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.
Ricoh has announced the new WG-7 waterproof camera – but only for Japan
Jun 17, 2021
John Aldred
Well, this is both interesting and also a shame, if it turns out to be the case. Ricoh has today announced the rumoured WG-7 waterproof…
Nikon apologises for shipping delays with new Nikkor Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S macro lens
Jun 17, 2021
John Aldred
I mean, yeah, ok, so there’s a global semiconductor shortage, but it always seems to be the same old story these days whenever any manufacturer releases…
Run all your gear on location with this 1200 Watt DIY portable power station
Jun 17, 2021
John Aldred
Portable power for use on location is always a fascinating topic. Over the last few years we’ve seen more battery-powered portable strobes from companies like…
Which exposure mode should you be using with your camera?
Jun 16, 2021
John Aldred
It’s the age-old perpetual question. And it’s one seen daily in photography forums and groups on social media. What camera mode should I use? And,…
Photo’s leak of Ricoh’s upcoming waterproof WG-7 – announcement expected this week
Jun 16, 2021
John Aldred
Photos have leaked for a Ricoh WG-7. It’s a waterproof compact camera that will replace the Ricoh WG-6 which was announced in 2019. The leaked photos…
The homemade DIY filmmaking gear Van Neistat can’t live without
Jun 16, 2021
John Aldred
You might be forgiven for not knowing who Van Neistat is, but as the name might suggest, he’s the brother of filmmaker and YouTuber Casey…
Sony vs Fuji vs Canon vs Nikon shoot it out to find the APS-C mirrorless camera king
Jun 15, 2021
John Aldred
Now that all of the major brands finally have APS-C mirrorless cameras. Or, well, now that Nikon’s finally caught up with everybody else and released…
Recreating the Apollo 13 rocket launch with practical models at home
Jun 15, 2021
John Aldred
Winner of multiple Oscars, BAFTAs and SAG awards, Apollo 13 was a pretty epic movie. And with a budget of $52 million it had some…
The new Profoto Camera app adds ProfotoRAW, TTL and other enhanced features
Jun 15, 2021
John Aldred
Profoto has updated the Profoto Camera app with a completely new design that they say was rebuilt from the ground up. Designed to allow you…
Leaked images show Nikon’s retro-inspired Zfc APS-C mirrorless camera has a flippy out LCD
Jun 15, 2021
John Aldred
It seems an odd move so early in the game when Nikon is still building out its mirrorless camera range, but it looks like they’re…