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.
Leaked DJI Inspire 3 brochure shows complete specs ahead of official announcement
Apr 13, 2023
John Aldred
DJI made a not-so-subtle teaser about an impending DJI Inspire 3 drone announcement a few days ago. That announcement is expected later today, although a…
Sony adds two 44.72MP and 61.17MP full-frame 8K sensors to product list
Apr 12, 2023
John Aldred
Sony has added two new image sensors to its product list. Both sensors are full-frame, with one having a resolution of 44.72 megapixels and the…
Sony FX3 & FX30 gain anamorphic desqueeze, focus breathing compensation and true 24p video
Apr 12, 2023
John Aldred
Sony has announced new firmware updates for both the Sony FX3 and Sony FX30 cinema cameras. The new updates bring together what Sony describes as…
Decision paralysis is making you miss great photos
Apr 10, 2023
John Aldred
Decision paralysis is something that almost every photographer – if they amass enough gear – faces at some point. It’s when you’ve got so much…
This is when Canon will end support for your camera
Apr 9, 2023
John Aldred
There’s nothing worse than having an issue with your camera only to contact the manufacturer and find that they can’t repair it. It’s a lot…
Samyang AF 35-150mm f/2-2.8 FE lens is $500 cheaper than Tamron’s
Apr 8, 2023
John Aldred
In September 2021, Tamron announced their 35-150mm f/2-2.8 DI III VXD lens for Sony FE. It was an odd focal length range and even odder…
How to shoot the Michael Bay spinny hero shot in your own backyard
Apr 8, 2023
John Aldred
There are certain things in some films that clue you in as to who directed them. J.J. Abrams, for example, is synonymous with over-the-top lens…
This guy stuffed a Gameboy camera inside a Holga
Apr 7, 2023
John Aldred
Of all the film-to-digital camera conversions I’ve seen, this has to be one of the most fun. I mean, who wouldn’t want to turn what…
DJI Inspire 3 announcement on April 13th teased on DJI website
Apr 7, 2023
John Aldred
It’s been almost six and a half years since DJI announced the DJI Inspire 2 drone. Now it looks like we’re finally going to see…
The Duovox Ultra is a monocular night vision camera that sees in full colour
Apr 6, 2023
John Aldred
Duovox has launched the new Duovox Ultra (Kickstarter here). They say it’s a military-grade monocular and an upgrade from their popular Duovox Mate Pro camera,…