Shoot JPEG! Using Fujifilm Film Simulations with X Raw Studio. Why You Should and How to Do It.

In this video, I talk about the benefits of a JPEG workflow when shooting with Fujifilm X-Series cameras and the amazing film simulations they offer. I go over the pros and cons of this approach, and some workflow options using X Raw Studio.

NOTE: Although I only mention JPEG in the video, the GFX cameras can also output TIFF from X Raw Studio.

Thanks for watching!

[CliffDaigle]

Thanks for watching! Let me know if have a favourite recipe. I’m always looking for new ones!

[RijadHanic-virtual]

Agree 100% with you. Last years we have excellent control over exposure (mirrorles cameras) and also on other jpeg parameters in camera to get desired look. Today we may spend more time enjoying in shooting than editing.

[MartinHarvey]

Thanks and an excellent prez. I tend to use my Fuji DSLR mainly for travel and find LR Mobile is a superb tool for culling the (raw) files and doing some pretty extensive initial editing. Using this approach would mean me waiting to get home before powering up the iMac - not a criticism, just an observation. However, just acquired my new Fuji camera (X-T50 + 16-80) and will do some experimentation with this approach. BTW my other (beloved) camera is a GRIII and I don’t use the film sims there either!

[michaelpowter]

To be honest, all this fuss over Raw or Jpeg is quite over discussed in my opinion.

My solution*
Just shoot Raw + Jpeg, large SD cards are not that expensive.

Use the Jpegs if you need a quick photo ASAP or just use the Raw files and edit to your hearts content. You may edit in lightroom with all the sliders it provides or apply a new film simulation using X Raw studio. So what's the fuss here? To save more storage space? Just shoot Raw + Jpeg, no regrets.

[robertboyer]

I'd like to see X RAW Studio on the iPad/iPhone (if it exists I missed it). I don't see why it would be a big deal given is uses the camera to process images (newer iPads are faster than most laptops anyway even if it didn't). Would make a truly portable with a far better efficiency than trying to use in camera RAW processing.

[YvonneTustain]

Hi Cliff, sorry to trouble you but I have a question and would really appreciate your help, please. 

In the Capture 1 Source Image Folder I cannot see all of the Albums I have in Photos (on my Mac mini M2). 

I can see that my camera has connected and I have turned to OFF the two settings they recommend in my XT5) so that appears to be 'working' (oh, and the green light is flashing on the camera which is turned ON). 

You mention that you use a specific Folder where you have put your RAW photos etc. but (and please forgive me if this is really basic) but how do I do that? The only option I appear to get in Photos is to create (another) Album...Bless you and I hope you can help me...pretty please and LOTS !!!

[YvonneTustain]

SORRY, silly me ! In my question below I meant X Raw Studio NOT Capture 1....duh! ***

Hi Cliff, sorry to trouble you but I have a question and would really appreciate your help, please.

*** In the Capture 1 Source Image Folder I cannot see all of the Albums I have in Photos (on my Mac mini M2).

I can see that my camera has connected and I have turned to OFF the two settings they recommend in my XT5) so that appears to be 'working' (oh, and the green light is flashing on the camera which is turned ON).

You mention that you use a specific Folder where you have put your RAW photos etc. but (and please forgive me if this is really basic) but how do I do that? The only option I appear to get in Photos is to create (another) Album...Bless you and I hope you can help me...pretty please and LOTS !!!

[slamak]

How the famous photographers took so good pictures before Photoshop era?

[corpusfusion]

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

[michaelblumentsev]

Hi Cliff, I wonder if you can help. I took photos with Fujifilm xs10 using FINE+RAW image quality. Then I copied photos to my Macbook Air using USB CARD READER as connection mode. Now when I open Apple Photo app each photos has JPEG+RAW shown on it. After that I wanted to use Fujifilm X Raw Studio to edit RAW photos. I changed Connection Mode on my camera to USB RAW CONV/BACKUP RESTORE, then connected camera to Macbook using cable, opened X Raw studio, but I cannot see any RAW photos. I must have done something wrong, but don't know what. Can you help? By the way, Raw Recording on my camera is switched to LOSSLESS COMPRESSED. Thank you so much for you assistance/guidance!!!

[jorghahn]

Thank you Cliff! Good tutorial on how to use X Raw Studio. One question: Once you finish in X Raw Studio and go back to Capture One, does Capture One automatically recognize the new jpegs or do you need to import them into your catalog or session?

[tylerdurden]

Is it not practical to shoot simulations in raw? Why does it have to be in jpeg?

[candidonthestreetanupamgos]

Can I change the jpeg file's simulation in X Raw studio if originally captured in standard mode i.e. Provia as you mentioned??