Posts by Author: John Aldred

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.

    These are the five top tools and features Photoshop needs that Affinity Photo has
    Jun 11, 2021 John Aldred

    Until just a few short years ago, pretty much the only serious player in the game when it photo editing was Photoshop. Sure, there was…

    Laowa has released an automatic aperture version of their 7.5mm f/2 lens for Micro Four Thirds
    Jun 11, 2021 John Aldred

    Third-party lenses are wonderful things. They prevent us from being locked those manufactured solely by the company that makes our cameras. It provides us with…

    Here are the satisfying shutter sounds of 18 different cameras from 35mm to 8×10 large format
    Jun 11, 2021 John Aldred

    With so many cameras offering completely silent electronic shutter these days – which is understandable for things like weddings and events where the noise of…

    ZY Optics brings its Mitakon Speedmaster 50mm f/0.95 to Leica L mount
    Jun 11, 2021 John Aldred

    ZY Optics has announced the release of their Mitakon Speedmaster 50mm f/0.95 lens for L mount. The fast aperture manual focus lens is designed for…

    Samsung’s new 50-megapixel JN1 sensor has the smallest pixels in the world
    Jun 11, 2021 John Aldred

    When it comes to smartphone camera sensors, there are only really two big players. Sony and Samsung. And while Sony might be selling more units,…

    First specs leak of a possible Sony FE 100mm f/1.4 GM lens
    Jun 10, 2021 John Aldred

    There have been one or two rumours that Sony might be about to introduce a 100mm f/1.4 GM lens. They may not be true, but…

    Vaxis has released five new cine FX filters for 4×5.65″ matte boxes
    Jun 10, 2021 John Aldred

    Vaxis, typically better known for its wireless video transmission systems is branching out. They’re getting into the world of filters and they’re kicking it off…

    Sony has officially launched their new $9,000 Airpeak S1 Drone
    Jun 10, 2021 John Aldred

    Sony has now officially announced their new Airpeak S1 drone, hailing it as “the world’s smallest drone that can be equipped with an Alpha mirrorless…

    OM Digital has announced the new Olympus PEN E-P7 but not for the USA!
    Jun 9, 2021 John Aldred

    OM Digital Solutions has announced the new Olympus PEN E-P7 Micro Four Thirds mirrorless camera. The E-P7 is OM Digital’s first camera release since the…

    Sigma full-frame Foveon

    Sigma looking to make RF and Z mount lenses – Full Frame Foveon may not come until 2023
    Jun 9, 2021 John Aldred

    DPReview recently had a chance to have a video call and a bit of a chat with Sigma CEO Kazuto Yamaki. In the interview, a…