Tick Tack Sharp – FujiFilm XF 50-140mm F2.8 R LM OIS WR –
Reviewed | Sven Schroeter

It’s officially here, and the 70-200mm F2.8 equivalent focal length lens from Fujifilm is ready to rock the boat. All adventure, portrait and sport photographers have been eagerly awaiting this one, and we managed to get our grubby little hands on one Read more …

X100T – We just could not help it! | Sven Schroeter

The Fujifilm X100 camera range is a force to be reckoned with. We personally believe (although we have no tangible proof to back up our claim) that Fujifilm’s recent success in the photographic market started with the introduction of the Read more …

FUJINON XF 18-135mm F3.5/5.6 WR OIS – Reviewed |
Sven Schroeter

Sadly, this review starts on a slightly negative note…. The first weather resistant lens released from FUJIFILM is a canon, when zoomed all the way to 135mm the lens becomes surprisingly front heavy and is sadly a little ugly, no Read more …

Light, Form, Function – Breaking Symmetry | Sven Schroeter

Ever since Silo park opened to the public and was transformed into a recreation area, it has become an increasingly popular photographic subject. The tall standing towers, with stairs spiralling to the top, are perfect for symmetric, abstract, fine art Read more …

The ART of BOKEH | Sven Schroeter

Not only is Bokeh beautiful, but it also happens to be a key story telling
element. Once understood, it will open your eyes to new opportunities and improve your work by adding additional punch, wowing your audience. Our band name ‘Bokeh Monster’ came from the frequent use of the technique; shallow depth of field is one of the many ingredients to our unique style. By removing the distracting elements from a background through the use of shallow depth of field techniques, everyone we photograph can be compared on a even playing field. Context and placement are subtracted from the distraction equation, isolating and honing in on a subject’s beauty for honest appreciation…….

Source: www.bokeh-monster.com

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Romancing my FujiFilm XT1 – Kai Iwi Lakes | Sven Schroeter

When the opportunity to take 10 days off is at your dog step, it would be a shame to let the clock run out having only caught up on taxes. So we packed the car, grabbed the FUJIFILM XT1 and Read more …

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Caravaners | Sven Schroeter

Lust for the open road has driven hard miles on the clock of this thunderous Nissan Gloria. Appropriately camouflaged by a wax finished, seaside tan, this sleek automobile is fueled by a straight four and has been pulling its weight Read more …

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China – Not Black & White | Sven Schroeter

Another trip, another opportunity. Rumour had it that the backstreets of China are not safe, and when I questioned why and what made them so, I received no real answer, just hearsay. So I figured with nothing to lose, expect Read more …

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FUJINON 56mm F1.2 Review | Sven Schroeter

Its official, I dub the FUJINON 56mm F1.2 king of the hill and knight thy lens as one official BOKEH MONSTER! 85mm equivalent (after taking the 1.5 crop factor into account on the APSC sensor sized FUJI X series) is Read more …

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Without Reception | Sven Schroeter

Maybe my wife thought it was funny to book a trip for the close of 2013 without cell phone coverage, or an active internet connection, but having come out the other end feeling the way I do, I totally get Read more …