![]() ![]() For the most part, you can use the default settings with your choice of colour profile. Once you process your images in X-Transformer, and import them into Lightroom, there are a couple of things to be aware of. Just remember that you need to set your settings before adding files. Here is a screenshot of my settings window: However, on the older 16mp files, I think either works well. I think the more detailed option makes the images a little over-sharpened, and false looking when you sharpen in Lightroom. If you are using one of the newer 24mp X-Trans cameras, I also suggest setting the RAW-Process method to “Smoother”. ![]() ![]() This lets you sharpen in Lightroom using normal techniques, but also reduces the excessive colour noise that occurs if you turn everything off. Turn off Sharpening in X-Transformer, but use a medium amount of Colour Noise reduction. In my second piece, I suggested a low level of sharpening, but I think that compromised the look a bit too much. I now realise that that may not have been the best advice. In my first post on this I suggested turning off everything in X-Transformer, and doing all the processing in Lightroom. Anyway, on with the settings… No Sharpen, Low Noise reduction. That’s the approach that I’ve been taking as I try to figure this out. I hate the “digital” look which comes about from over sharpening or excessive filtering, which is why I always strive for the most natural looking image. My personal preference is always for the most natural looking, and most film like files. In my previous post, I thought that I had found the best combination, which was to apply a low level of sharpening in both X-Transformer and Lightroom, but since then, after more experimenting, I’ve come up with a different way of using it.Īs with anything to do with sharpening, and the look of the files, this is purely subjective, and you may not like what I like. As I have previously mentioned, there are lots of different combinations of settings that you can use, all of which will give you differing results. I’ve written a few times now about using Iridient’s X-Transfomer to pre-process Fuji X-Trans files for use in Lightroom. ![]()
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