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3 Days in Chow Kit Road 🤍
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3 days in Chow Kit Road
What a journey
It grew from an ugly duckling into a swan. It captivated my heart, stirred my soul, and pushed me beyond the boundaries I thought I had. It gave me a lesson to learn ✨

To feel the stage beneath me again, to discover the beauty within, and to be part of a team creating something greater than ourselves — this is what it means to feel like a performer again. 🖤

This production reminded me: sometimes, we return to the stage not to become who we were, but to discover who we still are.

Alhamdullilah

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Portraits for 3 Days in Chow Kit Road, a new dance production by @ksdc.my and @asiaballetacademy. Thank you for always trusting the process and vision!

3 Days in Chow Kit Road
📍 JCPAC | 18–20 September
🎟️ Come experience the story. Get your tickets now

Shot on the @oppomalaysia Find X9 Ultra and lit with @aputuremalaysia Amaran 660C’s and PT2.

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When I was deciding on what camera to shoot this with, I eventually opted for the FindX9 Ultra for two reasons.

I wanted the photos to be sharp throughout. So not much bokeh and focus falloff anywhere. The smaller sensor in comparison to my Hasselblad/Sony system meant I didn’t need to trade depth of field for exposure. Running RGB and constant light meant maximising light output. Stopping down to F11 just didn’t cut it. The phone also has some pretty decent AI retouching built in, which meant lesser post processing for the immediate turnover.

Secondly was for my own ego. I read a post somewhere where a photographer asked with all the sponsored post from photographers using phones, how many dare to use it on actual shoots. There’s a huge argument to that but basically, here you go. Proof it’s not the gear by the thought and process behind it.

Technically, there are some downsides to shooting with the phone. Highlights clip faster at base ISO and the process is not as fast as with a camera. But you can still tether to a laptop and image quality is just as good for controlled environments like this.

Very proud of the results and being able to work on a project like this.

#oppomalaysia #shotonoppo

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It’s been a couple weeks with the @alphauniversemy FX5 and I think it’s THE upgrade to the Sony FX3. Both usability and image quality has definitely improved albeit a little lacking in others. Using the @tiltamax cage here. Wish more of their FX5 accs were available :(

I think the three main reasons for upgrading from the FX3 are:

TRIPLE BASE ISO
• much easier to manage between the 800, 4000 and 12800 instead of jumping between 800 and 12800 only

COLOURS
• pretty much a match to the FX6 and above. Sure, a great colorist can match between different cameras but them much closer straight out speeds up the workflow

• FX3 skin tones always felt a little green to me but the FX5 skin tones are 👌

OPEN GATE/RAW
• I didn’t really want to like it this much because I think open gate is overhyped. But the implementation here works eventhough it’s currently raw only. My kind of work doesn’t require raw but X-OCN C2 is very data friendly. Overall, not as difficult to shoot open gate on this camera

Overall, a very solid update from the FX3 and I would 100% upgrade if you need the features. Only thing I did was I wish I bought with the top handle and not just body only. Economics also work out if you purchase now as it’ll be another 5 more years till next upgrade.

(Also can we talk about the new 8-14mm fisheye??? GODDAMN ITS LOOKING TO BE PERFECT. Wish it would be available faster)

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Finally, the @alphauniversemy Sony FX5 in the office.

Very image, great AF, amazing battery life and much more options with the 3:2 open gate. Not as data hungry as I imagined. Been putting the camera through some real shoots the past week and here are my findings so far:

Works as expected. Battery last really long. Doesn’t over heat, even in raw. If I could sum it, it’s basically everything Sony is good at just slightly better with the option for raw video.

Which is kinda why I think the camera fell off the internet in about week after release. Everybody is releasing amazing cameras that there is nothing to talk about anymore. They are all just good.

FX5 is great.
C50 is great.
S1RII is great.
Pixboom Spark is great.
ZR not so much.

Unboxing of the FX5 not so great tho. Literally Apple level of just the bare essentials. Not even a cable?? Cmon.

A few rough things I’ve found:

- My screen has QC issues. The panel screen is literally detaching itself from the body. And the hinge is super floppy.
- The worst thing about the camera is that YOU CANNOT JAM SYNC TIMECODE THROUGH USB C. You NEED a specific sold separately cable that converts the USB C port 2 to BNC. Even my A1 mark II can jam sync with one cable. The FX5 can’t do it without using 2. For a video first camera, totally unacceptable.
- no IBIS when using anamorphic desqueeze. Not sure if this is normal for other cameras but…why? Seems like the two are irrelevant to each other 😑

Other than that, love the camera. I think it’s great value for the price if you are in the Sony ecosystem.

Now available for rent at @waystudios.co

#sonyfx5

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Meet Charlotte as Nancy. ❤️

Gentle, reserved and fiercely protective, Nancy has spent her life looking after the person who matters most, her younger sister, Maggie.

But how much would you sacrifice for family?

3 Days in Chow Kit Road
📍 JCPAC | 18–20 September

🎟️ Get your tickets now and meet Nancy on stage.

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kinda chic... creative team edition! 👗🎼🏗️ 𝟑 𝐃𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐂𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐊𝐢𝐭 𝐑𝐨𝐚𝐝 is more than just dancing - it's world building, design, story, music and teamwork! betul² takes an entire kampung, so please datang to support us tauuu 🙂‍↕️ ticket link in my bio or visit cloudjoi.com

image description: Cast of 3 Days In Chow Kit Road dressed up in 70's outfits posing enthusiastically in front of a shuttered storefront. Caption reads "kinda chic to dress up like the 70's".

📸: @waystudios.co

#ksdc #asiaballetacademy #jcpac #3DAYSinCKR #malaysiadance

image description: A closeup of a tablet showing a music score, propped up on a music stand. Caption reads "kinda chic to create an entirely original score".

image description: A set design sketch of a Malaysian marketplace, signed by Ziying. Caption reads "kinda chic to build a market on stage".

image description: A rehearsal photo of a band smiling, with their instruments and wires around them. Music director, Lee Han, is discussing ideas with choreographer, Kenny. Caption reads "kinda chic to have a live band".

image description: Dancers in dynamic dance poses, around and on a lorry stacked with colourful crates. Caption reads "kinda chic to support malaysian dance theatre".

photo credits: @waystudios.co

image description: A QR code to 3 Days in Chow Kit Road's ticketing page. Caption reads "kinda chic that 3 Days in Chow Kit Road opens in 3 weeks". Cast of 3 Days In Chow Kit Road dressed up in 70's outfits posing enthusiastically in front of a shuttered storefront. Caption reads "kinda chic to dress up like the 70's".

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Meet Amirah as Jasmine. 🌼

Hopeful, warm and quietly fearless. But in three days, everything can change.

3 Days in Chow Kit Road
📍 JCPAC | 18–20 September

🎟️ Get your tickets on CloudJoi, and meet Jasmine on stage.

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Switzerland is unreal. Second time here for work and it’s as beautiful as I remember in 2025. I have no idea why the colours there are so saturated, even in person. Absolutely gorgeous colours.

Shot all these photos with the OPPO Find X9 Ultra because even though I had my full Sony A7RVI setup, I was mostly running wide angle lenses. And for some reason, it’s super difficult to capture the landscapes with a wide angle. Having up to a super telephoto in the Ultra just made the scenes come to life.

Also shot all of these on the back of a speeding bike because we were chasing our subjects. Really crazy I managed to get these while we were at 80KMph AND a helmet that was covered with dirt.

These really are scenes to remember.

#oppomalaysia #oppofindx9ultra #shotonoppo

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A brief moment with the new Sony FX5.

3:2 Open Gate
XOCN internal raw
5K 60p
4k 240 (in future update)
IBIS
32 bit float
Detachable EVF
Bigger battery
Triple base ISO

On paper, this is hands down the best spec sheet for the price. In the hands, the FX5 performs as expected, delivering a great image with superb handling. It matches with existing Sony cameras and is positioned right below the FX6. To me, the FX6 is still the king with the e-ND but it’s definitely lacking a few features. The FX5 bridges the gap the FX3 should have been to the FX6.

Love the new detachable EVF but it’s a shame you can use the handle and the EVF at the same time but I think @mid49accessories has something that solves this!

Battery life on the FX5 is mad. The new battery introduced in the A7RVI was a game changer for me and it’s the same on the FX5. I haven’t measured it, but it feels about twice the length of the older battery.

AF has also been improved. Much stickier and I feel more confident with it but it every gen gets better. The screen is also far larger but honestly feels flimsier to open and close. A fantastic edition is finally the built false colour!

One important note is that if you are looking for an amazing hybrid camera, do not get the FX5. It cannot take stills. Abit strange to me as the FX3 could have and it’s considered a cinema camera too. Sony seems to finally be course correcting its FX line to video only.

I do think that the FX5 is worth the investment as Sony has shown a great track record of updating cameras over the years. My beloved FX6’s have gotten major updates and I’m sure the FX5 will be getting much love throughout its lifetime. I’ll definitely be picking one up!

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Work has been on overdrive the past three months. Impossible to squeeze in anything fun but here’s a dirty unboxing of the new @alphauniversemy 100-400mm F4.5.

Not a cheap lens but I think it’s 100% worth the price if you know what you need it for. We bought it for a specific football project and some live show recordings but I’ve been using this lens into our event coverage rotation. Much more usable than the older variable aperture version.

Packed immediately as we got it for an outdoor shoot and the lens got DRENCHED. We not expecting the rain but both the lens and A7RVI held up really well! Money well spent for the images you get out of this. Sharp, fast and easily to handhold over a few hours.

Available for rent @waystudios.co

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Another unboxing journey. Pre-ordered the @alphauniversemy A7RVI on launch and just got it a couple of days ago.

Initial thoughts:

- NOT an A1 mark II killer
- Would have loved to see a dedicated USB cable because a lot of cables I own didn’t work
- new batteries are BRILLIANT. But more expensive
- mechanical shutter is much quieter. Much better
- why no external timecode??

Quite interested to see how this stacks up to my Hasselblad X2D II.

Thanks Sony for getting this to me earlier!

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