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.
Cooke launches SP3 range of low-budget full-frame cine lenses for mirrorless cameras
Sep 5, 2023
John Aldred
Legendary Hollywood lens maker, Cooke Optics, has announced a new line of full-frame “SP3” cine lenses (buy here) for Sony E mount mirrorless users. The…
How to take your video editing to the next level with ChatGPT
Sep 4, 2023
John Aldred
I have to admit I’ve not followed much of the developments in AI over the last year or two. AI image generation just doesn’t really…
Godox redefines flash with a new 200Ws tube addon for the AD200/AD200Pro
Sep 4, 2023
John Aldred
Godox has announced their newest Godox AD-S200 head for the Godox AD200 (buy here) and AD200Pro (buy here) strobes. Unlike just about every other flash…
CFexpress 4.0 announced – Doubles current card speeds up to 8GB/sec
Sep 4, 2023
John Aldred
CFexpress 4.0 means that CFexpress Type A cards for Sony shooters now have a theoretical maximum transfer speed of up to 2GB/sec, falling in line with CFexpress 2.0 Type B cards. Type B also doubles, offering a hypothetical 4GB/sec.
The Sitina 1 is a full-frame open source mirrorless camera
Sep 1, 2023
John Aldred
We’ve seen a lot of DIY camera projects here on DIYP. Usually, though, they’re either Raspberry Pi-based or modified Game Boy Cameras. It’s rare we…
Chinese manufacturer Gpixel announces 8K 60 fps APS-C/Super35 BSI CMOS Image Sensor
Sep 1, 2023
John Aldred
It’s not often you hear about image sensor breakthroughs – of almost any size and type – except from the likes of big Japanese companies…
Kodak EKTAR H35N half-frame film camera adds remote trigger and glass lens
Sep 1, 2023
John Aldred
Kodak has announced the new Kodak EKTAR H35N (buy here) half-frame film camera. It’s a reusable camera, not disposable like Ilford’s recently released Ilfocolor Rapid…
Sigma 100-400mm f/5-6.3 zoom and 23mm f/1.4 prime announced for Fuji X mount
Sep 1, 2023
John Aldred
Sigma has announced two new lenses in their Fujifilm X Mount lens lineup. They aren’t lenses we haven’t seen before. They’re just new for Fuji…
Simmod Synergy Ring is a DIY filter system for your photos and videos
Aug 31, 2023
John Aldred
Putting stuff in front of one’s lens was once quite stocking. Back in the 1970s, it was usually stockings, which produced a nice soft look….
The Nitecore CineWind CW30 is an NP-F powered portable fan for use on set
Aug 31, 2023
John Aldred
Fans are surprisingly common on shoots. They’re often used to help provide a little lift and life in things like hair and clothing. They provide…