Posts by Author: John Aldred

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 video explains Google’s Super Resolution algorithm in just three minutes
    May 31, 2019 John Aldred

    There are so many new features coming to smartphone cameras these days that it can be difficult to keep up. You’ve got all kinds of…

    The North Face called out over “unethical” product photo placement on Wikipedia
    May 31, 2019 John Aldred

    Brands want to be seen by as many people as possible. They’re businesses. They need to make money. It’s their only reason for existing. But…

    Lowepro’s new Photo Active backpacks are built for outdoor adventure and travel photographers
    May 31, 2019 John Aldred

    Lowepro has announced the new Photo Active collection of backpacks. There are two, for now; the Photo Active BP 200 and the Photo Active BP…

    Alter’s new flip up Rapid Filter System claims to do away with step-up rings
    May 30, 2019 John Aldred

    Alter has spent a couple of years testing and prototyping their new Rapid Filter System (RFS). Essentially, it’s a flip-up doohicky that attaches to your…

    Sony’s “Step Up to Sony” summer sale offers up to $1,000 instant rebate savings
    May 30, 2019 John Aldred

    We’re always looking out for good deals at DIYP, as I imagine most of you reading this are, too. Well, Sony’s announced its “Step Up…

    French website leaks the first photos of the 6K video-centric Panasonic Lumix S1H
    May 30, 2019 John Aldred

    Panasonic is expected to announce a new full frame Lumix camera tomorrow. The name “S1S” had been thrown around, but it seems that it’ll actually…

    Canon has killed off the EOS 7D series, report says
    May 30, 2019 John Aldred

    Recently, word of a newly certified Canon DC126801 32-megapixel APS-C sensor came out. It was suspected that this might find its way into potentially upcoming EOS…

    Yongnuo just released an autofocus Canon EF to Sony E mount adapter and it’s only $99
    May 29, 2019 John Aldred

    Yongnuo has just released the EF-E II Lens Mount Adapter with autofocus for Canon EF and EF-S lenses to Sony E Mount. It’s equipped with…

    After 16 years, I’ve finally found another backpack that I love – The Lowepro ProTactic BP 450 AW II
    May 28, 2019 John Aldred

    I’ve not generally been the biggest fan of backpacks. Around 16 years ago, I got a Tamrac Cyberpack 6, which I love and it’s served…

    Nikon confirms some authorised retailers were selling counterfeit EN-EL15b batteries
    May 28, 2019 John Aldred

    Last week, B&H emailed customers who’d purchased EN-EL15b batteries from them. They said that some of the batteries were “subpar”. It was suspected that this…