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This is a new film simulation for Fujifilm cameras, specially for X-Trans III cameras. It's called the Rainy Grain Recipe. This recipe uses Fujifilm’s Classic Chrome Film Simulation and adds lots of contrast and a custom white balance to give it a well balanced and pleasing look, especially in natural light.
When Harman announced Phoenix 200 as one of the first new film stocks in years, people got very excited. The phoenix, a mythical bird reborn continuously from ashes, was a fitting name for the new film as it is a symbol of the rebirth from ruin. The film photography industry was lying in ruins up until a few years ago when it experienced rebirth of its own.
Portra 400 is arguably the most loved film stock of the decade, and it isn’t hard to understand why. The Portra colors are beautiful and it is a very versatile film. Unfortunately, with the price of film inflating considerably (usually over $20/roll), Kodak Portra 400 has become difficult to afford. This Lightroom preset was made with the goal of helping people enjoy the Portra 400 colors without spending 50 to 75 cents per shot
This month, I’m taking my Sigma FP back to one of my favorite cities, Vlore, Albania, to soak up some sun and create some new film simulations. The sea and the sand draw me towards using Sigma’s Powder Blue Color Mode, and I’ve slightly modified the white balance to warm things up a bit. This film simulation is only a slight modification of Sigma’s original, but enough to give it a unique look.
Would I recommend the original Sony A7s in 2024? Yes, so long as you don’t need to crop heavily. The 12mp resolution is a limiting factor. Otherwise, it is still a fantastic camera. Image quality is excellent, the size is perfect, and the Sony e-mount offers lens options to fit everyone’s needs.
Enjoy this new film simulation for the Ricoh GR III and GR IIIx. It's called Ricoh Superia Summer. This recipe uses Ricoh's Bleach Bypass picture profile and adds lots of contrast and a custom white balance to give you a well balanced and pleasing look to your photos.
I’ve been an Olympus e-m1 mark ii owner for a long time, but I’ve been looking for a small EDC (every day carry) camera. I’ve tried several options, including my beloved Ricoh GR III, the Sony rx100 vii, the Sigma FP, and a Sony a7s (the original). But I've once again returned to Olympus in my exploration for the perfect compact camera, this time the Olympus e-m10 mark ii. This is my 2024 review of the e-m10 mark ii.
The Fujifilm recipe I’ve created for you today is called Classic Gold Negative. It’s built on the Classic Negative film simulation. The recipe is free. I made it with the Fujifilm X-H2 and Sigma X-Mount lenses.