UPDATE: Fujifilm posted an advisory concerning the April 22 Ver.1.2.0 of the Pixel Shift Combiner Software that did not work correctly. Since we published this post on April 23, you should have the latest — and correct — Ver.1.2.0.2. If, however, you downloaded the April 22 version, you should download the newest version (same link) to correct any problems. You can check the version (should be 1.2.0.2) in “About FUJIFILM Pixel Shift Combiner”.
FUJIFILM offers PIXEL SHIFT MULTI SHOT feature for some cameras with in-body image stabilization (IBIS). In the PIXEL SHIFT MULTI SHOT mode, the camera takes a series of RAW images and by using IBIS, moves the image sensor to get a high-resolution and real color image. The multiple images are then combined to create a Digital Negative (DNG) RAW file using the FUJIFILM Pixel Shift Combiner software. You can choose a combining type from “High resolution + Accurate color” and “Accurate color”.
FUJIFILM Pixel Shift Combiner also allows tethered shooting for PIXEL SHIFT MULTI SHOT photography. The combining feature is available separately from the tethered shooting feature.
The software update Ver.1.2.0 incorporates the following issues:
- A new “Accurate color” option to produce 100MP image with no false colors is added, in addition to the existing function of generating ultra-high 400MP resolution images in Accurate color.
- Function to automatically detect an error when images cannot be correctly combined due to camera shake, etc. that occurred during photo shooting is added. The ability to detect flawed images before the completion of image generation is expected to speed up photographers’ workflow./li>
- Function to enables enlarged viewing of combined RAW images for checking details is added. This means users can visually check details of combined RAW images inside the Pixel Shift Combiner before processing them in RAW developing software. In other words, workflow steps up to checking combined images can be completed within the Pixel Shift Combiner.
- Other operability is improved and some bugs are fixed.
FUJIFILM Pixel Shift Combiner Compatibility Chart
READ MORE: FUJIFILM Pixel Shift Combiner Ver.1.2.0.2
DOWNLOAD: FUJIFILM Pixel Shift Combiner Ver.1.2.0.2
FUJIFILM Pixel Shift Combiner updated to Ver.1.2.0
Adding the ability to generate 100MP images in accurate colors and detect flawed images during the process of image generation
TOKYO, April 22nd, 2021 – FUJIFILM Corporation (President: Kenji Sukeno) is pleased to announce the version update of the “FUJIFILM Pixel Shift Combiner” (Pixel Shift Combiner), software that supports the “Pixel Shift Multi-Shot” function available in the FUJIFILM GFX100(GFX100) and FUJIFILM GFX100S (GFX100S) to generate unparalleled high-resolution images with accurate color reproduction.
Generally, an image sensor records only one of three colors, red (R), green (G) or blue (B) within a pixel. The information about the other two colors is estimated and complemented based on data from surrounding pixels. The Pixel Shift Multi-Shot function automatically takes images while shifting the camera’s image sensor to record information about all three colors for each of its pixels, thereby allowing color reproduction that completely eliminates false colors (=Accurate Colors).
The latest software version 1.2.0 adds a new “Accurate Colors” option to produce 100MP image with no false colors, in addition to the existing function of generating ultra-high 400MP resolution images in Accurate Colors.
Another addition is the function to automatically detect an error when images cannot be correctly combined due to camera shake, etc. that occurred during photo shooting. The ability to detect flawed images before the completion of image generation is expected to speed up photographers’ workflow.*1
A further new function of the update enables enlarged viewing of combined RAW images for checking details. This means users can visually check details of combined RAW images inside the Pixel Shift Combiner before processing them in RAW developing software. In other words, workflow steps up to checking combined images can be completed within the Pixel Shift Combiner.
*1 This function does not detect flawed images at 100% accuracy.
