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Fujifilm has announced its X Raw Studio Conversion System software, which it first teased back at Photokina. The software is essentially a viewer for the in-camera Raw converters that already exist on X and GFX series cameras. In fact, the software doesn’t actually do any processing – the camera does, over a USB connection. Fujifilm claims that X Raw Studio is more than twenty times faster than the SilkyPix-based converter. The macOS version is available for download today, with a Windows application to follow in February.
The software adjusts exactly the same parameters as on the camera and supports batch processing and saving conversion profiles. As you’d expect, a side-by-side viewer is available. As of today only the GFX 50S and X-T2 are supported, with the X-Pro2 and X100F to follow in December, all via firmware updates.
Speaking of which, the company also posted firmware updates for the X-T2, X-T20 and GFX 50S that were announced at Photokina. Changes include:
FUJIFILM X-T2: V.3.0 Key Features:
- New AF tracking algorithm enhances AF-C to track moving subjects half the size, or moving twice as fast as previous models.
- Supports FUJIFILM X RAW STUDIO which enables users to convert RAW files with X Processor Pro.
- Supports Instax SHARE SP-3 and higher resolution prints for SP-2.
- Allows users to choose RGB and brightness histogram with or without highlight warnings.
- Improves radio flash controller usability allowing users to shoot with compatible third party studio flash in high speed sync or TTL mode via their radio controllers.
- Supports backup and restore of camera settings from one camera to another via FUJIFILM X Acquire.
FUJIFILM X-T20: V.1.1 Key Features:
- Touch panel operation while looking into the electronic viewfinder.
- Supports Instax SHARE SP-3 and higher resolution prints for SP-2.
FUJIFILM GFX 50S: V.2.0 Key Features:
- Supports FUJIFILM X RAW STUDIO which enables users to convert RAW files with X Processor Pro.
- Supports Instax SHARE SP-3 and higher resolution prints for SP-2.
- Improves radio flash controller usability allowing users to shoot with compatible third party studio flash in high speed sync or TTL mode via their radio controllers.
- Supports backup and restore of camera settings from one camera to another via FUJIFILM X Acquire.
- Addition of “Eye Sensor + LCD Image Display” in View Mode that allows for shooting through the viewfinder and checking images on the LCD.
- ON/OFF for 1/3-step shutter speed adjustment.
- Addition of “Shoot Without Card” mode so camera will not shoot without SD card inserted.
- Addition of “-6” and “-7” to EVF’s brightness settings.
Press Release
FUJIFILM ANNOUNCES LAUNCH OF NEW FUJIFILM X RAW STUDIO CONVERSION SYSTEM
New Firmware Updates for GFX and X Series Cameras available now
Valhalla, N.Y., November 29, 2017 – Fujifilm North America Corporation today announced the launch of FUJIFILM X RAW STUDIO, a new conversion software that allows photographers to quickly and easily convert RAW files while maintaining outstanding image quality.
Also available today are Firmware updates for the FUJIFILM X-T2 and X-T20 X Series cameras, and the FUJIFILM GFX 50S.
New FUJIFILM X RAW STUDIO
FUJIFILM X RAW STUDIO enables users to convert RAW files with ease, offering exceptionally fast conversions. Due to the size of RAW files, photographers can often find batch conversion extremely time consuming. X RAW STUDIO utilizes the connected camera’s X-Processor Pro high-speed image processing engine, allowing for quick and effective conversion without compromising on image quality. Compatible with both Mac and PC systems, the new X RAW STUDIO enables batch conversion of a selection of images. Users can store conversion settings or copy settings between images, and variable image processing conditions can be adjusted in the same way as in-camera RAW conversion.
Fujifilm X RAW STUDIO Key Features:
- Supports single or batch conversion for RAW images through a Mac or PC system.
- Image processing settings can be adjusted like the in-camera RAW conversion.
- All conversion parameters available through in-camera RAW conversion are adjustable, enabling photographers to monitor results in a preview window when changing settings.
- Displays before and after images side-by-side for easy comparison while changing adjusting settings.
- Enables users to save, load, or copy conversion profiles onto another RAW image.
Availability & Pricing
FUJIFILM X RAW STUDIO for Mac is available now, and is set to launch for Windows in February 2018. X RAW STUDIO is available to users at no cost.
New GFX Firmware Updates
Fujifilm has released firmware updates for the GFX 50S that add new support for FUJIFILM X RAW STUDIO, improved third party studio flash controller usability and new functions to improve operability.
FUJIFILM GFX 50S: V.2.0 Key Features:
- Supports FUJIFILM X RAW STUDIO which enables users to convert RAW files with X Processor Pro.
- Supports Instax SHARE SP-3 and higher resolution prints for SP-2.
- Improves radio flash controller usability allowing users to shoot with compatible third party studio flash in high speed sync or TTL mode via their radio controllers.
- Supports backup and restore of camera settings from one camera to another via FUJIFILM X Acquire.
- Addition of “Eye Sensor + LCD Image Display” in View Mode that allows for shooting through the viewfinder and checking images on the LCD.
- ON/OFF for 1/3-step shutter speed adjustment.
- Addition of “Shoot Without Card” mode so camera will not shoot without SD card inserted.
- Addition of “-6” and “-7” to EVF’s brightness settings.
New X Series Firmware Updates
Additionally, Fujifilm has released firmware updates for the FUJIFILM X-T2 and X-T20 X Series cameras to add new functionality and improve operability. These updates include new support for FUJIFILM X RAW STUDIO, dramatic improvements to the AF-C tracking algorithm in zone and tracking AF mode, addition of 4K video support and computer tethering functions and enhancements to touch panel operations.
FUJIFILM X-T2: V.3.0 Key Features:
- New AF tracking algorithm enhances AF-C to track moving subjects half the size, or moving twice as fast as previous models.
- Supports FUJIFILM X RAW STUDIO which enables users to convert RAW files with X Processor Pro.
- Supports Instax SHARE SP-3 and higher resolution prints for SP-2.
- Allows users to choose RGB and brightness histogram with or without highlight warnings.
- Improves radio flash controller usability allowing users to shoot with compatible third party studio flash in high speed sync or TTL mode via their radio controllers.
- Supports backup and restore of camera settings from one camera to another via FUJIFILM X Acquire.
FUJIFILM X-T20: V.1.1 Key Features:
- Touch panel operation while looking into the electronic viewfinder.
- Supports Instax SHARE SP-3 and higher resolution prints for SP-2.
Articles: Digital Photography Review (dpreview.com)