Posts by Author: John Aldred

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 finally launches a flagship camera – the 50-megapixel 8K-HDR video Sony A1
    Jan 26, 2021 John Aldred

    Sony has now announced its new flagship mirrorless camera; the Sony A1. The Sony A1 features a brand new 50.1-megapixel stacked CMOS sensor with upgraded…

    Tearing down the Canon RF 100-500mm f/4.7-7.1L IS USM reveals a very complex design
    Jan 22, 2021 John Aldred

    This is probably one of the most in-depth lens teardowns I’ve seen from Lensrentals. Their efforts weren’t by choice, though. The lens lied to them….

    Check out these unique camera angle ideas to step up your composition
    Jan 22, 2021 John Aldred

    Composition is a wonderful thing. There are so many ways to compose your shot effectively, and there are all kinds of “rules” out there as…

    Aputure has finally released their Light Storm LS60D and LS60X LED lights
    Jan 21, 2021 John Aldred

    First announced in May last year, the Aputure Light Storm LS60D and LS60X LED lights are now officially here. Available in both daylight (LS60D) and…

    Check out these eight 3D printed photo & video tools designed to make your life a little easier
    Jan 21, 2021 John Aldred

    I put off getting a 3D printer for the longest time. I didn’t want to get one just for the sake of having a new…

    Irix’s 45mm f/1.4 is now the world’s fastest medium format Fujifilm GFX lens
    Jan 21, 2021 John Aldred

    Well, that was a surprise. We knew Irix had a fast medium format lens on the way because they released a teaser a couple of…

    Irix teases upcoming f/2.8 or faster medium format lens for Fuji GFX
    Jan 19, 2021 John Aldred

    Well, this is an odd one. Instead of continuing their full-frame lineup and adding to their existing range of 11mm, 15mm, 45mm and 150mm lenses,…

    Here’s when and why you should quit photography
    Jan 19, 2021 John Aldred

    Photography as a business is hard work. Really hard work. Ask any successful photographer and they’ll tell you. Even if it looks like they have…

    Is it really worth getting the Nikon Z5 or should you just go for the Z6 II?
    Jan 18, 2021 John Aldred

    The Nikon Z5 is an interesting little camera. A full-frame Nikon mirrorless camera, with a relatively low price tag that seems to tick most of…

    How to create a natural light portrait studio in your garage in under 5 minutes
    Jan 18, 2021 John Aldred

    While I’m a big proponent of using flash in my photography, particularly portraits, there are times when the natural light gives you everything you need…