Posts by Author: John Aldred

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 releases new firmware updates for 5D Mark IV, 6D Mark II and 2000D/Rebel T7 DSLRs
    May 19, 2023 John Aldred

    Canon has released firmware updates for three of their DSLRs. Now, don’t get too excited, as there are no new major features. The new firmware…

    Specs leak for upcoming Sigma 14mm f/1.4 lens for E and L mounts
    May 19, 2023 John Aldred

    For now, you might want to take this one with at least a little pinch of salt, but specs have been posted online for an…

    An in-depth look at the Canon EOS R8 vs Sony A7c – Which is better?
    May 19, 2023 John Aldred

    When it comes to cameras, “better” is often a very subjective term. The needs of each person and the features each camera offers don’t necessarily…

    Alice Camera

    Hands on with Alice – AI & smartphone-powered Micro Four Thirds camera
    May 18, 2023 John Aldred

    For those who haven’t followed Alice’s story over the last couple of years, Alice is an AI-powered Micro Four Thirds camera that works with your…

    The 3D printed MicBack turns your on-camera mic into a wireless shotgun
    May 18, 2023 John Aldred

    Despite being referred to as on-camera microphones, the array of such microphones from companies like Rode, Deity, Sennheiser and others are just as capable when…

    Nanlux teases powerful new Evoke 2400B LED light
    May 18, 2023 John Aldred

    Nanlux is teasing a new LED light today. It’s the Evoke 2400B, and while there many details or specifications available for the new light other…

    Yongnuo shows off new Micro Four Thirds camera – Third time lucky?
    May 17, 2023 John Aldred

    In 2019, Yongnuo announced their first (sort-of) Micro Four Thirds camera, the YN450, a year before they joined the Micro Four Thirds System Standard Group….

    RED Komodo X 6K global shutter cinema camera offers 6K80p and 4K120p RAW
    May 17, 2023 John Aldred

    RED has officially unveiled the new RED Komodo X 6K (buy here) digital cinema camera. RED says that the update to the RED Komodo 6K…

    Premiere Pro text-based editing is finally here with latest 23.4 update
    May 17, 2023 John Aldred

    Adobe has released the May 2023 update for Premiere Pro CC. With it comes the new text-based editing features announced at NAB 2023 in April….

    Hasselblad dumps DSLRs for mirrorless as it kills off its H system
    May 16, 2023 John Aldred

    The Hasselblad H system was introduced 21 years ago during Photokina 2002 in Cologne, Germany. According to a new post by Capture Integration, however –…