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.
This robot is filming the ocean under a Florida-sized glacier in Antarctica
Mar 10, 2023
John Aldred
Thwaites Glacier is a massive glacier about the size of Florida in the West Antarctic. It’s been nicknamed the Doomsday Glacier because it’s disintegrating at…
This weird camera uses AI to recreate the scene before it
Mar 10, 2023
John Aldred
This is one of the oddest and most curious cameras I’ve ever seen. It has a lens and a sensor and can actually record the…
Leica’s new 100-400mm f/5-6.3 looks like a rehoused Sigma at twice the price
Mar 10, 2023
John Aldred
Leica has announced a new addition to its SL system (L mount) lens lineup. It’s the Vario-Elmar-SL 100-400mm F5-6.3 and it costs a whopping $2,195….
Singer hit by drone while performing on stage
Mar 9, 2023
John Aldred
As somebody who flies drones himself, I’m always torn when it comes to drone regulations around the world. On the one hand, sure, we want…
DJI pulls the head off the Ronin 4D with the new Ronin 4D Flex
Mar 9, 2023
John Aldred
DJI has launched the new Ronin 4D Flex. Essentially, it’s an addon cable and set of accessories for the Ronin 4D that allows you to…
Canon confirms EOS R1 flagship on the way (eventually)
Mar 7, 2023
John Aldred
While Canon seems to have abandoned plans for an EOS R5 Mark II – at least for now – it hasn’t forgotten about creating a…
Fuji GFX 100 discontinued in Japan
Mar 6, 2023
John Aldred
The Fujifilm GFX 100, released in 2019, has been discontinued, according to Japanese retailers. Retailers, including Kitamura, list the 100-megapixel medium format camera as a “completed…
Canon to release EOS R5 firmware instead of EOS R5 Mark II camera
Mar 6, 2023
John Aldred
Canon was expected to announce a new Canon EOS R5 Mark II in 2023. It wasn’t that wild an idea considering we just saw the…
7artisans 79mm Split Diopter selectively adds blur to your images in-camera
Mar 6, 2023
John Aldred
7Artisans has released a new 79mm split diopter filter. As with many filters, it goes on the end of your lens between the subject and…
How to pick the perfect focal length for your photos
Mar 6, 2023
John Aldred
Picking a lens to use for certain situations, especially as a beginner, can be a daunting task. Yet, it’s one of the most important choices…