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.
Nikon kills off the Coolpix B600 – several accessories under “temporary suspension”
Aug 27, 2021
John Aldred
Nikon has discontinued its Coolpix B600 bridge camera due to parts supply uncertainty, released in March 2019. The camera wasn’t particularly high end, typically selling…
Fuji X-H2 reported to be released in 2022 and feature a brand new 8K X-Trans sensor
Aug 27, 2021
John Aldred
You all thought Fuji had forgotten about the X-H line of cameras, huh? After releasing the Fuji X-H1 in February 2018, and apparently discontinued in…
This frame rate comparison shows why you shouldn’t just shoot everything at 120fps
Aug 26, 2021
John Aldred
With the influx of new cameras these days capable of shooting 120fps and even faster, it’s natural that many of us acquiring such a camera…
Canon boasts 55% share of cameras used at the Tokyo Olympics
Aug 26, 2021
John Aldred
The Olympics in Tokyo this year was something of a surreal one. For a start, it was supposed to take place last year, but it…
Tamron launches the 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 APS-C lens for Sony a month ahead of expectations
Aug 26, 2021
John Aldred
Well, either the rumours were wrong or Tamron’s hand was forced by all the leaks lately, but they’ve now officially announced the new Tamron 18-300mm…
OM Digital to rename camera models this year – and perhaps rebrand from Olympus itself
Aug 26, 2021
John Aldred
While the fate of cameras formerly produced by Olympus seems in good hands with the recently formed OM Digital Solutions, the name itself has had…
Watch: Smartphone photography tips to help you take your mobile photography to the next level
Aug 25, 2021
John Aldred
Whether our phone is our primary camera or just something we whip out occasionally to grab a shot when we have no other camera with…
Tamron’s upcoming 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 lens for Fuji X and Sony E to be priced at $699
Aug 25, 2021
John Aldred
Tamron’s upcoming 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VX D lens for Sony E and Fuji X mounts, which first saw a development announcement in July…
How to make a Netflix style doc about anything – no matter how surreal
Aug 25, 2021
John Aldred
Even if you’re not a Netflix user, you’ve seen this style of documentary. It’s pretty common these days outside of Netflix, too and often used…
Godox officially launches the V860III with modelling light, V1 battery, quick release foot and more
Aug 25, 2021
John Aldred
First leaked way back in January, Godox has now finally announced the long-awaited Godox V860III speedlight. As expected, the final specs match up almost exactly…