Shanghai old street

I had a day trip to Zhou Zhuang, a place comprising rivers and old style houses, on a weekday. It is described as one of the attractions for the rural areas near down town of Shanghai (within 2 hours by bus). Turned out, a very disappointing place, where I won't come again. Crowed with tourists, lack of attractive scene nor architecture (personal thought). Think twice before you go.

I prefer hanging out around the down town of Shanghai. You might find more appealing places and architecture to use up your rolls.


a scene at Zhou Zhuang


Wu Jin road

Canon P

After moving to Shanghai for 3 months, I finally found my weekend "worship place" - Xing Guang camera equipment at Luban road near Xie Tu road. Where a building in 6 floors, you can find almost all camera equipment and accessories you need; for me, second hand camera and lens.

My first lens interchangeable range finder camera, Canon P, was bought at there. It costs me US200. I bidded a Canon Serenar 50mm f/1.8 from ebay then; yet to receive but hope they will be a perfect couple.

My next target is Serenar 35mm f/2.8 or Canon 35mm f/2 (a bit expensive for f/2). I am looking for the better Canon 7s too as the frame line can be selected - an advantage against my Canon P.

Awaiting to shoot a roll through my Canon P.