Camera Equipment,  Fujifilm X-T10,  Photography

Film Simulation

Cone Flowers
Cone Flowers

I have been shooting almost exclusively in jpeg format for over a year now after buying the Fujifilm X-E1. I find the quality of the jpeg files to be all that I needed and my post processing time go way down. However, if I come upon a situation where I want a raw file I simple press a function button and changed it to capture images in raw plus jpeg.

I recently upgraded to the Fuji X-T10 for the improved focus system and because the dang thing was “cool” looking. And, as we all know, cool makes you a better photographer. I am shooting in jpeg with this camera also. It is easy  to setup the X-T10 to use one of the 7 function buttons to allow me to quickly change to raw and jpeg. I was able to do the same with the X-E1 but with only one function button. More bells on this model. I can also do this with the Q menu.

Anyway the focus of this post is about the film simulation of jpeg files. Since I’m primarily working with jpeg files I’ve set BKT 2 on my Drive Dial for film simulation.  When bracketing in film simulation, one exposure is made then 3 files are output each with the film simulation I choose from the available eleven. I currently have it set for Provia, Velvia and Astia. So when I come across a situation I’m not sure about, or just for the fun of it, I switch to BKT2. As long as I’ve exposed properly, I will have three images to choose from.

Retired. Having fun with photography. Journal daily. Meditate daily. Learning haiku/poetry. Have a love for fountain pens.

6 Comments

  • Tom Dills

    I knew there was something different in your photos, and now I know that it is the improved Cool Factor. Of course you were already a pretty cool dude. 😉

    That sounds like a pretty good setup with the buttons, as long as you can remember which one does what. And which one to press to actually take a photo!

  • E.Brooks

    Can’t argue with this beautiful photo, Monte, and I don’t know why we feel a need to justify new cameras/gear these days. If it’s in your budget and you want or need it that’s great — life’s short. Sounds like you’re making good use of all the new features. Congratulations!

    • Monte Stevens

      For me it’s the cost of being in the cycle. Our older film cameras were usable for 10-20 years instead of months. At the present time LR4 cannot read the raw X-T10 files and my computer is too old to run LR6.

  • Paul

    Monte: You’re already way cool, man! 😀 Interesting how we go digital then try to simulate film, but it’s part of the fun.