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New : OSP now has a second download hub ! – and no, it's not for more LUTs. Its a new home for scripts, how-tos, and everything but LUTsWhile PictureFX on itch.io remains the home for all things LUT-related – whether it's .cube, .png or just pure cinematic madness – there's now a second branch... Continue Reading →
Intro : Site changes and making better use of the gallery—well, this is exactly the kind of direction I want to take things. As I mentioned before, the gallery hasn’t really lived up to its potential, but by connecting it more closely with Open Source Photography, I’m hoping to change that. So, you can expect... Continue Reading →
Ubuntu Myths: Studio Bloat, GNOME Friction, and the Real Support Timeline I’ve had a few questions over the past weeks about my post “From Distro Disaster to AI Co-Pilot: My Linux Upgrade Adventure.” Among them: Why Move Away from Windows? Is There Really Anything Better Than Adobe? Open-Source? But I'm a Pro Photographer... When Is... Continue Reading →
5 minutes read time Tiny Powerhouse or Overstretched Toy? My Thoughts on the Panasonic TZ80 / ZS60 A little over a year ago, the idea of buying a compact camera with a motorized zoom would’ve made me laugh—and not in a good way. I’d had enough bad experiences with small-sensor compacts that I didn’t want... Continue Reading →
Well, I did warn you that OSP won’t always take the most obvious route - especially when photography and tech start cross-processing each other. And yes, this is one of those moments. Let’s kick things off with a little context. I may not be in my twenties anymore (my inner nerd strongly disagrees, by the... Continue Reading →
Launched just yesterday, June 17th 2025, the OM System OM‑5 Mark II quietly stepped into the spotlight.At first, I was tempted to post something right away — like all the familiar Olympus ambassadors and reviewers did (think RED35, MFN and others). But I figured: let the usual suspects have their say in the usual review style…... Continue Reading →
Since the launch of the new download site on picturefx.itch.io, quite some time has passed - during which the site has already welcomed several heavy-hitter downloads that proved hugely popular. Today, we’re excited to add four more successes to that lineup: PictureFX LUTs inspired by the stunning photographic “paintings” of renowned British nature photographer Jo... Continue Reading →
9 minutes read time Six Months with the Leica D-Lux (Typ 109) – A Compact Classic Still Worth It? After six months of steady use, the Leica D-Lux Type 109 has proven itself as a compact powerhouse that deserves more credit than it often gets. Despite being an older model with a humble 12MP sensor,... Continue Reading →
Before I get into my impressions of the SG Image 50mm f/1.4, let’s talk about something that’s been bugging me — why would I pick this modern Chinese lens over a true vintage classic like the Minolta MC Rokkor 50mm f/1.4? And yes, it wasn’t too long ago that I was waxing lyrical about those... Continue Reading →
Recently, OM System stirred up speculation by updating their lens roadmap with a new premium telephoto zoom: a mysterious white 40–150mm. It’s expected to land sometime in 2025, likely positioned as a higher-end alternative to the already excellent 40–150mm f/2.8 PRO. But here's the thing — do we actually need another 40–150mm?Let’s unpack this. Is... Continue Reading →
If you’re into photography and use manual lenses, shoot RAW, or manage large collections, ExifTool is a must-have. It’s a powerful command-line utility that reads, writes, and edits metadata in almost any image format—think EXIF, IPTC, XMP, and more. From simple file info dumps to advanced batch editing, it does it all—if you're comfortable in... Continue Reading →
One Franken-distro. Twelve hours. An AI sidekick - Mission Impossible? Completed. Last week, on Tuesday, June 3rd, 2025. I finally tackled a long-overdue task: upgrading my Dell Inspiron 15 3520. My laptop, which I got in February 2023 with Ubuntu 20.04 LTS preinstalled, had been running strong—until its support window quietly started closing. No worries,... Continue Reading →
Weekend Special - 5 minute read time Because not every conversation needs a billion-dollar data center. Alright, thought AI was just for brainy professors and quantum physics geeks, and that you’d need a million-dollar mini data center to use it? Think again. Nope, it won’t be ChatGPT or Gemini-level smooth out of the box, but... Continue Reading →
My featured photo series on La Gallerie today is about visiting a castle that no longer exists — Into the Phantom Castle, I called it. I managed to more or less recreate what the place might have looked like by blending an old photo with a new one of the remaining foundations. A few tweaks... Continue Reading →
I’ve mentioned it before in a note about site changes — Open Source Photography doesn’t shy away from the stories behind the photos, or the occasional deep dive into topics that go well beyond plain gear reviews. This time, though, it’s a real story about me — and about a passion that’s not photography (well,... Continue Reading →
A fresh 'early bird edition' or sometimes called 'unstable version' of RawTherapee just dropped – v5.12, officially released on May 28, 2025. It’s packed with new tools, visual enhancements, and important compatibility improvements that make it even more versatile for creative and technical workflows. Whether you’re into taming color explosions or removing fisheye distortion, there’s... Continue Reading →
7 minutes read time Let’s start with the basics: the Lumix G90, G91, G95 and even the newer G97 are, for the most part, the same camera wearing different hats. Market-dependent names, a few minor tweaks, but under the hood? Practically identical. Panasonic’s naming convention? A mess. Try comparing models on Camera Decision — if... Continue Reading →
Well, all three of the 'Largest Collection' lists just got a much-needed cleanup and update. Some links were simply broken—either the pages had moved or disappeared entirely. Anyway, fresh header images are in place now, and here's a twist you might like: remember that original list, "Largest Collection of Film Simulation Recipes Brought Together"? The... Continue Reading →
5 minutes must read ! Intro Well, just to put my readers at ease - no, I’m not switching brands ! 🙂 Today, though, I am going to talk about Nikon Imaging Recipes , onecameraonelens.com, and Mark G. Adams. But first, a little backstory on how I crossed paths with OneCameraOneLens - and with Mark... Continue Reading →
My days shooting with Fujifilm gear are long behind me, but one of my all-time favourite YouTube channels back then was Omar Gonzalez Photography. Omar’s a pro out of New Jersey who cut his teeth on Fujifilm bodies - and nowadays he’s more of a Nikon Z evangelist. I get it: sometimes you outgrow one... Continue Reading →
Website in Motion — What’s Going On at OSP? If you've visited Open Source Photography directly (and not just via the WordPress Reader), you may have noticed things are shifting.As mentioned a few days ago, the site recently went through a theme and layout overhaul — new colours, new structure, even a fresh logo. And... Continue Reading →
“What the f** is itch.io ?”I’ve been getting that question more than once lately. Not that I blame anyone, if you're a photographer or videographer who just stumbled onto one of my PictureFX LUTs, and you end up on a site that looks like it belongs to a retro gaming convention, your eyebrows might do... Continue Reading →
A New Coat of Paint – and a Fresh Perspective Over the past few months, Open Source Photography and La Gallerie have quietly (or not) gone through a bit of a makeover. New theme, new colours, a freshly designed logo, and some much-needed style adjustments. Nothing too wild - no flashing banners or background music,... Continue Reading →
4 minutes read time Lately, I’ve noticed quite a few people acting like AI is some kind of alien invasion. “No AI-written text, no AI-translated articles!” they say, as if the robots are secretly taking over our keyboards. I mean, come on — were people this scared when electric bikes showed up? Or do they... Continue Reading →
6 minutes read time. A Digital Camera with an Analog Soul Let’s get this out of the way: this is not a review. Just some random thoughts after watching a rather in-depth video on Fujifilm’s quirky new X-Half - a camera that somehow stuck with me longer than expected. So… would I buy it myself?Honestly?... Continue Reading →
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