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.
Canon aims to take 50% of interchangeable lens camera market share
Mar 13, 2018
John Aldred
“We will go on the offensive” says Fujio Mitarai, Canon CEO, confirming that Canon are finally taking mirrorless seriously. The focus toward was confirmed by…
“I’m back” is back – The digital back for SLRs returns
Mar 13, 2018
John Aldred
Last year we told you about I’m Back, yet another solution to shoot digital images with your old film cameras. They were funding the project…
“For decades, our coverage was racist” says National Geographic
Mar 13, 2018
John Aldred
Now, more than ever, racism is a touchy subject. National Geographic’s April issue is being devoted entirely to the subject of race. Naturally, this is…
A look at the current state of Sony E Mount and Micro Four Thirds adapters and which are worth getting
Mar 13, 2018
John Aldred
One of the things that’s put a lot of people off making the switch to mirrorless is a lack of lenses. The lack of lenses…
Helicopter crash lands in New York’s East River killing 5 while on photography tour
Mar 12, 2018
John Aldred
A private helicopter that had been chartered for a private photo session crashed into New York’s East River yesterday. Sadly, only one of its six…
Use these eight warm-up poses to kick off your next portrait session
Mar 12, 2018
John Aldred
Everybody handles their portrait sessions differently. Some just jump right into it while others take a little time to warm up. Typically, I’m of the…
The Samsung Galaxy S9+ & Pixel 2 XL cameras go up against each other in this in-depth comparison
Mar 12, 2018
John Aldred
Along with the iPhone, the Samsung Galaxy and Google Pixel range of smartphones are the generally considered the top picks when it comes to their…
Photographer receives death threats after images suggesting animal abuse go viral
Mar 11, 2018
John Aldred
They say to never work with children or animals. Personally, though, I rather enjoy working with animals in the studio, and I know many photographers…
This guy made a whole bunch of 3D printed cameras and put the plans online for free
Mar 10, 2018
John Aldred
Regular DIYP readers will know that I’ve been researching 3D printing recently. My goal is to see how one might be able to help me with…
PINE is a universal wireless motion controller aimed at DIY maker photographers
Mar 9, 2018
John Aldred
Motion control has so many applications for both photographers as well as filmmakers. From creating 360° stitched stills with your DSLR to moving timelapse and…