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.
Sigma launches super fast full-frame 28-45mm f/1.8 DG DN Art zoom lens
Jun 3, 2024
John Aldred
It’s been a while since Sigma last released an f/1.8 zoom lens. The Sigma 18-35mm f/1.8 (buy here) was released back in 2012 and the…
Deity’s next-gen S-Mic 3 cuts half its weight but still blocks interference
May 31, 2024
John Aldred
The Deity S-Mic 2 was a pretty popular microphone when it was released. Excellent quality sound at a price that couldn’t really be competed with…
SmallRig AD-120 is a heavy-duty carbon fibre tripod with a budget price
May 31, 2024
John Aldred
SmallRig has announced its new heavy-duty carbon fibre tripod, the AD-120 (buy here). Designed for heavy-duty use, it supports up to 8kg load capacity with…
Shimbol TP Mini boasts 600ft wireless HDMI video for only $89
May 31, 2024
John Aldred
Shimbol has announced the new Shimbol TP Mini ($89) HDMI video transmission system. Comprised of a dedicated transmitter and receiver, it boasts up to 600ft…
Kolari launches its Magnetic Clip-In Filters for Sony APS-C E Mount
May 30, 2024
John Aldred
Kolari has launched its range of Magnetic Clip-In Filters for Sony APS-C E Mount cameras. As is usual for Kolari, the filters come in a…
Sirui has joined the Micro Four Thirds group
May 30, 2024
John Aldred
The Micro Four Thirds System Group has gained another member. Group founders Panasonic and OM Digital Solutions have announced that Sirui has joined the team….
How to mod your Pocket 4K to shoot Dune-like footage
May 29, 2024
John Aldred
Whether you love it or hate it, there is no doubt that Dune and its recently released Part 2 follow-up have been extremely popular movies….
Digital camera sales have dropped over 92% in just 15 years
May 29, 2024
John Aldred
According to a report on Nikkei, new data conducted by Japan’s Cabinet Office shows that digital camera penetration has fallen to below 50%. This is…
Tilta Hydra Electronic Suction Cup sucks so hard it’s power-assisted
May 28, 2024
John Aldred
The world of suction cups is a small and mundane one. They’re typically some form of rubber, perhaps with a lever to suck out the…
Profoto makes good on its promise with the powerful L1600D LED light
May 28, 2024
John Aldred
Profoto has delivered on its recent announcement to expand into video lighting. Thus far, Profoto has remained largely in the world of photography. There has…