Tag:Hasselblad Xpan II
Harman Phoenix 200 II Color Film Review Analog Film Review Leica Summilux 21mm f/1.4 ASPH, Phoenix 200 II, Hong Kong Shooting Phoenix 200 II at ISO 100 feels like giving the film a bit of breathing room. The boss at HKcamera was right – the latitude is still pretty tight, just like the first Phoenix, and it punishes lazy metering. But when you nail exposure, it rewards you with this strange, dream‑like palette. The halation is still there, still blooming […]
Sichuan: Where Altitude Pushes Your Body and the Way You Shoot Diary Hasselblad Xpan II, 90mm f/4, Kodak Kodacolor 200, Mount Lotus Mugecuo China Feeling sleepy is the consequence of suddenly dropping from above 4000m back to sea level in Hong Kong. I was lying in bed about to fall asleep when the whole trip flashed through my mind again: the stunning Route 318 in China, the seven-hour hike in Daocheng Yading. The landscape there feels like looking at the […]
Experimentation with Infrared Film: Field Tests with Catlabs 320 and Ilford SFX 200 Diary Experimentation with Infrared Film: Field Tests with Catlabs 320 and Ilford SFX 200 November 29, 2024 Catlabs 320, ISO3 with IR72 filter, Hasselblad Xpan II 45mm f/4, Po Toi Island Some people online mentioned that Catlabs 320 is a respooled version of Aviphot 200, a near-IR sensitivity black and white negative film. This reminded me of the Harkonnen Arena fight scene when considering an IR scene. […]
Jeju and Seoul Film Diaries: Xpan, Apoqualia 28mm, Summicron 50 APO and Foca 5cm Diary Jeju and Seoul Film Diaries: Xpan, Apoqualia 28mm, Summicron 50 APO and Foca 5cm October 1, 2024 Leica Summicron 50mm f/2 APO ASPH, Kodak Portra 400, Jeju Leica Summicron 50mm f/2 APO ASPH, Kodak Portra 400, Jeju We took a red-eye flight from Hong Kong to Jeju, Korea. Before this trip, some of my friends mentioned that Jeju is unlike other parts of Korea; it […]
Panoramas with the Hasselblad Xpan 2 and Horizon 202 Diary Panoramas with the Hasselblad Xpan 2 and Horizon 202 June 1, 2023 Hasselblad Xpan 2, 30mm f/5.6 asph, Reflx Lab 400D, Hong Kong Last year, Ivan came to visit Hong Kong, he is a talented photographer and YouTube creator who inspired me to pick up my video camera again after a long hiatus. His cinematic style and masterful pacing are unmatched in the YouTube world. Thanks to him, I’m now […]
My Rejuvenating Road Trip Through New Zealand’s South Island with Hasselblad Xpan II Diary My Rejuvenating Road Trip Through New Zealand’s South Island April 25, 2023 Hasselblad Xpan II, 30mm f5.6 ASPH, Fujifilm Velvia 100, Hooker Valley Track, New Zealand Healing, exploration, and adventure in one unforgettable journey After recovering from a bout of diarrhea during our North Island adventure, my wife and I were thrilled to embark on our road trip through the breathtaking South Island of New Zealand. […]
A Memorable Journey Through New Zealand’s North Island With Hasselblad Xpan II Diary A Memorable Journey Through New Zealand’s North Island With Hasselblad Xpan II April 19, 2023 Hasselblad Xpan II, 45mm f4, Kodak 250D Vision 3, Devonport New Zealand New Zealand has always been a dream destination of mine, and I am thrilled to share with you the highlights of my recent trip to the North Island. From the bustling city of Auckland to the captivating Waitomo Caves, this […]
