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Photographer and writer based in Malaysia; publishes long-form camera, lens and photography-book reviews at blog.mingthein.com.
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Sony RX100Hardware Sony
But on the whole, the RX100 gets it right – it is undoubtedly the best compact camera available today, especially from the point of view of image quality.
Comparative review of Sony's first RX100 compact against the Ricoh and Leica compacts he was using.
2012-08-06·blog.mingthein.com ↗
Nikon D800Hardware Nikon
But what I can say is that the sensor is absolutely stunning, and remains one of the best, if not the best I've ever used – at least in 35mm format
Interim review of the D800 written while his own body was away for autofocus repair.
2012-05-01·blog.mingthein.com ↗
Leica M9-PHardware Leica
I think the real verdict is that I'm now using the M9-P as my primary camera, even for things that it was not designed for, even when I have the choice to use something else.
Long-term review of the Leica M9-P rangefinder.
2012-03-03·blog.mingthein.com ↗
Magnum Contact SheetsBook Kristen Lubben
However, the real kicker here is that the images presented aren't just the single 'selected' iconic ones, but also the ones before and after – i.e. a contact sheet of that entire roll of film.
First in his series of photography book reviews; he notes there is no referral program available to him in Malaysia.
2012-04-14·blog.mingthein.com ↗
Nikon 85/1.8GHardware Nikon
You're better served by the 85/1.8G; use the balance of funds for other glass, or buy one of my prints with some of the money you've saved (shameless plug).
His cheaper alternative for D800 owners, named inside the 85/1.4 G review.
2012-05-07·blog.mingthein.com ↗
Nikon AF-S 85/1.4 GHardware Nikon
Can I recommend the lens? For D800 users, honestly, no. You're better served by the 85/1.8G; use the balance of funds for other glass, or buy one of my prints with some of the money you've saved (shameless plug). It simply lacks the crispness I've seen with other bodies.
Lens review concluding the 85/1.4 G is worth it on some Nikon bodies but not the D800.
2012-05-07·blog.mingthein.com ↗
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