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User reports poor LoRA training quality with Z-Image Turbo in SimpleTuner

A user on Reddit is experiencing significant image quality degradation when training LoRAs for the Z-Image Turbo model using SimpleTuner. Despite previously achieving excellent results, recent attempts have yielded images with plastic textures, oversaturation, and a loss of photorealism. The user suspects configuration issues, as Z-Image Turbo is known to be less ideal for LoRA training compared to Z-Image Base, though it offers faster generation times. AI

IMPACT Highlights potential challenges in fine-tuning specific image generation models, impacting user workflows.

RANK_REASON User-reported issue with a specific tool and model configuration.

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User reports poor LoRA training quality with Z-Image Turbo in SimpleTuner

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