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.
Neewer releases 35mm f/1.2 APS lens for Fuji and Sony that costs only $120
Jun 15, 2018
John Aldred
It looks like Yongnuo aren’t the only cheap Chinese manufacturer looking to expand into lenses. Although, while Yongnuo does typically make the products onto which…
This photographer recreated Rey’s home using miniature Star Wars models
Jun 14, 2018
John Aldred
It’s great when you can combine two of your favourite things. Things like photography and Star Wars. It’s even better when you can actually pull…
This Lego Hasselblad hopes to become a real camera kit you can build yourself
Jun 13, 2018
John Aldred
This is going to be a winning combination for many photographers. Cameras and Lego (not Legos). This “Hasselblad 503CX Film Camera“, it may not surprise you…
Nikon loses its patent lawsuit against Zeiss and ASML – Ordered to pay €475,000
Jun 13, 2018
John Aldred
Just over a year ago, we reported on a lawsuit filed by Nikon against Zeiss and ASML. They accused the two companies of using Nikon’s…
The MIOPS Capsule360 is a 3-axis motion control system with face and object tracking
Jun 13, 2018
John Aldred
MIOPS has seen some measure of success with its rather popular MIOPS Mobile camera trigger. Well, now they’re getting into motion control with the launch of…
GH5 autofocus finally looks fixed with the new 2.3 firmware – maybe
Jun 12, 2018
John Aldred
Despite being the rather good video-focused camera that it is, the Panasonic GH5 has been plagued with one big problem. Autofocus. While serious video professionals…
Patent shows the $5,500 Leica SL 16-35mm was actually designed by Konica Minolta
Jun 12, 2018
John Aldred
Remember when Huawei released the P9 and everybody got excited over its cameras because they had Leica written on them? And then there was the…
Pentax TTL support for Godox accidentally exposed on product description
Jun 12, 2018
John Aldred
Pentax users seem to have been neglected when it comes to the world of flash. There’s been very little 3rd party support at all. Pretty…
How to make your own DIY Justin Clamp for half the cost of a real one
Jun 12, 2018
John Aldred
Originally made to help Joe McNally solve problems that would occasionally pop up on shoots, the Justin Clamp has become a popular addition to many…
The Instant Magny 35 is an “Instant Film” back for your 35mm SLRs and Rangefinders
Jun 11, 2018
John Aldred
We’ve heard a lot over the last few years about digital film and backs for 35mm cameras. But one thing I haven’t really seen mentioned…