This article is the first of a series of tests of the Olympus e-m1 art filters. The first few articles will be a test of the art filters as designed by the manufacturer, followed by a few articles of me trying to produce some usable film simulations.

The first art filter I employed was the ART 13 I (Vintage I). I picked it because it was one of the least offensive to my eye. I took my e-m1 mark ii on a walk in Bizerte, Tunisia and grabbed some shots at the outdoor market. All of these photographs were taken using the Panasonic Lumix 14mm f/2.5.

This is a new film simulation for the Ricoh GR III (and GR IIIx). I created Pastel Film 400 using the pre-installed Negative Film Preset. It features low contrast and mid-high saturation. My favorite thing about this film recipe is how it renders blue colors. Blues are captured in a pastel pallet. Deeper blues are lightened, bringing an overall softness to the images.

Enjoy this free preset named Arabian Days, which you can download on my website. The preset can be used with any camera’s RAW files or JPEGs. Most of the sample photos for this gallery were made with the Ricoh GR III.

This is a new film simulation for the Ricoh GR III (and GR IIIx). You can install the preset settings into your Ricoh and shoot JPEGs with a similar look. Interestingly, you can also use these recipes as LUTs. Although I don’t recommend the Ricoh GR for video, it can be nice in a pinch. The recipes act as LUTs when the Ricoh is put into video mode. This film simulation was created using the famous Positive Film picture profile. I dropped the saturation and the contrast and over-exposed the images a bit more than the standard profile. I’m calling this simulation Natural Analog.

Enjoy this free preset named Magic Film 800, which you download on my website. The preset can be used with any camera’s RAW files or JPEGs. Most of the sample photos for this gallery were made with the Ricoh GR III.

This is a new film simulation for the Ricoh GR III (and GR IIIx). I created this recipe from the Bleach Bypass picture profile. I live in an extremely sunny country and most of my photography is done in harsh sun of mid-day and early afternoon. I wanted to make a film simulation which captured the haze of the late summer sun in North Africa and this one fit the bill.

The Voigtlander 35mm Nokton Classic f/1.4 VM Version 1 isn’t a perfect lens but it’s a well-rounded choice for any photographer looking for a fast, small, and well-priced 35mm option.It’s a competitive offering when compared to some of the other m-mount offerings from Voigtlander, Zeiss, and Leica. After testing and reviewing the lens extensively, I feel confident recommending it.

I’m a Ricoh fan because they created a great product that fits my needs. I went from an unconvinced hesitant buyer to a proud evangelistic Ricoh owner, and I think that is some of the highest praise you can give to a device. The Ricoh GR iii is good at completing the job for which it was built. It captures moments of time I will be able to look back on and cherish in future years. It is a constant companion and trustworthy friend… and who can ask for more than that?!

I created a preset called Powder Grain which you download for free on my website. The preset can be used with any camera’s RAW files or JPEGs. This preset was created and exported using Lightroom. It is an xmp file.

This is a new film simulation for the Ricoh GR III (and GR IIIx). I had the opportunity to make a quick trip to London and photograph downtown. I hope you enjoy the sample shots. You can find the recipe details on my website for free.

I’m not a Leica fanboy by any means but I think the M mount system has some great lenses that offer extremely good value for money, great build quality, and legendary optical design. In this article, I discuss why I think M-mount lenses are worth considering for any camera system, Leica or otherwise.

Vintage Fade Film is a new film simulation for the Ricoh GR III and GR IIIx. It features the Bleach Bypass preset, medium contrast, and high saturation. You can find the recipe details on my website for free.

Review of the Voigtlander 21mm f/1.8. A wide angle lens with a relatively wide aperture. This lens is a good balance between price, build quality, size, and performance.

The TTartisan 28mm F5.6 lens is very well built and can be bought new for around $300. In this review we cover its features, performance, and value for money. Discover if it's the right lens for your photography needs.

Warm Spring Evening is a new film simulation for the Ricoh gr iii and gr iiix which features the rich gold colors of the setting sun and the cool blues of the early evening light. The recipe is available on my website for free.

Review of the 7Artisans 35mm f/0.95. This lens features premium build quality at a budget friendly price. In this review we’ll look at the image quality and how it handles on a micro 4/3 camera.

Summer Bleach Film is a new film simulation I developed for the Ricoh GR III and GR IIIx. It uses the Bleach Bypass picture profile and adds a healthy dose of saturation and contrast. The recipe is free on my website.

I owned the rx100 vii for several years before selling it to buy my Olympus. After missing the pocketability, I purchased the original rx100. Is the rx100 still worth buying in 2023 and beyond? Hopefully the images in this review will help you answer that question.

I've developed a new film simulation for the Ricoh GR III and GR IIIx called Candy Color 400. This one uses the Positive Film picture profile as a base and applies high saturation and a color shift towards magenta.

Turquoise Film 200 uses Ricoh’s Negative Film picture profile as a foundation and adds some saturation, contrast, and clarity. The white balance is set to K5000 to cool the colors.