OM System & Olympus is way more than DR & noise

Last Updated:- 23rd October 2026 

It's fascinating to follow the contrast of valuing knowledge and the push for dynamic range and noise, which selectively prioritize post-processing and hardware concepts. The concerning part of cultivating software and hardware dependence is conformity or a lack of basic knowledge and creative thinking. The question each photographer should ask is, how do repetitive noise and DR conversations or the push for "better" cameras and more automated editing options enable photographers?

How many digital photographers master basics like selecting an appropriate exposure mix or managing the impact luminance has on sensor performance or differentiating between technical and optical sensor characteristics? One of the most basic challenges modern photographers face is understanding the role of the image sensor, the image processor, and modern RAW converters. For example, what is the specific purpose of tonal adjustments in modern digital cameras and raw converters?

From photography with analog cameras to almost unlimited creativity with OM Workspace and the Olympus E-M10 IV.

The previous Imaging Business created a powerful features set that let photographers plan, capture, and process their RAW+ files in Workspace. That simply means a more rewarding ability to personalize color harmonies in OM Workspace and Olympus or OM System cameras. Color harmonies like analogous and complementary colors are proven artistic techniques to enable the modern digital photographer. Promoters prefer photographers to continue focusing on noise and dynamic range or the commercial concept of simply pressing AI noise or color profile buttons. It's like motivating artists of old to look forward to the idea of improving their painting technique with automated brushes...

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Master your creative color skills with these essentials:

- Global color adjustments (Color Creator, color filters, WB compensation)

- Targeted color adjustments (adjust color and monochrome profiles, tone curve)

- ART filters (using ART filters as a baseline for a predetermined image look)

- Picture modes (powerful baseline option supporting specific editing results)

- Color harmonies (OM Workspace plus cameras like the EP-7, OM-3, and PEN)

- Tonal adjustments (the principle of using color and painting with light effects)

- The RAW+ format (having access to the Olympus TruePic imaging technology)

- These essentials are perfect for experienced and hands-on photographers.

PS. Mail me if you like profiles summarizing my editing steps.

Olympus E-M10 IV (RAW+) file converted and edited in Workspace using a Soft Focus ART filter ( edited)

Surprisingly, most photographers reject dynamic range and noise conversations. They prefer to learn and receive more info about OM Workspace and Olympus or OM System cameras. The posted images reflect intentional adjustments while practicing converting 25 variations of the same RAW+ file. Each adjustment benefitted from leveraging color, luminance, and the TruePic imaging process.

Olympus and OM System features were designed to enable digital photographers. From planning the image to converting the Enhanced Raw file in OM Workspace, we have unique functions and options to optimize the camera's efficiency and personalize our photography style. For example, every ART filter I applied to the posted examples was processed to facilitate a specific image look.

PS:- It's best to study these photos on a large display like the iMac 27"

Olympus E-M10 IV (RAW+) file converted and edited in Workspace, using the Color Harmony Profile (1) function

Olympus E-M10 IV (RAW+) file converted and edited in Workspace, using the Monochrome Profile (1) function

Olympus E-M10 IV (RAW+) file converted and edited in Workspace using the Pin Hole ART filter (edited)

Olympus E-M10 IV (RAW+) file converted and edited in Workspace, using the Color Harmony Profile (2) function

Olympus E-M10 IV (RAW+) file converted and edited in Workspace using the Color Creator picture mode

Olympus E-M10 IV (RAW+) file converted and edited in Workspace using a Vintage ART filter (edited)

Olympus E-M10 IV (RAW+) file converted and edited in Workspace using the iEnhance low picture mode

Olympus E-M10 IV (RAW+) file converted and edited in Workspace using a Pop ART filter (edited)

Olympus E-M10 IV (RAW+) file converted and edited in Workspace, using the Monochrome Profile (2) function

Olympus E-M10 IV (RAW+) file converted and edited in Workspace, using the Color Harmony Profile (3) function

E-M10 IV (RAW+) file converted and edited in Workspace with the Key Line ART filter. You should try this ART filter? 

Olympus E-M10 IV (RAW+) file converted and edited in Workspace, using the Color Harmony Profile (6) function

Olympus E-M10 IV (RAW+) file converted and edited in Workspace using the Dramatic Tone ART filter (edited)

Olympus E-M10 IV (RAW+) file converted and edited in Workspace, using the Color Harmony Profile (4) function

Olympus E-M10 IV (RAW+) file converted and edited in Workspace using a something different Color Profile...

E-M10 IV (RAW+) file converted and edited in Workspace using the Soft focus ART filter and a Color Harmony profile

Olympus E-M10 IV (RAW+) file converted and edited in Workspace with the Natural Picture Mode

Olympus E-M10 IV (RAW+) file converted and edited in Workspace using Monochrome Profile (3) function

E-M10 IV (RAW+) file converted and procssed using the Watercolor ART filter. I might have figured this one out...

Olympus E-M10 IV (RAW+) file converted and edited in Workspace using the Vivid Picture Mode

Olympus E-M10 IV (RAW+) file converted and edited in Workspace using the Pop ART filter (edited)

Olympus E-M10 IV (RAW+) file converted and edited in Workspace using the Instant Film ART filter (edited)

Olympus E-M10 IV (RAW+) file converted and edited in Workspace using the Color Creator & Soft Focus ART filter

Olympus E-M10 IV (RAW+) file converted and edited in Workspace, using the Color Harmony Profile (5) function