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.
    Godox Cube-S 2.4GHz wireless microphone system

    Godox Cube-S is a tiny wireless smartphone mic with 300 metres of range
    Aug 19, 2024 John Aldred

    Godox has launched another wireless microphone system. This time, it’s the Godox Cube-S ($55-119). It’s available as a single or twin transmitter kit in both…

    Knowled MG1200R RGB LED Light

    Godox Knowled MG1200R LED pumps out 1200W of RGB colour
    Aug 19, 2024 John Aldred

    Godox has announced a new RGB version of its Knowled MG1200 LED light. The Godox MG1200R ($4990) is a 1200-watt LED light with a wide…

    Updating a 1984 video camera for today's tapeless world

    Modernising a 1984 video camera for use in the present day
    Aug 16, 2024 John Aldred

    There are a lot of old great cameras out there, whether it be for photography or video. Many older photography cameras are still in use…

    The true resolution of film

    This is the true resolution of film is… well, it’s complicated
    Aug 16, 2024 John Aldred

    This is a debate that’s been going on since digital SLRs first became a thing. Twenty-five years ago (even as recently as 10-15 years ago),…

    Pask Makes a pinhole camera

    This is what happens when a fine woodworker builds a camera
    Aug 15, 2024 John Aldred

    I’m a guy. As such, I like to make stuff. This means I also like to watch videos of other people making stuff on YouTube….

    First Look at OBSBOT Talent All-In-One Monitor
    Aug 15, 2024 John Aldred

    Video switchers have become all the rage over the last few years. No longer content with just shoving our camera into an Elgato Cam Link,…

    SmallRig Wireless Follow Focus Kit (Lite) 4296

    SmallRig’s new Wireless Follow Focus Kit provides low-budget remote control
    Aug 15, 2024 John Aldred

    SmallRig has announced its new Wireless Follow Focus Kit (Lite), or “4296”, to avoid confusion in the SmallRig lineup. It’s a low-budget kit at only…

    Build your own budget Bolex B16

    Build your own digital Bolex D16 Replica using today’s camera tech
    Aug 13, 2024 John Aldred

    This is one of those cameras that seemed all the rage during its hype days but then disappeared into oblivion and nobody ever talks about…

    Nanlite Alien 150C and 300C

    Nanlite’s kicks off new “Alien” series with 150W and 300W RGBWW LED Panels
    Aug 13, 2024 John Aldred

    Nanlite has announced the new Alien 150C ($999) and Alien 300C ($1,499). The new lights launch Nanlite’s “next-generation” series of “advanced professional panel light”. They’re…

    Tilta VT05 Travel Video Tripod

    Tilta expands lineup with BT03 tabletop tripod and VT05 travel video tripod
    Aug 12, 2024 John Aldred

    Tilta’s a relative latecomer to the world of tripods. After entering the tripod market only a few months ago, the company is already expanding its…