Lately, I’ve been curious about the effect of changing just one variable of a previous Fujifilm recipe to see the new results. This recipe is a white balance modified version of my last film simulation, Classic Chrome V2. This recipe shifts things away from the greens and towards the reds and purples. Using my Fujifilm X-H2, I hit the streets of Vlore, Albania for my test photos.

Having the Citizen Fugu Promaster Automatic on my left wrist for the last 3 months has been a very enjoyable experience. It has been a great introduction to the world of automatic watches. The watch feel very high quality, it looks great, and it has shown impressive resistance to sustaining damage.

It’s hard to beat a classic, but everyone appreciates a good remix… That was my thought process when I set out to modify Fujifilm’s Classic Chrome profile on my Fujifilm X-H2. Like most people, I enjoy the original Classic Chrome, but variety is the spice of life. As 2024 drew to a close, I set out to make a film simulation that would give me new enthusiasm for photographing with this old favorite.

I just bought a Fujifilm X-H2 and I’ve been trying to create a film simulation that I can use as a “standard” profile. It needs to look good in all lighting conditions and be relatively flexible. Today’s recipe is my first attempt at such a recipe. Pro Negative 400 will give you unique colors suitable for every day memory making and reduce your need to edit in post.

I hope you enjoy this new Fujifilm Film Simulation recipe I’ve created called Kodak Gold Mist 200. It’s based on the Reala Ace Film Simulation, which some have criticized for a lack of originality, but I find perfectly suited as a foundation layer for film recipes.

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.

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.

Please enjoy this free Lightroom preset based on Kodak's Ektar 100 film. This is my interpretation of the famously saturated Ektar colors. This preset can be applied to most photos as a final edit, and I did my best to create it with a color balance that doesn't require further editing. The sample photos were taken with my Sigma FP and Ricoh GR III.

I’ve been using my e-m10 mark ii as a dedicated monochrome camera and I want to share my results. Lets see how the micro four thirds sensor performs in 2024. Overall, I’m very pleased to use my e-m10 mark II as a monochrome camera. I like the results more than the output of any other camera I’ve tried.

Kodak Gold 200 Lightroom Preset… I’m releasing another free Lightroom preset based on Kodak’s famous Gold 200 film stock. This preset is not a perfect match, but that is to be expected when trying to make a digital file match the volatility of physical film. The preset is free and I hope you enjoy using it, tweaking it, and making it your own. This preset can be applied to RAW or JPEG photos from any camera.

This is my Classic Chrome recipe for the Ricoh GR III. It is not an attempt to match the Fujifilm recipe exactly, but more my interpretation of what I want to see in Classic Chrome. This film recipe is based on Ricoh’s Positive Film, but features an adjusted hue and ISO fixed at 400.

I’ve been in Athens, Greece with my Ricoh GR III for the last couple days and I’ve been working on a new film simulation. I’m going to call this one Shady Summer Film. It has a cool white balance to balance out the hot summer sun. Most of the photos you’ll see in this article were taken just north of the Victoria Metro Station on the green line in Athens.

Warm yellows and soft blues are highlighted in this new Portra Gold preset. These photos are RAW files shot with various cameras and lenses, everything from full frame to micro four thirds. Please check out my other free presets below. You support my work anytime you purchase through my affiliate links. Thank you!

The Olympus Pen-F Micro Four Thirds digital camera is a modern day legend in 2024. It is loved by many Olympus owners and one of the only true covetable m4/3 cameras on the used market. A couple months ago, I bought an Olympus Pen-F from a local camera store and wanted to share my review and thoughts on this camera in 2024.