This site documents a modern RAW photography workflow built on open standards, file-based metadata and open-source tools – and the tech that makes them possible.
5 minutes reading time So you want to get serious about black-and-white. Maybe you’ve tried your camera’s SOOC B&W mode and felt underwhelmed, and now you’re not sure what the next step should be. That’s exactly what this article is about. And before any Fujifilm users rush in with comments about “just use recipes”: let... Continue Reading →
Well, here we go again - at least that’s what a few people will be thinking 🙂 And honestly? Fair. But what else are you supposed to do with a perfectly good laptop when Windows 10 refuses to grow up into Windows 11? That doesn’t magically mean your hardware is ready for the retirement home.... Continue Reading →
Some time ago I wrote a couple of pieces on recreating the Polaroid SX-70 look inside your photo editor (like Rawtherapee), later followed by how to turn that look into a cross-platform LUT, and - because not everyone enjoys fiddling around - for the “make-it-easy” crowd, a ready-made PictureFX Polaroid SX-70 LUT. We also talked... Continue Reading →
Part Two: From Identity Files to Cross-Platform LUTs In part one, we built a “film simulation” inside RawTherapee by tweaking the Tone Curve, Channel Mixer, and Color Toning. Those adjustments were saved as a RawTherapee preset with the familiar .pp3 extension. That’s fine if you only ever work in RT. Load a neutral RAW (preferably... Continue Reading →
Sometimes the simplest tools are the most powerful. No bloat, no “Pro version,” no feature you have to rent monthly. Just you, a color-graded HALD PNG, and a way to turn it into a universal .CUBE LUT that will load in pretty much any photo or video editor you care to use. That’s exactly what... Continue Reading →
5 minutes read time 🎬 From PNG to .CUBE – Take Full Control of Your Film Simulations So, you’ve created a killer film look in RawTherapee, ART or anything else that spits out PNGs. You’re happy. It looks moody, cinematic, “like real film, but better.” And now… you want to turn that into a .CUBE... Continue Reading →
This Free Identity LUT pack isn’t just for “copying looks” from other software — it’s also the cleanest starting point you’ll ever get for creating your own.Each file is a perfectly neutral reference, available in DNG and TIFF, at both 512×512 and 1024×1024 resolution. Drop it into your favorite editor, tweak the colors, curves, or... Continue Reading →
How we reverse-engineered commercial color without stealing a single line of code Well, it started like most things here - with a test.What I wanted to achieve isn’t officially documented anywhere, and from what I could find… it’s not even supposed to be possible.But this goes way beyond just DCP profiles. We’re talking about capturing... 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 →
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 →
Yesterday I had a photo in my gallery from a little experiment with Enfuse – Since I received quite a few positive reactions and some questions via email, I decided to dedicate a second article to the topic. If you have Enfuse installed on your system — whether through Hugin, your package manager, or directly... Continue Reading →
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 →
