A Deep Dive into DxO PureRAW 6

As the title of the post says, this is my look at the latest version of the PureRAW demosaicing which I use to pre-process all of my Fujifilm RAW files before editing them in Lightroom. (I have mentioned this before, here and here). Why do I do this? Why do I use an additional tool before going into Lightroom (which can process these files without any pre-processing?) There are a number of reasons.....

An hour around Potsdammer Platz

The following images were taken around Potsdammer Platz (an area I know well) between two photocalls on the first day. They are essentially straight out of camera (first X100 and then I moved on to the GFX) using a T-Max P3200 Recipe.

London Soundtrack Festival

In March 2025, I served as the house photographer for the inaugural London Soundtrack Festival, covering diverse events including concerts and panel discussions. Equipped with various lenses and camera bodies, I captured performances by notable artists. The experience highlighted the importance of equipment management, showcasing both on-stage and backstage moments throughout the festival.