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Fujifilm GFX100S 6-Month Review

In this post, I’ll share my experience of using the Fujifilm GFX100S (100S) for six months, on trips all around China and in regular everyday…

ByByfcracerNov 24, 2021

Leica M11 Review: Bridge to the Future

In a recent post, I shared my experience of going on a Leica Journey, starting with the Leica Q and then moving to the Leica…

ByByfcracerMar 5, 2022

Capture One Image Workflow

A simple Capture One Pro workflow Updated on January 30, 2020 for Capture One Pro 20; the original post appeared on September 28, 2018. I…

ByByfcracerJan 30, 2020

Leica Journey: Unexpected and Educational

When I started my photography journey in 2016, Leica was this mythical and mysterious thing, far out of reach, and of no concern for a…

ByByfcracerJan 14, 2022

Medium Format Travel Camera

Some things in life just feel right, from the very first moment you lay your eyes on them. In my first impressions review…

ByByfcracerDec 14, 2018

Fujinon GF100-200 Review

I’m surprised to be writing this review of the GF100-200mmF5.6 R LM OIS WR lens because I had no intention of buying this lens. Given…

ByByfcracerMay 3, 2019

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Sigma 35MM F2 “Sigmacron” DG DN Contemporary i-Series E-Mount Review

This is the second review in the series of the beautifully designed Sigma E-Mount lenses. This review will focus on the 35MM Sigmacron; the 50MM…

ByByfcracerSep 17, 2023

Zhujiang New Town, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China

In this post I’ll share a few images from the Zhujiang New Town area, a CBD in the Tianhe District of the megacity of Guangzhou.…

ByByfcracerAug 30, 2023

Photography’s Secret: Fujifilm X-Pro2 with MF Lenses

The Fujifilm X-Pro2 (X-Pro2) is now seven years old. With all the hype around the X100 cameras, it’s surprising that the X-Pro2 isn’t getting the…

ByByfcracerAug 23, 2023

Bangkok, Thailand

I’ve been to Thailand twice in the past few months. I love the people, food, sites and hotels there, so it only made sense to…

ByByfcracerAug 12, 2023

Sigma 50MM F2 “Sigmacron” DG DN Contemporary i-Series E-Mount Review

This review will look at the beautifully designed and all-metal build Sigma 50MM F2 lens for the Sony E-Mount. This will be the first of…

ByByfcracerJul 30, 2023

Weihai, Shandong Province, China

In this post, we’re going to visit the coastal town of Weihai in China. During the pandemic, I started a new tradition; with restaurants and…

ByByfcracerJul 27, 2023

Leica M11 Long Term Review

With the recent launch of the Leica M11 Monochrome (M11M), there’s been a huge increase in people visiting the original Leica M11 (M11) Review that…

ByByfcracerJul 21, 2023

Frustrated with the Fujifilm X-T5, got a Sony A7R5

In my Fujifilm X-T5 review, I noted that I was reaching the limit of my patience with Fujifilm in regards to their autofocus performance. Unfortunately,…

ByByfcracerJul 16, 2023

Koh Samui 2023, Thailand

The island of Samui in Thailand is one of my favourite places to visit on Earth. It has become the default destination for my birthday…

ByByfcracerJul 8, 2023

Koh Tao, Thailand

I’ve been to Koh Samui several times and have posted about the previous trips in 2018 and 2020. It’s my favourite vacation destination, slightly ahead…

ByByfcracerJun 30, 2023

Phuket Island, Thailand

With travel well and truly open in Hong Kong and Mainland China, I’ve been trying to make up for lost time. Since the pandemic ended…

ByByfcracerJun 23, 2023

Amazing Nepal Hiking Videos

I recently helped my partner out with selecting which gear to take on his Nepal hiking adventure. He planned for months on which route to…

ByByfcracerJun 11, 2023

Hong Kong is Back!

This post is long overdue, but I think it’s still important to share this with my readers because I’d love to see you come to…

ByByfcracerJun 4, 2023

Dirac Live Review – Digital Room Correction for Everyone

I’ve been into enjoying audio my whole life. One of my first memories as a child was seeing my older brother carefully placing the needle…

ByByfcracerApr 15, 2023

NAD C3050 LE Review

Every once in a while, a product comes along that captures my heart. It’s something that I don’t need, but it quickly becomes something that…

ByByfcracerMar 15, 2023

Ubud, Bali, Indonesia 

Ubud is a town located in the heart of Bali, Indonesia. It is known for its beautiful and lush greenery, cultural heritage and spiritual vibes.…

ByByfcracerMar 8, 2023