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.
Solve the EOS R5 overheating issue (kinda) with a piece of tape
Aug 24, 2020
John Aldred
There are a couple of reports right now of users managing to overcome the overheating limits of the Canon EOS R5 mirrorless camera. Well, sort…
This video is everything you need to know about using low-budget Canon FD lenses for video
Aug 21, 2020
John Aldred
There was a time when it was hard to even give Canon FD lenses away. I remember picking up a Canon A-1 and 50mm f/1.8…
This hands-on review of the RED Komodo contains the best footage I’ve seen it produce so far
Aug 20, 2020
John Aldred
Recently, we posted a video by filmmaker Joey Helms about his shiny new RED Komodo 6K camera, and five reasons why you might want to…
This “flying train” film footage shows a fascinating look into 1902 Germany with incredible detail
Aug 20, 2020
John Aldred
In Wuppertal, Germany in 1902 the “flying train” was about to open. Of course, the train didn’t really fly, it is suspended from above. construction…
First Look: Zhiyun updates a legend with the new Zhiyun Crane 2S 3-axis motorised gimbal
Aug 20, 2020
John Aldred
Zhiyun has today announced an update to their ever-popular Crane 2 gimbal. Not surprisingly, it comes in the form of the Zhiyun Crane 2S. Over…
Could these be the specs to the Canon 7D Mark II’s EOS M mirrorless successor?
Aug 19, 2020
John Aldred
Not much has really happened with Canon’s EOS M system since they went full frame with the EOS R, despite Canon saying that they’re committed…
Still the best motorised mini slider I’ve tried – Smartta SliderMini 2
Aug 18, 2020
John Aldred
The SliderMini 2 is Smartta’s latest iteration of the SliderMini, its small form factor motorised slider. It’s largely the same as the original and you…
ACDSee creators get into motion with their new Luxea video editing software
Aug 18, 2020
John Aldred
ACD Systems, makers of the popular (and long-running) ACDSee imaging software have announced that they’re making the move to video with their new Luxea video…
The new Laowa 50mm f/2.8 lens is the world’s first 2X macro lens designed for MFT
Aug 18, 2020
John Aldred
Venus Optics has now officially announced their new Laowa 50mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO lens designed specifically for the Micro Four Thirds system. It’s…
How to clean and disinfect your camera the Olympus way – not a parody
Aug 18, 2020
John Aldred
It’s funny. Olympus seems to have actually become more prolific since they announced their sale to JIP. They’ve announced the new OM-D E-M10 Mark IV…