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OM-System’s Custom Recipe Hub
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When OM System released the OM-3 earlier this year, it made a big deal about giving photographers more control over colour with custom picture profiles. Now, about eight months later, the company is following up with something that builds on that idea, the OM-3 Recipes hub, a new site where OM-3 users can download and share their own colour and black-and-white looks.
Right now, there are six featured recipes from photographers Jerred Z, Kyler Steele, Ali O’Keefe, Kitty Marie, Paul Clark, and Jonathan Paragas. Each one with a different look and vibe. Kyler Steele’s “Nostalgic Summer,” for example, amps up greens and golden yellows while stripping away blues for a warm, vintage feel. Kitty Marie’s “Red Soda Pop” pushes reds forward and softens everything else. OM-3 owners can also submit their own creations on the site by uploading a JPEG straight from the camera, along with a short description of their look.
The only catch is that installing these recipes isn’t as easy as it probably should/could be. Instead of doing it through the mobile app, you will need to plug your OM-3 into a computer and use the OM Workspace desktop software. Once connected, you can drag and drop recipe JPEGs into the program and save them to one of the OM-3’s custom “C” mode slots on the top dial. It is a bit clunky, but it works.
You can see full details on OM System’s recipe hub here
The Latest Sony Rumours
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Sony has officially announced a new “Be Alpha” event in Barcelona for October 16, 2025, and as history shows that means big news. The last time Sony hosted an event like this, it unveiled the A7 IV, so naturally, rumours are swirling that a new camera might be on the way. According to Sonyalpharumors, there is a good chance we could either see the long-awaited A7 V finally make its debut or at least get an update on its progress. Some even think Sony could surprise everyone with a completely new model built around its latest sensor tech.
Speaking of sensors, Sony’s next big step might be the introduction of a three-layer sensor, a development that adds an extra layer between the pixel and logic levels. In plain terms, that means faster processing, better noise control, and improved dynamic range. The company has been investing heavily in sensor innovation, putting around 930 billion yen (over €5 billion) into research and development by 2026.
Lenses are also part of this new wave. The Sony 50-150mm f/2 GM, which came out recently, is being called one of the most impressive zooms Sony has ever made. The company has hinted that this is just the start, suggesting more ambitious, high-performance lenses could be right around the corner, perhaps even unveiled alongside whatever Sony decides to show in Barcelona.
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