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.
Samsung’s Galaxy Note10+ comes with 4 cameras, “Zoom-in” microphone, and a 3D scanner
Aug 8, 2019
John Aldred
Samsung has announced the Galaxy Note10 and Galaxy Note10+ smartphones. Yes, that’s right, there are two of them. The Galaxy Note has previously stood alone as…
This photographer designed and 3D printed a massive 300mm extension tube for super macro magnification
Aug 7, 2019
John Aldred
3D printing has come such a long way in the last few years. As developments in printer design and software have progressed, it’s become a…
The Z-Cam E2C is a 4K Micro Four Thirds cinema camera for under $800
Aug 7, 2019
John Aldred
The Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K made some pretty big waves when it was announced last year. And given its current high demand, there seems…
Zhiyun teases a new compact lightweight gimbal for full-frame mirrorless cameras
Aug 6, 2019
John Aldred
Hot on the heels of the Zhiyun Crane M2, Zhiyun is teasing another new gimbal. The Gimbal S, designed for full-frame mirrorless cameras. As well…
Panono makes decision to hold its camera customers hostage behind a paywall
Aug 6, 2019
John Aldred
We all know the risks when we back a crowdfunding campaign. Although the risk is typically that the project will fail, the company goes bust,…
Lizzy Gadd’s photography truly shows the difference between a “selfie” and a self-portrait
Aug 5, 2019
John Aldred
Selfies are probably the most common photographs created today. Most of us shoot them, but how many of us shoot them the way Lizzy Gadd…
The first Chinese Hasselblad X1D clone is coming – and it’s coming from DJI
Aug 5, 2019
John Aldred
Gizmodo Japan has spotted a design patent filed by DJI for a camera that looks remarkably similar to the Hasselblad X1D 50c. Of course, DJI…
Watch this side-by-side comparison of 10 $100 or less vintage 50mm lenses
Aug 3, 2019
John Aldred
The ubiquitous 50mm lens has been a staple of photography for many years. And a lot of those older 50mm lenses really aren’t all that…
Yongnuo finally starts to unify their flash systems with the new YN560-TX Pro
Jul 31, 2019
John Aldred
A couple of years ago, I made a post about why I could no longer recommend Yongnuo to flash newcomers over Godox. In short, their systems…
Nikon’s new Z mount 85mm f/1.8 lens costs $800 and will ship in September
Jul 31, 2019
John Aldred
Finally, Nikon seems to be adding some more entry-level glass to its Z lens lineup. Today, they have announced the new Nikkor Z 85mm f/1.8…