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.
Here’s every leak and rumour we know about the Fujifilm X-T4 so far
Feb 19, 2020
John Aldred
Man, Fuji rumour mill has been going nuts over the last couple of days with Fujifilm X-T4 leaks. I’ve been trying to wrap my head…
More members may be added to the L Mount Alliance, says Panasonic director
Feb 18, 2020
John Aldred
DPreview had the opportunity to sit down and chat with the director of Panasonic’s Imaging Business Division, Yosuke Yamane last month during CES. They’ve just…
The 8K Canon EOS R5 to make its public debut at The Photography Show in the UK
Feb 18, 2020
John Aldred
With CP+ cancelled, the next show of any real size is The Photography Show in the UK next month. We’ve already heard that the Nikon…
Nikon released new firmware for the Z6/Z7 cameras to add Animal Eye-AF (Z50 gets fixes)
Feb 18, 2020
John Aldred
Nikon might have taken their sweet time to follow Sony onto the mirrorless bandwagon, but they seem to be catching up somewhat in features. They’ve…
How to quickly and easily create awesome transitions in DaVinci Resolve
Feb 17, 2020
John Aldred
One of the things I’ve found most challenging in my switch to Blackmagic’s DaVinci Resolve is transitions. Sure, there are a few that come supplied…
Professional boudoir photographer critiques his own terrible noob photos in this hilarious video
Feb 17, 2020
John Aldred
Often, we can be a little harsh to beginners and their work, especially when we see their images online with no reference or context as…
The NONS SL42 is the world’s first M42 mount instant film SLR camera
Feb 17, 2020
John Aldred
I’ve always loved the concept of instant film like Polaroids or Fuji Instax, but never it’s really interested me enough to buy into it. But…
Woman arrested – allegedly posed as newborn photographer to steal baby using drugged cupcake
Feb 15, 2020
John Aldred
It’s like the plot of a low budget movie. Pierce County Sheriff’s Department in Tacoma, Washington, says that they have arrested former Colorado Springs mayoral…
Vazen expands its Micro Four Thirds Anamorphic lens range with the 28mm T2.2 1.8x
Feb 14, 2020
John Aldred
Vazen is a newcomer to the world of lenses, with its Micro Four Thirds lenses first spotted during Cine Gear Expo last year in Los…
Samyang completes its Xeen CF Cine prime lineup with new 16mm & 35mm lenses
Feb 14, 2020
John Aldred
Samyang Optics has today announced their new Xeen CF 16mm T2.6 and 35mm T1.5 cine prime lenses. They’re available in Canon EF, Sony E and…