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FujiFilm RAF/RAW Process Interactive Comparison | Terrance Lam

FujiFilm RAF/RAW Process Interactive Comparison | Terrance Lam | Fuji X-Pro1 | Scoop.it

 

Just a small follow up on all the RAW experimentation I've been doing with the FujiFilm X-Pro1 RAF files. Here's an interactive mouseover table to see the differences. Areas too look for are in the wood grain (you'll see a lot of colour or chroma noise in the different examples), Smearing of details (look at the texture of the walls to see how it gets smeared and creates the water colour effect), Aliasing issues (look on hard contrast edges to see a zipper aliasing effect), and lastly loss of details (in the red brick you'll see the various levels of details in the pores of the brick).

 

Some quick comments:

DCRAW 9.16: Gives the highest details, however has aliasing artifacts. Some chroma noise (even after filtering). Command line prompt only. Requires some technical know how. I use VNG interpolation and 15 pass median filtering.

 

1/2 Median: Is the filtering I apply to DCRAW to combat the aliasing artifacts. Requires a program that has Median filtering, and very process intensive.

 

Raw Photo Processor (RPP 4.7): Utilizes DCRAW and acts as front end. Works very well for details, but aliasing and chroma noise is high. My technique of 15 passes of median averaging in DCRAW clears up more chroma noise than what is produced by this program.

 

Graphic Converter (Patched): Patched with DCRAW 9.16 gives very similar results to RPP however this program is much friendlier to use than RPP and has some real nice post processing options. Could almost be used as an all in one solution.

 

In Camera JPG: The default standard. Still exhibits some detail smearing compared to something like DCRAW output, but has no aliasing or chroma noise artifacts.

 

SilkPix Developer Pro 5: The software that is part of Fuji's RAW processing uses an older SilkyPix engine. This current version is very clean however does show some chroma smearing (look at the green colour that appears under the window ledge and the loss of other colours). Shows very little chroma noise and no real aliasing errors. Very clean output and slightly softer than raw DCRAW output, but lot less aliasing even over the 1/2 Pixel Median filter. I would highly recommend this option if it weren't for the fact that the cost of the software is pretty high.

 

FujiFilm Raw File Converter: This software bundled with the camera uses an older SilkyPix engine. It does a pretty good job, but the interface is very difficult to use and understand. Compared to the latests version of SilkPix it exhibits chroma noise and some detail smearing.

 

Lightroom 4.3: Has low amounts of chroma noise, but very heavy detail smearing. Loss of details but no aliasing artifacts. Even at 100% it's hard to see the 'Watercolour' effect if you don't know what to look for. I suspect a very heavy pre-demosaic median filter and bicubic interpolation algorithm is the cause of the issues. However it's still one of the easiest to use, and if you can handle some of the image quality loss, most likely won't notice the detail loss.

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Review of Gariz Half Case for X-E1 | Deron Chang

Review of Gariz Half Case for X-E1 | Deron Chang | Fuji X-Pro1 | Scoop.it


While the case is made of leather, it is not a particularly high grade of leather. It certainly could have benefitted from being thicker and textured instead of being smooth.  Their is no appreciable increase in the size of the grip; this disappoints me as it was one of the main reason I got this cover.  In fact, I would say that the smoothness of the leather actually makes it MORE slippery than the naked camera body.  I am considering applying some adhesive rubber material to the leather's surface on the grip area.  Perhaps there is a leather-looking rubber material that one can buy after market.

The fit and finish of the case is top notch.  Starting with the nice looking box and the cloth drawstring bag that holds the case, the details were attended to with this item.  The stitches are even and true and there seem to be no defects in the material.  It fits snugly, following the contours of the camera body, though the left side (non-shutter release side) is not as tight as the right side.  The base attaches firmly, though the knob does over-rotate to the point where if you do not rotate it back slightly, it will interfere with the opening of the battery/SD card door.  In fact, even if it is perfectly positioned, the edge of this knob can sometimes catch the door as it opens.

Despite the fact that the case creates a well through which you need to reach to access the battery/SD card door, I have no problem reaching and removing either the battery or the SD card.  (i.e., It is not more difficult than if the case were not attached.)

The aluminum base looks beautiful, but it is important to point out that the base is not a solid piece of aluminum.  (Which is the reason why this case is surprisingly light.) Instead, it is a thin piece of aluminum plate, then a thicker piece of plastic, then another thin layer of aluminum, followed by a another thicker piece of plastic. It is certainly sturdy, but it is not as sturdy as one solid piece of aluminum would have been.  To be fair, it is solid enough to  firmly attach a camera plate to it and have no play.  The only odd thing is that the embedded "nut" that accepts the bolt from the camera plate does not seem to be the same thread type as it was somewhat difficult to screw the plate in.  I worried about this because of the underlying plastic that anchors this embedded nut....

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New Zelenpol Leather Case with Strap for Fujifilm X-Pro1 | Ebay

New Zelenpol Leather Case with Strap for Fujifilm X-Pro1 | Ebay | Fuji X-Pro1 | Scoop.it

Components: Leather case, Neck Strap, Hand Strap, Rewinder Bolt

Material: Italy Genuin Calf Leather

Hand Strap Length: 19.5 cm
Neck Strap Length: 70 - 100 cm

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Finding: JnK. half-case for Fujifilm X-Pro1 | EBAY

Finding: JnK. half-case for Fujifilm X-Pro1 | EBAY | Fuji X-Pro1 | Scoop.it
The great thing about the JnK is the wide array of customization options, from the leather used to customizations like a back LCD and control cover, and the option to have a threaded tripod mount added to the bottom of the case. They even make a matching leather lens cap cover!
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Kenji Leather Half Case for Fujifilm X-E1 | Kenji Leather

Kenji Leather Half Case for Fujifilm X-E1 | Kenji Leather | Fuji X-Pro1 | Scoop.it

 

KenjiLeather is proud to announce our leather cases for the Fujifilm XE-1,

Silver Back (Black leather with black stitch) (130usd)
As shown on the first image.(top case). The Silver Back case uses black leather case with black stitches and a grey/silver linen giving it the name: Silver back Inspired by the silver back gorilla this case is truly a leader of its pack :).

Café Mocha (premium aged brown leather)(145usd) :
Coffee and chocolate are a delightful combination.
Your camera and this suave brown leather case will look just as smooth as a warm cup of good Mocha.


Iguana Green (Dark Green leather and gold stitches)(145usd) :


Pictured in some of the photos are XE-1 camera and nylon corded strap which is not included in the sale. Please do note that the Café Mocha (premium brown leather) and Iguana Green (Dark green leather) will cost $15 more, International buyers are welcome.

We ship worldwide except under special circumstances.

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Finding: Kenji Leather Half Case for Fujifilm X-Pro1 | Ebay

Finding: Kenji Leather Half Case for Fujifilm X-Pro1 | Ebay | Fuji X-Pro1 | Scoop.it

KenjiLeather is proud to announce our new line of leather cases for the Fujifilm Xpro1, with names inspired by the rich colours and elegance of coffee. Strangely enough, our cases actually have the direct opposite effect of coffee; Instead of keeping you awake all night, you will be sound asleep knowing your camera is safe, secure and stylish.

 

http://kenjileather.com/index.php/products/leather-case/kenji-leather-half-case-for-fujifilm-fuji-xpro-1

 

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