X-H1 Raw files - need new software

[deva]

Having just purchased the X-H1 I discovered that the RAW files don't work in the non subscription version of Lightroom and that they never will.

I am not interested to pay the subscription so am looking for a Lightroom replacement. Lightroom served me well for a long time, and unfortunately, cannot anymore. So I'm interested in what others are doing to deal with this situation.

[Mike-Photos]

This is a great place to start:

https://blog.thomasfitzgeraldphotography.com/blog/2018/6/oommkng8fz6w43r672933zukui644i

[sgmcenroe]

I recently purchased Luminar and use it as a plug-in in LR, but it could easily serve as a LR substitute . Very capable and about $60 on sale.  Check it out. I also purchased their HDR program Aurora.  They are both produced by Skylum.

Edited July 28, 2018 by sgmcenroe
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[Steve Lew]

I use On1 for my processing Fuji files. I add photos into Lightroom (for file management) and they export automatically into ON1. On1 is a very robust photo processing software. On1 offers very good tutorials and once learned is very dynamic for processing photos.

[rakbaba]

Two suggestions, without changing your workflow;

1) Use Adobe DNG converter before Lightroom import. (free)

2) Use Iridient X-Transformer, which is very powerful RAW converter, before Lightroom import. (30 $)

https://www.iridient.com/products/xtransformer.html

 

[cug]

I'm just paying the subscription. For a reasonable price I get Lightroom as well as Photoshop, can use it on two machines, it works great as long as I take care of the various intricacies of x-trans and I get consistent results with my other cameras (Canon) when using Masten Labs film simulations. 

So, while I'm not really that happy with subscription models, I understand that software companies need to make a living as well and therefore pay for what I'm getting. 

[dpiscona]

Try also Darktable (cross platform Linux - OSx - Windows)

 

[ImagesWest]

You can download the free Express version of Capture One for Fuji now.

https://www.phaseone.com/en/Capture-One/Capture-One-Fujifilm.aspx

Edited November 22, 2018 by ImagesWest

[cug]

Luminar has a sale going right now.

[davro57]

Affinity is brilliant at processing Raw files https://affinity.serif.com/en-gb/photo/desktop/  it's just like Photoshop and Camera Raw but at a one off low price, it's even cheaper with their Black Friday price

 

[fordfanjpn]

I'm using Luminar 2018 now, along with Lightroom Classic, but when they come out with Luminar 3 next month with the DAM, I'm pretty sure I'll be making the switch entirely to Luminar. No more Adobe subscription for me. 

[flywheel]

Personally I'm using a mix of RAWTherepee and DarkTable - as I haven't really made up my mind yet - their X-Trans support has become rather good.

If I'm in a hurry KDE ShowPhoto is being used - yeah I'm a mess!

[Jersey Jorge]

Capture One Pro 12 - either the full paid for version, or the FREE Express.

[Jersey Jorge]

I also use Luminar 3, and Luminar 2018... And my LR CC Classic (subscription version) works great.