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.
Put Canon EF lenses on your Nikon Z cameras with the Megadap EFTZ21 adapter
Apr 24, 2024
John Aldred
Megadap has announced its newest lens adapter. It’s the Megadap EFTZ21 (buy here). It allows you to use Canon EF mount lenses on your Nikon…
Hollyland Pyro H video transmitter boasts 0.06s latency up to 400m range
Apr 24, 2024
John Aldred
Hollyland has announced its newest video transmitter and receiver system. It’s the Hollyland Pyro H (buy here), and it’s the first model in a new…
Tamron also jumps on the Canon RF train with 11-20mm f/2.8 APS-C lens
Apr 23, 2024
John Aldred
It looks like Sigma’s not the only one making their relationship with Canon public today. Tamron has also revealed that they’re making autofocus lenses for…
It finally happened – Sigma announces Canon RF mount lenses
Apr 23, 2024
John Aldred
Well, this sure has taken a while, but it’s finally happened. Sigma has announced some upcoming Canon RF mount lenses. Now, before you get too…
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…