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.
This is how Kodak film gets from the factory to camera store shelves
May 22, 2023
John Aldred
It’s been a while since we last saw an update on Destin Sandlin’s visit to the Kodak factory in Rochester, New York. Part One was posted…
Is this a Canon EOS R1 prototype spotted at G7 summit?
May 22, 2023
John Aldred
The Canon EOS R1 has been hotly anticipated for a long time. In fact, ever since Canon confirmed a mirrorless replacement for the Canon EOS 1DX…
Nikon says the Z8 is both a D850 successor and a “baby Z9”
May 22, 2023
John Aldred
The recent announcement of the Nikon Z8 (buy here) has caused quite a bit of buzz. And for good reason. Even before the official announcement,…
Saramonic BlinkMe wireless mics sport an innovative touchscreen OLED
May 20, 2023
John Aldred
Saramonic recently announced the new Saramonic BlinkMe (buy here) wireless microphone system. Like many small wireless microphone systems before it, it operates on public 2.4…
Fujifilm apologies for shortages of X-T5 cameras
May 19, 2023
John Aldred
Notices of shortages and delays come from camera and lens manufacturers with alarming regularity these days. This time, it’s Fuji’s turn. Fuji has a history…
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…
Google is preparing to delete your photos
May 19, 2023
John Aldred
Google has announced an update to its policies on inactive accounts in a new blog post. The update says that Google plans to start deleting…
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…
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…