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.
Full Frame vs APS-C vs Micro Four Thirds – Which one is right for you?
Mar 4, 2020
John Aldred
The sensor size debate is one that will probably never end. It’s just too polarising of an argument. On the one side, you’ve got the…
Z Cam’s electronic variable ND filter for their 6K and 8K cameras is now available
Mar 4, 2020
John Aldred
Z Cam’s eND filter is now available to pre-order. It’s an electronic variable neutral density filter designed for use with the Z Cam E2-S6, E2-F6…
Fuji plans to kill off its X-E mirrorless line, report claims
Mar 4, 2020
John Aldred
According to a report on Fuji Rumors, several sources have told them that Fujifilm has plans to completely drop their line of diminutive line of…
Hear how the sound of Fujifilm’s camera shutters has changed over the years
Mar 3, 2020
John Aldred
It’s odd, the effect that the sound a camera’s shutter makes when it’s fired can have on a person. It’s odder still that we require…
Zacuto scales down their Recoil Rigs with new “ACT” line for DSLRs and mirrorless cameras
Mar 3, 2020
John Aldred
Zacuto believes that DSLRs and mirrorless cameras still have a big place in video, and have now announced a new line of ACT Recoil Rigs…
Sigma fp mirrorless camera to receive HDR, cinemagraphs and 120fps RAW video capability
Mar 3, 2020
John Aldred
Sigma was expected to make some big announcements during the cancelled CP+ event last month. Initially, it was suspected that it might be the company’s…
AJA withdraws from NAB as Google and Microsoft cancel two of their conferences over COVID-19
Mar 3, 2020
John Aldred
The first company to officially withdraw from next month’s NAB in Las Vegas is AJA Video Systems. In an announcement, AJA specifically cites the “risks…
This is why you aren’t winning any photography competitions
Mar 3, 2020
John Aldred
Photography competitions aren’t high up on every photographer’s list. But for a great many, they are. Every year on social media, I see countless people…
The camera in Vivo’s new APEX concept smartphone features a built-in “gimbal”
Mar 3, 2020
John Aldred
It’s amazing how small they can make tech these days. Vivo has unveiled its latest update on the APEX concept line. Famous for showing off…
These high and low-budget setups show you how to light your shot like a scene from Joker
Mar 2, 2020
John Aldred
Joker has been one of the biggest movies over the last couple of years, taking home both the best actor and best original score Oscars….