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.
Sony launches the “new” Sony RX100 III Video Creator Kit – Yeah, I know
Jul 1, 2019
John Aldred
Ok, is it just me or are we living in 2014 again? Sony has today announced a “new” video creator kit which includes the Sony…
Canon will finally offer a microphone input and 4K video with the G7X Mark III
Jul 1, 2019
John Aldred
In a dwindling compact camera market, the Canon G7X Mark II has proven to remain very popular – particularly amongst vloggers. It’s a fantastic little…
TurtleRig bulb extensions say they provide up to a whole stop of extra light with Godox strobes
Jun 29, 2019
John Aldred
One of the big problems with the Godox AD600 and AD600 TTL was the position of the bulb relative to the modifiers. It just sat…
Why shutter angle is way better than shutter speed when shooting video
Jun 28, 2019
John Aldred
Although “shutter angle” is mostly a digital concept these days rather than a physical thing, it’s the term that determines how the camera calculates your…
5 easy shot transitions you can make using a gimbal
Jun 27, 2019
John Aldred
Gimbals are fantastic tools for filmmakers. Personally, I’m quite partial to Zhiyun, having a Smooth C, Crane 2 and Crane 3 LAB at my disposal….
UK firm loses almost 80% value after Apple reportedly cancels quantum dot iPhone camera
Jun 27, 2019
John Aldred
Last year, British tech firm, Nanoco announced a partnership with a “large, undisclosed U.S. listed corporation” worth £17.1 million ($21.7 million). The Telegraph now reports that…
The Photon is a product photography “light tent” updated for the 21st century
Jun 26, 2019
John Aldred
The humble light tent is both loved and loathed by product photographers all over the world. On the one hand, it’s a great way to…
Leica now has a new budget-friendly Leica M-E (Typ 240) rangefinder
Jun 26, 2019
John Aldred
Leica has launched a new Leica M-E (Typ 240) camera to replace the Leica M-E (Typ 220). It’s aimed at bringing in newcomers to the…
The CDA-Tek PBC is a tiny Bluetooth controller for the Blackmagic Pocket 4K and URSA Mini Pro
Jun 25, 2019
John Aldred
Whether stills or video, one of the items many photographers and filmmakers often need is remote control over their cameras. The Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera…
Syrp’s Genie Mini II upgrades connectivity, adding WiFi, more reliable bluetooth and USB Type C
Jun 25, 2019
John Aldred
The original Syrp Genie Mini quickly became a leader in motion control for timelapse photographers and filmmakers. The small form factor made it easy to…