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.
Adobe is killing off its 20GB Photoshop & Lightroom plan in two days
Jan 13, 2025
John Aldred
If you’ve been taking advantage of Adobe’s 20GB Photoshop and Lightroom plan, you’ll not want to let it lapse. As of January 15th, Adobe is…
Hollyland Lark M2S: Tiny microphones with big features for content creators
Jan 10, 2025
John Aldred
Hollyland has unveiled its latest wireless microphone set, the Lark M2S ($119-149). It’s compact and logo-free (yay!). Yhey’re designed designed to blend seamlessly with your…
Shure MV7i smart mic combines studio sound with a built-in audio interface
Jan 8, 2025
John Aldred
Shure has just unveiled the MV7i Smart Microphone ($349) at CES 2025. And it’s clear the company’s aiming to make life easier for creators. The…
Godox MA5R: Portable RGB Lighting Meets Wireless Charging
Jan 8, 2025
John Aldred
Godox has introduced the MA5R ($49), a pocket-sized LED light designed to make life easier for creators on the go. While it doesn’t break entirely…
ProGrade’s PG20 Pro Hub is a Thunderbolt 4 hub designed for creatives
Jan 7, 2025
John Aldred
ProGrade Digital is branching out from its usual lineup of memory cards and readers with the new PG20 Pro Thunderbolt 4 Hub ($169.99). While Thunderbolt…
AltCineCam Eclipse is another modded Blackmagic Cinema Camera, but it’s only 1080p
Jan 7, 2025
John Aldred
It looks like Blackmagic camera mods are all the rage at the moment. First, we had the Nexus G1, based on the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K (buy…
Godox iA32 – Compact flash control in a pocket-friendly package for under $50
Jan 6, 2025
John Aldred
Flash photography isn’t just about power. Sometimes, it’s about control, portability, and adaptability. Enter the Godox iA32 ($49.90). It’s a pocket-sized flash designed for shooters…
Actor Jeff Bridges is bringing back the Widelux panoramic film camera in 2025
Jan 3, 2025
John Aldred
It’s no secret that actor Jeff Bridges is a big photography fan. He’s been shooting behind-the-scenes portraits of his co-stars, as well as general everyday…
Godox just put 100Ws of flash on your hotshoe with the Godox V100
Dec 20, 2024
John Aldred
Godox has unveiled its latest on-camera flash, the Godox V100. It’s packed with features that should pique the interest of photographers across the board. It’s…
DJI Drones dodge U.S. ban – But the fight isn’t over
Dec 19, 2024
John Aldred
DJI has narrowly avoided what could have been a major setback. The Fiscal Year 2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) passed without the inclusion of…