Fujifilm X-T2 | Neill Soden

Since the X-T2 has been released, there have been a ton of reviews on it already. If you are still not convinced, read on for my take on it. This is a very hands-on and black-and-white look at the Fujifilm Read more …

The Really Tiny X-70 | Neill Soden

You can’t deny the attraction of a camera that can shoot at the level we photographers need and want, but at the same time can fit in most pockets. This camera is so damn easy to take with you anywhere and Read more …

The X-Pro2… Finally! | Neill Soden

Message from Fujifilm SA: „Be there in 5 min.“ I wander off to my gate and get handed the X-Pro2, with the 35mm f/2.0 on it.  „We need it back Monday.“ Really? Ok, then. I say my goodbyes, and start walking back to my Read more …

Fujinon 16mm 1.4 | Neill Soden

This lens was somewhat of a surprise to me. Generally, I avoid wide angles like I avoid aubergine. However, I really grew to like the lens, which turned out to not be like aubergine at all. Unlike the 14mm, which I just could not get to like, Read more …

Making street portraits (with the Fuji x100) | Olivier Duong

Neill Soden is a photographer currently living in South Africa. He has a Fuji X100 and shares how he makes his portraits with the camera. If I see someone I would like to take a portrait of, I’ll get all Read more …

The X100T | Neill Soden

About two weeks ago, I received a sample copy of the X100T from Fujifilm South Africa. In this time, I have truly enjoyed the updates they have added to the camera. I will not be going into too much of a technical review, but will Read more …

My City | Neill Soden

I am no expert in the politics or issues of my country. Nor am I a pure street photographer. But I do like to tell stories of my country’s people and the city I live in with my images. Now, Read more …

TCL-X100 50mm for the x100/s | Neill Soden

First off, I hope the next versions of the cameras and converters will have some sort of contact that tells the camera you’re putting either the wide or this-tele converter on. I found it quite a hassle to have to use the menu to tell it when it is on or off. In my case, the converter was constantly on and off, so while I used it, I changed my function button to set it to the correct converter. The converter does not seem to lose any quality or light when used. Much like the wide angle, it performs great and the results are absolutely nothing to complain about. I did find that the AF performance dropped slightly when used, but it was still workable in most cases. When attached to the camera, the EXIF data sees it as a 33mm  (±50mm equivlent ). The converter does add a bit of weight and size to the X100s, as you can see in the photo above…….

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The 56mm and a little bit more of the X-T1 | Neill Soden

I had this idea to take a portrait of someone walking in a field. A shot like this is nothing new or revolutionary, but it’s a bit out of my usual space. I do not have the resources when it Read more …

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My secret pleasure – The X-T1 | Neill Soden

It feels a bit like I am cheating on my much loved X-Pro1, but this camera is such a huge leap for Fujifilm. It has so much aesthetic value in its appearance and usability. It looks just like a baby Read more …