Edit your images with DxO FilmPack 5

 Last Update:- 27th MaFebruary 2025

TIP:- The filter effects are best viewed on a 27" 5K iMac and second best on a Macbook Pro.

I've been having fun with my older DSLR/M43 Raw and JPEGs in DxO FilmPack 5. The images in this article were edited with Photoshop or PhotoLab. I used DxO FilmPack to add a filmlook. Several photos were taken with older E-Series DSLRs.

It's possible to extract more detailed information with the newer iterations of Photoshop, DxO, and Workspace. They literally make older raw files look like new...

It's surprising to see how effective these new raw converters are. Looking at the results, PhotoLab is a step above the rest when converting Olympus raw files or Workspace for Enhanced Raw Files. The dedicated DxO lens database or TruePic processor (WS) is the key to getting the most from older image files.

Olympus E520 with 14-42mm Kit Lens - ISO100, f13, 1/160 (FilmPack 5 - Agfa Ultra Color 100).

E520 with 14-42 Kits lens - ISO400, f3.5, 1/15 (Left=Cross Processed Kodak Elite 100, Right=Fuji Superia Xtra 800).

My first Olympus DSLR was the E-410 and the 14-42mm and 40-150mm kit lenses. My first DSLR was a Canon 350D. I also had a Canon PowerShot G7 compact camera. I had good results from both. When I bought the Olympus E-410, I was surprised at how well this tiny Olympus performed.

The image below was created from 3 bracketed shots and my tripod. I created the HDR in Photoshop and the film profile with FilmPack 5. I added specific details applicable to each photo below each of the images. Click on any of the images to see a larger version in the Blogger Image Viewer.

Olympus Pen F w 17mm f1.8 lens - ISO200, f5.6, 1/400 (Raw edited in PhotoLab 4 plus Fuji Provia 100F profile).

Olympus E410 with 14-42mm Kit Lens - ISO200, f10, 1/40 (HDR in PS with FimPack 5 - Fuji Provia 100F).

Olympus E3 with 14-54mm f2.8-3.5 - ISO160, f8, 1/160 (Kodak E-100 GX Extachrome 100).

Olympus E420 with 40-150mm, f4-5.6 - ISO100, f14, 1/80 (Generic Fuji Provia 100).

Many M43 photographers agree that the Pen-F is one of the most exciting creative cameras from Olympus. It wouldn't surprise me if the Pen F becomes a collector's item. Following them on the used market, I noticed they are almost more expensive in 2024 than the original selling prices.

I have been using my Pen F and my older E-Series DSLRs. As said, I am working on a profile to mimic the E-Series jpeg output. That said, it seems easier said than done. Almost every E-Series camera has a unique analog image look. One would create an E-1, E-500, E-410, E-620, or E-330 look.

Olympus E410 with 14-42mm w Kit lens - (PhotoLab 3 with Adox Color Explosion).

Olympus E500 Jpeg directly out the camera - not edited and no filter - Image was taken in South Africa.

Olympus E450 w 18-180mm f3.5-6.3 - ISO100, f7.1, 1/250 (Jpeg edited w PS Raw + Lomography Redscale 100).

Olympus E30 w 14-54mm f2.8-3.5 - ISO100, f7.1, 1/400 (Edited w PS and Generic Kodal Ektachrome).

I often wondered about the original R&D specifications while working with some of my older E-Series DSLRs? What were the main challenges Olympus engineers faced when designing Olympus cameras like the E-1 and E-410 or unique cameras like the Olympus Pen-F, EP-7 E-330, and E-30? 

Was the goal to create DSLR cameras that would move analog photographers to digital cameras? When last did you use one of these older E-Series cameras? Did Olympus continue this strategy with their mirrorless cameras, or are they now focussing on digital perfection or competitors?

Olympus E3 w 14-54mm f2.8-3.5, ISO100, f7.1, 1/160 (PhotoLab 3 w Fuji Velvia 100).

Olympus E620 w 18-180mm f3.5-6.3 - ISO100, f11, 1/100 (Raw edited in PhotoLab + Fuji Velvia 50).

Olympus E30 w 40-150mm f3.5-4.5 - ISO100, f4.4, 1/80 (Edited w PS and Fuji Sensia 100).

My focus was IQ differences when I compared the EM5 MKII and the Pen F. Apart from having different image sensors, they are functionally almost identical. Did Olympus supercharge the EM5 II by upgrading an already capable 16MP sensor to the new 20MP sensor? The next step was to add new and powerful Creative Color Features to Workspace and the Olympus Pen F and EP-7. 

It would have been nice to have more information on the older E-400? This is another one of those unique E-Series cameras with its 10MP CCD sensor. It's the only Four-Thirds camera with a 10MP CCD sensor that also differs from the older CCD sensors. See this article for more information. I am fortunate to still have most of these unique DSLR and M43 Olympus cameras.

Olympus E510 w 14-54mm f2.8-3.5 - ISO100, f10, 1/160 (All edited with PhotoLab 3 + PS + Ilford Pan 100).

Olympus E620 w 12-60mm f2.8-4 lens - ISO640, f3.9, 1/100 (Raw edited in PhotoLab 4 + KodakChrome 64).

Olympus E410 with 14-42mm w Kit lens - ISO100, f4.5, 1/40 (PhotoLab 3 with Kodak Porta 160).

Olympus E410 w 14-42mm kit lens - ISO100, f8, 1/160 (Edited with PhotoLab 3 w Agfa Vista 200).

DxO FilmPack 5 is one of the most edit-friendly filter software packages. It's possible to quickly create an analog film look with the different FilmPack film profiles. For example, use the exposure techniques in my articles to record high-quality jpegs for FilmPack 5. For more info, see this video.

It's possible to apply film profiles to jpeg and raw files in DxO FilmPack 5. Photographers preferring jpeg files can open the image in FilmPack, readjust any ETTR adjustments, and add color corrections. Next, you will apply your analog filter. FilmPack also allows us to fine-tune these filters and save them as film or analog profiles. That means you can create a specific image look in FilmPack 5.

Olympus E450 w 18-180mm f3.5-6.3 lens - ISO100, f9, 1/320 (Edited with PS + Kodak Kodachrome 64).

Olympus E410 w 14-42mm Kit lens - ISO100, f9, 1/250 (PhotoLab 3 and Kodak Elite ExtraColor 100).

Olympus E450 w 18-180mm f3.5-6.3 lens - ISO200, f5.6, 1/160 (Edited w FilmPack Kodak Kodachrome 64).

DxO FilmPack is perfect for the photographer using jpegs with basic editing needs. The DxO film profile adjustments are flexible enough to let them have more personalized image results.

It has a basic exposure panel with some adjustments plus curves. It also has basic creative sliders plus the ability to simulate some lens filters. Image editing can't be easier this this.

Olympus E620 with 12-60mm f2.8-4 lens - IS=160, f4.5, 1/250 (Raw edited with PhotoLab 4 + Fuji Velvia 50).

Olympus E620 w 12-60mm f2.8-4 - ISO3200, f2.8, 1/8 (Raw edited in PhotoLab 4 w DeepDive Noise removal, no filter applied).

Olympus E3 with 14-54mm f2.8-3.5 - ISO100, f8, 1/100 (JPEG Cropped in PS - no filters used).

Olympus E400 w 14-42mm kit lens - ISO100, f8, 1/6 (Edited in PS + Luminar 4 + Kodak B&W filter)

The panorama below consists of 4 jpegs from the Olympus E-520. I combined the images in Photoshop. Adobe did a great job of improving the Photoshop panorama function. The "new" content-aware function makes it more fun to create panoramas. It's great to take panorama sequences from 2009, build panoramas in Photoshop, and do the final finishing touches with DxO FilmPack. 

Olympus E620 w 14-54mm f2.8-3.5 lens - ISO100, f7.1, 1/500 (Edited in PS + Luminar4 + Kodak Ektar 100).

Olympus E400 w 25mm f2.8 lens - ISO100, f7.1, 1/100 (Jpeg edit in PS raw, Luminar 4 + Fuji Provia 100).

Olympus E520 w 14-54mm f2.8-35 lens - ISO200, f13, 1/180 (Edit in PS, Luminar, Agfa Rollei 100 B/W 400).

Olympus E520 w 14-54mm f2.8-3.5 - ISO200, f13, 1/250 (Edited in PS + Kodak KodaChrome 64).

The HDR below consists of 3 bracketed images from 2011. It's a winter scene with random snow. The clouds with the disappearing sun were unique, whereas the rest of the scene were dull and boring. I used three +/- 1EV bracketed images and merged them in Aurora. I then edited the result in Luminar to create a more 3D effect. I did some additional styling in Photoshop to lift the mid-tones while keeping the clouds as is. I added a film profile with FilmPack 5 in the final step.

Olympus E400 w 14-42mm Kit Lens - ISO100, f8, 1/5 (3 image HDR in Aurora w Fuji Provia 100F).