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.

    New Polaroid Reclaimed Blue film chemistry was discovered by accident
    Apr 6, 2023 John Aldred

    Polaroid has announced the release of a new instant film. It’s called Reclaimed Blue 600, and it’s an original film chemistry formula that Polaroid says…

    This photographer converted a 60-year-old Yashica from analogue to digital
    Apr 6, 2023 John Aldred

    In the years since photographers started transitioning from film to digital in the early 2000s, many companies promised conversion kits. Devices you could put inside…

    Aputure MC Pro is 4x brighter than its non-Pro predecessor
    Apr 4, 2023 John Aldred

    Aputure has today announced the new Aputure MC Pro (buy here). It’s 4x brighter than the standard Aputure MC. It also swaps out the silicone…

    This is what a gun exploding at 187,000 frames per second looks like
    Apr 4, 2023 John Aldred

    We’re big fans of The Slow Mo Guys here on DIYP, and never more so than when they’re doing something destructive. In what seems to…

    Canon’s MS-500 features a SPAD sensor that truly sees in the dark
    Apr 4, 2023 John Aldred

    Canon has announced the development of the Canon MS-500, the world’s first ultra-high-sensitivity interchangeable lens camera with a Single Photon Avalanche Diode sensor. Canon announced…

    Rode Wireless ME – a review of a low-budget Rode
    Apr 4, 2023 John Aldred

    When Rode released the original Wireless GO in 2019, they set a new standard for small wireless portable microphones. In 2021, Rode released the Wireless…

    The new Godox Dive series lets you light underwater down to 40 metres
    Apr 3, 2023 John Aldred

    Godox has announced a new range of underwater LED lights. Named Godox Dive, there are two product ranges, one daylight and one RGBWW, each available…

    3D print your own modular 30W LED spot for use on small sets
    Apr 3, 2023 John Aldred

    There are a wide range of continuous LED lights on the market these days, from small to large and cheap to expensive. Many of them…

    Canon recalls some EOS R10 bodies over “loud noises”
    Mar 31, 2023 John Aldred

    Canon has issued a recall over some Canon EOS R10 (buy here) bodies. Canon hasn’t said much about the issue except to say that some…

    Canon EOS R5 now shoots 400-megapixel photos after new firmware update
    Mar 31, 2023 John Aldred

    Canon has released version 1.8.1 firmware for the Canon EOS R5 (buy here). Amongst the features added, one adds “IBIS High Resolution Shot”. As the…