A new and slightly different article on Open Source Photography! Some might not think much of it, while others will find it right up their alley. My goal is to offer a fresh perspective—something you won’t easily find elsewhere. To keep doing that and continue exploring new, interesting topics, I need a little motivation. So,... Continue Reading →
Less than 3 minute read time. This is an update for article: Olympus E-M1 Mark II, Mark III and E-M5 Mark III Remote Cable Release Alternative - Olympus E-M5 MK III - E-M1 MK II & MK III - E-M1X This update is valid for the above cameras and also the newer ones like the... Continue Reading →
What Does a Photographer Do When It’s Cold, Wet, and Gloomy Outside? Well, it’s the perfect time to clean your camera sensor! If you frequently switch lenses, it’s worth checking if your sensor needs a cleaning. It’s been a while since I wrote about this topic, but it’s always good to revisit. Here’s a quick... Continue Reading →
Attention Olympus and OM System Camera Users: The LightSnowDev firmware SD Card update tool is no longer operational, even via their new page. But don’t worry—there’s another way! Important Disclaimer The following method is entirely at your own risk. I tested it today on an older camera, and it worked perfectly. However, there’s no guarantee... Continue Reading →
The Bike: To begin with, the header photo doesn’t show a 'Moustache J All' bike; rather, it’s a high-end mountain bike that lacks a few features that would make it my perfect off-road and all-road bike. First of all, there's a major hurdle for me due to my worn-out hips, which make it challenging—and sometimes... Continue Reading →
Leica provides a rubber strap with their T, TL, and TL2 cameras, but many users are not particularly fond of it. The strap can be a bit cumbersome to use, and over time, the rubber tends to wear out, as mine eventually did. A popular alternative is to purchase the universal Leica Strap Lug Kit... Continue Reading →
I found this very old and well-worn Billingham bag - model :Take 3 - on a second-hand site for the price of €50. The bag had some serious signs of wear here and there, and the inserts were missing. Still, even though it was in less-than-perfect condition, it was still an attractive bag to look... Continue Reading →
https://youtu.be/yWPdTHLm7BE?feature=shared In a recent article titled "A Tiny Every Day m4/3 Camera – Part II," I discussed "Practical Additions," and one of them was an upgraded camera wrist strap with an improved design. Today, I'll walk you through how to create it. The precursor to this "Samurai" design was created many years ago. It represented... Continue Reading →
In the early days, many photographers used completely mechanical cameras, many of them were quite basic. These basic cameras typically consisted of a box with a lens, a lever for advancing the film, a button for taking the photo, and a lens with various symbols. The symbols were used for focusing and exposure, with each... Continue Reading →
Some time ago, I stumbled upon Rin's website, and the first thing that caught my attention was the peculiar site name, JG1VGX. As I explored further, I learned that this name has its origins in the world of Radio, particularly CW, indicating "morse over radio," and JG1VGX is Rin's unique call sign. Aside from his... Continue Reading →
Does anyone remember them from the SLRs of the past ? Those leather things that protect your camera from scratches?Well, I still have some old 35mm SLRs lying around and a few of those thingys on them. Nowadays it's those hard plastic things that you push or click over the triangular hooks, the original camera... Continue Reading →
A while ago I published an article about a script that I used to control the RAW files in my workflow -> A Script to solve a Workflow ProblemIn my workflow I splitted the JPGs and RAW files while transferring to my computerThen I sorted my JPGs, and only kept the RAWs of my best JPGs.The... Continue Reading →
So, maybe you also bought a new laptop with Linux like me ?and if it turned out to be a Dell, it will run on Ubuntu 20.04 LTS.That's a good thing, because not only is Ubuntu one of the most stable operating systems, the version 20.04 LTS is supported until April 2030, so you'll be... Continue Reading →
Nowadays you can find loads of free Luts - 3DLuts .Cube format as used in Adobe, Luminar, Darktable ON1 etc…How great would it be if you could just use it in Rawtherapee Film Simulation !But, no, unfortunately not.Rawtherapee can only work with PNG HaldCluts.But wait !There is a simple solution!The Vertopal Free Online ConverterHere you... Continue Reading →
I expected that Darktable Light Part 1 would attract people, but it was five times more than I expected.Well, that's proof that there are many who would rather see Darktable differently ! In part 1 I showed you how to rid Darktable of its database annoyances.The tweak I'm showing you today could have worked the... Continue Reading →
No, this is not a joke, nor is it a new version.This article is primarily intended for those who like Darktable's editing features, but want to edit photo's without using a database, library, tagging, actually just with a photo browser. I never was a big fan of Darktable myself, I loved working with Rawtherapee or... Continue Reading →
I always have a number of articles in the starting phase, partially or completely finished, in my WordPress drafts drawer.This is one that's been ready for a while, but I haven't got around to publish it.The essence of this writing has to do with how we are too easily persuaded to buy new things, it... Continue Reading →
I first wanted to write "DIY diffuser for the FL‑LM3 for macro", however, a diffuser for this super small but mighty flash unit is useful for many purposes. Anyway, what you need: a soft white plastic bottle from, soap, milk... scissors a roll of duct tape a marker I used a rectangular soap bottle,but it... Continue Reading →
A tutorial on using textures in Gimp.What do we need :Well, a Texture to start with, and preferably more than one.There will be another tutorial soon about textures and how to make them.What you should know is that the photo you are going to use as a texture, unless it has a completely even structure... Continue Reading →
I have a problem in my photo workflow for quite some time, and finally I created a solution in the form of a script I wrote.Maybe you have a similar problem, and you also work with Linux, then I may have a possible solution below. However, even if you are a Windows user, scripts are... Continue Reading →
Sequel to "Olympus LH‑76 Lens hood Repair or Replacement" Today my new lens hood to replace the Olympus LH-76 was delivered by standard mail,And I just wanted to let you know and show how it turned out for me.Well, I ended up ordering my LH-76 replacement from "fast Ali" :-)It was the ET-78II lens hood... Continue Reading →
Well, I was warned when I bought the Olympus 40-150mm f2.8 Pro lens,the person I bought it from told me how vulnerable it was,But I'm always super careful,so I thought, that won't happen to me ! This lens hood is (was) great,I really loved it !The idea is that the lens hood can remain on... Continue Reading →
On July 1, I published an article on how to update your Olympus camera firmware via an SD card - as it should be.But alas, Olympus has also other quirks,like resetting your camera. Fujifilm users - and I think any brand of camera for that matter - just go into the menu, click reset camera... Continue Reading →
Update - December 3, 2024 - Found a new methode myself - new page will follow today, look for it in the Blueprint - Setup & Update category ! Update - December 3, 2024: LightSnowDev, Jonathan contacted by e-mail, waiting for reply. Update – November 30, 2024: Until about a year ago, this update method... Continue Reading →
Yes, an extension that converts your wrist strap into a camera neck strap, but first I want to go back to the original article about the wrist strap.The blog about the camera wrist strap was not received with the enthusiasm I expected, but that can happen.Then, some time later, I read an article at https://casualphotophile.com/... Continue Reading →
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