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 →
A Recipe based on VISION3 250D Color Negative Film 5207/7207 - "For filmmakers who aspire to capture the world as only they see it" - info courtesy of https://www.kodak.com/en/motion/product/camera-films/250d-5207-7207 OBSCURA RECIPES Vision Obscura – Kodak Vision3 250D Film Recipe Before using this recipe, be sure to check out the photos taken on the real film... Continue Reading →
Nicca 3-F and Zorki 1C Export Edition Leica, the camera brand that captures the imagination of many, but who can afford it - or rather, who wants to spend that much money on it. Well, frankly, paying almost €1000 or more for a Leica II or III with a lens and that age ? even... Continue Reading →
Fujifilm Pro400H - X Trans III More recipes from Piotr Skrzypek : Piotr Skrzypek FujiFilm Recipes
Before I continue with the review, I would like to say this: an 135mm prime lens was a widely used and interesting lens that could be used for various purposes, such as portrait, still life and even landscape. But then we are talking about 35mm film or Full Frame. Using an 135mm lens on an... 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 →
A new Lut update : Kodak 2383 Print Film Emulation I should start by saying that although it is free, you do need to provide your personal information.That being said, and a tip at the same time:The download comes immediately after the form, without checking the email and address provided. Kodak 2383 Print Film Emulation... Continue Reading →
Ivan Cheam has created a surprising new Fujifilm Recipe based on Velvia/Vivid.He writes that it makes colors pop, and indeed it does !He calls the new recipe True Chroma and describes it as the "poor man's Leica recipe for Fuji X-Trans IV" - the recipe is written on his site, and also which other cameras... Continue Reading →
What is Open Source Photography for me ?Well, it mainly stands to be Free... Free, in the freedom of choice,Free, from having to pay,Free, in the choice to sponsor,Free, in the choice of Camera, unfortunately this is not completely free :-)Free, in the choice of Operating Systemand Free in the choice of Photo Editing Software... 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 →
As promised in the latest and last edition of the OSP magazine, here's the review of the MCO Plus 14mm f3.5 on Micro Four Thirds Camera. The test photos that belong to this review are on my gallery. (The lens is also available for: E, FX, M4/3, EOSM, NEX) I really like using old lenses,... 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 →
A new update for the "The Largest Collection of HaldClut/Luts brought together". Interested in Infrared Photography?A digital dedicated camera is too expensive,and 35mm IR film is too much hassle ?Well, then here you have a very nice series of .Cube files with which you can still get started, and make beautiful Infra Red creations..Cube files can... Continue Reading →
A long overdue update to "The Largest Collection of Presets/Profiles brought together"It has been since November 2021 !Now there is one, and what an awesome update it is!From the maker of the famous Fujifilm recipes by Mark G. Adams, now also an awesome series of Darktable styles.But, who can say more about this than himself... Continue Reading →
My watch for size comparison I did my first experiments with Olympus and bird photography, with an E-M5 Mark II and Panasonic Lumix G Vario 100-300mm f/4-5.6 II POWER O.I.S. At that time I was still a Fujifilm user, and compared this lens next to my Fuji X-H1 and Fujifilm XF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 R LM... Continue Reading →
Not a real review, but just some pictures taken at an airshow last weekend.This was a lens I really wasn't sure about,but that day she really surprised me.While every photographer hid his camera in the pouring rain,I just walked around with my E-M1 Mark II with the Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm F2.8 Pro in... Continue Reading →
I'm on Retirement Pace Many months ago I wrote that writing and publishing weekly articles was starting to get tough. And I was not the only one experiencing this problem, I've read this from other fellow bloggers regardless of what their blog was about. Ultimately, you also want to have a life, and not be... Continue Reading →
I know there are pros and cons to hoods and filters.So, why do I use a lens hood and a filter on the TTArtisan 23mm f1.4 lens ?Well, the main reason is protection.I spend a lot of time in the woods, and on my bike, then I have my camera around my neck ready to... Continue Reading →
The holidays are over and here we are back with a new issue of the Open Source Photography Magazine.Hopefully you will find something that interests you in this new edition. Last minute updates: My last Fujifilm camera is gone, the X-T1 I had especially for manual photography has been replaced by an almost brand new... 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 →
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 →
I've written this before, there are few who are able to create good recipes.Many recipes that can be found on the internet are based on recipes from those few.To make a well-balanced recipe you need a trained eye, knowledge and/or the necessary photographic experience.And every now and then you find someone who has it. Marcel... Continue Reading →
Vandaag 17/08/2022 rond 19:00 u hebben we onze goede vriend Obi moeten laten gaan, hij was nog net geen 2 jaar.De registratie chip was volgens de neuro chirurg vermoedelijk foutief geplaatst, en was uiteindelijk in zijn hersenen beland.Vanmiddag werd hij geopereerd om die chip te verwijderen, de chirurg en wij hadden er goede hoop in,... Continue Reading →
Click on the picture to see more ! The moon on a clear evening - and photography tips - E-M5 MKII Lumix 100-300mm Cranes at an old transfer station - Olympus E-M5 MKII Grey Heron - Ardea cinerea - Blauwe Reiger - Olympus E-M5 MKII with Panasonic 100-300mm Series of glider pictures - Olympus E-M5... Continue Reading →
Click here or on the picture to go to the last part of my photo series about the Tall Ship Race
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