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.
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!
Monte Stevens
Well, it is a computer. 🙂
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
Amen, brother. I gave up justifying years ago. I want it. I can afford it. I buy it. Nuff said! 😀
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.