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.
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 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’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…
Aputure Sidus Four connects up to eight DMX lighting universes for ultimate remote control
Aug 12, 2024
John Aldred
DMX (Digital MultipleXer) and its wireless counterpart, CRMX (Cognitive Radio MultipleXer), have been around for a while now. But outside the worlds of DJs, stages…
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…
Lexar launches Professional Go Portable SSD and Hub for smartphone filmmakers
Aug 9, 2024
John Aldred
Lexar has announced the new Lexar Professional Go Portable SSD and Hub. Oddly, though, this well-established company has launched the new devices on Kickstarter. Designed primarily…
SanDisk Unveils Huge Capacity 4TB microSD and 8TB SD Cards
Aug 9, 2024
John Aldred
SanDisk/Western Digital has broken capacity barriers once again, announcing the biggest micro SD card so far. Not satisfied with releasing the world’s first 1TB microSD…
Zoom H1 XLR compact recorder offers 32-bit float audio for only $150
Aug 9, 2024
John Aldred
There’s been a lot said about 32-bit float audio over the last couple of years. A lot of people saw it as their miracle saviour,…
These 3D printed photography gadgets solve an array of problems
Aug 8, 2024
John Aldred
There was a time when making camera equipment yourself at home required an engineering degree and a workshop full of tools. Thankfully, technology has progressed…
Manfrotto refreshes Befree lineup with new GT and Advanced model tripods
Aug 8, 2024
John Aldred
Manfrotto has announced some new tripods in the Befree lineup. The new models are the Manfrotto Befree GT and the Manfrotto Befree Advanced. The new…