, and then any further adjustments on the computer when I get home. It will run alongside Photoshop and Lightroom. Thanks for producing this video. Best wishes Terri
Hi Terri, thanks for your comment. Glad to help. :) Yes, with its unique, Fuji-centric approach, this software can be a good companion program to PS and LR. Hope you're doing well and finding time to be (safely) creative these days!
Nice tutorial,Dan, I'm going to check it out.
Cool. It's a pretty cool program, it definitely fills a specific need for Fuji shooters.
Oh wow, thank you for this! I was super curious about how this works and this was a great explanation and rundown on how to use it.
Gustavo, thanks so much for your comment. I'm glad you found this video helpful. Yes. X RAW STUDIO is a pretty cool program that can fill a unique role in your Fujifilm workflow. What Fuji do you use and what do you like to shoot?
@@DanBaileyPhoto - I picked up the X-T3 with the 16-80mm kit lens wanting to shoot simple videos of guitar stuff, but then I started to really like the whole photography side of things and exploring that.
Cool. Funny how it grows like that. What kind of guitar videos?
This is very interesting and informative. I have using the camera’s in-camera raw converter, but I see that there is definitely an advantage of being able to preview the results. Thanks
Hey Steve, yes that's the obvious benefit to using X RAW STUDIO. It's really convenient to be able to make these adjustments and see the changes as you go.
Superb Dan, thank you! Greetings from Scotland!
Thanks, Billy! Where in Scotland are you from?
Very well done tutorial and to the point. I will use Raw Studio to gain a visual understanding on the effects of the camera image settings; these have been quite mystifying. Raw Studio is a great revelation to me. Thanks.
Thanks for the comment, Juan. Indeed, X RAW STUDIO can be a good way to see the effects of the different camera settings, and sometime I'll even use it just to verify what settings I used on a particular shot.
What Fuji do you use and what do you like to photograph?
I was a bit confused by XRaw studio for quite a while. I put it down to my poor amateur/beginner skills. Thanks Dan for this one.
You're most welcome. I'm glad I was able to clear up any confusion about X RAW STUDIO.
Dear Dan, brilliant as always.
I mistakenly thought X Raw Studio was a program mainly for GX cameras.
But this is really exciting. I can now see that if you shoot RAW and JPEG together you can try all the JPEG tweaks you later realised you should have done.
Also a great tool for exploring the full functionality of in camera processing possibilities but with a big screen.
Also a good introduction to post processing if you are a novice like me.
Hi Chis - Yes, X RAW STUDIO is for X Series as well! It definitely offers some specific workflow and creative options that are not present in other photo editing programs. I hope you have fun with it! What Fuji do you use and what do you like to photograph?
A really well explained tutorial of a software package I hadn't previously understood. I can now see all of the possibilities and as a new x100v owner, I appreciate how a shot is not necessarily wasted when the wrong colour profile was initially selected in the camera. Many thanks.
Hi Eric, thanks for your comment, I'm glad you found this helpful. What kinds of subjects do you like to shoot with your X100V?
@@DanBaileyPhoto Hi Dan. I have previously taken mainly landscape shots so I wanted a new challenge. A fixed lens makes me think (and move) more. I want to do some street work and at the moment it is mainly static objects and buildings as I don't feel comfortable including people but it is interesting to have variety.
Eric, I'm a fan of fixed lenses, too. I generally use primes in the wide to mid range, and zooms only in the long focal length range.
Dan, I totally agree that this is a fun tool to play with and if you're trying to develope a certain kind of personal style, you can save your recipes as presetw, amd then test them out on a number of different kinds of images. With the newer cameras like the X-T4... you can then save up to 7 of your recipes to the camera from inside the software and shoot with them on the go. That alone is probably the coolest feature to me. I'm heading up your way this weekend to photograph brown bears, so hopefully the salmon are running strong right now.
James, thanks for informing me about this new features, I only just discovered it myself. In addition the X-T4, you can save your recipes to the User Profiles and to the Q Menu CUSTOM Camera profiles to the X-100V and X-Pro 3 as well. I will probably do a follow up video to explain this. I'm sure the salmon are running, so have a great time on your trip, and be safe. We have a very high number of new cases that are occurring with people traveling up here right now.
Thank you Dan for this tutorial - this is quite helpful!
Thanks, Johannes, I’m glad you enjoyed this. What Fuji do you use and what do you like to photograph?
@@DanBaileyPhoto Hi Dan, I use the X-T3 and like to shoot birds with a 35-yr Canon FD300 lens, and thus am struggling with chromatic aberration in high contrast scenes. Is Fuji X-RAW Studio equipped to eliminate CA (fringing)? Thank you again and Happy Holidays!
X RAW STUDIO does not have a CA adjustment, but it does allow you to do the Lens Modulation Optimizer adjustment, which does fix some inherent optical errors, but that only works with the Fuji lenses. I'm almost certain it would not work with your Canon lens.
@@DanBaileyPhoto Thank you for your reply Dan. Wishing you a productive and peaceful 2021!
You too, Johannes! Here's to better days ahead!
Another really useful video. Thanks Dan. On the subject of the x series unlimited book, It’s really good. I actually bought a hard copy from Amazon. Whilst the Fujifilm camera manuals are good at basic instructions this book tells you why you should do something and what you can achieve to get the best out of your camera.
Andrew, thanks so much for your comment, and for your positive feedback about my book! I'm so glad that it's helping you get the most from your Fuji. Which model do you use and what do you like to photograph?
Dan Bailey
Hi Dan. I have an XT-2 which has been great and I recently treated myself to an XT-4 to occupy myself during lockdown. I tend to shoot travel and landscapes as well as my cairn terrier!
Andrew, after using the X-T2, you must be pretty excited with the X-T4, it has quite a bit more power and creative capabilities!
Excellent tutorial, in a relaxed comfortable manner, I’m sold, as you can convert easy and if you want to tweak certain areas, then do that in another program of choice! A new adventure into post processing! Than You I’m going to look and see if you do any other interesting videos!
Thanks for your comment. Glad you enjoyed this tutorial. Yes, X RAW STUDIO is an interesting program that offers a unique method for converting and processing your Fuji RAW files. And yes, I do have a lot of other videos up on my channel! 😀 What Fuji do you use and what do you like to photograph?
@@DanBaileyPhoto I have several Fuji Xt1 Xt20 & 30 also Xt3 and I take a lot of what I would call Street/Town like I’m in Portugal now and have thousands over the years of old regions, landscape etc, my issue is I saw that one could put recipes in via XRaw and it shows this on screen. Mullins is the guy, very good site, however that section when camera is plugged in doesn’t appear on the right, I’m starting to think that it will only appear if you have a Raw photo from that camera in the programme but that doesn’t fit with what it implies, ie that you can enter recipes via the XRaw prog, rather than the laborious method in camera of Q menu! PS thanks so much for replying and happy to show you a couple of my shots, I love B&W regards David
I haven't used X RAW STUDIO in awhile, but from what I remember, that seems right. The program can only be used to process photos from that particular model. At any rate, keep having fun with your Fujis and let me know if you have any more questions.
Dan, Never thought to use this program (FUJIFILM X RAW STUDIO) infarct I haven't even tried it out, as I have always used other software' but I can see the benefits that you demonstrated in using it' rather than do it the in camera raw conversion feature' it’s actually a lot quicker to use the Fujifilm X Raw Studio and also have the benefit using my personal monitor. Thanks so much. Cheers
Thanks for the comment, Mike. Yes, it's a much more efficient and visually appealing way to do the RAW Conversions and get the same results, as opposed to doing them inside the camera.
Great intro to X RAW Studio. I have become disenchanted with Lightroom and Photoshop and the massive amount of time and energy that goes into them reworking photos. I recently switched to Fuji with an E-X3 and X-T3 and really enjoy the "back to the roots" feel of the system. X RAW Studio also seems a no frills bit of software that gets me out of the too many options trap. Thanks for sharing. P.S. - X RAW Studio seems a good solution for the paint smear and worm effects I get in Lightroom, so I am also happy about that.
Hi Daniel, thanks for your comment. Glad you're enjoying X RAW STUDIO and the simplified, "back to basics" style that the Fujifilm system offers. What kinds of subjects do you like to shoot?
@@DanBaileyPhoto Mostly people. I am usually looking for "moods", as I call it. Unique lighting or situations I encounter that strike me. But, that usually coincides with people somehow.
A large part of photography is indeed creating moods, and there are so many ways you can do that with the camera, and with your post processing.
Dan very interesting program - Tks for that overview since I have been wondering what is this but have not researched it. Now, I am focused on setting up a new XT-4 and continuing to process work from my Go West Trip in 2018. I am utilizing ON1 - would not dare say I am proficient yet but getting there. I like this product but going to focus focus with ON1 and then I need to SHOOT. Tks for this, I will save it.
Thanks for your comment, Merle. I’ll sure you got some great photos on your Go West trip, I hope you’re not getting too bogged down with processing, though. Did you watch my recent JPEG video?
Wow, this was very helpful! Thank you!
You’re welcome, glad you enjoyed this lesson! What Fuji do you use and what do you like to photograph?
@@DanBaileyPhoto Thank You! Fuji X100F and I have the WCL too. I shoot landscapes mostly and like to walk around old towns and look for history. When you don't live in an urban area, you take what you can get and look for the best opportunities!
That's indeed the truth! You take what you can get and look for the best opportunities. Well said! I've been having fun with the X100 this year as well, although I haven't tried the WCL conversion lens for it yet. Is that a pretty fun addition?
@@DanBaileyPhoto The WCL is very nice. Sharp and no distortion that I can see. Its quality built and comes with a back cap and a front pinch cap. On paper, it doesn't sound like much, but for landscapes and around town:
Just a little extra wide. I love it. It stays on my camera. Cool thing is you can take it on and off and not get dust and grit inside the camera body. I have the newer version that through magnetics, tells the camera that it is on the camera.
It does add a bit of forward weight to the camera, but it's not bothersome to me.
Cool. You've got me intrigued now. I might have to check it out!
Thanks for feedback on xt-1, hope the MacBook holds up!
Fingers crossed! 😀
For me it looks like a great way to learn the effects of specific settings to a simulation. This will enable me to maybe adjust settings whilst shooting.
Yes, this is a great what to see what each film sim looks like on your computer, which can help you get a feel for how a certain type of subject looks when shot in each film sim. That, of course, can help you be more comfortable when using the different film sims on different subjects outside.
What Fuji do you use and what do you like to photograph?
@@DanBaileyPhoto My new camera is X100V, still fighting with it 😉. Intend to use it as all around for non (semi)commercial shoots. But still take it with me then also, next to Canon R6 and L-lenses. Genre is fashion/portrait, street but also concerts.
The X100V is a great camera, and definitely worth the effort. Keep having fun with it!
The thing up I’m impressed with is that if you have a certain type of photo, like you have on screen, or you have taken a batch of B&W photos, as, like your doing and altering the tones sharpness etc, you could arrive at a film recipe that could be copied into camera?
Exactly! Once you arrive at a film recipe that you like, you can either save it to the current camera settings, or save it to one of the camera's C1-7 slots.
Great explanations
Thanks, Andrew. What Fuji do you use and what do you like to photograph?
@@DanBaileyPhoto I have an X100VI. It’s just been on an amazing tour of China and arrived back on Monday night, where I took 1000+ shots. With the smallrig grip and Nisi HD all in one filter it performed superbly. I’ve downloaded the RAW studio onto my Mac yesterday but need a bit more time to connect up. Pretty sure I was taking jpeg (for film sims) and Fuji RAW all the time. Of course, when I took the SD card out and stuck it into the Mac for a quick view there is no info as it tends to choose Preview as its default viewer. Gave me an initial idea. People shots were superb colour rendition. Many beautiful people and costumes out there.
I used Velvia for landscapes, especially on dull days, Provia for neutral colours in cities and tried Reala Ace for a few shots. All are good. Now looking to tweak the best shots.
By the way, the iPhone 15 pro max was a brilliant back up and really came into its own for night videos etc and odd shots at shows where even the small Fuji would be indiscreet. Unlike other attendees, I turned the screen brightness right down to not interfere with other peoples shots.
Always best to have a back up.
My Canon M5 and tele zoom were only used for a few long reach shots. Fuji 90% of the time. The Smallrig grip and Peak Cuff were really handy (down caves and in crowds at times).
Sounds like an amazing trip, Andrew, and some amazing photo opportunities! I just got an iPhone 15 Pro myself, but haven't really checked out how good the video shooting is. I've always been impressed with the iPhone cameras, but having a phone that's almost 7 years newer than my last one should be an amazing upgrade in performance and camera options! Also, I haven't tried the new Reala Ace film sim yet. What do you think of it?
@@DanBaileyPhoto Reala is excellent and pretty neutral, like the old negative film. There is a great new Fuji sub site to explain all about the film Sims.
Cool. I'll have to check it out. Hopefully Reala Ace will come to the X-T5 in a future firmware update.
I love to play with this program! As you say, it's not a Photoshop or Luminar replacement, and I wish it would let me save TIFF filled instead of just JPEGs, but the software is fabulous to tweak recipes. Great stuff, and repeated use definitely increases one's confidence to shoot JPEG only in a wide variety of situations. Gotta love these Fujifilm simulations!
Hi Daniel, thanks for your comment. I just saw in your email that your camera issue has been resolved! Awesome! Glad you were able to get it fixed and that you’re now able to connect to X RAW Studio. 👍 I hope your trip went (is still going?) well.
@@DanBaileyPhoto Yep, everything is going well, thanks. I'll be back in the US on September 30. I aim to keep my X-T30 especially busy util then :-)
Awesome. Have fun and be safe over there this summer... although I guess it's safer over there than it is over here right now! 😱 What part of France are you visiting?
Dan Bailey I’m not really visiting; I live in Cannes in the South of France a few months a year. The rest of the time I’m in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Typical retirement situation: lots of time and freedom but significantly reduced income... I won’t complain, life is good on both sides of the Atlantic, though both our sons and our two grandchildren are in the US, so those are powerful magnets!
Thanks for the video! Is there an option to custom rename files while importing RAW images?
Hjalmar, thanks for your comment. There is no way to rename RAW files from within the program, because you’re not actually importing the photos. X RAW Studio is simply looking at whatever folder you point it to, so any file management would have to be done with another method.
Enjoyed this video. Looking forward to more of your video's. question - Where do you get your hats? And I'm having some problems with focus hunting. i shoot with an XT3 with current firmware. On occasions when I;m shooting my focus point starts moving all around. ANy suggestions? Thanks, Al.C.
Thanks, Al. Appreciate your feedback. My wool cycling caps are made by Walz Caps. www.walzcaps.com.
Regarding focus, if this is happening when shooting still subjects, make sure you're using Single AF (switch on the body). Also, Single AF mode will keep the little focus box stationary, while Zone AF and Wide/Tracking will automatically search for the subject. Usually those two modes do a good job, but with some subject, they can hunt too much. I would experiment with these three AF modes and see which one works best. Also, make sure Face Detection AF is off. Sometime that causes the camera to hunt and find faces in odd shaped subject matter. Hope that helps. Let me know if any of those suggestions work.
Hi Dan. Great video! Will X Raw Studio work with my X-E2 x-trans 2 sensor, or will it only work with newer cameras? Thanks
Thanks, Wayne. Unfortunately, the program only works with X-T2 generation cameras and later. The X-E2 doesn’t have a fast enough processor.
Thanks Dan very nice review,in retrospect I’ve completely underestimated the value of X-Raw Studio- anything to reduce computer/workflow time so will be revisiting! Btw I’m also using an old MacBook Pro (2010) with ram maxed; but replacement of hard drives with SS ones upped performance a lot! In closing is the Xt-1 still a relevant camera?
Cheers David Bowes
Hi David, thanks for your comment. Yes, that's definitely one advantage of X RAW STUDIO, it can foster a much more efficient processing workflow than we're often used to. I'm the same, with my 2010 Mac Pro, in addition to max RAM, I''ve also replaced two of the four drives with SSD. I'm honesty surprised at how well this thing is still chugging along. My previous Mac (G5) only gave me about 5 years of service.
And yes, there's no reason that the X-T1 can't still be a relevant camera. Even though it won't work with X RAW STUDIO, it has a great sensor and good performance. It's still capable of shooting great looking photos. When I look back at my catalog, many of my favorite X Series images were shot with the X-T1, and I was able to crank out all the performance I needed at the time. It's all about perspective. Sure, the newer models have faster processors and more features, but from a basic photography standpoint, the X-T1 is a great picture taking tool.
Thanks for helpful video. I have just downloaded x raw studio and begun to play with it. Question: if your images are stored in Apple Photos (on iMac) can care studio access - or read - those images and can you then save the converted images in Apple Photo? Thanks so much
Thanks for the comment. X Raw Studio looks at and saves to folders, so as long as you can locate your original Fuji photos in the file browser, you can open and convert them with the program. You might have to go looking in order to find where Apple is storing your images, and maybe you’ll even want to copy them to an easily accessible folder.
thanks for the vidoe, does x raw studio work with fujifilm x100t, thanks again
Mathias, unfortunately X RAW STUDIO works with X100F and later. The earlier T model doesn't have a fast enough processor.
Nice job, hey Dan have you tried with capture 1?
Luis, yes, I have used Capture One. I think it’s an excellent program that delivers very high quality images. It also plays quite well with the Fuji X-Trans RAW files. It does have a steep learning curve, especially for new users, which is why I like the simplicity of X-RAW STUDIO. The two programs can be used in conjunction for maximum control and processing options.
This video is a great resource, thank you! When I plug my X100V into my Mac it shows up in Raw Studio but the controls are all greyed out. Any idea what I need to do?
Hi Ken, thanks for the comment, I'm glad you found this helpful. In order for the software to recognize the camera, you need to go into the SET UP (Wrench) Menu on your X100V, and under CONNECTION SETTINGS, select PC CONNECTION MODE - USB RAW CONV./BACKUP RESTORE. This puts the camera into RAW Conversion Mode. Let me know if that works.
Thanks Dan for a great inspiring video. Never used RAW studio since I shoot JPEGs only. I believe the Fuji JPEG quality is awesome. I use a Pixel Chromebook and a Windows Laptop only. My question to you is: Will Fuji RAW studio work with Chromebook or Windows? Thank you.
Thanks for your comment. I don't know the answer to your question. Fuji X RAW Studio does work with Windows, but I don't have enough experience with Chromebooks to know whether it works on that device. I can check with one of the tech reps and get back to you, though.
Thanks Dan for all your work on our behalf. The USB cable does not come with the Fuji XH-1 so I have ordered one, I have downloaded Xraw Studio but forgive my ignorance if this is a silly question (I am new to all things Fuji) but where is the final imaged saved? is it to the camera or to the computer?
Thanks for your comment. No worries, it's good to ask questions. When using X RAW STUDIO, your processed images are saved alongside the original RAW file in the same folder.
Mann!! I love your work❤️, I cannot afford lightroom, thankyou for teaching me this🙏
You’re welcome! What Fuji do you use and what do you like to photograph?
Hi Dan, great insight, thanks. I have 2 concerns. Firstly, the principal problem, you - like some other UA-cam contributors - omit to show that the images must be transferred from camera to pc first, before starting the conversion routine. The Fuji user guide also omits this step, but it really can cause difficulty for someone new to the program - and why else would you want to view this tutorial?
Secondly, the cursor movement in this video is sometimes too quick to follow and if some of the menu items are partially hidden it is difficult to see what you are actually doing. Otherwise, thanks, I learned a lot from it!
Thanks for your comment. Regarding image transfer from card to computer, I didn't cover that, because everyone has a different method for downloading their images from the camera. I use Photo Mechanic, but you could also use a different program, or simply do drag and drop in the finder.
X RAW STUDIO aside, how do you usually download your images from your camera to your computer? Also, what Fuji do you use and what do you like to photograph?
Regarding the cursor movement, sorry this was hard to see. I'll keep working to make this aspect of my videos easier to view.
Did you mention you have to change a camera connection setting to have the software work with the camera? I think it's the last choice in the connections menu.
Matt, yes. Inside the CONNECTION SETTINGS Menu, under CONNECTION MODE, you need to select USVB RAW CONV./BACKUP RESTORE. This will enable it to do the processing for X RAW STUDIO.
Thanks Dan I love your videos and your book! I have different settings saved in X Raw studio. Sometimes when I click on one I get the warning "Some conversion settings are adjusted for Raw files below". Do you know why I get this?
Hi Larry, thanks so much for your comment and your support! I'm not sure. Can you provide more details about when you're seeing this message?
@@DanBaileyPhoto These are the profiles that I have set up in the 7 custom slots in the Q Menu of my X-Pro3. I've been playing with them and the ones that give that warning have something other than DR100 for Dynamic Range. Either Auto or DR200. I think it may be X-RAW Studio's way of saying I can't change the dynamic range. That's the only thing I can come with.
-larry
Larry, that sounds like it could be the issue, since the DR settings are dependent on the ISO setting you choose at the time of shooting. That’s something you can’t change, so inside X-RAW Studio, you can’t change to a DR setting that doesn’t jive with the original ISO. Does that make sense?
Can you save the edits as a profile and apply to multiple other photos in bulk?
Daniel, there's no batch command in X RAW STUDIO, but you can copy and paste conversion profiles between images. You can also save conversion profiles and export them to the camera, to replace the default C1-7 Custom Profiles in the Q Menu.
thanks Dan. Can you help me figure out why the folder for my camera doesnt show up in the Source Image folder window? It says Fujifilm x-t3 v4.12 in the top left, but there is no way to navigate to my camera because it doesnt appear. And yes, I have it set to USB RAW convert/ BU restore. thanks!
Alex, X RAW STUDIO doesn't actually browse the camera, it browses/displays folders and images that are already on your computer. Make sure you click the little arrow at the top left corner of the screen. This will bring up the library menu on the left side of the screen, where you can navigate to and choose which folder you want to browse.
If you output your work to a lab for prints, then you'll really know about what your screen is showing you, both on your computer and camera. You may need to make some adjustments.
Thanks for your comment. This is true, but you'd be surprised at how well most JPEG images look when printed. Today's computer monitors are pretty well calibrated for sRGB images, which is what most labs use.
How do I prevent the FP files from being saved in the folder where raw and jpg files are located?
Thanks for the video.
Gert, those are the sidecar files that contain the actual instructions for the conversions, much like the Adobe XMP files for Lightroom and Photoshop. X RAW STUDIO needs those files, as it doesn't store that info in the RAW file itself. You won't see them when browsing the folder in most image browsers. You can certainly delete them, but your conversion info will be discarded.
I’d like too add that if you turn off USB charging in the camera, the processing goes a lot faster. 😊
Great tip! Thanks for sharing. 👍 What Fuji do you use and what do you like to photograph?
@@DanBaileyPhoto I have several Fuji cameras, the oldest being an X-Pro1 and the newest an X-T5. My daily carry is the X70, which is also my favorite Fuji. The Xtrans II is my favorite sensor as well. The color on those JPEGS are great.
I photography everything. After 40 years of shooting film and digital, I still have no style. I just steal everyone else’s.
Awesome. Keep up the good work and keep having fun with your Fujis!! And that's what all great artists do. Steal enough ideas from everyone else, and eventually they'll distill into your own style.
Download raw studio but not open file , i have samsung tablet, please help
X RAW STUDIO is not designed for tablets, it's Mac or Windows only. Check compatibility here: fujifilm-x.com/en-us/support/compatibility/software/x-raw-studio/
Hi Dan. Thank you for the video. I started using X RAW Studio the past month after I began with shooting in RAW & JPEGs on my X-T4. Prior to this I shoot only in RAW on my X-T3 and edit the photos in Capture One. I am enjoying my photography more since I started experimenting with the Fujifilm simulations recipes and tweaking the JPEGs in X RAW. Any further edits when needed are done in Capture One. Question: I have saved a couple of profiles that I liked under the user profile and you can save as many as you like unlike the 7 profiles limit on the camera. How do I delete my saved profiles from the laptop? Btw, I used a 2014 Macbook Pro and the performance is respectably fast.
Thanks for your comment. Regarding your question: Based on my investigation, it appears that the profile is saved not to the computer, but to the camera itself, since the camera is the device that's actually doing the work. If I save a user profile, then connect a different camera, the profile disappears, and when I reconnect the first camera, it shows up again. I'm not sure how to delete them, though. I will ask one of the Fuji tech reps and see if I can get an answer to this question.
@@DanBaileyPhoto Thank you and much appreciated. With the profile being stored on the camera, I certainly do not want my camera sotrage to fill up. Hope an option to delete the saved profile is available.
I don't think the profiles take up very much internal memory, and they wouldn't affect card space at all. And I don't think you can delete them, but you can replace them or revert back to the default profiles. You always have 7 Custom Profiles to choose from.
@@DanBaileyPhoto Greetings, Dan. You can delete the saved profile in X-Raw Studio. Right-click on the profile and select DELETE from the pop-up list.
Can I work on Fujifilm X Raw studio without connecting my camera to the computer?? Just like lightroom or Photoshop??
No, X RAW STUDIO software actually uses the camera's internal processor to do the edits and conversions, so the camera needs to be hooked up for the program to work. This make the program run more efficiently, because it doesn't rely on the speed/power of your computer.
Am I missing something...does this software not allow me to import the converted file to me external so it can go into Lighroom?
Lynne, X RAW STUDIO saves your conversions into the original folder where you are browsing your RAW files. Once the conversion is done, you can move the image to whatever folder you wish, and you should then be able to import it into Lightroom. Or, if Lightroom is already looking at the folder where your RAW files are, you can synchronize the folder inside LR to update and show the newly converted file. Hope this helps.
I quite often do in-camera tweaks, but it's limited to only one parameter per image. With this converter, I shouldn't need Lightroom anymore. Does the converter allow one-click conversion of raw files to a different custom setting already saved in the camera?
Yes, you can save your own conversion profiles, or copy them from the camera, and then quickly apply them to your images inside X RAW STUDIO. And, you can also save new profiles you create to your camera's Custom slot in the Q Menu, if you have an X-T4, X-Pro 3 or X100V.
@@DanBaileyPhoto Thanks, Dan. That's great to know. I have downloaded the software. It will be nice to play with my custom settings on the computer screen in order to optimize the recipes saved in the camera.
Great video as always Dan. just getting into X Raw studio after getting my x100vi. Quick question. After connecting camera do you then have to create a folder for the photos on the Mac? Also, when you do a conversion does it make a copy of that in same folder leaving the original intact?
Thanks for your comment, and congratulations on your new X100VI! I hope you're having lots of fun with it.
To answer your question, X RAW STUDIO will look at whatever folder you point to on your computer. After you download the photos from the camera, you can can put them in any folder you wish, according to your own file system. My recommendation is to put them in an empty folder, and you can always move them later. I would even cull through them and delete your rejects with another program before opening them up in X RAW STUDIO, because the more images you have in the folder, the longer it will take to browse through them. Culling first will help speed up your workflow.
Also, when you make the conversions, X RAW STUDIO simply creates a JPEG copy of the original image, with a sequential file number/letter, in case you make multiple different conversions of the same image. Does that make sense?
@@DanBaileyPhoto perfect sense Dan, thank you for your quick response. I get it now, upload Raw photos, alter as needed and when you convert it goes to camera and back to computer as a new jpeg 👍🏻
That's right. The conversions show up as new JPEGs in your folder. What have you been shooting with your new X100VI and how are you liking it?
@@DanBaileyPhoto only had it a few days so not anything exciting as yet. Setting it up as I like it and adding a few recipes to the Q button. Got my grandson down the weekend so that should test it to the max lol. One thing I can say is it’s head and shoulders above my x100f. Just playing around locally and the af is amazing and the AI finds my dog every time without fail. So happy with it and the good times ahead.
Evan - Totally! The the AF capabilities on the newest X Series models are way more advanced compared to six years ago when the 100F came out. The Face and Subject Detection AF works incredibly well. That should help you nail shots of your grandson!!
Installed the latest version of X RAW STUDIO.
Started the cameras and the program showed the camera model, but no folder or raw images.
When I look in the explorer, I see two folders, one called film and one called still, but there are no pictures either, although they are shown in the camera. What can I do about this?
You have to move or copy your pictures onto the hard drive.
As the previous commenter said, you have to copy the photos into a folder on your computer. Although X RAW STUDIO uses the camera to do the actual processing work, you're actually working with images that are on your computer. So, in order for it to work, you have to point the program to a particular folder. Does that make sense?
What settings would you suggest for at night with limited lights, perhaps shots of buildings with little lights. I can't seem to find a way to shoot jpeg at night with the settings, and film simulation etc.
I would start by using a very high ISO setting on the camera, perhaps ISO 3200. Don't be afraid to go even higher if needed. Then choose a film simulation based on how much contrast you want in your scene. If you want rich, hard shadows, then use a sim like Provia, Velvia, or CLASSIC CHROME. If you want a slightly lower contrast scene, choose something like PRO Neg. STD or ETERNA. Finally, play around with your exposure and use the EV+/- dial to adjust the scene to your liking. The X Series cameras should do a good job with night scenes. I hope this helps.
@@DanBaileyPhoto Thanks for help, and excellent video. I didn't know you can use RawX to fine tune your recipes great tip! I have been shooting RAW+Jpeg, and only going into the raw files if the jpeg turned out bad, and using Capture one's Simulation as baseline for the raw conversion.
Going to try the above settings for night shots this weekend.
I follow a similar style. I usually shoot Jpeg, but in certain situations, I'll shoot RAW+JPEG and then edit RAW in X RAW STUDIO if the JPEG doesn't look quite how I wanted, or if I simply want to explore some new creative looks for the image. So yes, you should definitely give X RAW STUDIO a try. You can persevere those Fuji colors and yes, you can even copy, paste and save your recipes. What Fuji do you use and what do you generally like to photograph?
@@DanBaileyPhoto After 10 years of hauling around the Nikon D7000 while traveling the US national parks, and most of Asia. I bought the XT3 when it came out and love it, lightweight and easy to use. Glad I made the switch. Mainly just pictures of what I am seeing for memories. Nothing artistic. Might get the 18-135 since it is on sale. Only have the two XC lenses to keep weight low, but always feel like rain will spoil the day.
That 18-135 is a good lens, but it's definitely heavier than your XC lenses. You might also consider the XF50mm f/2, it's a very lightweight lens that allows you to get that slight telephoto look with minimal size, weight and cost. Check out my review here: ua-cam.com/video/0AM6Jde0YnQ/v-deo.html
Subscribed! Man am I love Fujifilm! I switched from Canon and haven't looked back. Just found your page yesterday and loving your stuff man! I have a question for you. When selecting a film simulation in camera and changing the parameters within that film simulation, is there a way to select a different film simulation and the parameters would be default or zeroed out? or does changing the parameters in a film simulation affect all film simulations? I hope that question makes sense. Thanks Dan!
Thanks, Melvin, I’m glad you found me! To answer your question, if you make adjustments to your current film simulation, and then you switch to another film sim using a Fn button, your adjustments will remain. However, if you switch to a different film sim using the “C1,C2,C3...”CUSTOM settings in the Q Menu, then all of your adjustments will be zeroed out, or they will change to however that C setting is is configured, if you have indeed assigned a Custom recipe to that particular C slot. Does that make sense?
What Fuji do you use and what do you like to photograph?
Dan Bailey ahhh makes perfect sense thanks so much! Still getting used to the functions of fujifilm. It’s amazing how much you can customize these cameras.
I have the X-T4. I like to photograph landscape and still life!
Indeed! So many possibilities for creative customization with the X Series cameras. One thing I didn’t mention in this video, with the X-T4, you can save specific recipes you create in X RAW Studio right to the camera in those CUSTOM slots inside the Q Menu.
Dan Bailey now THAT is awesome! Thanks for the tip!
Yes, look for it in the upper right side of the program. You have a panel for saving recipes within the app, and one for saving to the camera.
Hello Dan, thanks for the video, I am really confused by one point: are we modifying the photo directly via the camera or it should be loaded to our computer then be editing with the camera connected?
Thanks.
Thanks for your comment. With X RAW STUDIO, the photos needed to be loaded onto your computer, but the program uses the camera's internal processor to do the conversions/adjustments. So yes, the camera needs to be connected. You can also do in-camera RAW conversions with the photos on your card. Does that make sense?
Thanks for detailed explanation@@DanBaileyPhoto , the thing is, I tried to connected with x100v and tried to do some in-camera RAW editing but X-RAW cannot read my SD card. I am not sure if it's normal, as the card can be read only by USB reader mode, in theory.
Yes, you have to download the images from the card to a folder on your computer, and then point the software to that folder. Also, if your computer isn't recognizing the camera, go into the CONNECTION SETTINGS menu and look for PC CONNECTION MODE. Make sure this is set to USVB RAW CONV/BACKUP RESTORE. And make sure you connect the camera directly to the computer; sometimes it won't work if it's connected to a USB hub. Hope that helps.
@@DanBaileyPhoto thanks Dan, now I totally get it 😁
Awesome!! Glad I could help!
Hello, wondering why Camera Profile Custom is available on my X100V but not my. XT3, thanks for your help.
Jerry, the camera profile feature is only available on the X-Pro 3 and later, so that's why you're not seeing this option for the X-T3. Hope that helps.
@@DanBaileyPhoto Thank you Dan.
You're welcome, Jerry! 😀
I hope one day they will make this stand alone without the camera to be connected and that they will open all film simulations for all cameras
Don Dan -That would be a good idea, but I'm not sure this will happen since the software actually uses the camera's processor do do the actual RAW conversions. I think it would be a much more complicated program for them to develop a standalone version. We can hope, though!
@@DanBaileyPhoto from what I've read the reason they gave is so that people don't need high end PCs the camera does the heavy lifting but anything from the past 10 years should be powerful enough. As for the programming part that is a piece of cake, the cpu in the camera isn't doing anything special. Maybe one day this will change.
That all makes sense, so I guess we'll see what they do in the future with X RAW STUDIO. 👍
@@DanBaileyPhoto Maybe they read this and change their mind (wink wink Fuji)
Hear that, Yuji? 😂😉
Dan - is this the best Fuji RAW editor in your opinion? I also shoot an X-T4, but rarely shoot RAW.
Sean, it depends on what you're after and what you want in a RAW editing program. X RAW STUDIO is a powerful and really interesting program that allows a great deal of customization and adjustments within Fujifilm's parameters, but it doesn't offer the comprehensive, deep editing capabilities of programs like Photoshop, Capture One or DxO PhotoLab. If you like to do expansive editing, then you would probably want a program like that, but if you want an efficient way to adjust things like Film sims, highlight/Shadow Tone, push/pull and white balance, then X RAW STUDIO is a great choice. And since it's free, X RAW STUDIO can be a great companion/alternative program to one of those other editors, for times when you want to go Fuji specific with your edits, and don't necessarily want/need to do expansive editing.
@@DanBaileyPhoto thank for that reply Dan. I find myself rarely shooting RAW, as I find the Fuji JPG files quite good. I’ve printed them quite large and they hold up well. I’m going to look for your video about Fuji JPG and watch that too.
Sean, resolution will be the same, whether you shoot RAW or JPEG. The only practical difference between the two formats is how much detail in the darker areas you can bring out, or how many highlights you can rescue when shooting RAW. However, sharpness should be pretty much the same either way.
Hi Dan, I gave Raw Studio and have a question about an issue. I connected my X1100V ok and opened a folder with raw images, I am able to edit an image and convert it. The converted jpg is visible in the same folder with the raw within RS but is not visible in Finder, Raw Power, DXO, Capture One. I cannot figure this out, any ideas?
Jerry, I'm not sure why you're not seeing your converted images. When I look at the folder in my Mac Finder, I see the original RAF file and also the converted JPEGs, which are noted as "FileName"(1), (2), etc.... In DxO PhotoLab, and perhaps Capture One, make sure you reset the filtering options. Mine weren't showing up in DxO until did that, then all the images suddenly appeared. At the very last, they should be in the Finder. Probably a dumb question, but are you sure you're looking in the right folder?
@@DanBaileyPhoto I am sure I am looking in the correct folder, especially with Finder, Capture One returns a message that my camera is not supported, which of course it is. Tis is a mystery for sure. I have deleted and reinstalled RS but the same results occur. Thanks for your reply.
@@DanBaileyPhoto Well, I am not exactly sure what I did but I finally got it working correctly, thanks for your help.
Awesome. Good to know. Yea, it's a mystery why some things happen on the computer. 😆
Interesting video but when I load X Raw Studio on my PC and connect an SD card from my XT-2 I don't have the option to adjust the characteristics of the shot or even to crop it. How do you expose those functions?
Hi there, thanks for your comment. In order for X RAW STUDIO to work, images will have to be saved onto the internal hard drive on your computer, or to an external drive. They won't be able to be read directly from the SD card. Hopefully that should work for you.
@@DanBaileyPhoto that did the trick thanks. Love this software. Not sure it's more tricky than lightroom. It's just different
Cool, glad it worked. Yes, this is definitely a unique approach to processing, and can make a great companion app to other software. What Fuji do you use and what do you like to photograph?
@@DanBaileyPhoto I recently bought an XT2. Second hand but in fabulous condition. I've been using an X70 for years..I hated it until I worked out how to put it in manual mode. The pictures from both cameras are lovely. Before mobile phone cameras got really good I always carried a camera. I love photography.
I shot with an X70 for a while, a fun little camera but yes, a bit frustrating at times. The X-T2, on the other hand, is perhaps my favorite Fujifilm of all time, only recently surpassed by the X-T5, which feels very similar. Many of my favorite photos were shot with the X-T2, and it will always have a special place in my heart.
What Fuji must do asap is that Fuji X Raw Studio doesn't render every little change because it takes hours the workflow. It should work as in camera raw edition: first you can modify all the parameters you Wan and then you hit a button to preview the image and if you like it, then you convert to jpeg. The current way of Fuji X Raw generates a preview for every little parameter you change wich makes horrible the post production process and takes hours to edit a few photos.
Hi Martino, thanks for your comment. I haven't found that X RAW STUDIO takes very long to edit a few photos, in fact, I find it to be rather efficient at what it does. Curious, what computer are you running?
@@DanBaileyPhoto I'm using a MSI laptop, with 24 gb ram, 1 tb ssd, core i7. It works pretty fast when I edit videos or using capture one. But when I'm using fuji x raw, each time i change a parameter, the preview of image is rendered. So if a want to make 16 adjustments to one image, it takes a long time in total. It even renders as simply as when I am scrolling options for example between film simulations, even if I didn't select any of them.
Martino, I find the program to be pretty fast with adjustments, but it can be quite slow when browsing through a folder of many (hundreds or thousands) of images. I will usually create a dedicated folder of images I know I want to work on and copy my selects into that folder, so that I'm not having to browse through a giant folder full of image files.
does this mean if i sell the camera then i wont be able to edit the raw files again ever???
Unfortunately, yes. Since the actual processing in X RAW STUDIO is done inside the camera, then not having the original camera would mean that you can't use the program to edit those files in the future. Of course, you can use other programs to edit your Fuji RAW files, just not X RAW STUDIO.
@@DanBaileyPhoto so its only when using fuji x raw software, thank you for the reply
You're welcome!! Let me know if you have any more questions!
I have the X-T20 series and they're not the same settings for me to connect to my computer. How do I connect my X-T20 to my computer? In the video, he's using X-T4. On my X-T20 there isn't a USB RAW Conv./Backup Restore
Hi, the X-T20 does have the USB RAW CONV./BACKUP RESTORE setting inside the CONNECTION SETTINGS Menu under the SETUP MENU. It wasn't in the original firmware, though. It was added in v.2.00, so make sure you have the most recent firmware update for your camera. You can download it here: fujifilm-x.com/en-us/support/download/firmware/cameras/x-t20/
@@DanBaileyPhoto i had to update my camera and it showed up. New problem, after setting up the "PC connection Mode" nothing happens when I connect my camera to my PC. This is not as easy as it looks on UA-cam. I'm hitting break walls
Hmmmm... it should be that easy. Once you set up the connection menu, connect to the computer, turn the camera on and launch X RAW STUDIO. One possible issue, make sure you connect directly to the computer and not to a hub to external USB port. That may help. Let me know if that works.
@@DanBaileyPhoto Dan I wanna thank you so much for everything. Yes, it was the code, I used another, and boom it works. Now, another break wall, my photos from my camera it isn't appearing in the software. How do I find my photos to edit.
X RAW STUDIO uses the camera to process the images on your computer . So, you’ll need to download the photos from you camera, and then you can point the software to that folder on your hard drive.
such a shame that the X100, XT1 and XT10 are not supported (:.(
Rider, thanks for your comment. Yes, it’s too bad, but it’s only because those cameras don’t have enough processing power, which is required to drive the software. However, those models still have the internal RAW conversion feature, which offers the same tools.
@@DanBaileyPhoto Thanks 4 your answer. I understand :) My (old) camera's are still working fine so i have to wait a bit to upgrade so i can use this software :)
Such is the inherent curse of technology. As you know, though, this doesn't meant that older technology can't be used to great results!
@@DanBaileyPhoto Spot on :)
Nothing Works. All setting death i cant nothing doing
Radek, what is not working? I can help diagnose the problem.
@@DanBaileyPhoto nothing, the rigst site is off. I want only try, captue one works perfekt (trial) luminar 4 works to (capture one more details) but this program i want try, is disaster. I cant not open pictures, is extrem slowly (Dell xps 9750),direct with camera (xpro2) not works. Thank you, i stay with Luminar.
By chance, are you connecting the camera through a usb hub, or directly to the computer? Sometimes this can cause the program to not recognize the camera.
@@DanBaileyPhoto directly t the computer. Only green light on camera nothing more.
Do you have the camera set to USB RAW CONVERSION inside the Connection Settings menu?
It's basically useless becaues it takes 8-10 seconds for every chage you make. So many people having this issue and there doesn't seem to be a fix
Thanks for your comment. I haven't found the delay to be a problem. What kind of computer are you using?
@@DanBaileyPhoto you don’t get the 8 second delay when you change the simulations? It’s a pretty decent gaming computer. Dell XPS 8910. 16gb ram. 4.00GHz. I’ve read others having this issue even with better computers. Weird