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Fujifilm GFX 50R – First Impressions Review
My personal camera Before I begin this review of the Fujifilm GFX50R, I should include a disclaimer. This review is based on my personal camera…
ByfcracerDec 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…
ByfcracerAug 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…
ByfcracerApr 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…
ByfcracerDec 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…
ByfcracerFeb 25, 2022Peak 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…
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Fujinon XF56 F1.2 Mk2 Review
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Shanghai, China
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Weekend in Tokyo, Japan
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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…
ByfcracerDec 9, 2022Fujinon XF56 F1.2 Mk2 Review
[Updated July 25, 2023 with lab test chart results] This is the lens a lot of us have been waiting a long time for. The…
ByfcracerNov 28, 2022
Shanghai, China, Circa 2016
While going through some old images, I came across this fun batch from 2016 in Shanghai. They were mostly taken at night with the Fujifilm…
ByfcracerOct 20, 2022
Beginner’s Luck – Milky Way Photography
In 2016, I picked up my favourite camera of all time, the Fujifilm X-Pro2, and took it on a family trip to Whistler, British Columbia.…
ByfcracerOct 12, 2022
Hoi An, Vietnam
Hoi An is a city on Vietnam’s central coast known for its well-preserved Ancient Town. The former port city’s melting-pot history is reflected in its…
ByfcracerOct 7, 2022
Looking Forward
It seems awkward to be typing this in an empty Beijing Capital Airport that used to be overwhelmed with people; so packed was this airport…
ByfcracerOct 7, 2022
Fujinon GF20-35 F4 First Images
I know how anxious many of you are to see real life images from a production Fujinon GF20-35 lens, so please bear with me that…
ByfcracerOct 3, 2022
MacBook Air M2 Review for Travel Photography
When my favourite laptop gets updated, there’s only thing to do, order it without having any third party reviews and put my faith in Apple’s…
ByfcracerAug 13, 2022
Cycling Around Beijing 2
This is a continuation of the series I recently posted of cycling around Beijing during the recent pandemic related restrictions. These restrictions provided a unique…
ByfcracerAug 10, 2022
Cycling Around Beijing 1
Work has been super busy so I’ve been remiss in updating this website. Some of the images below are from a few months ago when…
ByfcracerAug 5, 2022
Synology DS1522+ 10GbE NAS First Impressions
This will not be a typical in-depth review. I wasn’t planning on making a post about a NAS, but I’ve been so impressed with this…
ByfcracerAug 3, 2022Mac 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…
ByfcracerAug 2, 2022
Changsha, Hunan Province, China
It’s been a long time since I’ve posted anything, and that’s because it’s been a long time since I’ve been on a plane. China continues…
ByfcracerJun 16, 2022
Fantasy or Reality? Practical Guide to Ethical Travel Photography
I recently received a message from a regular visitor asking how I was able to capture some specific images in Hong Kong that he’s been…
ByfcracerApr 29, 2022
The Vantage Point, Hong Kong
During my stay in centralized quarantine here in Beijing (now at day 20 of 21), after spending a wonderful extended Christmas and New Years in…
ByfcracerMar 14, 2022
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…
ByfcracerMar 5, 2022