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.
GCHQ releases unseen images of WW2 code-breaking computer
Feb 7, 2024
John Aldred
The Government Communications Headquarters (GCHQ) in the UK has released previously unseen photographs of Colossus. The images are being released to celebrate the 80th birthday…
Nikon NX Tether 2.0 adds live view and wireless camera control
Feb 7, 2024
John Aldred
As well as the new firmware for the Nikon Z8 (buy here), Nikon has also released NX Tether 2.0. The new major version update brings…
V2.0 firmware brings 180-megapixel images to Nikon Z8
Feb 7, 2024
John Aldred
Nikon has announced the first major firmware update for the Nikon Z8 (buy here). Amongst other features, the Nikon Z8 Version 2.0 firmware update brings…
How to get your hands on fresh Fujicolor Superia X-TRA 800 film in 2024
Feb 6, 2024
John Aldred
Fujifilm has killed off a lot of film stocks over the last decade or so. In fact, they’ve killed off so many that most photographers…
How to use your freezer to make props for toy photography
Feb 6, 2024
John Aldred
Sometimes, as photographers, we see some inspiration or get an idea, and we think to ourselves, “How the heck are we going to do this?”….
Watch: Take a tour around the Nikon Museum in Japan
Feb 5, 2024
John Aldred
Although Nikon’s been struggling for a little while, they are starting to make some ground to catch back up. But how did Nikon start? How…
SmallRig PH8 is a small, lightweight fluid head with 8kg load capacity
Feb 5, 2024
John Aldred
SmalRig has announced its new PH8 Professional Fluid Head (buy here). Designed for video shooters, it’s small enough for compact mirrorless shooters but beefy enough…
PolarPro’s new Defender Body Cap has a secret compartment
Feb 5, 2024
John Aldred
PolarPro has announced its new Defender body cap. It’s available in Canon EF & RF, Sony E and Nikon Z mounts. But it’s not just…
This guy made a ceiling-mounted camera robot to film YouTube videos
Feb 2, 2024
John Aldred
Ceiling-mounted camera gear is nothing new. There have been a ton of commercial solutions available for decades. But most aren’t motorised, and the type of…
Fujifilm pulls v1.30 firmware update for XF16-55mm f/2.8 lens
Feb 2, 2024
John Aldred
A little over a week ago, Fujifilm announced a new firmware update for the Fujifilm XF16-55mm f/2.8 R LM WR lens (buy here). The firmware…