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.
This photographer recreated Rey’s home using miniature Star Wars models
Jun 14, 2018
John Aldred
It’s great when you can combine two of your favourite things. Things like photography and Star Wars. It’s even better when you can actually pull…
This Lego Hasselblad hopes to become a real camera kit you can build yourself
Jun 13, 2018
John Aldred
This is going to be a winning combination for many photographers. Cameras and Lego (not Legos). This “Hasselblad 503CX Film Camera“, it may not surprise you…
Nikon loses its patent lawsuit against Zeiss and ASML – Ordered to pay €475,000
Jun 13, 2018
John Aldred
Just over a year ago, we reported on a lawsuit filed by Nikon against Zeiss and ASML. They accused the two companies of using Nikon’s…
The MIOPS Capsule360 is a 3-axis motion control system with face and object tracking
Jun 13, 2018
John Aldred
MIOPS has seen some measure of success with its rather popular MIOPS Mobile camera trigger. Well, now they’re getting into motion control with the launch of…
Patent shows the $5,500 Leica SL 16-35mm was actually designed by Konica Minolta
Jun 12, 2018
John Aldred
Remember when Huawei released the P9 and everybody got excited over its cameras because they had Leica written on them? And then there was the…
How to make your own DIY Justin Clamp for half the cost of a real one
Jun 12, 2018
John Aldred
Originally made to help Joe McNally solve problems that would occasionally pop up on shoots, the Justin Clamp has become a popular addition to many…
The Instant Magny 35 is an “Instant Film” back for your 35mm SLRs and Rangefinders
Jun 11, 2018
John Aldred
We’ve heard a lot over the last few years about digital film and backs for 35mm cameras. But one thing I haven’t really seen mentioned…
The new $1 Hot Wheels “Zoom In” car is a miniature GoPro camera dolly in disguise
Jun 8, 2018
John Aldred
I remember having a rather extensive range of Hot Wheels cars when I was a kid. It would’ve been great to be able to strap…
Organize Your Studio or Set with This DIY Equipment Cart
Jun 6, 2018
John Aldred
Equipment carts for use in the studio or on-set can be expensive. REALLY expensive. Of course, those carts often need to hold hundreds of thousands…
Manfrotto beefs up its travel range with 4 new tripods and 2 ball heads
Jun 6, 2018
John Aldred
It’s the time of year, at least for those of us in the northern hemisphere where the days are long, and we’re starting to get…