![]() ![]() I don't recommend using the Iridient color profile at all, it may prevent you from changing the color profiles later. Some of this would certainly considered pixel peeping and won't always be obvious when viewed normally, but there can absolutely can be a worthwhile improvement with some well processed images at normal viewing size. If that change is for the good or bad, I am not certain because I haven't compared enough to have an opinion yet. Additionally, a histogram is the way to observe a change in colors and Iridient does change the colors in it's default. I see a difference in those two files, but I haven't see it in mine, Erik. I may play around with the options on Iridient to see if I can make it do something that isn't in the Adobe DNG Converter, but for now my take on this is that Adobe DNG converter is free and faster so I see no advantage in the Iridient X-Transformer. Since Adobe is a little faster, I think I will use it. The Histograms between the two of them did not move. ![]() I went to the color option in Iridient and changed it from "Iridient V2" to "Adobe CC 2018." This made them identical. The Iridient files blues were a little lighter. The only difference between the two is a blue element in the histogram moves slightly between the two. I took a few shots and converted them with both utilities. Adobe's converter seems about 24% faster. X-Trasformer gives you a lot of control, but much of it is redundant with Lightroom (though they do turn off Lightroom's mods that would have been applied for me). Adobe gives you no control over the conversation other than file naming. Since then I've been comparing the two raw converters. Since it was only $40, I picked up a copy and replaced Adobe's DNG converter with X-Transformer. When I posted here about this, I learned of the Iridient X-Transformer. My solution was to use Adobe's free DNG converter and import the DNGs into Lightroom. With X-Transformer used as a Lightroom plug-in, it adds literally 2 or 3 mouse clicks to your workflow and can be efficiently used just on the keepers.When I got an X-T3 I lost my ability to import RAF files into Lightroom 5.7. The full benefit won't be fully appreciated until after sharpening and other processing is applied. Are updates required or, once purchased, will it work forever if I am happy with the cameras it supports? Capture One is fine too, but if you're already familiar with Lightroom, IXT will help to get the same excellent results without enduring the significant C1 learning curve.ĭo I need to purchase IXT in order to remove their watermark if used as a plug-in in LR? You get at least 18 months free upgrades - but having said that my license is now over 3.5 years old and I continue to get free upgrades - including support for the latest cameras. "All Iridient Digital software license purchases include a minimum of 18 months of free updates from the date of purchase. ![]() During this period you will be able to download and upgrade to any newer version of your purchased software regardless of the version designation (5.0, X, 2018, etc).Īfter the 18 month free upgrade period expires the use of new versions of the software may require the purchase of a new license. Customers who have previously purchased a license for a product will be offered a discount off the full product price for paid upgrades to that particular product, generally between 20-50% off the full price at that time. Iridient X-Transformer Version History 2.5.1 - J(Maintenance Release) Bug Fix: Fixed an issue with errors on loading of some RAF images from the Fujifilm X-H2S. The exact discount given may vary with each version release and pricing may change at any time. Some lossless compressed RAF files from early X-H2S firmware sporadically contain an invalid RAW metadata field that would would cause these files to fail to load. The license is "perpetual" meaning there is never a requirement to pay for an upgrade to keep using the software. The choice to upgrade or not is always up to you. If the new features in the latest version do not justify the upgrade price for you then you may continue using an older version of the software which is valid with your original license for as long as you like. This upgrade policy is subject to change at any time, however you are always entitled to the upgrade policy in place at the time of your purchase." It's software, so eventually there's going to be an OS update that is going to force you to upgrade at some point. But ideally these are just patches that don't require a new license fee. Regardless, I just started using X-Transformer with Lightroom and I was delightfully surprised by the results. Fall foliage is significantly crisper when run through X-Transformer and importing into Lightroom. ![]()
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