This issue was very familiar to us, but in a somewhat different use case. A common refrain we heard was other raw processors often created a smeared or painterly look in areas of texture like grass, bark and rock. When we first started this work we listened to our Fuji users and reviewed the processing results other tools in the market produced. For most cameras there has been years of research to optimize these algorithms for speed, quality and reduced errors (noise). These approaches don’t translate directly to the X-Trans layout which forced our engineers to develop a new and unique algorithm for Fujifilm X Series cameras. Here is what that looks like.įrom a software developers prospective, the way you interpolate, or debayer the raw data from these cameras is quite different from the algorithms we use for most other cameras.
They also claim this layout provides for better color reproduction with less color noise.
Fujifilm claims this filter layout reduces moire patterns naturally so you don’t need an anti-aliasing filter which can soften details in your photos. These sensors use a unique color filter pattern compared the the traditional Bayer pattern that most cameras use. Some of you out there shoot with Fujifilm® X series cameras that use the X-Trans® CMOS sensor.
