tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5666133066253720256.comments2024-01-16T21:35:33.107+01:00VideoPic BlogVideoPichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04087824555826952332noreply@blogger.comBlogger194125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5666133066253720256.post-11720185036535677822024-01-16T21:35:33.107+01:002024-01-16T21:35:33.107+01:00Hi Jon
Thank you so much for your kind feedback. I...Hi Jon<br />Thank you so much for your kind feedback. I have done articles on Workspace and the Enhanced Raw Format. See my Articles Map (menus) on the right side of my blog. I also did two videos. See this link.<br />https://youtu.be/_GKvxwfmCio?feature=shared<br />I have grown a lot since these articles and videos. For example, I am getting such good results with Workspace and the Enhanced Raw Files that I hardly ever use anything else.<br />I find making and talking on videos intimidating. The plan for 2024 is to do updates plus more videos. I am working on a new video to show the new ISO technique in more detail. Workspace will follow...<br />Congrats on your EP-7. It's an excellent street photography camera.<br />Best<br />SiegfriedVideoPichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04087824555826952332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5666133066253720256.post-77871429547264251662024-01-16T17:45:29.565+01:002024-01-16T17:45:29.565+01:00Hi Siegfried. First I must say the content of info...Hi Siegfried. First I must say the content of information and your manner of putting across in writing the intricate details of getting the most out the camera is excellent. I've read and viewed many appraisals or reviews, unfortunately they mostly centred around that user's preferences and none come close to the comprehensive details and suggestions for users to max out the potential of this tool. Olympus should pay you a commission. <br /> I am a OM-D MkIII user and I tend to go straight to Lightroom and PS for post processing, using RAW files. Now I have recently purchased a Pen-EP7 for street photography particularly and from your writeup I can see that I would be missing out if not utilising the integration of the Pen-EP7 and the OM WS facilities. I want to ask if you have a YouTube video walking through setting colour profiles and general workflow on the OM Workspace app. or do you provide an online workshop? And yes I have found your writeup on the Pen-F (Jun 2020) Colour and Creative Photography features which are applicable to the Pen-EP7. Once more, your effort to share the knowledge is most appreciated. Kind regards, YonYon Rothhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09276396208399957104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5666133066253720256.post-67478927173580126242023-12-08T08:58:43.477+01:002023-12-08T08:58:43.477+01:00Hello Manny
You are welcome, and I appreciate you...Hello Manny<br /><br />You are welcome, and I appreciate your feedback...<br /><br />Best<br /><br />SiegfriedVideoPichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04087824555826952332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5666133066253720256.post-66574683212136567682023-10-30T17:08:18.824+01:002023-10-30T17:08:18.824+01:00Thanks for your help, Siegfried. This website is n...Thanks for your help, Siegfried. This website is not only helpful, but a joy to read.supermangohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13341654562267912872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5666133066253720256.post-68962590264015133002023-10-20T09:39:25.953+02:002023-10-20T09:39:25.953+02:00Hello Manny
- Instant film ART filters: Press OK ...Hello Manny<br /><br />- Instant film ART filters: Press OK or the AP button to go to the SCP. On the top right is Picture Mode. Turn the front dial left until you see the Instant Art Filter. Once you get used to the SCP, it is easy and quick to access your key settings...<br /><br />- Color filters: Do you edit your photos in Photoshop? The same principles apply when using the Color Filter in your E-P7 / Pen-F or Workspace. The difference is you are tweaking the camera's ART processor in the camera. Workspace gives you access to the Color Filter's raw data via the Enhanced Raw Format. As mentioned, you also get access to Hue and Brightness in WS.<br /><br />- Why profiles? Many like to simulate the film look of old analog cameras. That's OK. I described a method of building your own by using DXO Filmpack as a guideline. A few years on, and I do things a little differently today. I stopped creating old film profiles because Filmpack is easy to use and works well. I mainly use the Color Filter or Color Creator to tweak my photos in the camera or Workspace. For example, study my latest Autumn Filter, and you will see why I highlighted specific colors...<br /><br />Best<br /><br />SiegfriedVideoPichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04087824555826952332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5666133066253720256.post-75179680790547217812023-10-19T20:21:07.643+02:002023-10-19T20:21:07.643+02:00Siegfried,
Thank you for the prompt response.
On...Siegfried,<br /><br />Thank you for the prompt response.<br /><br />On the EP7, I was hoping to use the front dial for the "instant film" art filter. However, that dial is limited to the color profiles. So I figured there must be a way to emulate that art filter using color profiles.<br /><br />I know there's a way to change the profile/art filter through the SCP and menus, but it's much easier to use the color/mono dial than going through the camera.<br /><br />Also, the color profiles are very interesting. Seems like they come from the film era. I've been doing photography for the past 5 years and never explored film. What are some of the popular color profiles? You mentioned profiles in other articles, but there's so many profiles that I don't know when to use them. If you could only use 4 profiles, which 4 would you use and why?<br /><br />-Mannysupermangohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13341654562267912872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5666133066253720256.post-11112880829785470112023-10-19T11:30:18.234+02:002023-10-19T11:30:18.234+02:00Hello Manny.
Thank you for your kind feedback and...Hello Manny.<br /><br />Thank you for your kind feedback and much fun with your new EP7. Most personalization on digital cameras is done with the camera's Saturation, Sharpness, Contrast, and WB adjustments. The EP7 and Pen F have an actual color function that allows us to target individual colors. The Color Creator is similar but controls the color a little differently. I wrote articles on both. Depending on your own knowledge, color and working with color is something you need to practice and get used to.<br /><br />Workspace is a significant benefit for Olympus owners. You will find much info on the blog. For example, the Color Filter in the EP7 changes the saturation of the selected color. Workspace makes it possible via the Enhanced Raw Format to add Hue and Brightness adjustments to the camera settings. One can get close to a satisfactory look in the camera and even closer via the Enhanced Raw Format and WS.<br /><br />I export my converted enhanced raw files in 16-bit Tiff format. That gives me maximum benefit in Photoshop. I often edit my profiles in Photoshop. Your best option to tweak ART filters is WS and then PS. Why would you like to simulate an existing ART filter? Study my current article and my WS articles...<br /><br />I did write about Fuji film simulations and creating them for Olympus. The challenge is you need two steps to duplicate Fuji profiles. First, you need to do the Fuji film simulation, and second, you need to create the Fuji profile. We can only do one step with the camera or WS. My conclusion was it's better to buy an XT20... <br /><br />Hope this helps, plus all the best on your EP7 journey...<br /><br />Best<br /><br />Siegfried<br /><br />VideoPichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04087824555826952332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5666133066253720256.post-37793747912947791772023-10-19T00:44:17.701+02:002023-10-19T00:44:17.701+02:00Thank you for maintaining this website and providi...Thank you for maintaining this website and providing extensive, free knowledge to help other photographers. I got the Olympus PEN E-P7 yesterday and I can't put it down. I'm fascinated by the color profiles and saw your page on various profiles like KodaChrome, etc. I'm curious if there's profiles similar to the Fuji Film Simulation like on the X100v? Also, is there any way to get the profiles to emulate the "instant film" art filter? I'm totally new to profiles and trying to understand all this jargon. Also I see Olympus Workspace mentioned a lot, but I'm not sure if that is necessary. Can't I make the profiles in the camera itself? Why would one use Olympus Workspace? I'm trying to understand the process and when I should use what. Thanks again!<br /><br />-Mannysupermangohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13341654562267912872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5666133066253720256.post-32934684603275603132023-10-16T10:33:55.543+02:002023-10-16T10:33:55.543+02:00Hi Greg, thank you for your kind feedback.
Greg, ...Hi Greg, thank you for your kind feedback.<br /><br />Greg, you will notice that I often mention my own journey on digital cameras. This is important because you will see when reading my articles that I make adjustments as I gain more experience. Your question reflects one of these adjustments.<br /><br />Let me explain. When you study the histogram, you will see no image is filling the space to the right. Olympus has a built-in safety margin to protect the images from clipping. This safety margin helps casual photographers. Image sensors perform at their best when fully saturated. The image sensor is saturated with the histogram to the right (ETTR).<br /><br />That's why I recommended using a standard exposure shift of +2/6EV. That moves the histogram only a little to the right. The idea is that photographers will learn how to monitor the histogram and tweak the exposure shift with exposure compensation.<br /><br />I adjusted my use of the exposure shift function because I noticed I got so used to monitoring the sensor that I apply my adjustments as I photograph or leave the camera as is...<br /><br />It does take a while to get used to the idea of managing your image sensor's performance...<br /><br />Best<br /><br />SiegfriedVideoPichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04087824555826952332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5666133066253720256.post-81902919410347775562023-10-15T11:55:53.616+02:002023-10-15T11:55:53.616+02:00Hi
Have just found and love your insights.
Could...Hi<br /><br />Have just found and love your insights.<br /><br />Could you please explain a bit more in depth how to set the following when you say<br />I use a +2/6EV exposure shift with all my Olympus cameras<br />Correct the exposure shift with a -1/3EV exposure compensationGreg Petershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10080975058889860990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5666133066253720256.post-92058147128372875332023-10-12T08:55:29.532+02:002023-10-12T08:55:29.532+02:00Yes Clayton, the EP7 does not have a port for EVF&...Yes Clayton, the EP7 does not have a port for EVF's...VideoPichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04087824555826952332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5666133066253720256.post-59656636345834241862023-10-12T04:29:21.973+02:002023-10-12T04:29:21.973+02:00Is it only the vf1 that works with it or will the ...Is it only the vf1 that works with it or will the other Olympus ones work also? Thank you. Claytonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13047347037040628006noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5666133066253720256.post-76297354380053564302023-10-06T14:01:40.945+02:002023-10-06T14:01:40.945+02:00yes too many aperture values:)
Many thanks for t...yes too many aperture values:) <br /><br />Many thanks for the offer but I do my own tests and in some cases this was done rather late as, as you might know, changing the intended scope i.e. small aperture / landscape > medium aperture architecture / low light reveals a problem.<br />Yes its strange - I guess I've been unlucky. Lesson learnt and any lens I buy Olympus or otherwise is extensively tested following purchase.<br /><br />May I ask as to what relevance does DPR have to do do with my input?<br /><br />What I am saying is that the QC process for Olympus / OM lenses is no different from any mass marketed product. For some of the the premium prices asked, I personally would have expected more. Not all feedback given re. quality of a product is conspiracy driven against the manufacturer. I, for example, prefer the rendering, acuity and handling of the 25 1.2 over the fuji 35 1.4 at large apertures.<br /><br />Further, wrt. the following statement:<br /><br />"Forum experts and reviewers always caution photographers not to buy M43 lenses because they are known for quality problems like soft corners, flaring, and excessive diffraction."<br /><br />I am certainly not aware of such statements being thrown all over the place and if it were true, I am sure that certain other reviewers and experts caution against full frame lenses therefore I wouldn't even bother. <br /> Malakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17506308734714526741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5666133066253720256.post-73803921916368113512023-10-05T09:23:13.748+02:002023-10-05T09:23:13.748+02:00Hello Malak
Thank you for updating the details ab...Hello Malak<br /><br />Thank you for updating the details about your lenses. Did I miss the announcements of new pro lenses? :-) Did you make another mistake with the 20mm 1.2 (1.4)?<br /><br />Malak, I didn't see any photos from you. Please mail me those examples. I saw an interesting test you can do in Photography Life. https://photographylife.com/good-bad-copy-of-lens<br /><br />I have to ask Malak. Do you spend much time on forums like DPReview? Many of these forums are marketing spaces, and it's nothing new to have one person running the weekly discussions on quality problems...<br /><br />It's important to send me those test images of the 4 lenses. It's strange for one person to have 4 faulty lenses, right?<br /><br />Best<br /><br />SiegfriedVideoPichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04087824555826952332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5666133066253720256.post-73850325645871872982023-10-04T20:30:45.310+02:002023-10-04T20:30:45.310+02:00I stand corrected - the 17 F1.8 and the 12 F2 (ins...I stand corrected - the 17 F1.8 and the 12 F2 (instead of 35 / 20 as written). only the 20 F1.4 is an OM System lens. apart from the 25 1.2 mm - all three were serviced under warranty to various degrees of success. I had so much grief in the process with the 20 1.2 returned again that I didnt bother with sending the 25 1.2 in - the left 5th of the image is out but I use mostly for portraits and DOF effects thus I can live with and pretend it's "character" but I expected more. Malakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17506308734714526741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5666133066253720256.post-3687306360951993742023-10-04T09:53:05.840+02:002023-10-04T09:53:05.840+02:00Hello Malak.
It's sad to learn you had a nega...Hello Malak.<br /><br />It's sad to learn you had a negative experience with these Pro lenses. I have never had a decentered lens. Please mail me a test image. Except for the 25mm f1.2 lens, the rest are from the new company, right<br /><br />Best<br /><br />SiegfriedVideoPichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04087824555826952332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5666133066253720256.post-22069774160792177822023-10-03T21:13:38.424+02:002023-10-03T21:13:38.424+02:00Concerning lens quality issues. My main camera is ...Concerning lens quality issues. My main camera is the EM-1.3. I also use the OM-1.1 regularly together with the EP-2, 3 and yes - the E-P1 occasionally.<br /><br />I also regularly shoot older Nikons (D700/ D200) and a fujifilm x-10 with the fujinon 35 mm 1.4 as the only lens (wonderful lens BTW).<br /><br />Therefore I do have experience with lenses, and I have many including voigtlaenders for my old M8. <br /><br />The Olympus leneses however proved to be the worse in terms of QC. the 25 F1.2, 20 F1.4, 35 F1.8 and 20 F2 all came de-centered new and out of the box and all not exactly cheap. and since some of these issues were discovered at a later point, I had to return under warranty for repair which was a long and frustrating experience. I actually gave up on the 25 1.2 and just use it as is. Perhaps I am just unlucky but I expected more at this price point. <br />Malakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17506308734714526741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5666133066253720256.post-10253320392115952162023-09-06T06:56:57.503+02:002023-09-06T06:56:57.503+02:00Thanks for the feedback Frederick. I love to go ba...Thanks for the feedback Frederick. I love to go back to Prague and discover it a second time... SiegfriedVideoPichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04087824555826952332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5666133066253720256.post-37129851458524213262023-09-01T15:18:59.346+02:002023-09-01T15:18:59.346+02:00Great photographs. My E-M5ii is nice to use, but I...Great photographs. My E-M5ii is nice to use, but I do tend to use my E-M1ii, it just feels easy to use whereas the 5ii needs the battery grip. Prague definitely looks perfect for photography. Thanks for the article and sharing your photos. Frederick McLeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07386986180410839210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5666133066253720256.post-29751724798490699912023-06-20T16:36:15.921+02:002023-06-20T16:36:15.921+02:00The most basic solution is to use a grey card...The most basic solution is to use a grey card...VideoPichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04087824555826952332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5666133066253720256.post-86142113616500827392023-06-17T08:06:50.154+02:002023-06-17T08:06:50.154+02:00Interesting question. I have never done this kind ...Interesting question. I have never done this kind of work. My Olympus 25mm f1.8 and the Leica 25mm f1.4 have different colors. I assume it's the difference in the glass elements used in these two lenses. How to create profiles is something different. I do not have a quick answer for you. Have you considered doing it in your editing software?<br /><br />My advice would be to treat each step in the process individually until you find the best place to do the corrections. Contact me in the contact box. I like to work with you on this one...<br /><br />SiegfriedVideoPichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04087824555826952332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5666133066253720256.post-56774677444867306702023-06-16T19:12:59.472+02:002023-06-16T19:12:59.472+02:00My two macro lenses, 30 and 60 mm, seem to create ...My two macro lenses, 30 and 60 mm, seem to create differently coloured images of identical calibrated targets. I use these mostly for creating images of historic objects for archival and study purposes.<br /><br />So, I am trying to create an ICC profile for each camera setup and lighting condition.<br />Lumariver Profile Designer is a widely used ICC profile creator, starting with a calibrated colour target.<br />How do you create an ICC from scratch?cvhhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11300732937889234338noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5666133066253720256.post-70334308810061854722023-06-14T07:56:37.611+02:002023-06-14T07:56:37.611+02:00I stumbled upon your blog post about the preview o...I stumbled upon your blog post about the preview of the new Olympus E-P7, and I couldn't resist leaving a comment. First of all, let me just say that your writing style is incredibly engaging. I felt like I was right there with you, experiencing the camera firsthand. Your enthusiasm and attention to detail made it such an enjoyable read. <br /><br />As an avid photography enthusiast myself, I was thrilled to learn about the features and improvements of the E-P7. Your descriptions of the sleek design, compact size, and powerful image quality got me really excited about this camera. It's impressive how Olympus managed to incorporate advanced technology while maintaining the signature retro charm. The addition of the TruePic VIII processor and the 20-megapixel sensor is definitely a game-changer, and I can only imagine the stunning shots one can capture with this beauty. <br /> <br />Keep up the fantastic work on your blog. Your passion for photography shines through in your writing, and I look forward to reading more of your articles <a href="https://mojocomputers.net/photography/cameras/olympus/" rel="nofollow">Latest Olympus Cameras</a> in the future. Wishing you many exciting adventures and beautiful shots with the Olympus E-P7!maddyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04561888007733957599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5666133066253720256.post-44167291999551576502023-05-03T10:42:34.243+02:002023-05-03T10:42:34.243+02:00Hello LVSD
I added more info in the Gradation fun...Hello LVSD<br /><br />I added more info in the Gradation function. <br /><br />PS. It's important to evaluate Workspace differently. The norm is to see how much we can decrease (recover) the highlights or up the shadows. Olympus, the Enhanced Raw Format, and Workspace were not designed to rescue images. The Olympus ecosystem gives us more control to capture higher-quality images. I trust this example with the Gradation function demonstrated that...<br /><br />Best<br /><br />SiegfriedVideoPichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04087824555826952332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5666133066253720256.post-32627856863901194662023-05-02T15:54:39.258+02:002023-05-02T15:54:39.258+02:00I was hoping to see some of the how to... as the t...I was hoping to see some of the how to... as the title implied. I've been using the in camera gradation on jpeg along with raw to compare in OM-WS. Was curious to see how you are working with that. Are you planning to update the post?LVSD Photographyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00125718868029731400noreply@blogger.com