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.
Sony vs Fuji vs Canon vs Nikon shoot it out to find the APS-C mirrorless camera king
Jun 15, 2021
John Aldred
Now that all of the major brands finally have APS-C mirrorless cameras. Or, well, now that Nikon’s finally caught up with everybody else and released…
The new Profoto Camera app adds ProfotoRAW, TTL and other enhanced features
Jun 15, 2021
John Aldred
Profoto has updated the Profoto Camera app with a completely new design that they say was rebuilt from the ground up. Designed to allow you…
ZY Optics brings its Mitakon Speedmaster 50mm f/0.95 to Leica L mount
Jun 11, 2021
John Aldred
ZY Optics has announced the release of their Mitakon Speedmaster 50mm f/0.95 lens for L mount. The fast aperture manual focus lens is designed for…
Samsung’s new 50-megapixel JN1 sensor has the smallest pixels in the world
Jun 11, 2021
John Aldred
When it comes to smartphone camera sensors, there are only really two big players. Sony and Samsung. And while Sony might be selling more units,…
Vaxis has released five new cine FX filters for 4×5.65″ matte boxes
Jun 10, 2021
John Aldred
Vaxis, typically better known for its wireless video transmission systems is branching out. They’re getting into the world of filters and they’re kicking it off…
OM Digital has announced the new Olympus PEN E-P7 but not for the USA!
Jun 9, 2021
John Aldred
OM Digital Solutions has announced the new Olympus PEN E-P7 Micro Four Thirds mirrorless camera. The E-P7 is OM Digital’s first camera release since the…
Sigma looking to make RF and Z mount lenses – Full Frame Foveon may not come until 2023
Jun 9, 2021
John Aldred
DPReview recently had a chance to have a video call and a bit of a chat with Sigma CEO Kazuto Yamaki. In the interview, a…
The CharisMic is a magnetic lapel mic that doesn’t ruin your clothes
Jun 9, 2021
John Aldred
Lav mics have been around for years. Virtually all of us who shoot video have used them at some point or another. But they’re annoying….
Panasonic adds GH5 II autofocus compatibility to a bunch of MFT lenses with new firmware
Jun 8, 2021
John Aldred
The Panasonic GH5 Mark II is expected to see similar autofocus performance to Panasonic’s full-frame S series mirrorless cameras. This is welcome news to Panasonic…
How to blend multiple exposures together in Photoshop the easy way
Jun 8, 2021
John Aldred
Photographing landscapes is always a popular topic, but it seems to have become even more so over the last year as much of the world…