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.

    Deal alert: Litra’s waterproof LitraStudio RGBWW LED is currently on sale with $260 discount
    Feb 18, 2021 John Aldred

    Litra’s waterproof RGBWW LED light, the LitraStudio is currently on sale at B&H for $389.95, discounted from its regular price of $649.95. That’s 40% off…

    Nikon has announced new Z6 II/Z7 II firmware with improved AF, 4K60P, Blackmagic RAW video
    Feb 18, 2021 John Aldred

    Nikon has now officially announced the rumoured new firmware for the Nikon Z6 II and Z7 II mirrorless cameras. While a complete changelog has not…

    Blackmagic’s new Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro features built-in ND, tilting LCD and bigger battery
    Feb 17, 2021 John Aldred

    Blackmagic Design has announced the new Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro. It’s a full-frame version of the regular Pocket 6K, but with some features of…

    Nikon to release new Z6 II and Z7 II firmware to add 4K60p video and improved Eye AF
    Feb 17, 2021 John Aldred

    While the Nikon Z6 II and Z7 II have received some nice updates over their predecessors, they have received a little criticism. Their autofocus, while…

    Cosina has announced three new 35mm f/2 Voigtlander lenses for Leica M and Sony E
    Feb 16, 2021 John Aldred

    Cosina has announced three new Voigtlander 35mm f/2 lenses. One of them is the Voigtlander Ultron Vintage Line 35mm F2 Aspherical Type II VM for…

    Apparently, yes, you can you shoot portraits with a smashed up rear lens element
    Feb 16, 2021 John Aldred

    So many of us baby our gear. There’s absolutely nothing wrong with that. Despite the fact that the odd scratch here and there isn’t going…

    Shooting a giant crazy wide angle f/2 projector lens on the Fuji GFX100
    Feb 16, 2021 John Aldred

    Weird lenses are always fun, and they seem to be popping up quite regularly. But there isn’t much out there that’s weirder than this. This…

    How to shoot cinematic Hollywood crane style camera moves with your smartphone
    Feb 15, 2021 John Aldred

      Some of us only shoot video with our smartphones. And while many of us prefer to use “real cameras”, we often find ourselves somewhere…

    Sigma to announce new 28-70mm f/2.8 FE lens and Sigma fp L camera this month
    Feb 15, 2021 John Aldred

    Sigma is expected to announce the recently registered Sigma fp L camera at the upcoming CP+ 2021 virtual show in a couple of weeks. Now,…

    First Sony FX3 specs leak with more photos – it’s basically an A7S III in a slightly different body
    Feb 15, 2021 John Aldred

    YouTuber Gaston Shutters has shared several videos of the Sony FX3 along with some of the specs. His source, he says, tells him that this…