29.11.2017 FUJIFILM

FUJIFILM X RAW STUDIO - Features & Users Guide

Features

“FUJIFILM X RAW STUDIO” is Fujifilm’s new RAW conversion software which offers alternative functionality to existing RAW conversion software. Once a compatible digital camera has been connected to a computer, “FUJIFILM X RAW STUDIO” allows users to:

  • Quickly convert RAW files. Converting RAW files with FUJIFILM X RAW STUDIO takes around the same time as taking a photo on the camera, regardless of the performance of your computer, because the FUJIFILM X RAW STUDIO system utilizes the image processor in the camera instead of the CPU in the computer.
  • Retain the exceptional image quality from the camera, including the tonality, color reproduction and noise reduction.

Compatibility

Please note, the RAW conversion is only compatible with a RAW file taken by the same camera model as the camera connected to the computer. For example, if the connected camera is a FUJIFILM X-T2, the RAW file must be taken by a FUJIFILM X-T2.

Download and Install

“FUJIFILM X RAW STUDIO” is a free download and is available from FUJIFILM website.

1. Access the download page for the FUJIFILM X RAW STUDIO suitable for your OS.

2. Follow the download link to download the FUJIFILM X RAW STUDIO Installer.

3. Double-click the FUJIFILM X RAW STUDIO Installer icon to open the installer.

4. Install the FUJIFILM X RAW STUDIO.

  • (macOS / Mac OS X)
  • (Windows)
    Install the FUJIFILM X RAW STUDIO by following the instructions in the window.

5. (macOS / Mac OS X) Enable the FUJIFILM X RAW STUDIO to launch.

If you are downloading the software using macOS / Mac OS X, Gatekeeper may stop you from launching applications which have not been downloaded from the App Store. You will need to allow the FUJIFILM X RAW STUDIO to launch using the instructions below for macOS High Sierra.

  1. Start FUJIFILM X RAW STUDIO from the icon in the Applications folder.
  2. The following warning will be displayed: “FUJIFILM X RAW STUDIO” can’t be opened because the identity of the developer cannot be confirmed Click the “OK” button to close the dialog box. If this box has an “Open” and “Cancel” button, skip to the last step
  3. Launch “Security & Privacy” under the “System Preferences” menu on macOS.
  4. Under Allow apps downloaded from: ensure you have selected ‘App Store and identified developers’ and click ‘Open Anyway’ next to “FUJIFILM X RAW STUDIO” was blocked from opening because the identity of the developer cannot be confirmed.
  5. The following warning will be displayed: “FUJIFILM X RAW STUDIO” can’t be opened because the identity of the developed cannot be confirmed. Click the “Open” button to launch the FUJIFILM X RAW STUDIO.

User Guide 1
-Preparing for RAW conversion

<Preparing for RAW conversion>
1. Put the camera in USB RAW CONVERSION mode.

Following the instructions in the camera’s Owner’s Manual or New Feature Guide, put the camera in to USB RAW CONVERSION mode under the SET UP menu.

* The image is an example for FUJIFILM GFX 50S Ver.2.00 or FUJIFILM X-T2 Ver.3.00. The structure and the name of the menu are different from the image between models. Refer the instructions in the Owner’s Manual or New Feature Guide in detail.

2. Connect the camera with your Mac or PC via USB cable

Use a USB cable to connect the camera with your Mac or PC. If the camera and your Mac or PC are compatible with USB3.0, connecting via USB3.0 cable is recommended. USB3.0 cable allows you to convert RAW files in a shorter time.

3. Turn the camera ON

Turn the power switch of the camera ON. The back LCD monitor of the camera will be suppressed and the LED will flash green.

The power saving feature of the camera does not work when it is connected in the USB RAW CONVERSION mode so you will need to make sure the camera has enough battery for the RAW conversion process. The battery level can be checked at the FUJIFILM X RAW STUDIO window.
* FUJIFILM X-T2 and X100F are driven with USB bus power assist.

<Launching the FUJIFILM X RAW STUDIO>
1. Launch the FUJIFILM X RAW STUDIO

Double-click the FUJIFILM X RAW STUDIO icon in the Applications folder to launch.

<Closing the FUJIFILM X RAW STUDIO>
1. Close the FUJIFILM X RAW STUDIO

(Mac) Select “Quit FUJIFILM X RAW STUDIO” from the “FUJIFILM X RAW STUDIO” menu.
(Windows) Select “Exit” from the “File” menu.

<Parts of the Toolbar>

⑬ Single View Mode
⑭ Before (B) / After (A) View Mode
⑮ Zoom Selection
⑯ Actual Pixels Mode
⑰ Actual Pixels Mode
⑱ Zoom-in Tool
⑲ Zoom-out Tool
⑳ Hand Tool

 

<Parts of the Thumbnail Filter Pane>

㉑ File Type Filter Selection

: Converted JPEG/TIFF are displayed.
: Converted JPEG/TIFF are not displayed.

㉒ Camera Model Filter Selection

: Shows all RAW files. Includes all RAW files, including those taken by a model other than the connected camera
: Shows compatible RAW files only. Includes RAW files only taken by the same model as the connected camera

㉓ Thumbnail Order Selection

: Thumbnail order by file name (ascending order)
: Thumbnail order by file name (descending order)
: Thumbnail order by file size (ascending order)
: Thumbnail order by file size (descending order)
: Thumbnail order by file type (ascending order)
: Thumbnail order by file type (descending order)
: Thumbnail order by timestamp (ascending order)
: Thumbnail order by timestamp (descending order)

<RAW Conversion>
1. Check that the model of the connected camera matches the camera model the images were taken on, under “Connected Camera Information”

2. Select a source image folder under the “Source Image Folder Pane”

RAW files have to be saved onto the SSD or HDD of the computer.

3. Select a single RAW file to be converted under the “Thumbnail View”.

When a RAW file is selected, a color bar will be displayed above the thumbnail. The selected image will be displayed in the “Preview Pane”

4. Adjust the conversion settings under the “Conversion Settings Pane”.

Once you have selected the conversion settings, the image in the “Preview Pane” will be updated to reflect these changes.
The conversion settings applied will automatically be saved as a “Profile” in to the same folder as the RAW file. An image with a “Profile” applied is indicated by the * mark on the thumbnail.

5. Select single/multiple RAW files under the “Thumbnail View” and then convert them.

Select single/multiple RAW files on the “Thumbnail View” and then click “Convert” button to convert them into JPEG or TIFF files (RAW files taken by FUJIFILM GFX 50S support conversion into TIFF format).

The converted images are saved in to the same folder as the original RAW file.
* RAW conversion is only compatible with a RAW file taken by the same model as the connected camera.
* RAW conversion requires the use of the camera’s battery. You will need to ensure there is enough charge in the battery to process the conversions. You can check the battery level of the camera under the “Battery Level of the Connected Camera”. FUJIFILM X-T2 and X100F are driven with USB bus power assist.

User Guide 5-
Shortcut Key

Mac Windows
Refresh Folder List ⌘ R Ctrl R
RAW Conversion
Mac Windows
Copy Conversion Profile ⌘ C Ctrl C
Paste Conversion Profile ⌘ V Ctrl V
Register Conversion Profile ⌘ V Ctrl S
Undo ⌘ Z Ctrl Z
Redo ⌘ Y Ctrl Y
Convert ⌘ D Ctrl D
Preview Pane
Mac Windows
Zoom In ⌘ . Ctrl .
Zoom Out ⌘, Ctrl,
Hand Tool H H
Fit to ^Z Shift Z
400% ⌘3 Ctrl 3
300% ⌘2 Ctrl 2
200% ⌘1 Ctrl 1
100% Z Z
66.7% ^⌘1 Ctrl Shift 1
50% ^⌘2

Ctrl Shift 2

33.3% ^⌘3 Ctrl Shift 3
25% ^⌘4 Ctrl Shift 4
16.7% ^⌘5 Ctrl Shift 5
12.5% ^⌘6 Ctrl Shift 6
8.33% ^⌘7 Ctrl Shift 7
6.25% ^⌘8 Ctrl Shift 8
5% ^⌘9 Ctrl Shift 9
Fit on Screen -Z Shift Z
Actual Pixels Z Z
 Before / After  Y Y
Thumbnail View
Mac Windows
List All L L
List Target File Only ⌥ V Alt L
List RAW File Only ⌘ L Ctrl L
Sort in File Name (Descending Order) ⇧⌥⌘ 1 Ctrl Alt Shift 1
Sort in File Name (Ascending Order) ⌥⌘ 1 Ctrl Alt 1
Sort in Timestamp (Descending Order) ⇧⌥⌘ 5 Ctrl Alt Shift 5
Sort in Timestamp (Ascending Order) ⌥⌘ 5 Ctrl Alt 5
Sort in File (Descending Order) ⇧⌥⌘ 6 Ctrl Alt Shift 6
Sort in File Size (Ascending Order) ⌥⌘ 6 Ctrl Alt 6
Sort in File Type (Descending Order) ⇧⌥⌘ 2 Ctrl Alt Shift 2
Sort in File Type (Ascending Order) ⌥⌘ 2 Ctrl Alt 2
Link Original RAW File ⌘ A Ctrl A
Select All R R