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5 minute read. Moving along with our top picks, we’ve arrived at the OM System OM-1 Mark II. Now, this one’s a slightly different story. If you’re comparing price tags, megapixel counts, or spec sheets, plenty of Nikon, Canon, and Sony fans will say, “Hey, my camera does that too!” - and, to be fair,... Continue Reading →
5 minutes read This article isn’t just about installing software—it’s about the potential pitfalls, how to turn them to your advantage, and how you can actually test out open source tools without wrecking your whole system. It’s the perfect lead-in to the next Lightroom alternative coming up soon, so there’s really no excuse left not... Continue Reading →
5 minute read. When you think “Tough Camera,” you might picture a digital tank like the E‑M1X - big, bold, and ready for battle. But sometimes, adventure comes in a much smaller package. Enter the Olympus TG‑series: the TG‑5, TG‑6, and OM System TG‑7. These are pocket-sized powerhouses built to survive the rough stuff -... Continue Reading →
Today, we get the chance to help a reader with a problem many of you will recognize. So first, let’s look at the question- and then we’ll work our way toward a real solution. This will be our main focus for now, but keep in mind: there are a few extra steps you can add... Continue Reading →
5 minutes read. Following up on the Q&A about which camera I think is the best, would recommend, or would actually buy again - well, that’s a question with a hundred possible answers. It all depends on your budget, what you plan to use the camera for, and your own preferences. That’s why I’m discussing... Continue Reading →
Recently, I found myself chatting (as usual) about raw files and compatibility issues between various cameras and editors. You’d think a raw file is just a raw file, right? Not quite. Some manufacturers just can’t resist tinkering with their raw formats now and then. The result: certain new formats refuse to open in your favourite... Continue Reading →
8 and a half minutes read time Readers Questions: Lately on OSP, I’ve noticed a steady increase in the number of questions coming in from readers. Some reach out to say thanks - you're welcome ! others ask for a bit of help or technical advice, and a handful just want to share their own... Continue Reading →
5 minutes read time If you remember the last article, ‘Chasing the Aurora: Overlay Experiments with Northern Lights’, you’ll recall that while the results were more or less okay, there were definitely some flaws—mainly with the overlay technique itself. I first came across this method years ago from Trey Ratcliff, who used it—probably in Adobe—to... Continue Reading →
For my Leica D-Lux Type 109, I picked up one of those so-called “ever ready” leather cases. Turns out, the only thing it’s ever ready to do is sprinkle my lens with little red fuzzies from the lining—especially if I dare to leave the lens cap off. And if you try to juggle removing both... Continue Reading →
Aurora Study no. 11 - Well, I do have a few earlier experiments lying around, but honestly, it’s not like these version brought any major change compared to the previous attempts. With no. 4, I tried refining the original approach—adding an alpha channel, mapping colour to alpha for a transparent aurora, and tossing in a... Continue Reading →
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 →
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