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.
Yes, microwaving a DSLR causes it to melt into a horrible mess
Dec 28, 2017
John Aldred
I have to admit, “What happens when you microwave a DSLR?” wasn’t a question that ever really entered my head. But when I heard of…
Received a Christmas present powered by LiPo batteries? You’ll probably want to read this
Dec 26, 2017
John Aldred
It might’ve escaped your notice, but it’s Christmas. Yesterday was Christmas day, in fact, and lots of people received all kinds of shiny new photography…
When Photoshop goes way too far… (NSFW)
Dec 23, 2017
John Aldred
There are so many Photoshop horror stories out there from badly done HDR and selective colour to terribly “smoothed” skin in portraits. But none of…
The Fujifilm X-Pro2 finally gets 4K video and tethered shooting with new firmware update
Dec 22, 2017
John Aldred
It’s almost two years since the Fujifilm X-Pro2 was announced in January 2016. Since then, it’s become a much loved and well regarded camera for…
The Inrigo is a “smart” completely waterproof backpack to protect your gear in any conditions
Dec 21, 2017
John Aldred
I probably own more bags than probably any other item of photography gear. Which is saying something coming from somebody who owns 15 Nikons. None…
MIT Tricks Google’s Vision AI into thinking a turtle is a gun
Dec 21, 2017
John Aldred
There have been a lot of positive. useful and sometimes amusing stories about various image AI & machine learning systems over the past couple of…
Is it time to switch to Windows for video editing? Philip Bloom thinks so
Dec 21, 2017
John Aldred
Quite a few folks seem to have been considering the switch from Apple to Microsoft ever since the whole MacBook Pro dongle thing. Not everybody,…
Hasselblad announce adapter to let you use XPan lenses on your X1D medium format digital camera
Dec 21, 2017
John Aldred
Since its launch, the Hasselblad X1D lens variety hasn’t been huge. It was initially announced along with the 30mm f/3.5, 45mm f/3.5, and 90mm f/3.2. Since then,…
7 reasons why a 50mm lens needs to be part of your kit
Dec 20, 2017
John Aldred
The 50mm lens, often called the “nifty fifty”, is a popular lens. The f/1.8 version for Nikon, Canon and many other brands is very inexpensive…
America declares its first International Dark Sky Reserve for astrophotographers and stargazers
Dec 20, 2017
John Aldred
Finding somewhere truly dark for astrophotography becomes more and more difficult with each passing day. Light pollution always seems to be increasing. Towns and cities…