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.
PSA: Not shooting for a while during lockdown? Check on your gear’s batteries!
Apr 15, 2020
John Aldred
So many of the tools we utilise in our photography and filmmaking adventures these days are battery-powered. Many of those batteries, whether they’re removable or…
The OnePlus 8 Pro gains a 1/1.4″ 48MP camera, 120Hz 1300 nits HDR display and an IP68 rating
Apr 14, 2020
John Aldred
OnePlus has become a formidable force in the world of premium smartphones over the last few years. Last year’s iteration, the OnePlus 7 Pro was…
Panasonic hasn’t given up on Micro Four Thirds – wants to “energize it as much as possible”
Apr 14, 2020
John Aldred
French website Phototrend appears to be going all out in the Micro Four Thirds corner lately. After recently talking to the folks at Olympus about…
“I’m Back” is back again with the “I’m Back 35” digital back to support more 35mm SLRs
Apr 13, 2020
John Aldred
For those who haven’t heard of it before, “I’m Back” produces a range of digital backs for various analogue film cameras. After several successful Kickstarter…
These guys converted an old ambulance into an amazing grip truck
Apr 13, 2020
John Aldred
Sometimes you just have a ton of gear to lug around, especially if you do commercial photography or filmmaking for a living. Grip trucks are…
Fujifilm announces start of Phase II clinical trials of Avigan in the USA to treat COVID-19
Apr 10, 2020
John Aldred
Fujifilm has issued a press release stating that their antiviral drug, Avigan, is to enter Phase II clinical trials in the USA. As previously reported,…
FCC filing shows the DJI Mavic Air 2 will have a much bigger battery
Apr 10, 2020
John Aldred
A couple of new images have leaked of the upcoming DJI Mavic Air 2, along with screenshots of an FCC certification showing a little more…
New Sony A9 II firmware fixes flicker and lets you close shutter when switching lenses
Apr 10, 2020
John Aldred
One of the big issues for many photographers when it comes to mirrorless cameras is keeping that sensor clean – particularly when cleaning lenses. With…
This photographer captured a once-in-a-lifetime shot of a “horizontal rainbow”
Apr 9, 2020
John Aldred
It almost looks like a Photoshop composite, but this is an uncommon but completely naturally occurring phenomenon. It’s known as a circumhorizontal arc, and this…
How this photograph was made in-camera in the middle of the Bolivian salt flats
Apr 9, 2020
John Aldred
Fine art photographer Gray Malin recently published the second instalment of his Far Far Away series. It’s an interesting and somewhat abstract set of images…