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.

    How to make your own DIY mobile light stand storage cart
    Nov 21, 2018 John Aldred

    If you’re anything like me, you’ve collected a lot of light stands. And when not in use, they all just get laid down and piled…

    Formula 3 racecar flies into photographers booth in this terrifying crash
    Nov 20, 2018 John Aldred

    I’ve seen some pretty close calls when it comes to motorsports and photographers, but this has to be one of the scariest. A collision…

    Canon’s “Rarest prototype lens on earth” 45-200mm f/2.8 can be yours for a mere $29,999
    Nov 20, 2018 John Aldred

    Well, it can be yours for $29,999 plus $155 shipping, anyway. But the shipping’s practically a bargain. We often hear about those “rare” lenses popping…

    This surreal series of images expresses their creator’s struggle with depression
    Nov 20, 2018 John Aldred

    I see so much photography on a daily basis that a lot of it all kind of starts to look the same after a while….

    This Mavic 2 Pro vs Phantom 4 Pro comparison puts image sharpness reports to the test
    Nov 15, 2018 John Aldred

    There have been a few reports across Facebook groups, YouTube videos, and various forums across the web on sharpness issues with DJI’s new Mavic 2…

    How to (sort of) shoot 6K and 8K RAW video with the Sony A7III and A7RIII
    Nov 13, 2018 John Aldred

    Sony has become rather popular for its video features over the last few years. But with the latest round of mirrorless cameras from Fuji, Nikon…

    Canon to use Sony sensor in upcoming interchangeable lens APS-C camera?
    Nov 12, 2018 John Aldred

      Well, this is interesting, if it turns out to be true. Canon Rumors says they’ve received a report that an upcoming Canon APS-C interchangeable…

    Google is using AI to digitise over 5 million historical photos for the New York Times
    Nov 12, 2018 John Aldred

    With a history dating back to 1851 and over 125 Pulitzer Prizes under its belt, the New York Times has amassed a mountain of photos….

    Can you identify these 10 extreme close up macro subjects?
    Nov 9, 2018 John Aldred

    Macro photography is such a fascinating subject. Getting that close to something isn’t something we normally see. We get to observe minute details that we’d…

    How to get perfect exposure every time using a gray card
    Nov 7, 2018 John Aldred

    There’s a lot of myth and misinformation out there about grey cards. They’re often a bit of a pain to use sometimes, too. But they…