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Fujifilm GF 55/1.7 Examples: Garden
These examples shot for initial evaluation on the Fujifilm GFX100 II.
Some examples handheld with IBIS, and some focus stacks.
Processing
Although the Fujifilm GFX100 II has outstanding pixel quality at ISO 80 in particular, I’ve found that processing with Adobe Camera Raw Enhance Details + AI Denoise = 10 delivers improved micro contrast while suppressing noise which in turn enhances details in most cases.
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Fujifilm GFX100 II + Fujifilm GF 55mm f/1.7 WR @ 45.3mm equiv (55mm)
RAW: Camera ASTIA, Enhance Details, vignetting corrected, WB 6300°K tint 20, +20 Whites, +10 Clarity, AI Denoise 10, +10 Vibrance
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