FujiFilm X-Pro2 - Manual (Page 34)

152 Using the Fujifilm X-Pro2 White Balance and JPEG Parameters 153
sRGB, the gaps between neighboring colors and tones are
wider because both color spaces contain the same number of
colors. Adobe RGB has to spread this number over its larger
gamut. This larger gamut (compared to standard sRGB) is
why Adobe RGB is also known as an extended color space.
Users often misunderstand and assume that “extended”
means “better.” It does not. The additional colors in Adobe
RGB are only useful if you intend to print images with a
commercial CMYK printer. This requires a calibrated work-
flow and a wide-gamut monitor that is capable of display-
ing the Adobe RGB gamut, but the majority of computer
monitors are only capable of displaying the sRGB gamut.
Using Adobe RGB on such a monitor would be like working
with closed eyes because you wouldn’t be able to see many
of the colors you are using.
For most users (including me), sRGB is the best choice
of color space. Images rendered in this color space can be
viewed, processed, and printed on a wide variety of devices
without unpleasant surprises. In any case, you should cal-
ibrate your computer monitor with hardware like Spyder.
Uncalibrated screens will not give you an accurate repre-
sentation of the colors in your images.
Using custom settings (usage profiles)
As you know, the X-Pro2 offers seven custom settings (or
usage profiles) that can hold full sets of camera settings for
quick access. The available settings are:
■ Dynamic range
■ Film simulation
■ Grain effect
■ White balance
■ Highlight tone
■ Shadow tone
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■ Color
■ Sharpness
■ Noise reduction
I’m sure you have noticed that these are the usual JPEG
parameters with the addition of dynamic range.
The seven available custom settings (C1 to C7) or usage
profiles aren’t camera modes. They are storage spaces for
seven sets of settings than can be quickly retrieved (usually
via the Quick menu) to replace the currently active camera
settings. Custom settings are mere shortcuts, a simple time-
saver that allows you to quickly change all your camera’s
current settings at once instead of changing parameters
one by one.
The best way to use custom settings is via the Quick menu:
■ Pull up the Quick menu by pressing the Q button and
select one of the seven available custom settings (C1 to
C7).
■ At this point, you can make changes to individual items
of the retrieved parameter set using the Quick menu.
Once you change a parameter, it is marked with a red dot.
■ When you are happy with your settings and changes, you
can make them your new current settings by pressing
the OK button or by half-pressing the shutter button. In
the upper-left section of the Quick menu, the currently
active settings are always marked with the word BASE.
You’ll also see the custom setting that was last retrieved;
for example, C1.
What kind of custom settings may be useful? Here are a few
suggestions:
■ Make sure to save your favorite all-purpose default set-
tings in one of the seven user profiles (such as C1). This
enables you to quickly revert to your default settings.