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.
Panasonic announces new Leica 50-200mm f/2.8-4 OIS for Micro Four Thirds
Feb 26, 2018
John Aldred
Panasonic has announced a new telephoto zoom lens. The Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 50-200mm f/2.8-4 ASPH Power OIS. It’s a bit of a mouthful, so let’s…
Photo leaks of Sigma’s new 105mm f/1.4 Art lens for Nikon, Canon, Sigma and Sony
Feb 26, 2018
John Aldred
When I got to play with Sigma’s then-new 135mm f/1.8 Art lens last year shortly before its official release, I instantly fell in love. It’s…
Canon adds a motion control head to its new 470 EX AI speedlight – but why?
Feb 26, 2018
John Aldred
Canon has announced a shiny new speedlight. The Canon 470EX-AI. It contains a new feature that’s apparently supposed to make life easier for those who…
How the new Cactus RQ250 compares to the popular Godox AD200
Feb 26, 2018
John Aldred
Thinking a little more about Cactus’ announcement of their new Cactus RQ250 wireless strobe, I got to wondering just how it stacks up on paper…
Cactus announces new RQ250Ws compact bare bulb wireless strobe with TTL & High Speed Sync
Feb 26, 2018
John Aldred
Well, it looks like the portable flash game just got a little more interesting. After a year’s worth of apparent Godox AD200 dominance, Cactus has…
Kodak T-Max P3200 TMZ film is coming back in March
Feb 23, 2018
John Aldred
It looks like we’re not only seeing the return of Ektachrome from Kodak this year, but they’re also bringing back T-Max P3200 TMZ multi-speed black…
10 ways to use gaffer tape on set or in the studio
Feb 23, 2018
John Aldred
Gaffer tape is one of the most useful tools in any photographer or filmmaker’s bag. It comes in handy for so many things, and just…
Steadicam gets into the monopod game with their new carbon fibre “Gas Lift” Steadicam Air
Feb 23, 2018
John Aldred
Cameras becoming smaller and easier to manage has led to monopods becoming more popular as a preferred camera support. As many are coming to the…
3 quick and easy tips for smooth dramatic b-roll
Feb 22, 2018
John Aldred
B-roll is the one thing that most of the video people I know say they want to improve at. I know it’s one of my…
Tamron officially launches the new 70-210mm F/4 Di VC USD lens for Nikon & Canon
Feb 22, 2018
John Aldred
After a few pictures leaked out yesterday and today’s earlier announcement of the Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 lens for Sony, Tamron now give us the 70-210mm F4…