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.
How to use mirrors to get perfect axial lighting on macro subjects
Feb 13, 2018
John Aldred
They often say that photography is all just smoke and mirrors. And, in this case, they’re half right. Mirror-like reflections certainly are involved. This is…
The Sony 400mm f/2.8 GM OSS Lens has been spotted in the wild at the Olympics
Feb 13, 2018
John Aldred
First mentioned nearly a year ago in May 2017, the Sony 400mm f/2.8 GM OSS seems to have been spotted in use during the Winter…
For the first time in years, camera and lens production actually increased in 2017
Feb 13, 2018
John Aldred
Well, this is a pleasant surprise. For the first time in a long time, camera and lens production and sales has gone up! Seeing an overall…
This Canon G7X II vs iPhone X comparison tests to see if phones really can replace compact cameras
Feb 12, 2018
John Aldred
There is no doubt that increases in smartphone camera technology has made a huge dent in the sales of compact cameras. Compact cameras, also known…
4K video is coming to Canon’s new EOS-M50 mirrorless cameras
Feb 12, 2018
John Aldred
So, it turns out that Canon’s new mirrorless may not be full frame, after all. What does seem to be a pretty strong bet now,…
Upgrading a simple DIY PVC camera dolly with a motor and big wheels
Feb 12, 2018
John Aldred
Anybody who shoots video or timelapse knows that the key to getting great shots often involves camera movement. This is why sliders and dollies are…
The Chroma is a new and unique large format technical camera
Feb 12, 2018
John Aldred
I find the rebirth of film to be absolutely fascinating to watch. No longer are they merely the tools we need to do our jobs….
The first images of Fujifilm’s X-H1 have been leaked
Feb 9, 2018
John Aldred
Fuji Rumours are reporting that they’ve received what appear to be the first images of the fabled Fujifilm X-H1. A camera that seems to be…
Sigma’s new 14-24mm f/2.8 DG HSM is their fastest ultra wide Art series zoom
Feb 9, 2018
John Aldred
Well, that was quick. It was only yesterday that word leaked that Sigma had a 14mm f/2.8 pro zoom in the works. There weren’t even…
How to eliminate reverb when recording sound in an echoey room
Feb 9, 2018
John Aldred
Some of you might think this is some magic bullet post processing trick to remove reverb from audio files. But it’s not. No, the only…