X-LR is a plugin for Lightroom Classic 8, 7, 6 and 5 which uses the film simulation settings from Fujifilm raw files to automatically:
- Apply the Lightroom profile corresponding to the film simulation
- Apply Develop Presets based on the film simulation
- Record the film simulation as keywords
- Read star ratings
- Via the Expert Mode bonus feature
- Read other Fuji settings
- Set any Lightroom sliders or presets
The underlying problem
When you import raw files into Lightroom, you see the results of Fuji’s film simulation in the Import dialog box and also briefly in Library. Adobe’s own raw conversion then takes over and you get the Adobe look.
If you want Fuji’s film simulation colours in Lightroom, Develop’s Camera Calibration panel offers “profiles”. Adobe developed these in conjunction with Fujifilm engineers and they are quite close.
But there’s no way to tell which film simulation you used for a photo or set of photos. If you only used one film simulation that day, you can probably remember and can just set the profile yourself. But what if you aren’t sure, or if you took lots of photos and varied which film simulations you used? Did you choose Acros+Red or Acros+Green for that photo?
X-LR was designed to quickly and automatically overcome this problem, and it then developed extra features such as handling ratings and the Expert Mode.
How to use X-LR
- Import pictures as normal
- Select pictures in Library or Develop
- From the File menu
- File > Plugin Extras > jb X-LR >Apply the Film Simulation profile to selected photos
The plugin’s title “jb X-LR” is itself grayed out, but the actual menu Apply…. should be enabled.
- File > Plugin Extras > jb X-LR >Apply the Film Simulation profile to selected photos
- You then see a dialog box like this:
- In general, leave the Apply boxes checked
- Uncheck a box only if you do not want to apply Adobe’s profile for that film simulation
- X-LR will still look for that film simulation and can apply a preset instead
- Add a preset if you want
- Press OK
Auf Deutsch
Volker Kindermann was very helpful when I was developing X-LR and wrote these instructions in German: Cooles Tool – kurz vorgestellt: X-LR Lightroom Plugin
System Requirements
X-LR is tested on Mac and PC, and for Lightroom 5 or later.
It will not run on Lightroom 4 or earlier.
Camera support
- Raw files from all Fuji X and G cameras
- DNGs including those generated by X-Transformer
- Non-Fuji raw files are not supported
Installation
Unzip the download. You should now have a plugin called ‘jb_xLR.lrplugin’. You then install the plugin via the Lightroom plugin manager:
- Move jb_xLR.lrplugin to a convenient folder of your own choosing
- In Lightroom, from the File menu choose Plugin Manager
- Click the “Add” button
- Browse to the plugin and click “OK” on a Mac or “Add plugin” on a PC
Older Lightroom, new camera?
If your camera is too new for your version of Lightroom, the plugin will not be any benefit.
In that case, I recommend that your best way forward is to upgrade to the current version of Lightroom which for some people will also mean that you take advantage of its greatly-improved rendering of Fuji files.
Help
If you want assistance, feel free to email me or to add a comment. I try to respond quickly.
By the way, I’d love to hear where you heard of X-LR and what you think of the plugin.
Hi John,
the latest Lightroom Classic has v2 versions of the Fuji presets, but the plugin uses the older ones. Is there any way to change that or could you create a new version that uses the new ones. Thanks
Lutz
I have been looking into it, Lutz. It seems to be only certain cameras like the XT-3. What are you using?
Hi John,
you are right, it’s an X-T3.
Hi John,
May I use the plug-in without original files available, just with catalogue connected to Lr please? Thanks.
Jan
Not really, Jan, because the plug-in has to get the film simulation date from the original files. But maybe I have misunderstood what you want to do?
John
I have a catalogue on SSD in my laptop and the RAF/DNG files on an external HDD. I can edit files even without HDD connected, working with previews. Is it the same with the plug-in? If the information is only in RAF/DNG, not in preview or in catalogue db, then the answer would be probably no. But I am not sure. Thanks.
Hi.
Plug in works great.
Is there any way that you can think of to have the plug in run automatically when or immediately after import? In other words, apply the film simulations automatically at import instead of having to run the plug in manually. (I am aware of the do not show option).
It would be great, Chris, and I would have implemented it – but Adobe don’t provide any way for Import to trigger plugin actions.
Hey there. I’ve used Adobe’s DNG converter to make my ARW files into DNGs. Should that work? I can’t tell if its not working, or I’m just doing something wrong. Thanks!
It’s only for Fuji raw files, Tyler – “X-LR is a plugin for Lightroom Classic 8, 7, 6 and 5 which uses the film simulation settings from Fujifilm raw files”
But I thought under camera support it said DNGs are now supported. Is there any workaround to make this work?
Under camera support the line after DNGs says “Non-Fuji raw files are not supported”. So no workaround – you’re misunderstanding what the plugin does.
I guess I was confused because I don’t see why anyone who uses Fugi would need this plugin. As a Fuji user you have all these simulations and they are supported in Lightroom. What am I missing?
I’d point you to the paragraph above – “The underlying problem”. If you shoot with only one film simulation, it’s not a big deal to remember the choice and set it in LR. But if you shoot some pictures in colour, others B&W (red filter, green filter etc) then it’s more of a pain. And the more you shoot, the more it’s helpful to automate setting the LR profile as you intended.
Hello, I am Korean. I can’t read English. I read Fuji Film Simulation in the title and bought it. But I’m using a Sony camera. I’m really sorry, but you should know if I can get a refund.
Hi, I have just processed the refund. Please email me if you don’t see it.
Hi there!
Still getting this when even trying to use it on one image! Bought the registration version as well.
func_extract.lua:139: attempt to index local ‘jsonData’ (a nil value)
Every time, even after a restart of LR? The message would tend to happen if there is no Fuji EXIF, so what type of files are these?
And can you run the plugin with the logging enabled?
Another method will be to join with increased than one site to savor many freerolls.
Quick one is this compat with LR CC the latest version and X-T2 X-H1 with current firmware? Just want to know before I purchase this software email me anytime TIA
Adobe have caused a lot of confusion with the product names, so what do you mean by “LR CC the latest version”? The plugin is totally compatible with Lightroom Classic CC 8.2 and the X-H1. But it does not work with Adobe’s cloud-dependent Lightroom CC.
I am the user of X-LR, it’s great product, but I have 2 questions.
(1) LR does not support Fuji lens correction, is it possible to add FUJI lens correction function in X-LR?
(2) If I take a RAW, can I get a variety of film simulations? Or I can only simulate which mode I use to shot.
thanks
Hi,
I’ve installed this plugin and try to use it on lightroom classic.
I’ve just import one photo then click “apply the film simulation…” didn’t check/uncheck anything.
Then I get this error:
An internal error has occured. func_extract.lua:139: attempt to index local ‘jsonData’ (a nil value).
Any suggestions for this error?
Thanks
Usually that is because the photo doesn’t contain any Fuji EXIF data. What type of file is it?
I Have the same issue… Any help?
Usually that’s because either the raw file or (more likely) the jpeg don’t contain metadata or is damaged. See if you can identify which file causes the problem.
Alternatively, try the next version of the plugin
https://www.dropbox.com/s/wkqviuzamful1uo/jb_XLR.lrplugin.zip?dl=0 which should not be affected by this problem.
Regards
John
I have the same issue and I tried your next version but the problem is not solved.
What else can I do?
Identify a raw file that causes the problem and make it (and the JPEG if you shot raw+JPEG) available to me via Dropbox or similar. Email me with the details.
Hi John,
Great plugin – I’ve relied on this for the last nine months since I discovered it. I recently upgraded to the X-T3 and have been impatiently waiting for Lightroom support. Now that LR8 is finally with us, along with support for the X-T3, I find that the current plugin (1.41.2.0) doesn’t find any of my Develop presents any more. Is this a known issue?
Sam
Hi Sam
Adobe did make major changes to the presets mechanism in 7.3 and these could be relevant. You may have to run the plugin and set the presets again. Give this a try and let me know – email me directly for a quicker response.
Glad you like the plugin.
John
Hi There,
When I use the plugin through the latest version of Lightroom Classic CC it is now adding a 1 stop increase in exposure to the files. Can you explain why this might be?
Also, I have a sharpening preset that I want to be able to apply but this naturally counteracts the fujifilm film simulation setting. Any ideas if I can combine the two presets?
It would not be the plugin on its own that is adding the stop. My guess is that it’ll be the DR setting.
You can’t apply two presets with the plugin (OK, you can with the unsupported expert mode) but in fact the plugin applies the film simulation as a profile, leaving you free to set the sharpening preset.
Thanks John – how would I identify if it’s trying to apply two settings at the same time and how would I check the DR settings?
Many thanks again
M
Settings – by reviewing the dialog box carefully. By default, the plugin would simply not apply more than one preset.
DR – easy way is to enable the keyword feature on the options tab. X-LR then creates keywords for each Fuji setting and the DR ones are quite obvious.
Does this work with Classic CC
Yes, that’s why the first line of this post says “X-LR is a plugin for Lightroom Classic 7, 6 and 5”. 😉
Hello,
Does this plugin works only with Fuji Raw files or can i use it also for Canon Raw files?
Thanks
Hi Alex
It is Fuji files only, as it is intended to sync Adobe’s profiles with those built into Fuji cameras.
Quick note… if anybody is having difficulty with the registration codes not working correctly, make sure to type it in manually. Avoid copying and pasting because you might pick up some hidden HTML/code that will mess it up (this is for any website/field box).
My registration code wasn’t working at first but I realized it was user error right away.
Good point. It’s probably the most frequent reason for people not being able to to unlock the plugin. I’ll try to make it more obvious.
Where is my registration code? Orde:r X-LR – 3160364
In the email that was sent to you a month ago. Maybe check your spam folder?
In any case, I have just resent it.
Is there a way to change the name (jb X-LR) that shows up in the history panel? I’d like to add something to it, for instance “jb X-LR + Sharpen” so i know that I always add one of my presets to the plugin’s use.
There isn’t a way, sorry. LR requires the plugin’s name.
Hi,
just downloaded and tried your plugin and i am not sure I am using it correctly, but the issue I am trying to solve is: I took some bracketing RAW shots and they appear all the same in LR CC classic, even though the ISO is +- 1… maybe there is a solution for this in the way to set the plugin?
It sounds like you have hit the Auto button in Develop.
Or it might be the DR settings. The “More adjustments” tab might be set to change sliders if it detects DR200 or 400.
Can you please explain the expert mode. I get an error message. Thank you.
http://lightroomsolutions.com/jb-xlr/x-lr-expert-mode/ explains it, Tim. But it’s hard to comment more without knowing what you are trying to achieve and what the error message is.
Hi John
I have installed jb X-LR on Lightroon Classic
When I try to run it I get the following error message
An internal error has occured. func_extract.lua:139: attempt to index local ‘jsonData’ (a nil value)
Do you have any suggestion what I should do.
Many thanks
Constantine
Pretty sure there is profound user error here, but I’m all I got…
Trial version. 1.4 Downloaded today.
LR Classic CC 7.01 (Mac)
Photos already loaded into LR catalog. Plug-in is there, and I can access the dialog box. I disabled other plug-ins so as to isolate and try to eliminate any possible conflicts.
Open photo in Develop mode. > Plugin extras>Apply the film simulation…
Leave all boxes checked. In dropdown there are NO Fuji film sims, just a bunch of LR and other presets that I have downloaded from other sources.
When I click “Ok” just to see what happens, it gives me the trial version 5 at a time warning. But it doesnt do anything at all to the image.
Also installed John’s Big Note plug in and added it to a metadate preset but it’s not showing up anywhere.
Thanks. Pretty sure I’mm have wonderful things to say once I figure it out.
Hi
I have Lightroom version: 5.7.1 [994254] and have installed jb X-LR as per Add Plugin . But it doesn’t show up
1. In the profile in Develop> Camera Callibration> Lens Profile. I have only Fujifilm FinepixX100, X100s, & X100 T being displayed in models and the Profile reads as Adobe Fujifilm with the above 3 model names. I don’t get Fuji XT 2, nor the simulations .
What am i Doing wrong?
Hope you will reply soon. Desperately looking at how to do this correct, otherwise I will need to dump LR
I didn’t have any problems while using Canon 5D M3
regards
Sree
The problem is that the X-T2 isn’t supported in 5.7, Sree. You would need LR6 or 7 “Classic”.
See the paragraph above “Older Lightroom, new camera?”
Hey John:
Thank you so much for an amazing program! It (almost) makes using Lightroom tolerable!
Cheers,
James
Hi,
there is a way to apply the plugin directly at the import of the pics?
No, sadly Adobe don’t allow plugins to interact with the import process.
Hi John,
the plug-in worked great, except it had an unexpected side effect (or perhaps I just misunderstood how it would work):
I ran the plug-in and it applied the Acros simulation. So far so good. What I didn’t expect was that by doing so it “killed” the HSL/Colour/B&W panel – I can’t do any luminance adjustments anymore. It says “Monochrome profile applied”. Is the what is meant to happen? I thought I could still, for example, adjust the blues for a dramatic sky. If this is what is meant to happen, what is the easiest way to undo the profile application for all photos?
I feel like I am missing something quite obvious here…or is it a side effect of the upgrade to LR Classic CC (which must be the most confusing rebranding ever).
thanks, Kat
Hi Kat, glad you like it!
You are not missing anything, and it’s not connected to Classic.
The Acros and Mono profiles generate a pure B&W image. That might be OK if you chose the perfect Acros+ look when you took the picture, but it’s not ideal if you want to fine tune the B&W conversion or even switch back to colour. So for B&W, I prefer to use my own B&W presets – see the screenshot above.
I would suggest using the normal Sync Settings method in Develop to change them back. Or run the plugin again with settings like I’ve done above.
Hi John,
thanks for the quick reply and the helpful explanation – will run the plugin again as you suggest and all should be fine 🙂
Hi,
I’ve been using the plugin for a while and love it.
However, i added it again while using the same catalog on another computer. The problem is now it runns the plugin twice (once not the way I want it) so that when I checl the ‘History’ it shows two entries for jb X-LR. How do i delete everythign and start again? I have tried reset in the plugin manager.
Tom
It’s now also not remembering my pre-set choices and i need to enter them again every time. What am I doing wrong?
My appologies I have it working. Your plug-in is great and I highly recomend it.
Am I right in saying that when using expert mode is works in two stages, once setting shadows/highlights etc using expert mode and once applying film simulation? Is that why there are two entries in the history for jb X-LR?
Anyway it seems to be giving the result I want. Sorry to take up space here.
Yes, Expert Mode runs as a second set of adjustments, producing the two entries in History.
it is not working for me at all
Then provide enough detail for me to understand what the problem may be.
can this also work for Adobe Camera Raw accessed through Bridge. That is y standard workflow, and that would be awesome if it did. If so, how does one make that happen?
Unfortunately not. It does need Lightroom which can handle the kind of coding that is needed for the plugin to work. You can use the plugin in LR, then save the XMP which will set the correct profile in Bridge/ACR – but that’s not very convenient.
ok, thanks. Is there a way to make it automatically apply to all images so you dont have to file- plug ins etc for ea pic?
The best you can do is select all the images in LR, run the plugin, and then save the metadata back to the files. So not totally automatic, but certainly on batches – I ran it on a shoot of almost 4000 images last month.
thanks
Hi John,
Thanks for the amazing plugin!
A very quick question, when I enter my license code, it still reads “Restricted Version.”
Just checking to see if this is an error or if it’s because there’s a “full” version to come?
Thanks again for a great piece of software.
Cheers,
Rhonda
Two things are likely here, Rhonda. One is that you haven’t entered the registration code correctly – eg a space at the start and end. Have you got the green check mark? The other is that in LR’s Plugin Manager the registration code box is empty because LR hasn’t recorded it properly. Here I recommend re-entering the code, then immediately restarting LR. Let me know if it works + glad you like the plugin. A lot of work went into it!
John
Using LR CC on a mid 2011 iMac. Tried downloading and installing X-LR plugin several times. Restart LR everytime I added plugin. You said in one of your threads to point plugin manager to unzipped “folder” not plugin itself. Every time I unzip the download, I get only the plugin, no folder. As result the plugin is grayed out. Yes I followed all steps repeatedly. Yes the plugin is enabled and running. Tried it wth both raf and dng files. Nothing, just a grayed out plugin. Whenever you can get to my email, I ‘d appreciate your help . Thanks.
Ed
Ed,
It’s not clear to me where the plugin is grayed out, but I wonder if Adobe’s odd way of displaying plugin menus is the problem. The plugin’s title “jb X-LR” is itself grayed out, but the Apply…. should be enabled. I’ll attach a screenshot. Does this help?
John
Hi John,
Thanks for pointing out the “Apply the film…” note. Not sure why I didn’t see it before. Guess I was focusing too much on the grayed out tab. Anyway problem solved. Thanks again and I will be purchasing this plug-in. Keep up the good work.
Ed
Hey, Ed, you probably didn’t notice it… because I only added the screenshot after reading your comment. You are not the first person to be confused by how Adobe display these menus, but maybe you’ll be the last!
Hi,
when i’m trying to apply the film simulation i get this massage:
func_extract_film.lua:122: bad argument #1 to ‘lower’ (string expected, got nil)
is there a way to fix it?
What version of the plugin, Assaf? It’s shown in the title bar of the dialog box.
Also what options are you setting in the dialog box? Is this with a raf or a dng? It may be better for me if you can share the file and screenshots. Dropbox?
Hi,
I just bought your plug-in, loaded it to LR as per your instructions, but the message I get from LR when I wish to use it is Installed But Not Working. Why is that ?
You don’t give me enough information to make a good guess – Lr version? Mac or PC version? When / where do you see that message?
But I would suggest you remove the plugin from LR (via plugin manager) and from your computer (via finder/explorer), then download and re-install again, checking you installed correctly. Don’t try to install it in your Downloads folder, put it somewhere else like in Documents.
Mac, sorry I just realised I didn’t give this
Lightroom CC,
I see the message in the Plug-In Manager, wanted to register the code
John,
Tried everything you suggested, but the message I get on my Plug-In Manager Screen when is Status: “This plug-in is malfunctioning and cannot be used.”
That really implies it isn’t correctly installed, Manesh. Which folder is it installed in? Documents? In Plugin Manager, are you adding the actual lrplugin package? It’s not inside another, is it – I’ve seen errors where people create a folder with .lrplugin as the extension put the plugin inside it, and then try to add the folder in Plugin Manager.
Hi John,
I downloaded the actual file (jb_xLR.lrplugin), not the zip file, to a my desktop and then created a special Fujifilm folder for it on the desktop, then opened LR, went to File, Plug-in Manager and then added this file. I did not add the folder, just the file. The file shows on the directory, and says “Installed but not functioning.” The Screen Status says: “This plug-in is malfunctioning and cannot be used.”
Have you restarted LR, Mahesh? What about the Enable / Disable buttons, and can you press Enable? Are any error messages showing in the Plugin Author Tools section?
I just repeated the steps you describe and those sections look like this:
Hi John,
Finally got it. The zip file version worked.
The direct download version did not.
Thanks for your help for so far.
cheers.
Wonderful!
Could I just clarify what you mean by “zip version” and “direct download version”? Could you be using Safari, which seems to put a plugin directly into Downloads so you never see a zip file? When I use Firefox, I download a zip file.
Hi John,
I use Google Chrome.
When I tried to download the file, I got asked whether I wanted the zip version or the plud-in. I chose the plug-in, and thus ran into all sorts of problems.
After I downloaded the zip file, and followed the instructions on your web page, it worked out fine.
cheers,
mahesh
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Hi,
I’m using iridient X to convert .raf files to .dng and then import it to Lightroom. since i download your plug in today it open all the photos in Lightroom in black & white and i can’t change it back.
the photos are open in B&W even though they where shot in a another film simulation.
what does it happen and how can i fix it?
thanks
Did you also post in Adobe’s forum? I may have just answered this question.
It sounds like in the Import dialog box you are applying a Develop Preset which either converts the image to B&W or applies a Camera Calibration panel profile such as Acros or Mono. Or you might have saved your own default in LR and selected the Acros or Mono profiles. The plugin would not do this without being told to do so.
Hello,
I bought the plugin and I find it powerful. Anyway, I’d like to use use presets that have their own calibration profiles, is that possibile to override the native fujifilm profile? for example I love VSCO FILM presets, they have their own calibration profiles. Generally I shot Classic Chrome for the pictures I’ll process in color and Monochrome for the pictures I’ll process as BW. When I run the plugin I’d like it to apply the right preset based on the Fuji film simulation but not applying the Fuji profile. Is it possible?
Yes, you can do that. Just create a preset which applies the 3rd party profile that you want to use, and specify it for that film simulation. I would also untick the box next to Adobe’s FS, so you can be sure that only your preset will be used.
> will I have to reload it to LR when I get the full version?
No, you just have to enter the registration code
> does the plugin allow me to take a picture that was shot in Provia and turn it into Acros mode?
It doesn’t *prevent* you doing so. Its role is to *automatically* set photos to Provia if you shot Provia, Acros if you shot Acros etc.
>you cannot change the film simulation mode from the one in which it was shot
You can do that. It sounds like you need to review the first paragraphs on this page. Imagine you shot 200 pictures on a day, starting with Velvia, then Provia, then Acros R, then Acros G, then Provia. The plugin’s role is *automatically* set photos shot in Provia to Provia…..
Thanks John – that answers all my questions – look forward to using this tool
Hi, I have just downloaded the version after 1.4 and will want to pay for it after trying it out – will I have to reload it to LR when I get the full version? Also, does the plugin allow me to take a picture that was shot in Provia and turn it into Acros mode? Also, why is your B&W with red filter better than the Acros with Red filter
I think I just read another post that syas you cannot change the film simulation mode from the one in which it was shot. That would be very cool, but I understand if that’s the case – still would be interested in comments on the other two questions
Hi JB,
I paid for and downloaded with pleasure tonight 7th/July, installed, ran Lightroom 5.7 (under Win 10 64-bit, Lightroom 5.7 64-bit)
Tried to import Fuji X-Pro2 RAFs that I tookat Bryce Canyon Utah
Oops, lightroom 5.7 doesn’t recognize Fuji XP2 RAFs. Stopped dead.
They are uncompressed if memory serves, but I don’t remember 5.7 accepting them compressed or uncompressed ..
Now what?
This is definitely NOT urgent, reply at your liesure
Ta
Jim Fenner
Canberra
Hi Jim
Simple answer is that you need to upgrade Lightroom. First, it will support the XPro2, and secondly the raw conversion of Fuji files is better. In Lightroom 5.7 you would see film simulations for cameras that it supports, but the Xpro2 came out about a year after Lightroom 6.
Hope that’s leisurely enough for you 😉
John
hi there, mac, 10.12.5 and LR 2015.10.1
i’ve downloaded the zip, unzipped, added in plug in manager and purchased. but it will not let me register and thus can only update 5 photos at a time. i’ve tried plugging in a few numbers from email from paddle including order/invoice number, transation code and vat number. i dont even get an option to click “register.” help!
I have resent the email containing the registration code (which starts XLR-9….). Let me know if you don’t get anything.
Hi John,
Sorry about the email address error, I’d missed an ‘s’ out in my own name…maybe I should be kept away from computers!
Look forward to hearing from you.
Best wishes,
Ross
Ross, I’ve replied via email – hopefully it’ll get to you this time!
Hi,
I have downloaded your jb_XLR.lrplugin and I can’t get it to work. I have followed the install instructions ie via Lightroom Plug-In Manager which says the plugin is installed and running.
If I select a photograph in the Libray or Develop modules the plugin shows up when I go to ‘File’ > ‘Plug-In Extras’. ‘jb X-LR’ is greyed out but ‘Apply the Film Simulation profile to the selected photos’ is clickable. When I click it the and tick ALL the ‘Apply’ boxes (including ‘Apply to all’ the Lightroom progress bar ays that ‘jb_XLRextracting information’.
When I go to the ‘Camera Calibration > ‘Profile’ window in the Lightroom Develop module all that is visible are the usual profiles eg Adobe Standard Kodak Gold, Camera PROVIA/STANDARD etc. There is no sign of Acros or Classic Chrome.
For reference, I am using Lightroom 5.7.1 on a Mac running OS10.7.5 and my cameras are a Fuji 100S and a Fuji XE-2.
Can you please let me know how to get the plugin working.
Hope to h4era from you soon.
Best wishes,
Ross
Hi again,
Didn’t realise my previous response would be public…can you please delete my email address, registration code and order number?
Sorry about that.
Ross.
Done. I tried to email you but got a rejection for that email address. Can you email me so I can deal with this.
Hi,
Did just buy your plug-in. Works fine with film presets. But I can’t get the rating to works. Tested on both X-T2 and GFX.
Are you shooting raw+jpeg or on two cards? The next version handles some peculiarities in these situations – you can download it from http://lightroomsolutions.com/jb-xlr/x-lr-feature-requests-and-current-work/
Just got a new computer do I need to buy another license?
No, you’re OK. As many computers as you need.
OK I am getting the message installed but not working when I try to install and use the plug in on the new computer. Using Lightroom 6.10.1
You probably haven’t unzipped or installed it correctly, so I suggest removing it through the Plugin Manager, downloading again, and re-installing. Windows or Mac?
Its windows 10..ok Ill try deleting it and downloading unzipping and selecting again.
Make sure you point to the lrplugin which looks like a folder, not to a file inside it.
OK once I created a new folder to unzip it to (outside of downloads) it worked fine.
Good, glad it’s resolved.
My own personal preferences is to keeps plugins in a Dropbox folder, which means I only update once and both my computers are updated.
To me it is not very clear how this plugin works. What does it add extra?
See the first paragraph.
Imagine you go out and shoot raw. 15 pics are Acros Red, 12 you did with Acros Green, 35 with Provia. Now get them in Lightroom – they’re all colour. The plugin automatically sets the profiles based on what you shot.
Ok I paid for the plugin, I clicked the download, now where is it? When I press download it brings me to this page.
It’s the big button at the top right of this page – next to the buy button.
Duh. Never mind. Figured it out
I purchased the plug in and I’m receiving the following error:
An Internal Error has Occured.
menu_extract_film.lua:63: attempt to concatenate a nil value
I have LR 5.7.1
Used adobe converter to DNG
I added the plug in lightroom folder
I installed the plugin selecting the folder i created for the plug in located on my desktop.
I see the jb file but it gives me the error after I select Apply the Film Simulation profile to selected photos.
Please help thanks.
I think this is because you haven’t pointed to the lrplugin itself. So don’t select a folder that contains it, and don’t select a file inside the plugin.
Thanks John.
So for example, Im using a MAC by the way, I go to User > Library > Application Support > Adobe > Lightroom > jb_XLR.lrplugin
^ that is where the I placed the plug in.
When I go to Lightroom > File > Plug-in Manager > Add > (the plug-in is in a folder on my desktop) I select the jb_XLR.lrplugin (I have a message Installed and running)
Then I load a DNG file image go to File > Plig-in Extra > Apply the Film Simulation Profile to selected photos and I get the same error message.
Then I go back to Lightroom Plug-in manager and not jb X-LR is installed; may not work.
I may not be installing it correctly. Can you assist? thanks
I added a folder in Lightroom > Modules and added the xb_XLR.lrplugin there.
When I go to the plug-in manger I noticed that the XB X-LR plug in is disabled, I then enabled it. But still gives me the error.
So where is the plugin, Louie? It should not be in User > Library > Application Support > Adobe > Lightroom itself, so remove any copy that may be there – Lightroom may be executing it automatically. Check the plugin’s path in the Status section of Plugin Mgr.
In fact, it may be best to delete any copies you have, then download and install again. Personally, I prefer a location like the desktop or Dropbox, but that Modules should install it automatically.
I think it is an installation issue, but if not feel free to email me with a DNG.
Ok so I just deleted all copies of the plug-in. I re downloaded the file, created a folder on my desktop (untitled). Added the plug-in in lightroom > restarted lightroom > I receive the same error.
The store presets with this catalog is unchecked. I am not using a catalog, just a single DNG image is uploaded.
Also, what is your setting in Preferences / Presets / Store Presets with Catalog? Are you using multiple catalogues?
Ok so I just deleted all copies of the plug-in. I re downloaded the file, created a folder on my desktop (untitled). Added the plug-in in lightroom > restarted lightroom > I receive the same error.
The store presets with this catalog is unchecked. I am not using a catalog, just a single DNG image is uploaded.
Then I think I need:
1. One of your DNG
2. Screenshot of the Status section of Plugin Mgr.
3. Screenshot of Finder showing the plugin when you click Show in Finder
Sent all 3 request.
Just updating the thread. The issue appears to be a corrupt/encrypted pre existing preset on my Preset Folder, once removed, the plugin worked.
Regardless of the issue, this is a great plug-in.
Fast support from John who was very present with assisting me.
When I buy your solution the download is not working. Can I use the trial version and enter the Licence Code?
Download it from this page and enter the licence code. The version number is 1.40.
Looking forward to the experience
Hopefully it all makes sense!
Bought the plug in. Installed it tried it on some new files worked perfect. RAW r to Acros G perfect.Uploaded more files to a new folder tried it again does not work. Says extracting but never changes the file simulation. Windows 10 Lightroom 6.5 …errrrr!!!
Rebooted, unloaded the plug in reloaded it….still nothing..
The kind of things that might cause this…. Have you unchecked any of the Apply boxes? Check them all – unless you want to ignore a film simulation. Are you sure you aren’t processing JPEGs?
Have you checked the Camera Calibration Profile? Is that why you say “never changes the file simulation”? Try changing all the film simulations to Adobe standard, then re-running the plugin. If you enable the keyword option, do the images get the expected keywords?
I figured it out! I was mistaken that this tool would let you select raw files after import and pick a film simulation profile and apply that selected profile to any or all of the raw files independently of how they were shot. I see now that it not the case, that this will only extract and set the as-shot film sim to the raw file if it is selected. Or if all are selected. If you shoot in Provia and Provia is not selected it will do nothing. I get it and this makes sense and works great.
Some people get the logic immediately, others don’t – and that’s as much my fault as theirs! In the next version I will try to make this aspect more obvious.
“If you shoot in Provia and Provia is not selected it will do nothing”
Almost, it will not apply Adobe’s profile, but it will apply any preset. So you might choose not to apply Adobe’s Acros profiles and instead apply your own B&W presets.
Hi, I downloaded your plugin last night and starting using it today. I am using LR CC 2015. Have you had any issues with the FILM SIM Acros showing up very blue when applied. As I import them, I see the correct BW preview, but then it converts to the blue.. Am I doing something wrong? Any advice would be appreciated.
thanks
Tracy
Are you applying a preset while importing? Also, blue could be down to monitor. Calibrated it recently?
But on its own, XLR and the Acros simulations wouldn’t turn pictures blue.
Regarding the questions and replies on May 25 regarding the X-T2 and LR5 it also appears that X-T2 .DNG files created by Irident X Transformer don’t have their film simulation profiles recognized by LR5?
That’s because the XT2 is more recent than Lr5 and so its film simulations don’t exist in Lr5. Not much I can do about that.
What you could do is upgrade Lr. If you don’t want to do that, I think you could uncheck all the Apply boxes and use the film simulations to add presets instead.
Hi,
I am very, very interested in this product. However, have LR presets that are applied when I import. The only difference that I see (at this time without having tried your product) is that upon my import, I can only apply ONE color profile to my entire import, as opposed to your S/W selectively applying it to each raw file…
Would that about sum it up.
I might just test it though….
Yes, that is what it does. Plus other things too.
Hi I’ve successfully downloaded the plugin and it’s available in plugin manager. However when I select File>Import Photos and Video the LR menu bar becomes blacked out, meaning that while I can select photos in the import dialog I have no access to the menu to select File>Plugin Extras.
Operating system is Windows 10.
Please advise what am I doing wrong?
Thanks!
You don’t run this plugin in the Import dialog (Adobe don’t allow it), but after the photos have been imported.
Aha thank you John. Maybe worth clarifying in the “How to Use” instructions that it’s not applicable in Import process, only to already imported files. I guess I should have realised that from your comment that it can be used in “Develop”.
Cheers Nick
I probably should have mentioned that I’m on an iMac running Sierra and using the latest version of LR CC.
Rodger
I purchased the plugin, received PayPal confirmation and an email with my registration code. Installed exactly as directed on the website, opened it in plugin manger and entered the registration code, and tried to use the plugin, but each time I do, it pops up a box that says the Plugin Has Expired. I’ve re-entered the code several times, re-installed the plugin (which LR says is enabled and running, but always the “expired” message and nothing happens.
I saw the “retrieve registration code” box and tried that to see if I got the wrong code, but the link took me a website titled “photographer’s Toolbox by Arctic Whiteness” which says it has no record of any transaction with my email address.
What am I doing wrong?
Just install the current version 1.40, either by using the automatic method in Plugin Manager, or manually by removing the existing plugin and downloading the current version.
Thanks! That was the problem. Working great now.
Now that I’m using it, I have one other question: After applying the plugin, the photos have a tag that states, “The metadata for this photo has been changed by both Lightroom and another application. Should LR import settings from disk or overwrite disk settings with those from the catalog?” I’m guessing that the overwrite option is the correct choice, but would like to be sure. Thanks again for your great plugin and response to my first post.
Glad it’s working.
Yes, in general overwrite is the correct option. An exception might be where you have used some other app to update the photos outside Lightroom.
Thanks for the info about Artic Whiteness – that link is a bug.
hi, i got problem with this great plugin, i have lightroom 6.10. windows 10. before i made the purchase all was good… i try to re-install, but the same massage
i get this massage :an internal error has occured: func_extract_film.iua:134:attempt to undex local ‘jsondata'(anil value)”
thanks
Hi, I just installed version 1.40.1.0 on Lightroom CC 2015.10 [Windows] and later 2015.10.1 but it won’t find the Fujifilm simulations for my X100F [firmware 1.01] RAW files – only the standard Lightroom presets show up on the “Develop Preset” selections. Am I missing something?
Have you changed any options in the dialog box? For instance, I recommend leaving all Apply boxes checked – unless you specifically want to ignore a certain FS.
No; I did not change anything.
So when you click OK, go to the Camera Calibration panel in Develop. Does this show the FS you used when you shot the photo?
Yes, it does!
So the plugin is correctly reading the FS from your X100F.
Apparently it does. However, the FS do not show up on “Develop Preset” selection – there I only find the standard Lightroom presets.
Disregard! I installed Lightroom new and now I get the exact same picture (except your personal customizations^^) as shown above.
Thanks for your quick support! Seems to be a very useful plugin. 🙂
I get the film simulations but under the profile all it says is embedded, not what the film simulation is?
ALG
It sounds like you are looking at a JPEG.
Folks, you can really buy here – this plugin rocks!!! And so does John!
As you will see below, two days ago I had found one special configuration where it did not work as expected – mainly because of Fuji’s own irrational metadata setup in-camera. Not only did John respond extremely fast, he also extended his plugin immediately to cover the problem. The plugin REALLY works like a charm!!!
Axel Hess
http://axelhess.com
Thank you 🙂
Hi john,
i installed the plugin, but still do not open the X-T2 raw file on LR5.
how can i do .
Thanks a lot
You need Lr6, Dan.
but you mentioned :The plugin is tested on Mac and PC, and for Lightroom 5 or later.
why?
Because it works fine in Lr5 and processes Fuji raw files imported into Lr5 – X-T1 files for example.
Your problem is that the X-T2 is too new for Lr5, which is unable to import its raw files. So you need to upgrade Lr to support your camera.
John,sorry i do not understand,because the LR CC is include Film Simulation in Camera Calibration,why I still need your plugin ? have another function ?
Thanks a lot
Just read the first two paragraphs at the top of the page, Dan.
Hi,
would love to buy your plugin – but alas, it doesn’t work as needed! The Film Profile is applied correctly, but star rating is not. Any suggestions why? MacOSX 10.11.6, Lightroom CC 2015.08, Fuji XT2 Firmware 2.0
Regards, Axel Hess
Have you ticked the box on the Options tab?
Yes, I have.
Can you email me a sample file please? I have no other reports of this not working, and it certainly does with my own XT2
You’re pretty fast… 🙂
Just sent you a mail!
Not always! You got lucky.
Hi, I have just installed the plugin in my LR 2015.10 and it’s impossible to activate it. I have an error message : PluginInfoProvider.lua:1: unexpected symbol
LR run under Windows 7 Pro x64.
Can you help me please?
I want to test your plugin with my X100F RAF files.
Thanks,
It sounds like it is [not] properly installed, Marc. In Plugin Manager, remove and then add it again. But be careful to point to the lrplugin folder, not to a file inside it. Let me know.
I meant to say “not” properly installed
Hi, sorry for the delay, you’re right. Since that the plugin was removed and reinstalled inside Lightroom, its works.
Thanks,
Just purchased the plugin nice work!
I have noticed just one thing, in my X100F I have set the film simulation to ACROS R but when I run the plugin it applies the standard ACROS settings 🙁
Has the plugin been tested / upgraded to work with the X100F files?
It should not need updating, Sebastian. I suggest you test this a bit more, but I will be looking into it too.
It was my mistake,its working as expected. Thanks
Thanks, I did check and couldn’t see anything wrong.
[feature request]: It would be great if we could select the “Parent Keyword” so that it can be at any level of the tree, something like Root/Cameras/Digital/ so I can maintain my current tag structure
In Plugin Manager you can change the parent keyword. Have you seen that?
I have tried it but the Parent can only be in the root, I would like to place it as a child like this: Root/Cameras/Digital/”FUJI”
OK, it will be in the next revision. Maybe next week.
Hi! Just purchased the plugin and I love it already! Is there a way to apply the profiles already during import? Thanks!
Unfortunately not, Matthias. It would make sense, but Adobe don’t allow it.
Glad you like the plugin!
I have this installed on OSX 10.12.4 with LR 6.6
When i go to “Plugin extras” I see and can call up “Apply the film simulation profile to selected photos” – the next window (whicg takes a long time to open) shows the list of Fuji film simulations,with an “apply” check box next to each name.
There is no “run” button/option, only “OK” at the bottom right of the screen.
If i hit “OK” and then check the Camera Calibration box in Develop, nothing changes on a RAF file – it still says “Adobe 2012)
WHat am I doing wrong?
BTW i paid for the full version over the weekend, I’d love to get this working!
Thanks
Thanks for pointing out the OK rather than the older Run – I have updated the page.
The slow startup may be because you have a lot of presets? I am working on an option to improve that.
You say Adobe 2012. So is that Process Version 2012 and Adobe Standard as the Profile? Not Provia or Velvia etc? I assume you left all the Apply boxes checked – you should, at least at this stage. Try checking the option to store the data extracts and examine the text file – I had one similar report which turned out to be a corrupt file.
Hi
“Process Version 2012 and Adobe Standard as the Profile” – Yes, thats what I see.
I hadn’t checked “apply all” – i have done that now and it read the Classic Chrome profile from my RAw file, so all is good now!
Thanks
Great! I leave all the apply boxes enabled, except if I want to exclude ta certain film simulation.
Hi, I noticed that my Fuji X100F jpegs’ colors are different if I exported from an RAF file via Lightroom, does XLR helps resolve this issue? Or does it still utilize the profile by Adobe?
If by “my Fuji X100F jpegs” you are referring to JPEGs directly from the camera, yes. Just give it a test and see if it works as you think. The trial version works with 5 photos each time.
Quick question, I have just begun to use Irident Transformer for import. It converts the raf files to dng. Any chance this would work for dng files?
Yes, it does say so on the page 😉
Dang. Don’t know how I missed that! Thanks for the update.
I registered with heymeriks@me.com but my PayPal email is cardio@kabelfoon.nl
I have resent them. Check your spam folders too. If you still don’t get them, email me.
i will send you an email because I still didn’t receive it.
Thanks for solving the problem
just bought the plugin, and paid through PayPal. When installing it asks for a registration code which is not mailed. When I try to retrieve the registration code it says that it doesn’t recognise my email. I tried both my ordering email and my paypal email address. I’m afraid I lost my money not getting any registration code after ordering.
What name did you use to buy the plugin? I see no record of your cardio@kabelfoon.nl email address on the system.
We will resolve it. I’d like to find your details on the system, but I’ll issue you a free licence if all else fails.
I just purchased this plug-in but seems not working..
(macOS Sierra 10.12.4 , lastest version of Lightroom and your plug-in 1.40)
I tried to apply Sepia profile to my xt-2 raw file.
After i press run, look down into Camera Calibration section and no Sepia profile.
Please help. Thanks
Adobe don’t supply a sepia profile, so it adds a B&W profile and a sepia preset
This sounds interesting, but I have a question.
I have an older Fuji camera, an X-E1 specifically, that does not provide support for formats like Classic Chrome and ACROS. Will this plugin be able to apply a simulation of those, or will it only give access to the formats available in Lightroom’s camera calibration panel?
No, the plugin is all about reading the film simulation you selected when you shot the picture, and matching it to Adobe’s CC panel profile.
Thanks John, I’ll probably hold off untill I get one of the newer X range then.
I will try the final version and let you know 🙂
thanks
It seems like a faith to me buying it. Just read this article yesterday now today is on sale!? How long til it’s on sale?
Patience! Today. 😉
Hello John,
where/how can I buy a license?
It will be on sale here, today!
Hey there,
Been on the edge of my seat waiting for the finished version.
Can I get a serial number or is it all functioning as is?
Thanks for all your hard work, be sure I will put my hand in my pocket when the time comes.
all the best
Peta
Patience. It’ll be for sale on the 9th or 10th of May…..
I am running Lightroom CC on a Mac OS with Sierra. I do not see the the simulation after I press run in the Develop’s Camera Calibration section. Please help. Thank you.
No idea, but is it correctly installed? I’ve no other reports of it not working. Try again and carefully note your exact steps.
Arrived here on a quest to get star ratings into lightroom. Will eagerly await the launch…
Thanks for taking the time to do this, I’m sure there will be a lot of grateful users.
GREAT plug-in. Currently I shoot mostly in Provia and have created an import preset that sets all imported Fuji files to Provia/Standard, but I like to sometimes play around in Acros as well as Velvia. Hopefully there will be a discount for us “beta testers”? 🙂
Too late for beta testing! There will be an introductory discount though.
Glad you like it.
Hi,
any news, when the unrestricted version will be availabe for sale?
Michael
As said before, by the end of April
Hi there,
a really helpfull plugin, thank you for your work.
it is working like a charm with my xt2.
I’m looking forward to use the full version.
When do you think it’ll be release ? Is there any way to unlock the beta temporarily ?
Thanks in advance !
Hello,
I have a problem with a LRCC 2015.10 version on OSX El Capitan (10.11.16 CPU t5 16GB RAM) .
I have used the plugin with X70 RAF files and it boots up veeeeery slowly freezing LR for some 60 seconds (or more).
After booting up it applies the presets very quickly but the plugin start up is really frustrating.
Anyone else having such issue?
Stefano
I would expect a slow startup the first time, Stefano, because it is a large plugin, but 60 seconds is unusual. Try installing it in a different folder location.
Unfortunately didn’t work… the bizarre thing is that apparently, I am the only one having performance issues :-S
Would the logs help you find out what the issue could be?
Only in the final plugin. One idea – do you have a large number of presets?
TAKE MY MONEY!!!
Hi, I have installed it, but how do you use it? I am choosing a raw file –
Under File – plug in extra – jb X-LR (grey). Then comes: “apply the film simulation profile to selected photos” , which I push enter on to access. I apply one of the simulations and enter “run”, but nothing happens? What am I doing Wrong?
How do you know which film simulation was used in the raw file?
I’m a beginner – eager to learn.
Br
Svein
That all sounds right. Now look in Develop’s Camera Calibration section and see if it has applied the simulation profile that you used.
Looks really good. I’d also like to get the final version when it’s available as the current version is limited to 5 photos at a time. Any way to get it to save the mapping so you don’t have to redo it every time?
I don’t quite understand what you mean about mapping every time, but there is an option in Plugin Manager to run it without the dialog box.
Works great with XT1 AND XT2!I have a lot of preset. It is a little bit too long to go through all the list of presets. I hope that can be improve. Looking forward to the last version
Thanks for the XT1 and XT2 information. It’s the second comment about the list of presets so I will see what I can do to improve this.
Hi John
Just read your email. You definitely improve the preset selection. All the presets folders that I have in LR are shown within the plug-in. We select first the folder and second the preset exactely as we do in LR and the job is done. The only thing we cannot have before running the plug-in is a preview of the preset selection but it is a plug-in after all. Works great
Best regards
Hi there,
This is solving a problem I had since I started shooting with Fuji cameras 6 years ago!
Would love to be on your beta tester list if you need someone that has 4 different Fujifilm m’aimeras and that shoots (and edit) every day.
I also have a photography channel on YT (http://YouTube.com/fredranger) and will probably talk about your great plugin!
Cheers,
Fred
Great plug-in! Looking forward to the final version and the possibility to select more than 5 pictures at once.
It works great! Can’t wait for the release! Any hint on how much the plugin will be?
I have an idea, but that’s for the future!
Going for a trip in mid April and hopefully the plugin will be available by then. 🙂
Hi,
great plugin! How can I buy it to remove the 5 picture restiction?
Best regards,
Michael
It’s currently a beta / preview. It will be available for sale from April.
Thank you SO much for this! I might actually use Lightroom for my Fuji files again now. I couldn’t believe this was not a built in feature when moving from Canon+DPP to Fuji+Lightroom, and to be honest gave up on lightroom as a result.
I would love to register for the fully functional plugin as soon as it’s available.
It’s really quite easy to understand, Roger. Camera makers don’t share their picture style or film simulation recipes with Adobe, or other third parties. So Canon picture styles don’t automatically appear in Lightroom. Instead Adobe created profiles to reproduce them, and users could choose them if they wanted. But with mirrorless cameras people always compose with a film simulation, and really want to see them in Lightroom.
Hi – tried this out and really like it (XT-2 RAW files).
Any plans to make this available in PS – that would be fantastic.
Thanks.
No, purely Lightroom. To do it in PS would be automating Adobe Camera Raw, which isn’t possible, or Bridge which isn’t a strong platform for coding.
Thanks
I just bought a Fuji x-t20, and tris is what I was looking for.
Ho can I have the use of it without resctriction?
Hi, perfect, great to have this. I will definitely buy it, the mentioned expert mode is great for further fine-tuning.
Would there be a way to enable this as a ‘parameterized automatic User Preset’ in Lightroom? So the development settings would be applied before the preview render process kicks in.
Typical user – always wants more…
Thanks!
Wolfgang
Sorry, not possible. Presets can apply the profile, but don’t have the intelligence to read how Fuji record each photo’s film simulation.
I’m confused. I don’t see the fuji film film simulations in the right column when I click on the pop up list. I see some Thomas X-trans settings with similar names, but not the X-trans settings by their original name, as you have in the example photo.
AFAIK…
That’s if you want to apply a develop preset. Just click Ok, and it will apply the camera profile.
It seems to work fine on X-T20 files, but only tested with Across.
I have a lot of preset folders, which makes the selection a little hard.
Also, maybe indicate that it will apply the calibration profile even if you don’t select a preset (it wasn’t directly obvious to me).
Great job!
Luc
I love the plugin! I saw it in Piet’s video on FujiLove. It works great on my X-T2 files and I can’t wait to be able to get a version without the five-image limit. Keep up the great work!
This seems to be the solution I have been waiting for! How do I get the full version?
By being a little bit patient! This is a beta/preview and I hope to release in April.
Is it working OK?
Hi,
I would love to use this, but in my LR (version 2015.9) the plugin is greyed out with a message “installed but not working”
This is with X-T2 files.
Any ideas?
regards
Nick
No, it’s test with that version of LR. What operating system?
Many thanks for this great plugin. Using it with my X100F, and it works perfectly.
Jim
Hi John,
Thank you for this great LR plugin, I watched the video by Piet. I can confirm it works with Fujifilm x30 Raw files.
Many Thanks,
Tim
Downloaded your plugin, but it is grayed out. Will the X100F be supported?
many thanks,
Jim
Just picked up the X100F as my first mirrorless camera and I’m loving it. I’m hoping it will work with my files. I will be putting it through it’s paces. Thanks for thinking of us Fuji Guys!!!!
regards,
Jim
I am using Iridient X Transformer which converts .RAF to .dng…will your plugin still be able to get the info it needs for film simulation from the created .dng?
Yes, see “System Requirements” above.
Hi…I have been using X.LR this morning and really appreciate the work that you have put into the plug-in. I would really like to have the finished version. Works well on my X100S and X-Pro2. Thanks again Hal
Great – thanks for the feedback!
hey John
I would love to use your plug in for LR 9.9 with my fuji files.
I don’t know how to get it into Lightroom.
Any chance you could let me know, even though this might be a lame request 🙂
I will let you know how it works on my raw files both on the X100F and XT2
Thanks John
If you watched the video by Piet, he does show how to do this. But I will add some installation notes to this page.
Hi,
Great idea, I own some, too may, Fujifim X camera, and, the best workflow right now is to use an import preset to set the Lr “Camera Calibration” Profile emulation. So it is import based and I loose the filme Profile selected on the Camera.
Some reflexions, taking in acount the ISO setting to set the proper “Details” Noise and sharpening would be of great help. For sure RAW users use the ISO setting.
But, that could bring some complicaitons as the Detail settings are not only ISO dependent but also camera dependent.
When you lauch the definive version, send me the info, I will put it on my feed:
http://www.scoop.it/t/fujifilm-x-pro1-x-e1-x100s
Regards,
Henri-Pierre
That may be in an “expert mode” which lets the user figure out the Fuji data and enter the parameters in a text file.