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.

    Laowa has now (definitely) officially announced their APS-C Argus 33mm f/0.95 lens
    May 3, 2021 John Aldred

    This whole Laowa Argus lens lineup thing’s been a bit of a ride. The first indication that they were coming was back in January last…

    Samsung sued over “shattering” cameras in the Galaxy S20
    May 3, 2021 John Aldred

    It appears Samsung is having exploding phone issues again, although it’s not the battery this time, but the camera. US-based attorneys at Hagens Berman have…

    This Fujifilm golf GIF camera is the weirdest camera in the world
    May 3, 2021 John Aldred

    For some strange reason, this video from Taylor Nowel popped up on my suggested feed yesterday, although it was actually posted to YouTube about 18…

    DJI confirms DJI Mini 2 battery issues – fix on the way
    May 3, 2021 John Aldred

    There have been a number of claims about battery issues with the DJI Mini 2. Specifically, that the DJI Mini 2 has a battery discharge…

    Naked guy found in “World’s Largest Photo” of New York City
    May 2, 2021 John Aldred

    It was bound to happen, really. In a city that size, an image that covers that much of it, with a resolution so high, finding…

    This simple blackboard model explains how a Fresnel lens works
    Apr 30, 2021 John Aldred

    Fresnel lenses are found in all kinds of things from the lenses and light modifiers we use in photography and filmmaking to lighthouses that guide…

    Aerial 8K 360° footage shows the beauty and power of Icelandic volcano lava flow
    Apr 30, 2021 John Aldred

    There’s been a lot of talk and coverage of the Mt. Fagradalsfjall volcano that continues to remain active in Iceland. Located in the Reykjanes Peninsula,…

    New camera registration suggests compact Nikon Z30 mirrorless camera release imminent
    Apr 30, 2021 John Aldred

    The Nikon Z30 has been long-awaited as an entry-level camera in Nikon’s mirrorless lineup. Thanks to the release of the DX-format Nikon Z50, we know…

    Canon patents reveal some info about eye-controlled AF coming in the EOS R3
    Apr 30, 2021 John Aldred

    Made famous with 35mm SLR cameras like the EOS 3 and EOS 5 (A2/A2e in the USA), Canon’s eye-controlled autofocus system has been sorely missed…

    Vivo V21 targets selfie-shooters and vloggers with optically stabilised 44-megapixel selfie camera
    Apr 30, 2021 John Aldred

    VIVO has announced their new V21 series smartphones, two of which (the V21 and V21 5G) feature probably the best selfie camera out there today….