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.
Sirui’s new SQ75 video tripod features a rapid one-step height adjustment system
Aug 23, 2024
John Aldred
Sirui has announced its new SQ75 carbon fibre twin-leg tripod legs and VHS10 fluid video head. With a built-in ground spreader, the new tripod is…
The Flip Video camera came from nowhere and disappeared overnight at its peak
Aug 23, 2024
John Aldred
There was a time, quite a few years before the mirrorless revolution, when everyone who wanted to shoot video bought a Flip camera. No, not…
PolarPro LightLeak lens set gives your shots a retro analogue feel
Aug 22, 2024
John Aldred
Speaking of brands stepping on the toes of Lensbaby and Lomography, Samyang isn’t the only one encroaching on their territory. PolarPro, too, now has an…
Samyang Remaster Slim is an interchangeable lens …lens
Aug 22, 2024
John Aldred
When I saw this, I heard Xzibit in my head yelling, “Hey, dawg, we heard you liked interchangeable lenses” in my head. It’s an interchangeable…
Blackmagic DaVinci Resolve 19 sees first official stable release
Aug 22, 2024
John Aldred
DaVinci Resolve 19 seems to have been in beta forever. With six different releases, it sure is one of the most prolific beta cycles I’ve…
This Nikon FM3A-inspired LEGO camera could become available as a kit
Aug 22, 2024
John Aldred
The Nikon FM3A is a pretty legendary camera. The features and history that give it this status are far too numerous to list here, but…
How to shoot macro with the tiny Insta360 GO 3S camera
Aug 21, 2024
John Aldred
The Insta360 GO 3S ($239-429) has very quickly become one of my favourite cameras. With the ability to discretely go just about anywhere and shoot…
Thypoch expands Simera lens series with a new 50mm f/1.4 for Leica M
Aug 20, 2024
John Aldred
Thypoch isn’t a name that anyone had heard of a couple of years ago. They entered the market in September 2023 with a clear focus…
Amaran’s new app controls your LED lights from your desktop, laptop or mobile device
Aug 20, 2024
John Aldred
Amaran, formerly part of Aputure, has announced a new Amaran App. Not surprisingly, the app lets you control LED lights. It appears to be something…
Give your Fujifilm X-T30II an X-T5-like viewfinder with this 3D-printed mod
Aug 19, 2024
John Aldred
One of the big benefits of the Fuji X-T5 ($1,699) and bodies of a similar position in Fuji’s lineup is the large viewfinder. A large…