Fuji GFX Bracketing does not do 16bit

[Schafphoto]

I know I could do it manually, but I'd rather not touch the camera... and It appears that the GFX only allows 16 Bit RAW capture in single (drive) mode. While this is understandable, couldn't the AE bracketing use three (or more) single frames instead of a single continuous drive burst? For those of us doing architecture I'm not sure adding a timing gap to a series of 2 to 8 second exposures would be a big downside in order to get 16-bit color.

-Schaf

 

[Doppler9000]

Is 16 bit vs 14 a distinction without a difference?

 

[lookbook]

Is 16 bit vs 14 a distinction without a difference?

... my last information was that there might be a difference as soon as it could be displayed.
That's not possible at the moment - neither in print nor on screen ...

 

[SrMphoto]

... my last information was that there might be a difference as soon as it could be displayed.
That's not possible at the moment - neither in print nor on screen ...

If the noise makes the two lower bits irrelevant today, then they will always be irrelevant. I do not think that any future software could better use the 16-bits.

 

[lookbook]

If the noise makes the two lower bits irrelevant today, then they will always be irrelevant. I do not think that any future software could better use the 16-bits.

... we will experience it - or not! : )

if something is possible and can be sold, it will be done -
useful or not!

 

[Schafphoto]

I plan to be dead when the images are viewed. I am working on HABS/HAER projects for 100-500 years from now. Right now I'm using Ilford HP-5 film so 2-bit color would be an improvement. But if 16-bit can be got, it would be nice to get it in the bracket. Maybe the future can see/use it. 16-Bit is being used in heritage (FADGI) digitization now, and documenting architecture for the Library of Congress is a similar endeavor.

 

[Adammork]

I'm bracketing AE, 5 exposures, single drive mode, 16 bit, all day long on a GFX 100II - with a cable release.

 

[Schafphoto]

I'm bracketing AE, 5 exposures, single drive mode, 16 bit, all day long on a GFX 100II - with a cable release.

My GFX 100s has 16bit single drive, and 14 bit AEbracketing, but not at the same time. Are you sure the 100II has this new feature or am I just missing something obvious. Using the self timer or a cable release doesn't matter.

 

[Adammork]

My GFX 100s has 16bit single drive, and 14 bit AEbracketing, but not at the same time. Are you sure the 100II has this new feature or am I just missing something obvious. Using the self timer or a cable release doesn't matter.

I don’t have the camera in front of me right now - but I‘m quit sure that it’s 16bit in single drive and 14bit in continuous drive.
initial when setting the camera up, I wanted to use continues drive mode for AEbracketing - I’m used to that from my cannon and Hasselblad kit - and was surprised to discover that continues drive imode is resulting in 14bit files - so know I’m getting used to single drive mode instead for getting the 16bit files.
My normal AEbracketing is 5 frames, so I push the cable release many times a day and since the Fuji cable release, unfortunately is in a lousy quality, to put it politely, they only lasts 1-2 months before they start failing with my use.…
I have now success with the cheapest canon release, that also use a jack connection and I’m still on my first and it have lasted 3-4 months so far.

 

[Schafphoto]

- so know I’m getting used to single drive mode instead for getting the 16bit files.
My normal AEbracketing is 5 frames, so I push the cable release many times a day

But as soon as you put it on AE Bracketing doesn't it switch to 14bit? Are you changing the exposure five times on the camera or letting the AE bracketing change the exposure. That's what disables 16 bit on the 100s. Good tip on the Canon remote.

 

[Adammork]

No, just checked, I let the AE bracketing change the exposure and 16bit is possible in in single/1 Frame mode - in continues mode only 14bit is available.

 

[JaapD]

Maybe a stupid remark but I’ll have a go anyway: does electronic vs. mechanical shutter have something to do with not capturing in 16 bit?

Cheers,
JaapD.