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.
The company that owns OM System now also owns Toshiba after $14bn deal
Aug 14, 2023
John Aldred
This is an interesting one. Japan Industrial Partners (JIP), the private equity company which saved Olympus’ camera division, is buying out Toshiba for $14 billion….
The death of CAPTCHA image tests – Bots find traffic lights faster than humans
Aug 10, 2023
John Aldred
It’s quite ironic that a system designed to be bots is being beaten by bots faster than humans can get through it. But that appears…
You can now get Fujifilm patches to wear your allegiance with pride
Aug 10, 2023
John Aldred
Fujifilm has released a new line of branded merch that isn’t cameras, lenses or actual photography gear. The new line is branded patches (buy here)….
DJI warns of fake DJI drone apps on Google Play Store that steal your money
Aug 10, 2023
John Aldred
DJI has posted an announcement to its forums after a number of users have reported downloading fake apps from the Google Play Store. The apps…
This is probably the most expensive GoPro rig you’ve seen
Aug 9, 2023
John Aldred
GoPro cameras are typically only really used for one thing. Ok, maybe two things after you strip them down to their bare components for FPV…
Stop using SanDisk SSDs or risk losing your data with no warning
Aug 9, 2023
John Aldred
It’s been reported that quite a number of SanDisk SSD users have been suffering complete failures with total data losses recently. Between devices bricking themselves,…
This timelapse has been ten years in the making
Aug 8, 2023
John Aldred
We don’t often highlight showreels here on DIYP, but this one is pretty exceptional. It covers the ten-year journey of Matthew Vandeputte’s adventure into timelapse…
Bild Expo is a new B&H trade show in New York this September
Aug 8, 2023
John Aldred
Now, we’ve all seen trade shows being sponsored by big-name brands. It’s not often, however, that we see one of those brands organising their own…
TTArtisan releases interesting new (and cheap) 100mm f/2.8 “Bubble Bokeh” lens
Aug 8, 2023
John Aldred
When it comes to bokeh, most people typically are on the lookout for smooth, round, creamy bokeh or they want that oval anamorphic look. TTArtisan…
Olympus Tough TG-6 discontinued – TG-7 on the way?
Aug 8, 2023
John Aldred
OM System has discontinued the Olympus Tough TG-6 (buy here) waterproof compact camera. There’s been no announcement, but the product listing on the OM System…