Hello all! Enjoy this new Ricoh GR III Recipe! This film simulation works with the GR III and the GR IIIx. Today’s new Ricoh GR III Recipe is called Retro Chrome 1600. All of the sample images are SOOC (straight-out-of-camera) JPEG images and the colors were not altered in any way.

Look, we all know the Fujifilm x100VI is going to be a great camera. It gives consumers exactly what they’ve been asking for, and the pre-orders are the proof. But don’t you want to be different? You don’t want to be exactly like everyone else, do you? If the answer is “no” let me suggest an alternative route, the Sigma FP and FP L.

The other day I came across some sample photos from a film stock I had never explored, Kodak ColorPlus 200. I found the photos on Lomography’s website and really liked them. Kodak’s own website appears to have forgotten the film stock. All we know is that it was a color negative film based on old VR films. In this article you’ll find a link to my free Lightroom preset based off ColorPlus.

Recently, I was trying to make a preset that would match Kodak Color Plus 200. I never got to my final destination because I got distracted by a few colors I liked in my experimenting. The final result of my rabbit hole is Kodak Film Overexposed, which is featured in this article. The preset is available for free download and can be used with Adobe Lightroom.

Many people are scrambling to get their hands on the Fujifilm x100VI, but before you go out and spend all your hard earned cash, let me propose 5 alternative cameras that you should consider. While this isn’t an exhaustive list, the Sony rx1r mark ii, Sigma FP, Lumix gx9, Fujifilm x100, and Ricoh GR III are all worthy competitors to the Fujifilm. Let’s discuss their strengths compared to the Fujifilm offering.

Today I’m releasing a brand new film simulation for the Sigma FP and Sigma FP L called “Something Blue.” Having photographed with Sigma’s Powder Blue color mode a few months back, I wanted to create a film recipe that used similar, but more subtle, colors. This simulations is suitable for everyday photography and anyone who wants a pleasing look directly out of the camera.

Fujifilm just released the newest version of their legendary x100 line, the x100VI. According to preliminary sales data, they’ve been flying off the shelves. When you look at the specs sheet, its not hard to see why. Fujifilm managed to take the beloved x100V and make it even better. If you want a review of the x100VI, you’ll find 1,000 of them on other websites. In this post, I want to tell you why I, as a photographer, still prefer the Ricoh GR III to the x100VI.

This is a new film simulation for the Sigma FP series of cameras. If you haven’t checked out the color capabilities of the FP and FP L, I would encourage you to explore them. These cameras have a lot to offer in the way of customization and they even produce beautiful RAW files straight-out-of-camera. I call this film simulation “Moody Orange & Teal.” Its a tweak to Sigma’s own Orange and Teal Color Mode built into the Sigma FP.

This week I’m releasing a free Lightroom preset modelled after the famous film stock Kodak Portra 400. The preset is my interpretation of the famous Portra colors. 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.

Bonjour everyone! Enjoy this new Ricoh GR III Recipe! This film simulation works with the GR III and the GR IIIx.

Today’s new Ricoh GR III Recipe is called Luke’s Kodak Ektachrome 1600

This is the first film simulation where I’ve experimented with setting a manual ISO value. As you probably guessed, that value is ISO 1600. The elevated ISO certainly kept my shutter speeds high.

For those of you who enjoy film simulations, I’m happy to announce the release of a new one for the Sigma FP series of cameras. I call this one Natural Negative. It takes inspiration from two Ricoh GR III color profiles, Bleach Bypass and Negative Film.

For those of us who like to experiment with color, Sigma offers 15+ built in Color Modes for JPEGs and video. I’ve been testing these Color Modes and posting my sample shots here for other people who may be interested in the Sigma FP series. This week I used Sigma’s “Sunset Red.” I was able to take photos in a variety of conditions. I had a few sunny days and a few overcast days, which was helpful in ascertaining how this Color Mode performs in the varying elements.

The Sigma FP and FP L feature an Orange and Teal Color Mode that is genuinely impressive. Orange and Teal has long been a favorite of photographers and cinematographers, and now Sigma has brought an offering to the table. This review provides sample photographs to show why I think Sigma’s Orange and Teal picture profile is one of the best around.

I created a new film simulation (recipe) for the Sigma FP and FP L. This film simulation is similar to those used on Fujifilm and those you’ll find on the Fuji X Weekly website. The simulation is called Vivid +2. This article includes the recipe instructions and sample JPEG images. For vibrant colors, I increased the strength of the Vivid Color Mode by 2 stops. I really like the fact that Sigma allows the user to adjust the strength of the picture profile, something you can’t do on the Ricoh GR III.

I created a brand new film simulation (recipe) for the Sigma FP and FP L. This film simulation is similar to those used on Fujifilm and those you’ll find on the Fuji X Weekly website. The simulation is called Kodak Gold Leaf. This article includes the recipe instructions and sample JPEG images.

This is my 4rd article reviewing the Color Modes on the Sigma FP and FP L cameras. These cameras feature 15+ color modes which can be used when shooting JPEG and video. Previously, I reviewed “Warm Gold,” “Powder Blue,” and “FOV Classic Yellow” all of which I really enjoyed. This article is my take on Sigma’s “Monochrome” offering.

Olympus’ Grainy Film I is a black and white filter which artificially adds grain to the final JPEG file. The grain is definitely noticeable, especially when cropping. That said, I enjoy the look, and it makes these images of north Africa look as if they could have been taken a few decades ago. It gives a timeless aesthetic to the modern world.

Ricoh HDR Film is a new film simulation/recipe for the Ricoh GR III and Ricoh GR IIIx. The instructions and recipe are free in the post. All sample images are unedited straight out of my Ricoh GR III. Ricoh HDR Film is based off Ricoh’s HDR Tone picture profile.

The Sigma FP and FP L offer 15+ color modes, which can be used for still photography and videography. This is my review of the Foveon (FOV) Classic Yellow picture profile. I find it to be a great everyday profile for those who like warm colors.

Analog Negative Film is a new film simulation/recipe for the Ricoh GR III and Ricoh GR IIIx. The instructions and recipe are free in the post. All sample images are unedited straight out of my Ricoh GR III. Analog Negative is based off Ricoh’s Negative Film simulation.