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.
Does the $119 Akaso v50 Pro action camera really stand up against the mighty GoPro Hero 8?
Mar 20, 2020
John Aldred
For all their ups and downs, GoPro is still at the forefront when it comes to action cameras. The latest iteration of their flagship camera,…
Samsung rumoured to be developing an insane 150-megapixel 1″ sensor for a smartphone coming in Q4
Mar 20, 2020
John Aldred
If we needed any more evidence that the megapixel wars had shifted from DSLRs and mirrorless cameras to phones, then this is it. According to…
These new glasses will have Google Glass-like camera – They just look slicker
Mar 19, 2020
John Aldred
When Google first announced Glass a few years ago, there was a lot of excitement. Once they finally hit the streets, however, that excitement was…
Sony’s 12-24mm f/2.8 GM lens to be delayed and will cost an eye-watering $4,000
Mar 19, 2020
John Aldred
In February, it was rumoured that Sony was planning to release a new 12-24mm f/2.8 GM lens at some point during the summer. The thought…
The new modular Zhiyun Crane 3S gimbal is built to handle big beefy cameras
Mar 19, 2020
John Aldred
Zhiyun has just announced their new Zhiyun Crane 3S motorised gimbal, and it’s a bit of a monster. It’s based around the design of the…
Imaging Resource website will live on after acquisition by Madavor Media
Mar 19, 2020
John Aldred
In October last year, the sad news was announced that Imaging Resource would be shutting down after more than 20 years of being one of…
Breaking: Photokina 2020 in Cologne, Germany has been cancelled – Next one in 2022
Mar 18, 2020
John Aldred
Well, after The Photography Show and NAB, it was pretty obvious that Photokina was going to meet the same fate soon enough. Despite all three…
Olympus overtakes Nikon, Fuji, Canon and Sony to top mirrorless sales in Japan
Mar 18, 2020
John Aldred
Well, this is interesting. According to the latest report from BCNRetail, Olympus has ousted Nikon, Canon, Sony and Fuji to top the sales in Japan…
Fujifilm stock jumps 15% after successful coronavirus drug trial in China
Mar 18, 2020
John Aldred
Almost a month ago, Fujifilm’s shares rose 8.8% after it was announced that Japan planned to recommend Fujifilm’s Avigan drug to treat the coronavirus. Avigan,…
New Canon EOS R6 specs leak shows a mirrorless 6D Mark II with 4K60 video, IBIS and dual card slots
Mar 18, 2020
John Aldred
With the exception of the coronavirus, the photography world is glued to news of Canon’s upcoming EOS R5 – essentially the mirrorless continuation of Canon’s…