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We asked camera companies why their RAW formats are all different and confusing

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361 points Tomte | 2 comments | 04 Apr 25 11:41 UTC | HN request time: 0.481s | source
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kookamamie ◴[07 Apr 25 08:06 UTC] No.43609045[source]▶
DSLRs have just dropped off the wagon a long time ago, when it comes to software and especially meaningful UX innovation.

As an anecdote, I have a Sony a7r and operating it via its mobile app is one of the worst user experiences I have had in a while.

Same goes to the surrounding ecosystem of software. E.g. Adobe's Lightroom is full of obsolete paradigms and weird usability choises.

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girvo ◴[07 Apr 25 10:13 UTC] No.43609677[source]▶
Fujifilm is no better haha, they're on their third (I think) mobile app this time for X-Series camera control, and it's still terrible.'

Amusingly, their Instax control app is actually pretty good!

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neogodless ◴[07 Apr 25 11:12 UTC] No.43609991[source]▶
There are 8+ Instax apps made by Fujifilm in the app store. Which one is pretty good for controls?
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girvo ◴[08 Apr 25 02:43 UTC] No.43617896[source]▶
"instax mini EVO" specifically, because thats the Instax I have these days :)
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1. neogodless ◴[08 Apr 25 11:56 UTC] No.43620639[source]▶
Thanks! I realized later it was a "dumb" question as I don't have an Instax but a different Fujifilm (just got yesterday) that uses the standard "X" app that sort of works but is not great.
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2. girvo ◴[08 Apr 25 22:42 UTC] No.43627182[source]▶
XApp is bad, but its still wayyyy better than Camera Remote at least haha. It's shocking how miserable their software is!