Tag:Kodak Ektar 100
Cape Coast Ghana Travel Diary: Photographing from the Castle to the Fishing Boats Diary Kodak Ektar 100, Zeiss Biogon-C 35mm f/2.8 ZM, Cape Coast Ghana Kodak Ektar 100, Leica Summilux 50mm f/1.4 ASPH, Cape Coast Ghana It took us four hours to get there on dusty, unpaved roads. I didn’t nap once because I was too excited to see what was happening outside the window. There were markets, local people running errands, kids playing with handmade toys. I had my […]
Voigtlander APO-Ultron 90mm f/2 ASPH VM – Finding My 90mm Rhythm Lens Review Voigtlander APO-Ultron 90mm f/2 Kodak Ektar 100, Voigtlander APO-Ultron 90mm f/2, Hokkaido After the Summicron 90mm f/2 Pre-ASPH, I wasn’t sure about getting a 90mm again, partly because using a rangefinder to focus with telephoto lenses is not easy if you shoot wide open. However, that perspective of giving compression to my photographs sparked my interest in the 90mm again, especially being a fan of the Nikon […]
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 […]
Great Memories Captured in Frames at Nagasaki Diary Great Memories Captured in Frames at Nagasaki April 21, 2025 Summilux 50mm f/1.4 Pre-a V3 E46 Titan (3 Stop ND filter), Kodak Ektar 100, Nagasaki Japan Leica M10-P, Summilux 50mm f/1.4 Pre-a E46 V3, Nagasaki Japan Previously, I visited Kumamoto Coffee Arrow, met the owner who has dedicated his life to perfecting a single recipe, and we were lucky enough to land on Hashima Island. We also visited a place that has […]
Gunkanjima Island – The Battleship-Shaped Ruins Steeped in History Diary Gunkanjima Island – The Battleship-Shaped Ruins Steeped in History March 21, 2025 Leica M10-P, Summilux 50mm f1.4 V3 Pre-a E46, Hashima Island Kodak Portra 400, Contax G Hologon 16mm f/8, Hashima Island Have you ever packed your lenses for a specific destination? Hashima Island commonly known as Gunkanjima has always been on my list due to its unique and somewhat dark history. I browsed through Flickr to see if anyone […]
Voigtlander Ultron 35mm f2 ASPH VM – Perfect for Newcomers Lens Review Voigtlander Ultron 35mm f2 ASPH VM – Perfect for Newcomers December 19, 2023 Leica M10, Voigtlander Ultron 35mm f/2 ASPH, Sydney The Voigtländer Vintage Line Ultron 35mm f/2 ASPH lens for M mount was released in 2019. Initially, I had not planned to acquire one since I already possessed the Leica Summicron 35mm f/2 V1. So, why did I end up purchasing it? The simple answer is the […]
Joining the Bicep Club: My Rollercoaster Ride with the new Pentax 67II Diary Joining the Bicep Club: My Rollercoaster Ride with the new Pentax 67II July 30, 2023 Pentax 67II with SMC 105mm f/2.4 and wooden grip Kodak Portra 400, Pentax 67II, 105mm f/2.4 Pentax 67II So, I’ve finally done it! I managed to sell a bunch of old lenses and scrape together enough dough to get myself a shiny new Pentax 67II. Oh, and I’ve also joined “The Bicep […]
The Compact Giant: My Experience with the Plaubel Makina 67 Camera Review The Compact Giant: My Experience with the Plaubel Makina 67 June 23, 2023 Plaubel Makina 67 with Nikkor 80mm f2.8 lens Plaubel Makina 67 (top with bellow extended) At first glance, the price of this Plaubel Makina 67 rangefinder camera may seem off-putting. As a novice photographer, I initially gravitated towards more budget-friendly options, gradually upgrading to higher-priced models to assess their value. However, my experience with medium […]
From City to Shore: A Rolleiflex Adventure in Sai Kung Diary From City to Shore: A Rolleiflex Adventure in Sai Kung June 22, 2023 Rolleiflex 2.8F Planar TLR Rolleiflex 2.8F, Kodak Ektar 100, Hong Kong A while back, my wife and friends invited me to join them on a camping trip to Sai Kung, a beautiful spot in the northeastern part of Hong Kong. One of the great things about living in Hong Kong is the ability to access stunning […]
Leica Summilux 35mm f1.4 FLE ASPH (11663) – An Exquisite Lens for Every Occasion Lens Review Leica Summilux 35mm f1.4 FLE ASPH (11663) – An Exquisite Lens for Every Occasion March 28, 2023 Leica Summilux 35mm f1.4 ASPH FLE (11663) with hood Leica M10, Havana Cuba Leica Summilux 35/1.4 ASPH FLE The Leica Summilux 35mm f1.4 ASPH FLE (11663) is a lens that has been a part of my collection for quite some time. Back in 2011, this lens was […]
