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 file another 28-560mm f/2.8-5.6 superzoom patent
Aug 16, 2016
John Aldred
Canon filed a patent for a 28-560mm f/2.8-5.6L IS lens just a few short months ago. Now, they’ve taken out the image stabilisation and filed…
Nikon’s new 105mm f/1.4E out in the wild and sample photos
Aug 16, 2016
John Aldred
Nikon’s new 105mm f/1.4E ED isn’t officially available until the end of the month. A few lucky people have managed to get their hands on one, though. On that…
How to hack the $100 Yi action camera to beat a GoPro Hero3+ Silver
Aug 14, 2016
John Aldred
I needed an action camera to document DIYP’s trip to Photokina in September. I didn’t really want to have to fork out for a GoPro. It’s…
Canon 5D Mark IV Specs & Image leaked
Aug 12, 2016
John Aldred
Canon Rumors are reporting some fairly solid spec leaks about the Canon 5D Mark IV. The successor to 2012’s 5D Mark III has been wildly speculated…
VSCO open up a free studio in New York City
Aug 12, 2016
John Aldred
VSCO have announced the launch of their new Open Studio. Based in VSCO’s offices in New York City’s NoMad District, it feature a permanent cyclorama wall….
Study shows Californians shoot the most #drivingselfies
Aug 12, 2016
John Aldred
The general population seems to have got it through their head that texting while driving is a stupid idea. It seems, though, that when it…
Fujifilm Ambassador releases his Lightroom preset collection for free
Aug 12, 2016
John Aldred
Fuji’s line of X cameras are well known for their great colour. They’re ability to simulate classic films like Velvia and Provia gives photographers what they want…
GoPro’s 360VR Omni rig now available for preorder and costs $5,000
Aug 12, 2016
John Aldred
GoPro’s 360° VR rig, the Omni, has been hotly anticipated for a while now. The price tag, however, is a little more substantial than had been speculated….
Getty use underwater robots to photograph Olympic swimming events
Aug 11, 2016
John Aldred
The technological advancements that can be made in just four short years are amazing. 11 time Olympic photographer Al Bello is taking advantage of that fact…
How to shoot amazing night time photography
Aug 11, 2016
John Aldred
With the impending Perseid meteor shower peak over the next couple of days, night time photography has suddenly become popular. But when you’re expecting one…