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.
This guy mounted a 1984 Polaroid camera on his FPV drone
Apr 18, 2024
John Aldred
We’ve seen a lot of new drones come out over the last few years. Always boasting better cameras, with higher resolution and sharper lenses. And…
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…
Don’t feel bad about your bad photos – Learn from them
Apr 17, 2024
John Aldred
In photography, one learns to develop a thick skin really quickly. At least, one should. Because nothing anyone can throw at us will be as…
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…
Insta360 X4 brings 8K 360-degree video to your pocket
Apr 16, 2024
John Aldred
Insta360 has announced its newest 360 camera. It’s the latest in the company’s “X” (formerly “ONE X”) lineup, the Insta360 X4 (buy here). It brings…
Rode launches new magnetic mount and cage for your smartphone
Apr 16, 2024
John Aldred
As well as the new Rode Interview Pro, Rode’s also announced a couple of new toys for smartphone shooters at NAB 2024. First up, there’s…
Atomos expands into lighting with the world’s first 99% sun-accurate LED strip
Apr 15, 2024
John Aldred
When we think of the name Atomos, it’s usually in relation to monitors and recorders like the Atomos Ninja (buy here) or Atomos Shogun (buy…
Laowa Ranger S35 – World’s smallest PL cine zoom lenses for Super 35mm
Apr 15, 2024
John Aldred
Laowa is showing off its new Ranger S35 series zoom lenses at NAB 2024 in Las Vegas right now. The company claims they’re the world’s…