X-E5 buyers beware
p.1 #1X-E5 buyers beware
I have just experienced the strangest camera experience I have ever had and it was with the new X-E5, iMac and Fuji Raw Converter. To make a long story short, the X-E5 raw files will not open in the Fuji Raw converter software or in Photo/Shop unless you have the latest operating system on the iMac. I don't know if the problem exists with a PC,
I have an X-T5 and an X-T50 whose RAW files open in both the Fuji Raw Converter and in Adobe Photo Shop Elements 2025 without any issues.
Fuji Tech support said they are aware of the issue. I was told that Fuji must have upgraded the E5 RAW which is causing the problem.
It you get an X-E5 and have problems with RAW conversion, it is a know issue with Fuji.
I have an X-T5 and an X-T50 whose RAW files open in both the Fuji Raw Converter and in Adobe Photo Shop Elements 2025 without any issues.
Fuji Tech support said they are aware of the issue. I was told that Fuji must have upgraded the E5 RAW which is causing the problem.
It you get an X-E5 and have problems with RAW conversion, it is a know issue with Fuji.
Nov 05, 2025 at 02:09 PM
p.1 #2X-E5 buyers beware
gaopa wrote:
I have just experienced the strangest camera experience I have ever had and it was with the new X-E5, iMac and Fuji Raw Converter. To make a long story short, the X-E5 raw files will not open in the Fuji Raw converter software or in Photo/Shop unless you have the latest operating system on the iMac. I don't know if the problem exists with a PC,
I have an X-T5 and an X-T50 whose RAW files open in both the Fuji Raw Converter and in Adobe Photo Shop Elements 2025 without any issues.
Fuji Tech support said they are aware of the...Show more →
If I'm understanding you correctly, that is not odd or unusual at all. Typically, you must have fully updated software with the newest drivers to open raw files from new cameras like this.
It is actually the norm that early adopter buyers of new release cameras may not be able to open raw files in existing software until new drivers are released.
I have just experienced the strangest camera experience I have ever had and it was with the new X-E5, iMac and Fuji Raw Converter. To make a long story short, the X-E5 raw files will not open in the Fuji Raw converter software or in Photo/Shop unless you have the latest operating system on the iMac. I don't know if the problem exists with a PC,
I have an X-T5 and an X-T50 whose RAW files open in both the Fuji Raw Converter and in Adobe Photo Shop Elements 2025 without any issues.
Fuji Tech support said they are aware of the...Show more →
If I'm understanding you correctly, that is not odd or unusual at all. Typically, you must have fully updated software with the newest drivers to open raw files from new cameras like this.
It is actually the norm that early adopter buyers of new release cameras may not be able to open raw files in existing software until new drivers are released.
Nov 05, 2025 at 06:33 PM
p.1 #3X-E5 buyers beware
Dan said, "If I'm understanding you correctly, that is not odd or unusual at all. Typically, you must have fully updated software with the newest drivers to open raw files from new cameras like this.
It is actually the norm that early adopter buyers of new release cameras may not be able to open raw files in existing software until new drivers are released."
You are right, Dan. It was the first time I had encountered this. Perhaps others have run into this. However, I find it unacceptable that Fuji released the E5 and did not update Fuji RAW converter to accommodate the camera.
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It is actually the norm that early adopter buyers of new release cameras may not be able to open raw files in existing software until new drivers are released."
You are right, Dan. It was the first time I had encountered this. Perhaps others have run into this. However, I find it unacceptable that Fuji released the E5 and did not update Fuji RAW converter to accommodate the camera.
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Nov 05, 2025 at 06:43 PM
p.1 #4X-E5 buyers beware
Adobe is normally the fastest at supporting new cameras - at least within their high end subscription software like Lightroom Classic.
The Fuji Raw Converter software isn't written by FujiFilm so tends to be a bit behind.
At the end of the line comes Apple who don't really care.
The Fuji Raw Converter software isn't written by FujiFilm so tends to be a bit behind.
At the end of the line comes Apple who don't really care.
Nov 06, 2025 at 04:29 AM
p.1 #5X-E5 buyers beware
There is always the option to convert a file from a new model to DNG which then works in LR.
Nov 06, 2025 at 05:42 AM
p.1 #6X-E5 buyers beware
I can understand how folks who are perhaps new to how new camera releases happen would be disappointed to discover that raw converters typically do not get updated immediately on the new camera release dates..
If you are one of the first buyers of a newly-released cameras, unfortunately this is something you’ll need to deal with for a month or two. (It is one reason among several to not be among those who buy new cameras on the release date… though there are compensating reasons to move fast in some cases, too.)
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If you are one of the first buyers of a newly-released cameras, unfortunately this is something you’ll need to deal with for a month or two. (It is one reason among several to not be among those who buy new cameras on the release date… though there are compensating reasons to move fast in some cases, too.)
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Nov 06, 2025 at 09:43 AM
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p.1 #7X-E5 buyers beware
The blind leading the blind out here as usual.
You MUST have the most up to date Adobe Camera RAW (18.0) to open an X-E5 file in Adobe apps. The version of the operating system has NOTHING to do with file support in 3rd party apps.
Of course you can open X-E5 files in LR and PS without having Tahoe.
You MUST have the most up to date Adobe Camera RAW (18.0) to open an X-E5 file in Adobe apps. The version of the operating system has NOTHING to do with file support in 3rd party apps.
Of course you can open X-E5 files in LR and PS without having Tahoe.
Nov 06, 2025 at 09:55 AM
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p.1 #8X-E5 buyers beware
RoamingScott wrote:
The blind leading the blind out here as usual.
You MUST have the most up to date Adobe Camera RAW (18.0) to open an X-E5 file in Adobe apps. The version of the operating system has NOTHING to do with file support in 3rd party apps.
Of course you can open X-E5 files in LR and PS without having Tahoe.
That is all true, but if you want to preview the files by hitting the space bar (before you decide to open them in an app), which I often like to do, then the operating system has to support that and Apple is often slow in updating the operating system to allow that for RAW files of new cameras.
The blind leading the blind out here as usual.
You MUST have the most up to date Adobe Camera RAW (18.0) to open an X-E5 file in Adobe apps. The version of the operating system has NOTHING to do with file support in 3rd party apps.
Of course you can open X-E5 files in LR and PS without having Tahoe.
That is all true, but if you want to preview the files by hitting the space bar (before you decide to open them in an app), which I often like to do, then the operating system has to support that and Apple is often slow in updating the operating system to allow that for RAW files of new cameras.
Nov 06, 2025 at 10:35 AM
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p.1 #9X-E5 buyers beware
Of course that’s not what this thread is about, so it’s not even worth commenting on.
Steve Spencer wrote:
You MUST have the most up to date Adobe Camera RAW (18.0) to open an X-E5 file in Adobe apps. The version of the operating system has NOTHING to do with file support in 3rd party apps.
Of course you can open X-E5 files in LR and PS without having Tahoe.That is all true, but if you want to preview the files by hitting the space bar (before you decide to open them in an app), which I often like to do, then the operating system has to support that and Apple is often slow in updating the operating system to allow that for RAW files of new cameras.
Steve Spencer wrote:
RoamingScott wrote
The blind leading the blind out here as usual.You MUST have the most up to date Adobe Camera RAW (18.0) to open an X-E5 file in Adobe apps. The version of the operating system has NOTHING to do with file support in 3rd party apps.
Of course you can open X-E5 files in LR and PS without having Tahoe.
Nov 06, 2025 at 10:37 AM
p.1 #10X-E5 buyers beware
RoamingScott...uh... commented:
...it’s not even worth commenting on.
;-)
...it’s not even worth commenting on.
;-)
Nov 06, 2025 at 11:10 AM
p.1 #11X-E5 buyers beware
RoamingScott wrote:
Of course that’s not what this thread is about, so it’s not even worth commenting on.
You MUST have the most up to date Adobe Camera RAW (18.0) to open an X-E5 file in Adobe apps. The version of the operating system has NOTHING to do with file support in 3rd party apps.
Of course you can open X-E5 files in LR and PS without having Tahoe.That is all true, but if you want to preview the files by hitting the space bar (before you decide to open them in an app), which I often like to do, then the operating system has to support that and Apple is often slow in updating the operating system to allow that for RAW files of new cameras.
I was just making it clear what updating the system software is necessary for: previewing the files in the finder
As well as what it isn't necessary for (as you mentioned): opening files in post-processing programs
Of course that’s not what this thread is about, so it’s not even worth commenting on.
Steve Spencer wrote
RoamingScott wrote
The blind leading the blind out here as usual.You MUST have the most up to date Adobe Camera RAW (18.0) to open an X-E5 file in Adobe apps. The version of the operating system has NOTHING to do with file support in 3rd party apps.
Of course you can open X-E5 files in LR and PS without having Tahoe.
I was just making it clear what updating the system software is necessary for: previewing the files in the finder
As well as what it isn't necessary for (as you mentioned): opening files in post-processing programs
Nov 06, 2025 at 11:18 AM
p.1 #12X-E5 buyers beware
Steve Spencer wrote:
That is all true, but if you want to preview the files by hitting the space bar (before you decide to open them in an app), which I often like to do, then the operating system has to support that and Apple is often slow in updating the operating system to allow that for RAW files of new cameras.
Thats why I wrote my own QuickLook extension so that it always shows the preview for unsupported cameras when hitting the space bar (also shows lossless and compressed RAF files)
That is all true, but if you want to preview the files by hitting the space bar (before you decide to open them in an app), which I often like to do, then the operating system has to support that and Apple is often slow in updating the operating system to allow that for RAW files of new cameras.
Thats why I wrote my own QuickLook extension so that it always shows the preview for unsupported cameras when hitting the space bar (also shows lossless and compressed RAF files)
Nov 06, 2025 at 12:08 PM
p.1 #13X-E5 buyers beware
RoamingScott wrote:
The blind leading the blind out here as usual.
You MUST have the most up to date Adobe Camera RAW (18.0) to open an X-E5 file in Adobe apps. The version of the operating system has NOTHING to do with file support in 3rd party apps.
Of course you can open X-E5 files in LR and PS without having Tahoe.
Support for X-E5 RAW files was actually added in ACR 17.4, Lightroom Classic 14.4, and Lightroom 8.4. But yes, it's not OS dependent per se.
The blind leading the blind out here as usual.
You MUST have the most up to date Adobe Camera RAW (18.0) to open an X-E5 file in Adobe apps. The version of the operating system has NOTHING to do with file support in 3rd party apps.
Of course you can open X-E5 files in LR and PS without having Tahoe.
Support for X-E5 RAW files was actually added in ACR 17.4, Lightroom Classic 14.4, and Lightroom 8.4. But yes, it's not OS dependent per se.
Nov 06, 2025 at 12:39 PM