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.
The Pentax FA* 50mm f/1.4 SDM AW lens finally ships in July and will cost $1,199
Jun 29, 2018
John Aldred
Yes, that’s right Pentax shooters. The wait is almost over. The Pentax FA* 50mm f/1.4 SDM AW lens you’ve all been coveting is finally being…
This phone case acts like a “mobile airbag” to protect your phone when dropped
Jun 29, 2018
John Aldred
If it’s not parachutes for drones it’s airbags for phones. Humanity seems obsessed with things falling or being dropped these days. While we hope that…
Samsung’s ISOCELL Plus sensor tech promises better color, sharpness and ISO performance
Jun 29, 2018
John Aldred
Samsung’s Galaxy S9 family of phones have been rather popular since their release, particularly with regard to their cameras. But despite being near the top…
Leaked spec sheet shows a new Sony 31MP APS-C sensor with global shutter
Jun 28, 2018
John Aldred
A spec sheet has been leaked to the folks at Sony Alpha Rumors about a new Sony sensor. Of course, new sensors are released all…
The tiny but powerful LITRA LitraTorch light is on sale today for less than $50
Jun 28, 2018
John Aldred
The LitraTorch from LITRA has impressed us somewhat here at DIYP. For such a small light, it’s extremely durable and packs quite a punch when…
Apple will replace your dodgy MacBook keyboards for free under new service program
Jun 28, 2018
John Aldred
It looks like the Apple “Butterfly” keyboard saga may have come to a conclusion. After being hit with two class-action lawsuits last month over the…
New SD card standard unveiled offering up to 985MB/sec transfer speeds and 128TB capacity
Jun 27, 2018
John Aldred
Just as we start to accept UHS-II into our lives, and before UHS-III is even a real thing, a new standard hits the streets. That’s…
Sony launches the $12,000 lightweight monster 400mm f/2.8 GM lens
Jun 27, 2018
John Aldred
When the Sony A9 was announced, it seemed the ideal alternative to the Canon 1DX Mark II or Nikon D5. The ultimate sports or wildlife…
Standardize your tripod plates for $15 or less to save time on-set
Jun 27, 2018
John Aldred
I own, maybe 8 tripods. I also have a monopod, couple of sliders and a gimbal. Each of these has heads which take some form…
The complete 2018 guide to Godox X series lighting
Jun 26, 2018
John Aldred
It seems like every other week lately, Godox has been announcing a new something or other. It’s hard to keep track. What’s the best for…