Fujifilm GFX100S: Dynamic Range (Backlit Tigger with Push and Shadow Boost)

2021-05-05 - SEND FEEDBACK

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This page looks at image quality at ISO 100 with 14-bit lossless capture in a strongly backlit situation with the typical camera metering underexposure of nearly a full stop.

To retain highlights, it is often necessary to cut down exposure, which impacts noise in shadow areas. Plus the camera often screws the pooch with its film-age metering sensibilities (almost a full stop of dynamic range wasted here). How well does image quality at ISO 100 far when pushed to bring out shadow detail?

Fujifilm GFX100S: Dynamic Range, Backlit Tigger with Push and Shadow Boost

Includes crops and discussion, including how to maximize image quality.

As-shot (left), +1 (center), +2.6 (right)

f6.4 @ 1/75 sec handheld electronic shutter, ISO 100; 2021-05-02 19:04:35
Fujifilm GFX100S + Fujifilm GF 50mm f/3.5 R LM WR @ 41mm equiv (50mm)
RAW: +20 Whites, +30 Dehaze, +15 Clarity

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