Hi, thank you so much for your time, I use fuji Xt-100 only :D ..but I like it, pictures are great and sharp..i love taking photos of nature, landscape..and my dog :D
Thank you so much for your comments! I have spent a few decades using the Fuji colors and teaching photography, so I guess I know a few things. 😀 I'm glad to hear that you found this lesson so helpful. Are you currently a Fuji user, or are you thinking about getting into the system?
@@DanBaileyPhoto That's very nice sir! I just booked my first Fuji XT30, waiting for this friday for the delivery :) exploring nice fuji videos in youtube and glad to find your channel. I watched lot of your other videos as well. all deeply explained and very useful!
@@DanBaileyPhoto I received my cam last week. It's so amazing, beautifully looking. I am exploring all simulation modes. Pro Neg Hi is my fav as of now, it creates contrasty colors in photos and it looks so so good in videos as well. Classic chrome was was favorite when I read reviews in internet and while seeing sample images. Yet to find it's purpose. looking forward to explore more!
That's exactly my point!! Photography and photo editing are two very different things, and it's all about how you want to spend your time. Thanks for the comment.
You're welcome, Kilian. Let me know if you have any questions about the Fuji system, I'll be glad to do what I can to help you make the transition if you decide to move to Fujifilm. What kinds of subjects do you like to shoot
Awesome, I’m so glad you found this video and that it was so helpful for you! 👍 I think the film sims are the lifeblood of the Fuji cameras, and they definitely lend themselves to a different creative style and approach to shooting than what we all learned with other systems. What do you like to photograph with your X-T20?
I, too have an X-T20 and i usually just photograph without the film sim. But I will definitely try them out more after this video. I mostly photograph dogs :D
Hello Dan. I actually have fallen in love with the Velvia film simulation because of your recommendations. I use to have my Fuji XT1 set to Provia, which is more true to life. From time to time I use the Monochrome setting as well. Thanks for all your nice videos. Blessings from Denmark. ❤❤❤
Hi Michael, thanks for your comment. I'm glad that you're loving the Velvia look so much, it's always been one of my favorites! That's the great thing about the Fuji film sims, they all offer unique color palettes that can inspire our creativity in different ways when we're out shooting. What kinds of subject do you like to shoot?
Also on the topic of film sims, no matter what mode you use in shooting, if you shoot Raw+Jpg you can always convert in-camera and try the other film sims on the same shot and see what you like best.
Hi Jessica. Indeed, the built-in RAW Conversion feature on the Fuji cameras is definitely a great option. I think it's a really cool feature. You don't even need to shoot RAW+JPEG to use this, it still works if you shoot RAW only. In that way, you can shoot one RAW file, and then by using all the conversion settings like film simulation, highlight/shadow tone, white balance, etc..., you can can achieve any number of varying looks for that shot, right in the camera!
Amédée, thank you so much for your comment. Yes, I’m pretty passionate about this stuff, so I’m glad you enjoyed it. What Fuji do you use and what do you like to photograph?
@@DanBaileyPhoto you're certainly welcome! I've shot Fuji for 5 years, up to 2018, then I switched to Sony, like so many. After a couple years, and a detour to Nikon, I'm back with Fuji. We have a T4 for our little store but for me, I bought a E4 yesterday. Still a bit on the fence in terms of build quality and the removal of the pad, but at the same time, the screen can act like a pad with the gestures, and they're spot on, all the time! There's plenty of days this week for me to warm up to it. I mainly shoot landscapes and natural light portraits, with the occasional flower here and there. I also use a wide variety of classic lenses from the late 60's to the early 90's.
Cool. I’ve always liked the X-E models, I think they offer a lot of fun and style for the price point, and they’re certainly capable little camera. I was hesitant when they removed the thumb pad starting with the E3, but you’re right, the LCD swipe/touch gestures work pretty well. Have lots of fun with your E4!!
@@DanBaileyPhoto thanks Dan.. I'm a hobbyist, and using Fujifilm S100fs bridge camera since 2010, it serves good results for landscapes, macros and fair results for portraits. Now I feel the necessity to upgrade to next level, something top notch. My interests Bird/wildlife, family portraits.. plus a wide lens for RU-vid video for my daughter, vlog and hopefully this same lens for wide angle landscape.. May I request you to have your contact/ email, so I can discuss more elaborately on this.. thanks again.. Atul
This video is the exact represention of the phrase, don't judge a book by the cover. Amazing explanation and I really respect the amount of knowledge you have about fuji's technology. It's been a year since I started using my father's X-T1 (around 5years old) and I was blown by the images and the colour it produced with the 16mp xtrans ii sensor through that film simulations. I used other reputed brands like nikon, canon, sony, kodak but by far fuji gave me the exact result I was searching for. It's flexible and versatile with the colours and the sooc result is amazing, it led me to less time infront of the desktop which I always wanted.
Thanks so much for your comment. Yes, Photography is not about pixels, sensor size or how much processing you can do, it’s about look, feel, color, emotion, moment and having fun with your creativity. I’m glad you’re enjoying the X-T1, it really is a great camera, even though it’s an “older” model. When I look through my own images, many of my favorites were made with the X-T1, and they still hold up just fine. And as you’ve discovered, there’s something very special about the Fuji colors that inspires a certain creativity. What do you like to photograph?
@@DanBaileyPhoto Yes, I absolutely agree with your words, it's bit older but it does the job just fine and I am more than satisfied with what fuji has provided and still providing. I love street photography the most but I love shooting protrait, landscape, documentary and architecture too. I don't want to limit myself by doing a certain genre as I am still learning the visual language and believe that every other genre has some lessons to offer.
@@ranadhirbiswas4095 Cool. Yes, the more you shoot, and the more types of subjects you explore, you'll continue to fine tune your eye and get a feel for what works and what kinds of techniques to apply in different situations.
Man!!! You just lit a candle in a dark room!!! Thank you!!! And I was born in 1985 , you got me feeling so nostalgic 🙂! I had never considered Fuji before 3 days ago, and now you have absolutely triggered something here. Bless
Thanks so much for the comment. Glad to hear that you like this lesson so much. Yes, there's a certain magic that the Fuji cameras and colors preserve, and that inspires a unique style of photographic creativity. Their films, and now the film sims, have been carefully designed with the mindset that color matters. Not only does it add to the individual creative style of the shooter, specific color palettes can evoke different feelings and emotions in the viewer. The specific set of color recipes included in the X Series cameras give you a wide, but limited range of recipes to tell the story in a way that matches your own feelings about the scene, or the feeling you want to impart to your audience. What do you like to photograph?
Hi Dan nice to see you reply , cool. What do I like to photograph ? let' see 🤔I have owed my Sony a6400 for 1 year now , and I have maybe taken 6 pictures with it 😄. I love video, A lot !!! I am obsessed with documentary films!!!! And I think that the XT4 might be the camera that I have bin looking for. Not to big but great filmic picture quality. WOW. Maybe this is a mistake , but I was looking to buy something like a sony fx9 for built in XLR , internal ND , dual base ISO and all the good thing that it offers for documentary film makers, but somehow I feel like a big camera will distract my subjects, and I wont get the true story, plus if I get a cheaper camera I will have more money left for the studio .... anyways I am exited... I am starting a series of videos where I will be experimenting different ways to break the ice between my fellow Haitian compatriots through series of interviews, deep conversations, documentaries and super nice cinematic B-roll. It's cinematic visuals with nice voice overs to encourage human reflections, hopefully it can encourage some to live better together. I will be sure to share them with you as there will be some thing that will be in english. My only worry with the XT4 is editing H265 plus I'll have to record audio externally which is awful , which is why I am also looking S1H that has an XLR module that you can attache to it.
Hello Dan: You absolutely hit it out of the park with this demo! At 74, and a photographer my whole adult life, I experienced all of those films, one roll at a time. Your descriptions are spot-on (what memories you bring back)😃 I just got an X-H1 and have an airshow coming this weekend. I am so glad I saw this posting, cuz I will be experimenting with some of these film types. Thank you for your accurate insight and I will check in with you again.
HI Craig, thanks so much for your comment! I'm glad you found this video to be helpful and inspirational. Yes, definitely experiment with the Fuji film sims and have lots of fun with your X-H1. What kinds of subjects do you like to shoot?
What a teacher. Thanks Dan, going through your dated videos, what an education. Images are stunning in this one, Acros especially caught my eye. Now I know why I remember some older black and white movies so vividly and fondly.
John, thanks so much for your comment and insight on this, I really appreciate your feedback. Glad you’re enjoying my channel. What Fuji do you use and what do you like to shoot?
Awesome tips Dan! I really need to give Pro Neg Standard & Classic Chrome a bit more attention, and I think this will inspire me to do so. Love the tip on using high ISOs with Acros - will try that too. A photog with your level of skills and imagery deserves a whole lot more subscribers. Hope you get them.
Thanks Lyndon, I really appreciate your comment. Yes, definitely dig in and experiment with some of the other film sims. As I mentioned, once you figure out what they're doing to your scenes, you'll begin to see how you can apply some different styles of color artistry to your photography.
This is better than any Fuji film simulation explanation out there. Instead of 'tweaks' to bring in all the available simulations till date. You have explained a hand picked few well. This is much better approach for hobbyist like me. I can spent more quality time and figure out how to get the best out of it.
I've ordered a used Xe-3 at a good price with a couple of lenses. I'm surrounded by great landscapes that I want to capture, probably using the jpegs from the camera and experimenting with the film simulations.
Cool. That 18-55 is a great all around lens, and the 12mm Samyang is an ideal ultra wide option. It's also a great lens for shooting nighttime/sky images.
Well said! After years of shooting raw, now i find joy in shooting jpeg and focus more on shooting than in post-production. And as you said, you don't have to show all the possible details in a picture, on the contrary it's much more interesting to choose what's important in that particular scene.
Hi Tommi, thanks for your comment. Yes, there is a special joy in being able to grab the image in the moment by using the on-board creative tools inside the camera, instead of spending lots of time post processing lately, where you're far removed from the that instant when you pulled together all of the factors that went into making the photo in first place. Glad to hear that enjoying shooting with this mentality. What kinds of subjects do you like to photograph?
Thank you Dan. This has given me a greater understanding of Fuji's film simulations and the historical origins. This has helped me reconfirm my selections and others I didn't know about, ie Acros.
Dan I have been using Film simulations regularly but not in Jpeg. I have been working on your Master Focus class and taking notes. Although I haven't completed the course I keep going back over the lessons. Great Class and ever so helpful. I'm really looking forward to our one on one meeting.
Michael, thanks for your comment. I'm glad to hear that you're enjoying the focus course and that you're going back over the lessons multiple times. This will be helpful in your learning process. Yes, I'll look forward to our coaching session when you're ready to schedule!
@@DanBaileyPhoto hi there Dan I was introduced to the Fuji camera as I needed a more compact alternative to my Nikon full frame system. I started with the X100 t with the 50mm adaptor and used it in conjunction with the Nikon at the occasional event photography I do and also family environmental and travel. I upgraded to the XE3 with f1.4 35mm and the f2 23 mm. This also works great for video, event pics and a recent trip to NZ.. I have recently been considering an In camera jpeg workflow as I love film simulation.. your photography RU-vid content definitely fits this. Being able to produce great images without the computer is definitely the way forward. Now I need to practice this!! Thanks for your help. Regards Anthony
I’ve just entered the Fujifilm world with a XT30ii and this is the best explanation of the simulations I’ve watched. It’s exactly what I needed to help me choose a simulation abit easier👍
Hey Steven, thanks for your comment, and welcome to the Fujifilm world!! So glad that you enjoyed this video. Which of the film simulations do you find yourself gravitation towards on your X-T30ii?
I’ve only taken the camera out a couple of times but so far I seem to switch between Velvia, Classic Chrome and Astra Soft. I’ve installed a few recipes from Fuji weekly last night so will try them too.
Thank you so much for your comment. I'm so enamored with Fuji's film simulations and feel that by varying the color palettes you use in your work, you can make a huge difference in the the visual impact of your imagery.
Thanks for this awesome breakdown of the film simulation modes! Also your quote, "photography is about compelling subject matter, good light, and the right moment" is an amazing reminder of what are we fundamentally doing. Recent (1-year) X-T3 owner here. I like to do landscape, street, long-exposure, and astro photography. I typically shoot in raw, and post-process in Lightroom, but you've inspired to experiment with how to get the best straight out of camera results.
Thanks for your comment, I’m glad you enjoyed this tutorial so much! Yes, the Fujis and their diverse selection of film simulations allow for such wide creative exploration right inside the cameras. I’ve enjoyed the creative liberation of shooting in the moment and getting away from the idea that I have to process everything. Have fun with your own continued color experimentation, and definitely check out some of my other video lessons.
This most detailed pictures taken by me were with an AU$60 OM2 and 50 1.4, yes no image stabilisation in those days, and using Kodachrome 64 ASA. The colour and detail that film captured were unbelievable. In one picture I took lying on the ground of one of farm cows staring down at me, the shot captured her is such detail that a large blow-up almost shows every single hair of her smooth summer coat.
Robert, I shot K25 and 64 on a regular basis back in the early 90s and loved the looks I got. K25 was without a doubt the sharpest, finest grain slide film ever made. Here are two of my favorite Kodachrome images: www.flickr.com/photos/19176913@N04/1924181401/ and www.flickr.com/photos/19176913@N04/1924181981/
Thanks for your comment, I'm glad you enjoyed it. I have made some other film sim videos, for Classic Neg: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-Ol7fNNWcBv8.html and Eterna Bleach Bypass: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-D3Vuwl9sSYE.html What Fuji do you use and what do you like to photograph?
I see that you posted this a while back. Just watched it, searching Fuji x100v. Just bought one. LOVE IT! Thank you so much for the detailed history and info. Hope you’re well!
Thanks, Tony. Glad you found this helpful, and great to hear that you're having so much fun with your new X100V. That's a great camera, what do you like to shoot with it?
I have had your book & have enjoyed learning how to use the Film Simulations. I really learned a lot from your photos showing which ones to use for various light conditions. Love the all the color options!
HI GeorgAnna, thanks for your comment. The Film Sim choices on the Fuji cameras offer us such diverse set of color choices for all conditions. I really love experimenting with how each look renders different types of subject matter.
This was the best demonstration and description of what is unique to the Fuji formula. Delivered with stunning photos to back it up and insight that is clearly born from experience. Such a breath of fresh air. Subscribed.
Hey Thomas, thanks so much for your feedback and for subscribing. I’m glad you found this to be so helpful! What Fuji do you use and what do you like to photograph?
@@DanBaileyPhoto I don't currently have a Fuji, but I'm on the probably infinite waiting list for an X100V, since I don't want to pay scalper prices. Otherwise I shoot and do video with a Canon R6. But having grown up with film, I've been lured into the Fuji spell and want experiment with these profiles. If I can't get my hands on an X100V I may pull the trigger on an X-T4 because it seems to be the only one still in stock that has a similar UI. Any advice? What's your regular shooter?
Thomas, I have a number of the X Series bodies, including an X-T4 and the X100V. I do love them both, but the X-T4 is a more powerful camera that offers a few more creative and performance options and of course, the versatility of interchangeable lenses. The simplicity of the X100 is nice, but if I had to choose between the two, the X-T4 would definitely win out. All of the X Series cameras essentially have the same UI and menu system, and nearly identical settings, although some have a few more options than others. What kinds of subjects do you like to shoot?
@@DanBaileyPhoto That's great insight, Dan. It will be my knock-around, carry with me me, camera, so size is definitely a major factor. I'm a musician and will be doing some gigs soon and imagined this as my BTS camera and photo journal of sorts. I think a body with an interchangeable lens could work if the lens was small enough and if I could still the voice that wants to "collect 'em all", haha. I don't need to recreate my Canon lens collection in a new system, if you get my drift. But a body with a prime was something I was considering, like the X-e4, but they are also scarce...
@@DanBaileyPhoto So I guess the question is, do you think an X-T4 paired with a smaller lens makes a decent every day shooter? Or would it end up being too bulky? And what lens pairing would you recommend. The in-body stabilization is also luring because I would be taking advantage of the video offerings, but then we're getting muddled. This is the rabbit hole I find myself navigating haha. I might try the Fuji film sims and think I don't need them for video, or I might actually do the opposite and find them invaluable for B-roll and found footage...
Mr. Bailey. Thank you so much for throwing away the charts and graphs and showing us what you bring to life with your descriptions. Great job with the subject and I do subscribe to your artistic philosophy and your channel. Thanks.
Thank you for your comment and your feedback. I'm glad that my tutorials have resonated with you so much. Yes, the true magic of photography and creativity lies so far beyond the mere technical aspects of the gear. Things like color, moment, light, shape, shadow and mystery matter far more when trying to craft a compelling image. What camera do you use and what do you like to photograph?
@@DanBaileyPhoto Sir, I recently shifted from Nikon DSLR to humblest Fuji X-E4. I aim to try to capture sunset and sunrise from the tropical mountains of Western Ghats. I expect that the compact size of X-E4 will be more handy during the trekking. Dear Sir, I really appreciate any help you may provide on film simulation settings for capturing the sunset with X-E4 with 27mm kit lens, Fuji XF 15-45 and Sigma 118-55 2.8. Sincerely, Aachie
Hi John, thanks for your comment, I'm glad you enjoyed this. Yes, the film sims can also be used when shooting video as well, which obviously expands your creative options. What Fuji do you use and what do you like to photograph?
You've explained these so clearly and thoroughly -- I've even switched from Provia after your explanation plus some of the examples you've provided. Thank you.
Hi Diane, thanks for your comment, I’m glad you enjoyed this video. Have fun playing around with all those color profiles. What model Fuji do you use and what do you like to photograph?
@@DanBaileyPhoto Dan, I ended up buying the XT-30 when I had intended on buying the XT-3. But at the camera store I tried both and much preferred the XT-30 and have never regretted it. It's more compact, I love the dials (instead of always using the menu), and it has exactly the same megapixels and processor. I like to photograph everything: daily life, my pets, life at the marina, family, the garden, local events, and such. But landscape is something I find I enjoy seeing though not photographing.
That's great to hear. Yes, the X-T30 is such a great little camera. And you're right, it has the exact same image quality and overall performance as the X-T3, but with a distinctly smaller form factor and lighter weight body. Its fun to experiment with the camera, and there's something about having one you really like that inspires to you look at the world a little different and pay attention to things you might not have notice before, even if you're not trying to photograph them. Have fun with it!!
Love this attitude. We must be brothers from another mother. My last film camera was a Contax G1 with three Zeiss primes. I pretty much game up on photography until my first Fuji camera. I think there should be photo competitions where only cropping is allowed. Let's see how well the computer geeks do with those limitations. I think Fujifilm should sponsor the competitions.
Totally, I’m such a proponent of getting it right in the moment. This mentality really drives my photography these days. Also, I find it to be quite ironic that many of the RAW only/heavy processing shooters are the same people who great up shooting film, back when there was no such thing as computers and Photoshop.
If you use fujifilm I’d definitely recommend you use captureone for processing. It’s designed for Fuji sensor files and the raw files will keep the simulations you pick in camera. That way you can keep your simulation on the raw file and tweak if you want, without losing image quality like a jpeg would. You can also change to different simulations IN POST if you use capture one, on the raw file. There’s a drop down on capture one to change the simulations that are also on your camera, It’s amazing. Velvia is fine for street, I use it all the time, remember David Alan Harvey shot people in Cuba on velvia 50 slide film.
Excellent insight, Nicholas, and thanks for your comment. Capture One Pro is indeed a very good program, and an excellent choice for editing Fuji RAW files. While their film simulations are not 100% exact match for the originals, they're pretty close and WAY better than Adobe's versions. And good point about David Alan Harvey. There are no rules. You can shoot whatever you want with whatever color profile or look you want, as long as you follow your creative heart and know the characteristics and limitations of what you're shooting. What Fuji do you use and what do you like to photograph?
@@DanBaileyPhoto Literally just received my first Fuji today (X-t3) and looking forward to trying to re-live my filmic photo-youth ! Been a trained photographer for 30+ years though, and love every aspect. Particularly love listening to fellow artists breaking down the more 'cerebral' processes involved, rather than just settings on various machines. Keep up the great work :)
Awesome. The X-T3 is amazing little machine, you'll have a ton of fun with it, I'm sure. I have quite a few other Fuji-related tutorials on my channel and on my blog that will help you get the most from the camera. Also, if you're into more cerebral type insight about creativity and photography, then you might want to check out my "Photography On The Brain" video lesson series. It's exactly what you say you enjoy. In this course, I go beyond straightforward "tips" and explore much more thoughtful and thought provoking ideas about creativity and image making: danbaileyphoto.com/blog/photography-on-the-brain-special-offer/ At any rate, have fun with your Fuji and let me know if you have any questions about the X-T3 or the Fuji system in general.
Great info! "Prone Egg" was the translation for "Pro Neg" in the subtitles above. I guess Fujifilm could come up with a simulation for egg pictures? "Smooth, runny yellows..." 🤣
Perfect video Dan. Exactly what I was looking for. In depth knowledge of the film simulations. Also looking for someone who has knowledge about the white balance color shift which is such a powerful feature, but hard to refine.
@@DanBaileyPhoto I’ve experimented with white balance color shift and different film sims, but it’s a bit hard to know which color compliment each other also taking account the subtle colors in the scene. Lots of variables and subtle options. Also, making radical color changes linking them to different moods. It would be nice to have an in depth conversation about this very interesting topic.
@@DanBaileyPhoto Also, I saw this perfect blue color used in Chanels perfume Bleu, when i was in Paris. I tried to replicate it on my fuji xpro3 using monochrome film sim with color shift option but was difficult to get an exact match. A very special blue tint indeed, with a touch of black and maybe purple.
@@DanBaileyPhoto Also you have the DR settings in addition to the color chrome effects to take into consideration. Takes lots of practice to find your own unique style, but that’s also what i love about my fuji; the color science
Thank you for making this video. I had no idea there is a reason for using each film, as each has its own purpose really. I can see now how important it is is to pick the right one. Also, what you said about grain, I totally agree and embrace actually in the digital era where I try to mimic sometimes grain in my low iso photos.
Thanks so much for your comment. I’m glad you found this video so helpful and informative. Yes, photography is art and expression, and the complete lack of any grain or imperfections doesn’t make an image great. I liken this to music, where slight imperfections in things like tempo, phrasing and articulation of the notes is what makes a piece more authentic and personal. What Fuji do you use and what do you like to photograph?
@@DanBaileyPhoto I own Sony a7iii and Nikon d4s. I’m waiting for the Fuji x100f to arrive that I think will become my overall walk camera. Also, I appreciate your example photos. As a visual thinker, those helped a lot.
If Eterna/f-log is not installed on the camera, Pro Neg Std is the best for video (not necessarily for stills). It is the one with the most dynamic range, which is more important for video, since the scene could change at any moment. Further tweaking highlight/shadows/color/sharpness/noise to smooth out the image, along DR400, its DR is close to Eterna's. Making Pro Neg Std the best choice for video in the cheaper or older Fuji cameras.
Good tips! With its very wide dynamic range, ProNeg Std is a very versatile film simulation that can be useful for shooting video and also for shooting straight JPEG photos that preserve the widest latitude of tones. This gives it the ability to be tweaked as needed. Thanks for sharing your insight! I've been a fan of ProNeg Std since the beginning of my X Series journey!
Awesome, I’m glad you found this helpful. The X100V is such a great camera, I’m sure you’re having a ton of fun with it. What kinds of subjects do you like to photograph?
Dan...thank you for your comprehensive explanation of Fuji film simulations. It is the most helpful discussion of what each simulation is and how you utilize to coax the fullest expression of what you want your viewer to take away from an image. As someone who used fuji film stock in the past as well as Kodak and Agfa, I can appreciate what Fujifilm has produced in these simulations. One can always equivocate about the actual film fidelity of Fujifilm simulations, but to my eye, it is spot on and comes closer to the array of film look of any camera manufacturer. It opens up new possibilities for creative expression in the way Jazz music does...it's not always about the notes played. I shoot with my Fuji XH-1, Leica Q, and Sigma DP2 &3 Merrills--these cameras make me want to create images.
Hi Edison, thanks for your comment, I appreciate your feedback and I'm glad you found this lesson helpful. I like your take on the subject, the creative expression with photography is not about the specific notes you play, but how you play them. There's an infinite amount of variation you could potentially use to represent your subject matter with a photograph, and Fuji's Film Sims offer a diverse, but concise set of brushes and colors with which to express your creative ideas. What do you like to shoot?
Thanks Dan, I am a Fuji camera owner/user and appreciate this video as it is going to prompt an aspect of my cameras that I have used, but largely overlooked. Another good feature of the Fuji X series is the ability to use the Drive feature “Film Simulation Bracket”. Good thing is you are undecided which simulation to use - try several!
Hi Victor, glad you liked the lesson. You're right, Film Simulation Bracketing can be another great creative tool to experiment with different looks, especially with fast breaking scene when you don't have time to adjust and try out the different color profiles.
@@DanBaileyPhoto I just bought the X100V Dan, I also shoot a Nikon D750 and D810 so the Fuji is a welcome downsize. With the Fuji I like to shoot street, landscapes and general travel photography. For my professional work I shoot events, portraits, landscapes, product etc. with the Nikons. Loving shooting jpegs sooc with very minimal editing if any at all. I also shoot 35mm film, I love that as well.
That X100V is a really fun camera! I got one about a year ago and have loved every minute with it. And I've long been a convert with regards to shooting mostly in JPEG these days. The photos right out of the camera are amazing on the Fujis. And the colors... ohhh the colors!! 😀
@@DanBaileyPhoto I photographed a lot with 35mm and 120mm films and I'm enjoying the fuji xe3 mainly because I can make these modifications ,I'm looking to make my own recipes, I really like kodakchrome, ,fujifilm reala 100,ektar100,classic chrome Acros and astia, these last 3 camera natives.
Dan- thanks so much for this video. I just bought the Fujifilm X100S and I' excited to use it on my upcoming trip to Alaska. This was a super helpful guide and totally helped me wrap my brain around the different film simulation options.
Mariah, thanks for your comment, I'm glad you found this to be so helpful. I see the film simulation as being the lifeblood of the X Series, and so understanding what the film sims are all about will help you get a much better for how you can be more creative with the system and make photos that match your own ideas about the scene. When are you coming up to Alaska and what areas do you plan to explore?
Your explanation goes far and above the manual. It was the film simulation modes which I found a selling point on an X-T30. The Acros simulation is great and have been playing with it to get some dramatic images of the sky (red filter plus CPL) and it really is a throwback to film days with the pleasant addition of the EVF giving you an visualization. Very impressive, but still more to explore.
Hi Bruce, thanks so much for your comment. The film simulations definitely offer a unique approach to creativity, so I’m glad you’re enjoying the film-like approach they offer. What kinds of subjects/locations do you like to photograph?
@@DanBaileyPhoto thank you for the reply. I like photographing architecture, landscapes and night scenes. I think the Velvia may be interesting with nighttime city lighting. There are also countless Buddhist temples where I live and their colors are vivid so a fascinating exercise would be to see how each film simulation represents them. I am also a big fan of B&W and like using a deep red filter with CPL filter to create dramatic scenery. That has worked well in Acros R (Yellow does too, but a little less dramatic) Thankfully, I don't need to carry around the all the filters I did when shooting film. I am finding the size of the X-T30 to be just right and I can slip it in a backpack when I go bicycling. As you stated, try out the different simulations in time and see what does or does not work. It's another fun way to be creative.
I think Velvia would be good for nighttime shots, given how well it renders shadows, and one of the lower contrast sims might be good as well, to open up the shadows with a blue cast. And I know from experience that Velvia does look awesome when shooting Buddhist temples and things like prayer flags. 👍 Have fun with it!!
@@DanBaileyPhoto hello Dan. Thank you for your answer. I just bought a used XT2 yesterday. Your video was one more reason to buy my first Fujifilm. I am now looking for lens cause i bought only the body
Dan, I couldn't agree more with everything you said. I'm thrilled to find another Astia preacher, and who thinks that Classic Chrome is basically black and white in colors. I loved the examples photos you showed to illustrate each of the film simulations. It really brings out good examples on which one fits the various circumstances that you can encounter.
@@DanBaileyPhoto My main passion has always been street and travel, for its pure capture of life as it is ! I'm much more of a capturer of moments rather of poses. Might be due to my former career in 2D animation, which lasted 15 years, so I do have a specific fondness for movement and dynamism. But since none of these are paying nowadays (at least, a (not so) young gun (anymore) like me), the next best thing is event photography, where I do a little bit of everything, (live gigs, artistic spectacles, birthdays and anniversaries, conferences, parties, weddings, etc). As for my Fuji gears, there's a story behind it. After 15 years of sitting in front of a computer, drawing animation everyday for 20 hours a day, without weekends or holidays, I had a massive burnout and decided to drop animation altogether, coz I needed to get back to life ! And what art needs you to get out and meet people and make your art ? Photography ! Since it was also one of my big passions besides animation, I decided to take the plunge and get a "real" camera, thing I've been dying to get for at least a good decade. So armed with my newly acquired 600D, later replaced by a 60D, I was very much originally a Canon shooter for a little more than a year and half. I was very satisfied with my 2nd hand 60D, and a gradually bigger amount of lenses, both primes and zoom, that covered quite a good amount of focal lengths. Until the fateful day my 60D died in my hands after a year and a bazillion of pics. Pondering if I should repair it or buy another camera, I noticed an article that was praising the little fairly unknown (at the time) Fuji X-T10. Intrigued, I decided to try getting one with its 18-55mm (2nd hand again), and boy ! Was I blown away ! The colors, the sharpness, the ISO handling in low light (much better than the 60D) the small factor and lightness of it all (I liked to hold my 60D with one hand only, which, after one year, was starting to damage my right backhand's nerves whenever I had a big lens on the camera, to the point I was thinking about stopping doing photography altogether) ; so you can imagine getting such a small and lightweight, one-hand-do-it-all camera+lens (on top of its wonderful manual dials) was an absolute great news, and pure delight for me to shoot with (and gone were the nerves pains). Long story short, ever since that time, I got bitten by the Fuji bug, and after my X-T10 died on me after a year (again... the joys of 2nd hand), I got myself successively over the same year a X-T20, a X-H1, and a last but not least, a X-T3, with quite a good collection of lenses again : 18-55, of course, but also 2 of the 3 fujicrons f2, the great 23 and 35, the fantastic 16mm f1.4, then some third party lenses : a 12mm and 55mm f1.4 from 7artisans, cheap and pretty damn good and well built (all metal) for their low prices (although don't use them in rain, it messes up their focus rings permanently) ; the legendary Mitakon 35mm f0.98, absolutely fantastic) ; on top of a few vintage Nikon lenses with an adapter (35mm f2.8, and the famed "Afghan Girl" 105mm f2.5, which is just stellar !). I also used to own a Fuji 18-135mm (useful, but not the best IQ, although the OIS worked wonders) and a 16-55mm f2.8 (one of the best lenses I've ever used in my life, but GODDAMIT was it heavy (both physically and pricily !). I ended up selling them coz I needed cash for my current trip to my hometown Brussels in Belgium... Where I just found a job as ... an animator in an animation studio ! Life sometimes has some weird sense of humour to throw you like that in a big loop that can last a few years... So there you have it. A few last words to finish this note that's been eroding your eyes until now (sorry for this, there's more coming...) : I believe having worked for so long in animation also definitely shaped my vision as a photographer. Having studied movements and composition for such a long period of time definitely trains the eye for photography, which in turns also taught me the importance of lights and shadows for the mood of the shot. Besides, having worked in both arts, I also saw a curious link between them. You could almost call them the 2 sides of a same coin, or the ying and yang of the arts in general : One is all about starting from scratch (a blank sheet of paper), and creating dozens, hundreds, thousands, hundreds of thousands drawings depicting movement on it, in order to make people believe they're seeing a character who's alive onscreen ! While the other is all about taking life in movement as usual, and capture just one fraction of the present time (which immediately becomes the past), which will stay still until the ends of time (or at least, until the photography got corrupted). These 2 arts are the 2 main arts created by mankind to play with time to each extreme : One creates movement (thus life) from nothing, with a vast amount of frames, ;the other takes life and stops it completely down to one single frame. Once I figured that out, I felt a newfound respect for both arts, and am no grateful to be able to work in both of them. Thank you for your reading (your eyes must be smoking, right now).
Thank you for this explainer, having never shot film and not knowing anything about film stocks, this was an easy way to understand what Fuji's film sims aim to achieve.
Akshay Anand Thank you for your comment. I realize that there are many photographers these days who never shot film, so it’s kind of a foreign concept to some people. I’m glad my video helped explain the idea behind the film simulations and how you can use them. What Fuji do you use and what do you like to photograph?
Great video Dan. You just manage to describe what I have felt when I switched to XT3. I was always a Nikon guy, starting back in the times where film cameras were the only option. My first choice of negatives were always Fuji films and with the simulations I feel like I finally manage to get that spark in the photos.
Sebastian, thanks for the comment, I'm glad you liked this video. I think a lot of photographers are experiencing the same thing, especially those of us who started with film. We grew up with this limited array of looks that we worked into our style, and now we're able to return to those color palettes as we move forward with our digital photography.
Great segment Dan. Thanks. I use an XT3 and have the setting configured so the system shoots Raw in Slot 1 and JPEG in Slot 2. Gives me me a fall back to Raw if needed.
I shoot JPEg in CC and RAW as fall back as well. Gives the opportunity to edit an image shot in difficult conditions. To cut down time effort and saving storage space I delete the RAW files on my computer when not in need to use them.
What an awesome video. I love hearing your story behind each film simulation. I too have been shooting more and more jpeg to rid all of the time spent behind the computer. I hope Fuji will add even more in camera processing options in the future. I would love to see clarity added or another option to balance contrast even more. Something to work with the mid tones a bit more. Thank you for sharing your passion with us. Very motivating.
Thanks. And yes, that would be a cool option. I use the Highlight/Shadow tone quite often, but you're right, it would be neat to have a tool to help control the mid tones. I can mention this to my contacts at Fuji and see what they say.
@@DanBaileyPhoto That would be awesome. I would love to get that to Fuji directly. I was wondering if they were going to add some more editing options in the XPro3. That would be a great camera to introduce it in. Maybe that could be done in firmware down the road to other models. Thank you for your reply.
Hi Dan - I bought an xt-20 back in 2018 after trading in my Nikon d300 and lots of lenses as I had a young family and never got the ‘big camera’ out anymore. However, I ended up just using my iphone as still had a young family, and even the little Fuji seemed a hassle to get out - now they’re all a bit older, I am so happy I still have the Fuji and have dusted it off and am getting to know it again! I like shooting my rural surroundings and would like to document life more. I have the basic 16-50 kit lens which I love, as well as the xf35 1.4 and just got the cheapy ttartisans 23mm pancake, so am having a lot of fun. I did not realise when I got the camera that shooting jpg would give me such great photos without the hassle of post editing, hence I found your video on simulations, which was super helpful! Sorry for the essay! I’m off to buy your Fuji guide as think that will speed up my learning curve - thanks again! 😊
You're welcome, Emma, and thanks for buying my X Series guide! I hope you find it to be a very helpful resource. I've found that shooting JPEG with the Fujifilm cameras offers a wonderful sense of creative liberation, being able to choose between the different looks and film simulations, and going with whatever reflects your ideas about the subject in the moment. Keep having lots of fun with your X-T20 and let me know if you have any questions about the camera or its features.
Dan, thanks so much for this. I can't tell you how much I am i into this philosophy of colors and presents in camera and being a Jpeg shooter. To the point that I will be selling my Sony 6400 and lenses to commit to this dogma of"when you shoot" photography and forget about the tedious post production which in my case is a major drag . The reason why I can do this is because the beautiful colors i get right out of the camera. Love your content and totally relate to your vibes. Thanks!
Oswaldo, thanks so much for your comment. Color is such an important aspect of photography, and I'm fascinated with how it can affect how we interpret the scene and convey our intended visual messages in different ways. Combine this with the fact that I'm also much more driven by the act of shooting photos than sitting at my computer processing them, I find that the diverse and unique palette of the Fujifilm colors offers such a wide range of creative options for my own photography.
Hey Andy, thanks for your comment. Yes, film sim bracketing is definitely a great feature! What are your three favorite film sims, or which ones do you find that you use most often?
@@DanBaileyPhoto Depends on the situation. If i'm shooting wildlife or landscape. Velvia. Portrait work tends to be somewhat of a guess-show with pro neg an classic chrome. I've done two senior photo shoots recently (nobody ever told me today's senior portraits are a fall set and a spring set... things have changed since I've been in high school) and I the majority of my "keepers, no need to go to lightroom" shots were from pro neg. A standard set-up is Chrome, Pro-neg hi and sepia (sp?). Often times I'll shoot in jpeg plus raw, then if I like a shot, keep it... if I am close, but needing a touch-up, I have a raw to work with. I shot a concert Friday in Classic Chrome, and then raw and I ended up keeping a ton of the chrome jpegs w/o having to put them through lightroom.
Makes sense. I just did some informal prom pics for my niece and her friends, and used Pro Neg Std. They came out great That film sim is always a great choice for portraits. Same. I often find that most of the time, the straight JPEGs end up being the keepers. And even with JPEGs, you can still do some minor adjustments in LR to give them a little bit more life. It's only when I'm faced with exceptional contrast that I switch to RAW+JPEG.
@@DanBaileyPhoto I'm not a portrait photographer and this was really a favor to my boss (you know, the kind of person you don't say no to). Now I got SUPER LUCKY for someone who'd never shot portraits. She was a trained ballet dancer and a homecoming queen (my boss is the chair for the homecoming committee) so I basically told the lady I was photographing ,"just do what you normally do." Actually one of my best photos was taken using their advance filter setting. OK, picture the XT20, and then turn the far left dial to advance 1.
Haha!! Sounds just like me!! I'm not a "portrait" photographer per se, and this past weekend with my niece, I got roped in quickly for those pre-homecoming photos before they left for the dance, since I had a "fancy" camera with me. 😂 Fortunately, I hardly have to do anything. I just had my X-T5 with the Xf35mm f/2 lens, and I told them to stand in front of wall, and I shot about 20 photos while they struck fun poses all on their own. I just pressed the button, transferred the photos to my phone and AirDrop'ed them to my niece. Success!!
Thank you Dan for your insights and advice. I shoot an XT3 and XPRO3 and have learned a ton from your videos. The effort you’ve put into making them and your explanations are very much appreciated.
Thanks for the comment, Aron, I really appreciate the feedback. I try to instill my passion and knowledge about photography in an engaging, and inspirational way, and so I'm glad to hear that those messages are translating well in my videos. What do you like to photograph? Oh, and I just updated my eBook X SERIES UNLIMITED to include all the new X-Pro 3 features.
Many photographers destroy their pictures in post production. I often leave the jpeg as it is and do nothing with it because the picture contains the moment I was in and how it was perceived by that camera I used.
Jan-Martin, thank you for your comment. I fully agree with your sentiment! I liken the JPEG to the original slide that was shot back in my film days, as you say, it preserves the exact moment when you shot the photo, and that moment reflects your specific creative ideas and experiences which influenced your desire to shoot the photo in that particular way.
I am just getting into photography and I chose a Fujifilm XT100 as my first camera. And I am especially glad I did now that I've watched this video. I wasn't really using the film simulations (outside of the standard one) but now I realize the possibilities and potential of the other ones. Sadly mine doesn't have Acros because that's a higher end featured one, but that's okay. Thank you for this video! The photos are very inspiring. LOVE the look of Velvia, that film creates some incredible images.
Thanks for your comment and welcome to the amazing world of photography!! I'm glad you liked this lesson. There are so many creative possibilities available to us Fuji shooters, I hope you have lots of fun with your X100T! And it's not a huge deal that you don't have ACROS, the regular Monochrome sims are still very good.
Hey John, thanks for your comment. Yes, RAW+JPEG gives you the best of both worlds, and in many cases, I think you'll find the that the JPEG is more than suitable for your needs. What Fuji do you use and what do you like to photograph?
I'm soon getting an XT4 and this helps a lot for when I'm going to be shooting Jpeg! When shooting raw, Proneg STD looks great! And wow. Acros looks great for when I'll be doing low light photography!
Thanks for the comment, Alexander. Glad you found this helpful. You'll have a ton of fun with the X-T4, I'm sure. I do love the ProNeg sims, and the X-T4 also has the new CLASSIC Neg. sim, which is kind of like the ProNeg sims, but with much more tonality and contrast. I love the new CLASSIC Neg sim, and I find that combining it with the Color Chrome FX Blue setting on bright days can give some very nice looks. What do you like to photograph?
@@DanBaileyPhoto I like photographing Landscapes, portraits, and cityscapes, as well as animals, both wild and domestic. I'm also a heavy video shooter who wants a camera that can nearly match specs of my cinema camera
Thanks for your feedback, Julia! This was actually my first real tutorial video. I guess I set the bar pretty high for myself! 😀 Anyway, glad you found this so helpful. What Fuji do you use and what do you like to photograph?
@@DanBaileyPhoto Oh my goodness, it's amazing for your first video!! I just got the XT-4 for myself for Christmas. I'm just "starting out" - aka going back to photography and art. I am in search of beautiful landscapes and I hope to take some portraits sometime as well :) I got the fuji because I wanted a film-like camera...I learned on a Zenit from russia lol!
Julia, it’s great to hear that you’re getting back into photography, it can be such an immersive and fulfilling craft. The X-T4 is a great camera, and the Fujifilm system in general has a lot to offer with regards to creative potential. I’ve been teaching photography, (and talking to myself 😂) for a long time, so the video thing kind fell into place. Definitely watch some of my other videos, I’ve got a lot of good content up there fir my fellow Fuji shooters. And let me know if you have any questions! 👍
@@DanBaileyPhoto Thank you so much, Dan :) I searched specifically for film simulations and it was one of the videos that came up! Definitely will watch your other ones - I can't wait to learn more and apply them!!
Awesome, Julia! The Film Simulations were the very first thing that drew me to the X Series almost 10 years ago. I used Fuji slide film for years, and so it was a triumphant return for me to being able to shoot with those colors again that were so integral to my creative development as a photographer. I feel that the film sims are the lifeblood of the Fuji cameras, and they offer so much creative potential when you get a handle on how they can be used to create different looks and evoke different modes in your photos, especially when you start to tweak them a little but and come up with your own custom looks.
Hi Dan. This is about the best info-vid I've come across for relatively newbie Fuji users like myself. No endless waffle at the front, like a lot I've come across, and I love the concise and informative nature of your presentation. Above all, I found your additional comments regarding what photography is or should be, about. We need more vids like this on YT. Ta for your tips. Off to shoot a few jpegs.
Hi Campbell, thanks so much for your comment and your feedback. I’m glad you’re enjoying my video and teaching style. I’ve been taking this real-world, practical, “creativity over minute technical details” approach for years on my blog, and have found that it translates well to RU-vid. I’m having lots of fun doing these lessons and sharing my insight and information with fellow shooters, especially right now, when we all need more creativity in our lives. So, I’m glad this tutorial resonated with you. What Fuji do you use and what do you like to photograph?
Thanks, Dan, taken me some time to look at it. I like B and White, so no prizes for guessing what colour simulation I choose for that. I tend to set up my camera ( XT 20 and XT2) before I go out, certainly as I tend to shoot in Aperture priority only. Yes, have read that only amateurs ( yes, nobody has yet to pay for any of my flat, boring snapshots) shoot in anything but manual. We can all differ. Used Fuji film until the move to digital. Like the colour film, choices and my default setting is Provia. Thanks for your tips.
I shoot mostly in Aperture Priority as well... so I guess that makes me an amateur. Who knew! I wish that someone would have told me... all this time, I thought I was a pro. 😆 Thanks for your comment.
Nice explanation. Today I nearly bought an old x100 just because of their film simulation. I did not pull the trigger as I am very happy with my Ricoh GR ii color rendition and with olympus bodies and lenses (I do also like Olympus colour). For me I prefer to be shooting or editing books but do not enjoy too much tweaking or retouching. Keep the nice job!
Thanks for the comment, Miguel. I also enjoy shooting more than retouching, which is why I'm such a huge fan of Fuji's approach to include these Film Simulations inside the cameras.
Good presentation! Don’t see too much written about the simulation settings. My experience with Fuji film from way was that it was better for Asia, and that Kodak was better for Europe. The greens in particular were good for Japan where I live, while the yellows were better for London and the northerly latitudes. With my XT-2 , I tend to use Privis most of the time, use Velvia if I shoot flowers or when the contrast is low. On the other hand, Astia mutes the strong mid-day contrasts colors. Never tried much the other settings, but your clip has inspired me. Interesting about getting the old T- max look. Personally, I always loved, Tri-X.
Thanks, Peter. Glad to hear that my video has inspired you to experiment a little more with the film simulations. There are so many possible creative looks between all of the different color profiles and the infinite variations of light. Add in the Highlight/Shadow/Color controls in the Q Menu and you have even more possibilities. I'll do a video lesson about that soon.
Thanks Dan. I have your Fuji X Series Unlimited. It is a perfect companion for my XT-3. This video was incredibly insightful as well. Concise, clear and easy to understand. I am headed for Europe and the Mediterranean next week and am very excited to experiment with all of the different modes. Thanks for a great book and a great video.
Thanks Andrew, I appreciate the comment and I'm glad you found this lesson to be so helpful. Have a great time on your trip, and thanks for your support!
I mostly shoot portraits, like 99% of my whole shoot, and i used to be an astia/classic chrome shooter. But, after i read more about film simulation and watched your videos, i think i would love to switch to pro neg hi, since excellent skin tones is my priority as a wedding photographer. Anyway, thanks for sharing, Sir!
Classic Chrome really compells to me because I like to shoot in ambient light looking for this dark mood. Thank you for this informative video and your inspiring words. Now I am not afraid of high ISO anymore!
Thanks for your comment, glad you liked this tutorial. Classic Chrome can be great when you want to add a dark mood to your imagery. It's become one of my favorite film sims. And yes, there's no need to fear high ISO anymore!
@@DanBaileyPhoto I'm using two different cameras. The X-Pro2 and the X-T3. The X-Pro2 is the camera that really triggers me. I don't know what it is. I instantly feel so comfortable the minute this camera is in my hands. The X-T3 is a superb camera that I used for action photography lately (being a member of a sports club). But I intend to use the X-T3 for landscape and nature with long exposures and will soon pick it up. But right now there is no snow here in Switzerland (only at high altitudes) and temperatures like in late March, early April! The X-pro2 is used for street photography. I am a hobbyist photographer and as soon as there is enough good imagery I plan to create my own website :)
@@DanBaileyPhoto Btw, you inspired me so much I grabbed my camera and went outside for street photography shooting with ClassicChrome. With that grey overcast sky and daylight fading away the pictures looked fantastic. Catching the mood of the day perfectly. I am often too much a gear head than a photographer. Its' all about passion and creating the right emotion, not specs. Learned an important lesson because of you, Dan.
@@pixelgenau2982 So glad to hear this! It's so easy to get caught up in the gear and dismiss our own creativity. The possibilities for always there around us, and even if we don't walk away with extremely compelling images, we can still made the time to explore some facet of our photography that can enrich us and teach us something that we can use the next time we pick up the camera.
@@DanBaileyPhoto Landscapes, portraits, food, products, astro, pretty much everything that catches my eye. I've been dabbling in street photography as of late because my new xt2 makes it so easy and fun compared to my full frame nikon. I've gotten tired of trying to edit every raw so it's refreshing to let the Fuji process my jpegs for me.
DJ5780 Totally. After all, they’re the color experts with over 80 years of color and processing history, so why not outsource your processing to the little Fuji gremlins that live inside your camera? :D
Dan, great job. I really enjoyed this video and the approach. Yes, I keep your book close and the highlighting and underscores are taking it over but this was excellent. Short, crisp, informative and with the visual examples. Thanks Much.
@@DanBaileyPhoto i like shooting fine art street photography. I have been in love with photography since I was 14 or 15 back in 1980 my mother was an antiques collector and she had some old cameras I started using. To cut a very long story short I’ve worked in everything from press to high end Advertising and I mean high end. I have shot processed and printed film on every film camera you can name and every format that existed. I still have a few images on famous album selves out there. I diversified into film after studying a degree in photography at the London College of Printing and a Masters film at the National Film and Television school. I met my wife and moved to Spain had four children when my daughter got sick I stopped. And some 20 years later decided to take up my first love again. I’m in the process of buying a Sigma dp0 Quattro for landscape photography and want to produce books. I have worked as an assistant to many legendary photographers but that is all past my profesional photographic life ended over 20 years ago. This really is the no frills version I have so many stories to tell.
Sounds like you've had a very fulfilling and deep photography career/life!! Great to hear that you've picked it up again and are enjoying it again with a renewed passion. Keep up the good work and let me know if you have any other questions about the Fuji system.
Thanks, Dan. This is one of the best explanations of the film simulations that I have heard. I particularly appreciate learning more about Astia. I shoot in Raw and apply profiles in Lightroom, which works well for me. From what I know about Acros, it's probably better to create Acros in camera, because of the unique grain algorithm Fuji uses. I'm not sure Lightroom would give the exact same look. I also like the blue tone that Classic Chrome gives to the sky--more cyan than the other simulations.
Hi Ron, thanks for the comment. I'm always interesting in hearing other people's comments about how they perceive their favorite film simulations. And that's probably a good analysis: ACROS does have a very complex grain structure that Lightroom is probably not able to reproduce in the same way. Keep up the good work and keep in touch!
