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.
Peak Design kicks off its Outdoor Line with four new backpacks and sling bags
Sep 3, 2024
John Aldred
Peak Design has announced a new Outdoor Line of camera bags (Kickstarter). The new lineup includes two new backpacks and two sling bags, along with…
Win over $350,000 in cash and gear with the new Rode Creator of the Year Awards
Sep 3, 2024
John Aldred
Rode has announced a new competition. But it’s not the My Rode Reel you might be used to. This one is the Rode Creator of…
Learn how to shoot like a cinematographer, not a videographer
Sep 2, 2024
John Aldred
There’s a lot of talk about getting that “cinematic look”, and a lot of people seem to attribute it to the size of your sensor,…
Angelebird announces VPG-certified, affordable CFexpress Type A cards
Aug 30, 2024
John Aldred
Angelbird has announced two new CFexperss Type A cards for Sony cameras. Now, this isn’t the first time Angelbird’s done this, having announced a 1TB…
Canon EOS R5 Mark II orders delayed by more than six months
Aug 30, 2024
John Aldred
Canon has announced shipping delays on the recently announced Canon EOS R5 Mark II ($4,299). They say that the delays could potentially be six months…
The low-budget Viltrox AF 40mm F2.5 full-frame lens comes to Sony E mount
Aug 29, 2024
John Aldred
Viltrox initially released its 40mm f/2.5 full-frame autofocus lens for Nikon Z mount (Buy here) earlier this year. Well, it didn’t take too long for…
Tamron 50-400mm superzoom announced for Nikon Z mount
Aug 29, 2024
John Aldred
Tamron has announced that its 50-400mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD lens ($1,299), originally launched for Sony E mount in 2022, is coming to Nikon…
Sony announces upgraded FE 85mm f/1.4 GM II portrait lens
Aug 28, 2024
John Aldred
Sony has announced the Sony 85mm f/1.4 GM II ($1,798). The company’s upgraded portrait lens replaces its 8-year-old predecessor with a lighter and more compact…
Everything you ever wanted to know about film formats – shot on 35mm film
Aug 28, 2024
John Aldred
This is another one of those “when worlds collide” moments for me. Now, I wouldn’t consider myself to be a “maths geek” but I am…
Nanlite Forza 60CR is an RGBLAC spotlight with built-in CRMX
Aug 28, 2024
John Aldred
Nanlite has announced the newest light in its lineup. It’s the Nanlite Forza 60CR. The new 60-watt model has RGBLAC (Red, Green, Blue, Lime, Amber,…