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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, 2022
The case for the X-Pan crop
While out photographing a cityscape of Hong Kong, I had an idea to try some unique cropping. While standing in front of the stunning skyline,…
ByfcracerSep 23, 2020
Fujinon GF50 Review
Before we dive into this review, I should make my bias known. I generally don’t like pancake lenses because they are, by definition, creations of…
ByfcracerOct 14, 2019
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…
ByfcracerMar 15, 2023Fujinon GF80 F1.7 Review
This is the lens I’ve been waiting for on the GFX system. With this one lens, Fujifilm has solved so many of the shortcomings of…
ByfcracerMar 27, 2021
NAD M33 Review
An integrated amplifier review may be strange entry on a travel & photography blog, but strange times call for strange measures. With our world still…
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Cycling Around Beijing 2
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George Town, Penang, Malaysia
ByfcracerJan 25, 2020
Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka
ByfcracerJan 15, 2019
Fujinon GF80 F1.7 Review
ByfcracerMar 27, 2021
Visiting China in 2023 – What to Expect
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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, 2022
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…
ByfcracerJan 14, 2022
Leica M11 Specifications
After seeing the leaked specifications for the upcoming Leica M11, my M10 will surely feel insecure! I was adamant that I wouldn’t upgrade this time,…
ByfcracerJan 8, 2022
East Coast Park Precinct, Fortress Hill, Hong Kong, China
The East Coast Park Precinct (Phase 1), located at the harbour front in Fortress Hill on Hong Kong Island, officially opened late last year in…
ByfcracerJan 8, 2022
Staycation at The Murray Hotel, Hong Kong
Being trapped in a small city is no excuse to avoid a vacation, so for this holiday season’s staycation, I decided to try The Murray…
ByfcracerDec 29, 2021
Beijing Autumn Colours
For the past three years, I’ve tried to capture some of Beijing’s beautiful autumn colours, but failed each time. You can see some of the…
ByfcracerDec 21, 2021
Evaluating Capture One 22’s New Panorama Stitching Feature
Capture One 22, was just released a few days ago, and it comes with a number of key new features. The two headline features are…
ByfcracerDec 17, 2021
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…
ByfcracerNov 24, 2021
Website Overhaul
You may notice a slightly different look and feel to things around here now and in the coming days. I hope that the changes are…
ByfcracerNov 9, 2021
Giant Panda Breeding and Research Base in Xiongmao Valley, Sichuan Province, China
For the fourth and final post in the Chengdu series, we took a short drive down to see what everyone comes to Chengdu to see,…
ByfcracerNov 2, 2021
Dujiangyan, Sichuan Province, China
For the third post in the Chengdu series, we stayed in the northwest area and explored Dujiangyan with its ancient towns and incredible man-made irrigation…
ByfcracerNov 2, 2021
Qingcheng Mountain, Sichuan Province, China
This is the second in a series of posts from a trip to Chengdu, where we head northwest to the famous Qingcheng Mountain (locals call…
ByfcracerOct 26, 2021
Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China
This post will be short as I’ve covered most of the relevant content in the previous visit to Chengdu, however I wanted to share some…
ByfcracerOct 25, 2021
Jinsuo Island, Internet Red & Conclusion, Dali, Yunnan Province, China
For the fifth and final part in the Dali series, we visit Gizhou Island, talk about the Internet Red revolution, and come to some conclusions.…
ByfcracerOct 12, 2021
Cangshan Mountain & Three Pagodas, Dali, Yunnan Province, China
For the fourth part in the Dali series, we visit Cangshan Mountain, walk the Jade Trail and visit the Chongsheng Temple and Three Pagodas complex.…
ByfcracerSep 30, 2021
Xizhou Ancient Town, Dali, Yunnan Province, China
For the third part in the Dali series, we cover the beautiful Xizhou Ancient Town, the 1,000+ year old town a short 50 minutes drive…
ByfcracerSep 6, 2021