Two Updates; Fuji X-Trans RAW Conversions With Lightroom And The Lexar 2000X 64gb UHS II SDXC Card in The X-T1

That way it had been done for centuries (click to enlarge)
Nikon D700, Nikon 24-70mm f/2.8 lens @ 58mm; 1/125th sec. @ f/16; ISO 200

I just wanted to update everyone on two subjects.

First, I've had no additional problems with the Lexar 2000X 64gb SDXC UHS II card that I first mentioned here on April 29, 2016 and here, on May 13, 2016.  It is now July and I've made hundreds and hundreds of images, reformatted this same card many times, used it in the X-Pro 2 I recently rented as well as my X-T1 and have had no further issues. Whatever the problem was that I first encountered seems to have disappeared.  I'll now consider the matter closed.  I feel comfortable using this card in any of my cameras.

The other issue I wanted to update is the apparent improvement in RAW conversion of Fujifilm X-Trans files in Lightroom CC 2015.  I definitely see improvements in three areas. 

First, the mushiness of the small details of green foliage seems to be greatly improved if not altogether disappeared. From blades of grass that now look like blades of grass to the details in the needles of distant pine trees, I see an good amount of improvement.

Second, in small, detailed non-green subjects, I'm not seeing the encapsulation by black lines.  It was as if content was being created in things such as small branches in distant trees.  They would look as though they were outlined.  Same with pebbles or gravel on trails, and other small, hard objects.  

Finally, I'm seeing more detail in fine textures, such as a rusted tin roof or other fine textures.

Again, I have no information whether or not Adobe has continued to work on the issues as widely written across the world, but I am seeing a good amount of improvement.  This is a very good thing.

Thanks for looking. Enjoy! 

Dennis A. Mook 

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