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.
Sekonic announces Godox and Broncolor modules for the L-858D coming in November
Sep 19, 2020
John Aldred
It looks like Sekonic is making good on their promise from July, they’ve now announced that the Godox module for the Sekonic L-858D light meters…
Laowa’s super compact 14mm f/4 full-frame Zero-D lens uses small 52mm filters
Sep 18, 2020
John Aldred
Venus Optics has announced a new compact full-frame rectilinear 14mm f/4 Zero-D lens for mirrorless camera systems. And it’s available for just about all FF…
Sigma still has no idea when they’ll release a full-frame Foveon camera
Sep 18, 2020
John Aldred
Recently, rumours broke that Panasonic was considering an APS-C L mount camera. At the time it was also reported that Sigma apparently isn’t happy with…
Datacolor’s low-cost ColorReader EZ lets you match the colour of just about anything
Sep 18, 2020
John Aldred
Datacolor has increased their range of ColorReader products with a new low-budget ColorReader EZ. The new device comes as a cheaper alternative to the company’s…
TETENAL is back in business as it launches a brand new online store
Sep 18, 2020
John Aldred
TETENAL’s been in the film developing business since 1847 and almost all of the world’s other developing companies have relied on them during that time. …
Samyang’s new online lens simulator lets you try out 10-300mm f/1.2-36 lenses on FF, APS-C and MFT
Sep 17, 2020
John Aldred
Samyang has launched a new lens simulator on the Samyang website. Its purpose, as one would suggest, is a way for potential lens buyers to…
Profoto to announce a new A10 speedlight next week?
Sep 17, 2020
John Aldred
According to a report on Lighting Rumours, Profoto might be getting ready to announce a new A10 speedlight next week. It’s possibly a replacement model…
The new neuralyzer-inspired Vecnos IQUI 360° camera is finally released
Sep 17, 2020
John Aldred
Vecnos, the company that spun off from Ricoh, has now finally announced the availability and complete specifications for the IQUI 360° camera they teased back…
Premiere Pro gets scene detection, HDR workflows and Quick Export feature in new update
Sep 16, 2020
John Aldred
Adobe has announced some nice upgrades for Adobe After Effects and Premiere Pro as part of a major Creative Cloud video tools update. Premiere Pro…
ZY Optics announces super bright Mitakon Speedmaster 17mm f/0.95 lens for Micro Four Thirds
Sep 16, 2020
John Aldred
ZY Optics has expanded their f/0.95 Micro Four Thirds lens lineup with the new Mitakon Speedmaster 17mm f/0.95 lens, offering a similar field of view…