5 minutes read time Upgrading the Setup For a smoother filming experience, especially when shooting handheld, I needed accessories that would improve stability and usability. While I already had a cage for extra stability (which I’ll discuss in a future article), I was looking for a solution that would make it easier to operate the... Continue Reading →
Over the past few weeks, while testing the Lumix G81M and considering whether I needed a slight upgrade—mainly to get 4K 60p or even 4K 120p—the overriding conclusion was that achieving this would make things significantly more complex (and expensive). Neither of which I was planning to deal with. Besides, I was quite satisfied with... Continue Reading →
Crop, Teleconverter, or Longer Lens: What’s the Best Option? When your lens doesn’t give you the magnification you need, what’s the best solution? Should you crop your image, use a teleconverter, or invest in a longer lens? This is a question I’ve tackled myself using several Olympus lenses, along with extensive research through reviews and... Continue Reading →
Am I Going to Buy a New Full Frame Camera? No… well, I’m not completely sure. There’s a reason for my hesitation, or perhaps it’s just GAS (Gear Acquisition Syndrome). First off, I already own a full-frame camera, the Canon 5D Mark II. I originally bought it to experiment with and test vintage manual lenses.... Continue Reading →
In my article about the Leica T Type 701, I mentioned that I would have liked to get a manual TTArtisan 25mm f/2 lens because it’s almost pancake-sized, which would make the camera very compact while providing an attractive field of view. Unfortunately, I couldn't find an L-mount version available anywhere. L-mount lenses are very... Continue Reading →
This is a follow-up to the previous "On a Mission" article from a few days ago. I wrote it based on the journey I've taken, the doubts I had about whether to buy a new camera or not, and whether I actually needed a new camera. Eventually, it led to making a decision. So, how... Continue Reading →
On a Mission : There are times when I wish to articulate other aspects of photography that may not be readily available elsewhere. For instance, expressing an interest in a particular camera that I ultimately decided against purchasing could potentially benefit others who share similar interests. Explaining the rationale behind such decisions might offer valuable... Continue Reading →
Introducing PictureFX Creative - Kodak Wratten 85A, the latest addition to my PictureFX series ! This LUT is inspired by the legendary Kodak Wratten 85A filter, renowned for its captivating warmth and depth. The Kodak Wratten Lut 85A serves a dual purpose in photography. Primarily, it's utilized to correct the color balance when shooting with... Continue Reading →
Playing around with EVF-less Olympus E-P cameras began long before the idea of the "Tiny Every Day M4/3 Camera Project" even crossed my mind, and let me tell you, it took a turn I never saw coming. My initial dislike for cameras without EVF transformed into genuine fondness, and eventually, I found myself unable to... Continue Reading →
This is about a hot topic that has been going on for several years.I suspect it started when Olympus at one point mentioned FOV focal lengths on their lenses in big blue letters instead of the actual focal length.On various internet sites and Youtube videos, the fuse was lit, heated discussions arose on forums, and... Continue Reading →
This review is based on my own findings and experience, I chose, bought and paid for this lens myself.Nothing on Open Source Photography is sponsored. The angle of view : On the TTArtisan website they speak of the "Eye of Humanity", that's because on crop factor 1.5 systems like Fujifilm, this lens corresponds to a... Continue Reading →
A slightly thinner version of the OSP magazine this time.More about this at the end of this page. PictureFX NTFLX DRK I & II Two new 3DL cube files based on the popular Netflix series DARK. Fresh LUTs PictureFX Page Below some test results made in Darktable - Opacity 100% Original PictureFX DRKI PictureFX DRKII... Continue Reading →
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