RAW files
Lee LHGFX Photography keeps RAW files in one place: 4 stories so far. The section currently leads with “Unicorn Dream: A Photographer's Ode to Fujifilm's Pro 400H”, “Rediscovering Samsung: Great Lenses, Underrated Cameras, and the RAW Files Mystery”, and “Canon's Missed Opportunity: A Pancake Lens That Fell Short”. There's a quiet magic in letting the medium lead, and Anastasia Egonyan's *Unicorn Dream* captures that beautifully. There's a quiet irony in rediscovering Samsung's NX system a decade later. Lee LHGFX Photography is a dynamic portfolio and lifestyle hub built around the artistic work of @lee_lhgfx — a highly engaged Instagram creator and… The list below is every RAW files story on Lee LHGFX Photography, newest first.
Unicorn Dream: A Photographer's Ode to Fujifilm's Pro 400H
There's a quiet magic in letting the medium lead, and Anastasia Egonyan's *Unicorn Dream* captures that beautifully. Shot on a Contax 645 with Fujifilm Pro 400H, the project trades digital manipulation for the honest, immersive rhythm of analog. Egonyan's process feels like a breath of fresh air, a reminder that authenticity often lives in the unedited moment. It's a curated glimpse into a world where craft and chance dance together.
Rediscovering Samsung: Great Lenses, Underrated Cameras, and the RAW Files Mystery
There's a quiet irony in rediscovering Samsung's NX system a decade later. The 50-150mm f2.8 lens remains a piece of optical craftsmanship, while the NX30 body, for all its ambition, never quite matched that brilliance. It's taken years of archival indexing to see the full picture. Samsung's glass was always the star; the cameras just couldn't keep up. For those exploring similar creative tools, our piece on crafting comfortable portrait experiences offers a fitting companion to this reflective look back.
Canon's Missed Opportunity: A Pancake Lens That Fell Short
Canon's RF 28mm f2.8 pancake lens promised portability but delivered frustration. When we reviewed it back in 2023, the RAW files showed persistent fringing that undercut the creative joy a compact prime should offer. For us, it's Canon's biggest misstep, not because it's small, but because it feels incomplete. Why skip weather resistance when even third-party makers are pushing boundaries? Interestingly, our piece on Viltrox's legal clash with Nikon hints at how closed mounts stifle innovation. We wanted a modern classic, not this compromise.
Restore Detail: Top Photo Sharpening Software for Crisp Images
Blurry photos don't have to stay that way. The right sharpening software can bring back lost edge contrast and fine detail, but only if it avoids that crunchy, over-processed look. Sime's guide on Digital Photography School walks through six top options, each with its own strengths for natural restoration. It's a practical read for anyone tired of basic tools falling short. For more creative inspiration, our related piece on Yashica's new keychain cameras shows how vintage style is shaping modern photography.