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.
Tilta enters the professional tripod market with three new video tripods
Apr 22, 2024
John Aldred
Tilta, a company more well-known for making cages & accessories and hacking Blackmagic cameras, has released a tripod. Three, actually. They’re the 2-Stage Carbon Fibre…
7artisans 27mm F2.8 is a new $129 autofocus lens for APS-C Sony
Apr 22, 2024
John Aldred
7artisans is expanding its autofocus lens lineup with a new 27mm f/2.8 (buy here) for APS-C sensor Sony E mount cameras. It’s an inexpensive lens,…
Godox broadens its retro flash lineup with the Godox Lux Master
Apr 22, 2024
John Aldred
I guess the retro flash look has become popular because Godox has launched yet another retro flash unit. It’s the Godox Lux Master (buy here),…
Photo AI 3 edits raw colour and saves AI-processing presets
Apr 20, 2024
John Aldred
Topaz Labs has announced the newest release in their AI-powered Photo AI product line, Photo AI 3. It brings improved processing along with the ability…
Build your own smartphone-controlled DIY RGB LED fill light
Apr 19, 2024
John Aldred
LED technology has come a long way in the past couple of decades. One of the biggest LED achievements that came along was the invention…
The Holdland Iris puts a Stargate-style iris on the end of your lens
Apr 19, 2024
John Aldred
Lens and camera body caps are pretty basic accessories. There’s very little room for innovation, and they all follow the same general design. Sure, some…
Shure MV7+ microphone combines XLR and USB-C for maximum connectivity
Apr 18, 2024
John Aldred
Shure has updated its desktop podcast and voiceover microphone. The new Shure MV7+ (buy here) updates the Shure MV7 to modern standards. It’s had its…
Canon firmware addresses pan assist for super-long telephoto RF lenses
Apr 17, 2024
John Aldred
Good news for sports and wildlife shooters. Canon has released new firmware for five of its super telephoto lenses. These include the popular Canon RF…
7Artisans releases low-budget APS-C 50mm f/1.4 tilt-shift lens
Apr 17, 2024
John Aldred
7Artisans has announced a new 50mm f/1.4 tilt-shift lens (buy here). It’s an APS-C lens, available in a range of mounts, including Sony E, Fuji…
Sony FE 16-25mm f/2.8 G offers a large aperture and wide angle full-frame view
Apr 16, 2024
John Aldred
Sony has announced the new Sony FE 16-25mm f/2.8 G zoom lens (buy here) during NAB 2024. Its 16-25mm focal length offers an ultra-wide to…