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 launches their XQD cards in the USA – Just as everybody else releases CFexpress
Dec 11, 2019
John Aldred
Nikon announced their XQD cards back in August 2018, but they’re now finally in the USA, just in time to become obsoleted by the wave…
The Manfrotto Advanced2 Hybrid Backpack is the best photography travel bag I’ve ever used
Dec 10, 2019
John Aldred
I’ve spoken about camera bags before. They’re one of those things that photographers just seem to collect. Each has its purpose, but ultimately, many of…
The Canon EOS R Mark II is already being tested out in the wild, report says
Dec 10, 2019
John Aldred
So, this will make, what? 4 new Canon bodies expected in the relatively near future? There’s the EOS 1DX Mark III, an EOS 1DX-like mirrorless,…
This 60th Anniversary watch lets you take a Nikon with you everywhere you go
Dec 9, 2019
John Aldred
Ok, so, it’s not letting you take a Nikon camera with you everwhere you go, but it is a Nikon. Last year was Nikon’s 100th anniversary…
SanDisk’s 1TB microSD Cards Are Ridiculous and Every Photographer Should Get One
Dec 7, 2019
John Aldred
When I first heard the announcement that SanDisk was showing off a 1TB Micro SD card at Photokina 2016, I thought “Impressive, but why?” Ok,…
This is why TV cameras are still huge and ridiculously expensive
Dec 6, 2019
John Aldred
Over the past couple of decades, very high-quality video-capable cameras have down a lot in both price and size. So, why then, are the camera…
The Nikon D610 and D810 are officially listed as discontinued
Dec 6, 2019
John Aldred
According to the Nikon Japan website, both the Nikon D610 and Nikon D810 DSLRs have now been officially moved over to the discontinued list. Rumours…
This crazy modification adds a Micro Four Thirds mount to the Sony RX0 II action camera
Dec 5, 2019
John Aldred
Well, if this isn’t one of the weirdest but coolest camera modifications I’ve seen, I’m not sure what is. Canadian company, Back-Bone Gear has been…
Splash Heroes “Villains Edition” is the most epic 2020 calendar you’ll ever see
Dec 4, 2019
John Aldred
I’ve been following Aurum Light’s “milk dress” photography for a few years now. It’s an amazing technique that’s been imitated a bunch, but nobody else…
These lens adapters turn your vintage glass into tilt-shift lenses for modern mirrorless cameras
Dec 3, 2019
John Aldred
The tilt-shift effect has become really popular in recent years as more people have discovered that these lenses exist and the miniaturising effect they…