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Olympus Film Simulations

2025-03-122025-03-12 Randy Usegnu

Kodak Portra 400 Film Simulation ISO400 WBSunny A+5 PictureMode Portrait G-4 Sharpness-2 Contrast0 Saturation+1 GradationNormal https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pf28owTkVxA&t=101s Fuji Superia 200 Film Simulation ISO200 WBCloudy A0 PictureMode Portrait G+7 Sharpness0 Contrast+2 Saturation+1 GradationHigh https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x0esr_7kP8c&t=322s Chrome Film Simulation ISOAuto WBSunny A+1 PictureMode Muted G+1 Sharpness0 Contrast-2 Saturation-2 GradationHigh Velvia Film Simulation ISOAuto WBSunny A+2 PictureMode Natural G+1 Sharpness0

Megapixels: Do They Really Matter for Stunning Prints

2025-01-182025-01-18 Randy Usegnu

Do Megapixels Really Matter for High-Quality Prints? Many photographers obsess over megapixel counts, believing more is always better. But does a higher megapixel camera truly guarantee better prints? Let’s explore the reality. Understanding Viewing Distance: A key factor in print quality is viewing distance. There is a simple formula: For example, a 24 x 36

Using LUT’s with Darktable

2024-10-112024-12-25 Randy Usegnu

Using the free LUT’s from on1.com you can load them into Darktable and apply the same way styles are applied. Below are examples of the LUT’s in the download.

Olympus OM-D E-M10 Film Recipes

2024-07-262024-12-25 Randy Usegnu

ChromeProfile MutedWhite Balance A+1 G+2RGB -2Shadow -2 EternaProfile MutedWhite Balance A+1 G+1RGB -2Shadow -2 VelviaProfile NaturalWhite Balance A+2 G+1RGB +1Shadow -4Highlight -2

Full Frame to APS-C Conversions

2023-12-042024-12-25 Randy Usegnu

Noise conversion from Full Frame to APS-C or MFT or 1 Inch camera sensors.An image on a Cannon APS-C camera with ISO of 1250 will have the same noise as ISO 3200 on a Full Frame sensor. This assumes that both sensors are the same type, so it may vary in real life use. APSC-C