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.
Nikon recalls (again) the Z8 because strap lugs are falling out
Aug 7, 2023
John Aldred
A couple of weeks ago, it was reported that a handful of users had experienced the strap lugs falling out of their shiny new Z8…
The best field recorders to buy in 2023
Aug 7, 2023
John Aldred
Having a good audio recorder in the field is invaluable for any filmmaker. (a.k.a. a field recorder or a portable recorder). Audio makes up half…
Manfrotto quietly launches Pro Light Cineloader bags for filmmakers
Aug 6, 2023
John Aldred
Manfrotto has quietly released a new bag range. Called the Manfrotto Pro Light Cineloader, it’s designed for professional videographers, filmmakers and crew. The bags actually…
Benro CyanBird is a carbon fibre travel tripod for less than $200
Aug 4, 2023
John Aldred
Benro has announced a new tripod. It’s called the CyanBird (buy here), and it takes some noticeable inspiration from the Peak Design Travel Tripod (buy…
Laowa officially announces Nanomorph 1.5x Anamorphic 65mm and 80mm compact cine lenses
Aug 4, 2023
John Aldred
Laowa has now officially announced the 65mm T2.4 and 80mm T2.4 Nanomorph Super 35mm compact cinema lenses. We got to see these lenses first-hand in…
Pergear 60mm f/2.8 Mk2 Macro lens offers up to 2x magnification
Aug 3, 2023
John Aldred
Pergear has announced a new lens. This time, they’re targeting macro with the new Pergear 60mm f/2.8 Mk2 2x Macro lens. It’s available for pretty…
This is what it was like being a professional photographer in the 1940s
Aug 2, 2023
John Aldred
Almost every day, I come across YouTube videos, blog posts and even social media posts from photographers. Specifically, they have some business epiphany or some…
Sony A6700 vs Sony FX30 – Which should you buy?
Aug 2, 2023
John Aldred
You might think that for anybody looking at potentially purchasing these two cameras, the answer would be simple. If you want shoot stills, get the…
DJI Osmo Action 4 shoots 4K120 with 2.5 hours of battery life
Aug 2, 2023
John Aldred
DJI has officially announced the new DJI Osmo Action 4 (buy here) action camera. It boasts some exciting features, like 4K video at 120 frames…
Four easy outdoor natural light portrait setups using just one modifier
Aug 2, 2023
John Aldred
Many photographers occasionally (or often) find themselves outdoors having to shoot a portrait. We don’t want to lug a ton of light gear around, so…