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.
New UK-based lens manufacturer Skyllaney kicks off with a 50mm f/2 for Leica M
Apr 9, 2020
John Aldred
It’s not often you hear about new UK-based photographic manufacturers these days. At least, certainly not when it comes to lenses. But, it appears that’s…
Fotodiox has announced its new Pro Fusion “Smart” AF adapter for Canon EF to Leica L mount
Apr 8, 2020
John Aldred
Fotodiox has announced their new EF-L Fusion Smart AF adapter for Canon EF lenses to let you mount them to most L mount bodies. It…
Rode expands their Wireless GO system with easier-to-hide “White Edition” and new accessories
Apr 8, 2020
John Aldred
Rode’s Wireless GO system has proven to be extremely popular since was introduced last April. It’s an ultra-compact lightweight digital wireless microphone system that packs…
This is what happens when you try to intentionally overheat your cameras
Apr 8, 2020
John Aldred
Overheating is a common issue for some photographers and filmmakers (especially filmmakers). Certain brands have been pretty notorious for it, while others seem to handle…
Tilta’s flip-up LCD mod for the Blackmagic Pocket 4K & 6K is now available in the USA [Updated]
Apr 7, 2020
John Aldred
Remember that flip-up LCD modification somebody made to their Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K last year? Well, Tilta showed off a similar modification for the…
High speed, high sensitivity cameras and laser beams show how viruses can spread via microdroplets
Apr 7, 2020
John Aldred
As more evidence and guidance is released about how the coronavirus and other viruses may spread from one person to another, scientists in Japan have…
Tamron has officially announced the 70-180mm f/2.8 Di III VXD for Sony E mount and it’s only $1,199
Apr 7, 2020
John Aldred
There have been rumours and leaks floating around about this lens for a while now, and the development announcement was way back in October, but…
This is the world’s most advanced “handheld” camera stabiliser rig
Apr 6, 2020
John Aldred
I’m a big fan of gimbals. I have several from companies like Zhiyun and Moza. For my needs, they’re awesome and fit into my different…
Pentax is sticking to DSLRs – still has no plans for a mirrorless camera
Apr 6, 2020
John Aldred
A recent tweet from Japanese photographer Kimio Tanaka, a regular source of Ricoh/Pentax insider info, states that they have no plans to introduce a mirrorless…
Watch former White House photographer Pete Souza talk about what’s in his camera bag
Apr 6, 2020
John Aldred
These days, most people know the name, Pete Souza. He’s been the official White House photographer twice – for Presidents Ronald Reagan and Barack Obama…