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Fujifilm GFX 50R – First Impressions Review

I should start this first impressions review by talking about trade-offs. We all have to make them in life, all day, every day.

ByByfcracerDec 4, 2018

Mac Studio Review for Photography

In this post we’ll cover the user experience of the Mac Studio for use in a photography workflow. I’ve had the Mac Studio since early…

ByByfcracerAug 2, 2022

MacBook Air 2020 Review for Travel Photography

With the recent introduction of a quad-core processor option in the MacBook Air lineup, the new 2020 model becomes a viable travel laptop for photography…

ByByfcracerApr 23, 2020

Fujinon GF50 vs. Voigtlander 50MM F1.2

I recently received a comment from Mr. Blessingx on a recent post where I reviewed the superb Fujinon GF50 F3.5 lens. In addition a reader…

ByByfcracerDec 11, 2019

Leica M Lens Recommendations

With the recent launch of the very popular Leica M11, I’ve noted a significant uptick in the number of visitors to the Leica related pages…

ByByfcracerFeb 25, 2022

Peak Design 6L Sling Review

It seems like my photography closet is chock full of Peak Design (PD) gear. Their products have excellent quality, reasonable prices, and extraordinary design; that’s…

ByByfcracerMar 11, 2020

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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

Canggu, Bali, Indonesia

Bali is an Indonesian island that’s located in the westernmost end of the Lesser Sunda Islands. It’s a popular travel destination known for its beautiful…

ByByfcracerFeb 24, 2023

Fujifilm X-T5 Review Follow-up

I recently published a First Impressions Review of the Fujifilm X-T5 after conducting extensive controlled testing and taking it on a short trip to Vancouver,…

ByByfcracerJan 17, 2023

Metal Square Lens Hoods for Fujifilm XF Lenses

In this post, I’ll provide links on where you can buy OEM functioning metal square lens hoods for the latest Fujifilm Fujinon lenses like the…

ByByfcracerJan 14, 2023

Visiting China in 2023 – What to Expect

With the recent (and long awaited) reopening of China to the world, I hope there will be a flood of tourists coming back to this…

ByByfcracerJan 11, 2023

Milan, Italy, 2022

For the final post in our Italy 2022 journey, we had a two night sleepover in Milan. In 2019, we stayed at the incredible Hotel…

ByByfcracerJan 9, 2023

Venice, Italy, 2022

During our two weeks in Italy, we attended a wedding in Tuscany, spent a few nights at the stunning Argiano Dimore Winery in Montalcino, wandered…

ByByfcracerJan 4, 2023

Rome, Italy, 2022

After our stops in Tuscany at Argiano Dimore and Florence, we made our way over to Rome. Since I had already gone to Rome in…

ByByfcracerDec 29, 2022

Florence, Italy, 2022

After our excellent experience at Argiano Dimore in Tuscany, we hired a driver to take us to Florence. In 2019, I visited Florence and so…

ByByfcracerDec 23, 2022

Pienza, Tuscany, Italy, 2022

While staying at Argiano Dimore, we took a few day trips to Pienza and Montalcino. Pienza, often called the “prettiest town in the world” is…

ByByfcracerDec 14, 2022

Argiano Dimore, Tuscany, Italy, 2022

After so many posts about photography gear, it’s time to shift gears and focus on some travel images again. When the borders reopened in Mainland…

ByByfcracerDec 11, 2022

Fujifilm X-T5 First Impressions Review

When the Fujifilm X-T5 was announced, I was super excited, but skeptical. It ticked all the right boxes with improvements in the things I didn’t…

ByByfcracerDec 9, 2022