Posts by Author: John Aldred
John Aldred is a photographer with over 25 years of experience in the portrait and commercial worlds. He is based in Scotland and has been an early adopter – and occasional beta tester – of almost every digital imaging technology in that time. As well as his creative visual work, John uses 3D printing, electronics and programming to create his own photography and filmmaking tools and consults for a number of brands across the industry.
The Photopistol is a 3D printable pistol grip for holding and shooting your camera
Nov 29, 2022
John Aldred
While words like “shoot” might sometimes get you into trouble on certain social media platforms, this is a device that blurs the lines between its…
This 17-minute video takes a geeky deep-dive into film camera communication and automation
Nov 28, 2022
John Aldred
One of my favourite channels to watch on YouTube is Technology Connections. In each video, our host takes us on a journey through the histories…
How to shoot & edit your woodland photos to give them a glowy, dreamlike, painterly look
Nov 28, 2022
John Aldred
The real world, especially the natural real world, is filled with wonderful sights for us to capture with our cameras. The problem is, our cameras…
Call yourself a cookie addict? Well, here’s some Oreo lens and body caps you can 3D print
Nov 28, 2022
John Aldred
3D printing offers us some wonderfully creative options for developing, prototyping, and ultimately making excellent practical tools to help us with our photography and filmmaking….
Canon has killed off its legendary MP-E 65mm f/2.8 1-5x Macro lens
Nov 25, 2022
John Aldred
This is a day that many will mourn. While the Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro is by far the more popular lens, the Canon MP-E…
Panasonic confirms shifting away from compacts and low end cameras towards mirrorless video cameras
Nov 24, 2022
John Aldred
It’s probably not much of a surprise, really, but as Newswitch reports, Panasonic Entertainment and Communication president, Akira Toyoshima, has stated in a press conference…
Square crop compositions – They’re not just for Instagram
Nov 23, 2022
John Aldred
It’s funny. These days, most people associate an image that’s cropped as a square as something that’s being done as a compromise for the benefit…
Zhiyun expands its lighting range with the new Fiveray F100 and M40 LED lights
Nov 23, 2022
John Aldred
Zhiyun has announced a couple of new lights today. One is the Fiveray F100, which is essentially a much brighter upgraded version of the Zhiyun…
This 3D printed cage stops your microphone cable from falling out of the Rode Wireless GO II Transmitter
Nov 21, 2022
John Aldred
Now, I have to admit, this isn’t a problem I’ve faced myself, but it is a problem I’ve seen a few other people mention, both…
Deal Tracker: The best Black Friday deals for photographers and filmmakers in 2022 – Bookmark as we constantly update
Nov 21, 2022
John Aldred
That time of year is upon us once again. America’s stuffing itself with Turkey, and the traditionally American annual sale that’s now gone global is…