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.
Team Group’s 2TB T-CREATE Expert UHS-II V90 SD Card Sets a New Standard
Jan 27, 2025
John Aldred
Team Group has just announced its newest T-CREATE EXPERT SDXC UHS-II V90 SD card, and it’s turning heads for a simple reason: it’s the first…
Canon’s New Full-Frame Sensor Shoots 410 Megapixels – But You Can’t Have One!
Jan 24, 2025
John Aldred
Canon has announced a shiny new full-frame 410-megapixel CMOS sensor. It’s a world first, and it’s very impressive. But it’s highly unlikely to be appearing…
Panasonic Unveils Compact 4K 60p Camcorders for Creators and Professionals
Jan 22, 2025
John Aldred
Panasonic has unveiled a new lineup of 4K 60p camcorders aimed at filmmakers, videographers, and live-streaming professionals. The four models – AG-CX20, AG-CX18, HC-X1600 ($1,699.99),…
Pelican turns to comfort for its new Aegis range of soft backpacks
Jan 22, 2025
John Aldred
If you’ve been into photography or video for more than five minutes, you’ve certainly heard of Pelican. They’re the industry standard cases for storing and…
ProGrade Launches 960GB CFexpress Type A Gold Card for Sony shooters
Jan 21, 2025
John Aldred
ProGrade Digital has just unveiled its latest addition to the CFexpress Type A Gold lineup – a 960GB memory card designed to keep up with…
How to Make Your Own Studio-Quality Mic for Only $20
Jan 20, 2025
John Aldred
I’ve been following Andrei Gabriel (AKA Electronoobs) on YouTube for quite a few years now. As an electronics hobbyist, it’s one of my go-to YouTube…
Westcott FJ800 and FJ400 II: Portable powerhouses with advanced features
Jan 17, 2025
John Aldred
Westcott has announced its latest strobes – the FJ800 ($999.90) and FJ400 II ($599.90) Touchscreen Strobes. They bring some serious capability for photographers who need…
Insta360 Flow 2 Pro launches with advanced AI and iPhone integration
Jan 16, 2025
John Aldred
Insta360 has introduced the Flow 2 Pro ($159), their latest smartphone gimbal aimed at creators who want professional-level features without the professional-level hassle. With AI…
DJI Flip: The compact, safe drone for vloggers on the move
Jan 15, 2025
John Aldred
DJI has introduced its newest entry into the world of consumer drones, the DJI Flip. Designed with vloggers and casual creators in mind, this lightweight…
Adobe is bringing new user collaboration tools to Photoshop
Jan 14, 2025
John Aldred
Since the work-from-home culture went mainstream, Adobe has been rushing to add collaborative features to its products. To help achieve its goals, the company even acquired…