David Adler

In addition to being a writer at B&H Photo, David Adler is a videographer, photographer, guitar player, and all-around tech nerd based in the greater New York City area. While simultaneously working in NYC rental houses, Adler attended CUNY Queens College and received his bachelor’s degree in Media, Arts, and Communications. Always looking to improve his crafts and satisfy his curiosities, Adler constantly keeps himself up to date with the latest goings-on in the media production industries. When he’s not busy researching anamorphic optics and overdrive pedals or discussing the minutiae of 4K, S-Log, and post-production workflows, you can usually find him jamming to some funky tunes in front of a cranked tube amplifier.

Latest Articles

RED Cinema Cam Trade-In Spectacular: Upgrade to RED at a Discount

8 years ago

If you ever wanted to upgrade to a RED Digital cinema camera, there is no better way than with the RED DIGITAL CINEMA Third-Party Trade-In Program. As a RED sales partner, B&H will accept trade-ins of select digital cinema cameras for up to a 25% discount on RED EPIC-W…

Cinema Cameras

RED Cameras

Rig Up Your Mirrorless Camera to Become a Cinema Powerhouse

8 years ago

Mirrorless cameras have the distinction of being tiny, yet able to deliver some outstanding image quality, sometimes on par with dedicated cinema cameras. This kind of image quality in such a small form factor allows cinematographers to get shots they otherwise would not be able to, without compromising on image quality. On the flip side, though, their ergonomics are not really tailored to…

Mirrorless Cameras

Cinema Cameras

DSMC2 101 Part 2: Building up the RED DSMC2 Camera

8 years ago

Welcome back, intrepid explorers of the RED DSMC2 ecosystem! In the first part of this bisected examination of the DSMC2 ecosystem and what it has to offer, I explained the philosophy behind the…

Cinema Cameras

DSMC2 101 Part 1: All About the RED Ecosystem

8 years ago

If, for whatever reason, you’ve had your eye pressed to the viewfinder for the past several months, the news that B&H is now a reseller for RED Digital Cinema cameras and associated products may have passed you by. If that was something that you were pining for, rejoice! However, that exuberance may be slightly…

Cinema Cameras

Unveiled: DJI Mavic Air Drone Takes to the Skies

8 years ago

Today, at a live event, in New York, DJI announced the brand-new Mavic Air quadcopter. This follow-up to the popular Mavic Pro seems to exist as a little brother to the Mavic Pro, filling…

Drones

Atomos Connect Convert Signal Converters Tackle Compatibility Problems

8 years ago

Sometimes, to get a video or audio signal to where it needs to go, it must be converted. In 2017, Atomos announced its Connect Convert signal converters alongside other useful video tools. Every studio or pro video equipment inventory should include converters to tackle signal compatibility problems as they arise. The most basic converters are the tiny Connect Convert…

Pro Video Accessories

Signal Converters

How I Created a Rockin' Music Video on the Cheap

8 years ago

When being in a band is mostly for the fun of it and you have no label backing, usually all production talent (or lack thereof, in some cases) is left to the members of that band. In this case, for my own band, I was enlisted to shoot a music video. We had basically zero budget, as we tilted our investment resources in favor of the recording and production of the song itself. Shooting your own…

Videography

Video Production

New 1-Inch Sensor Camcorders—Are They the Latest Craze?

8 years ago

In an ever-changing world, finding a happy medium that satisfies everyone is nearly impossible. When shopping for camcorders, many consumers clamor for larger sensors with their unique aesthetic, while others yearn for the ever-practical smaller sensors for their deep depth of field and ease of use in run-and-gun situations. Enter the latest crop of mid-range camcorders from Canon and Sony. Each…

Pro Video Cameras

Camcorders

Announcing the Bigger and Beefier Nitrotech: the Manfrotto Nitrotech N12

8 years ago

If you thought the Nitrotech N8 was cool, the brand-new Nitrotech N12 video tripod head is sure to impress. Both fluid head models share the same unique nitrogen…

Video Tripods & Accessories

SlingStudio Updates Firmware

8 years ago

With units being out in the field for several months, SlingStudio has been receiving feedback from the scores of users of its products and has distilled this information into the latest product update. Several major updates included in the latest firmware include the following: • Custom RTMP for live broadcasting: Expand beyond Facebook and YouTube streaming with access to any platform that…

Streaming Devices

A Tiny, Powerful Streaming Solution: The New Mevo Plus Live Event Camera

8 years ago

When I was first shown the original Mevo Live Event Camera more than a year ago, I found the amount of functionality inside that tiny cylindrical body to be quite surprising, given its size. Now that the technology has matured, Livestream has improved the platform to include the new…

Live Streaming

Live Event Camera

Sony Unveils New 4K 1" Sensor Camcorders with Phase Detection AF

9 years ago

Just in time for IBC, Sony announced three new camcorders, all based on a new 1"-type sensor. The Sony FDR-AX700, HXR-NX80, and…

Camcorders

Pro Video Cameras

Pro Video Accessories

The Need For Speed and Space: What Do You Need To Store Video?

9 years ago

To record, edit, or do just about anything with digital video, you need adequate storage space to store your video files. However, stating this obvious truth doesn’t really help anyone, does it? You may be asking yourself, “How much storage do I need on my drives?” Or, “Is any old hard drive good enough for playing back my video files?” For the TL;DR folks out there, the answers are “a reasonable…

External Drives

Drives & Storage

Video Post-Production

VisLink HEROCast: What is it Good For?

9 years ago

To some, VisLink’s HEROCast product might be a bit confusing. At its heart, it’s a wireless transmission system and interface between a GoPro HERO camera and professional broadcast equipment. Some might still ask about consumer devices that perform similar tasks for a lesser cost, so let’s delve into what makes the HEROCast special, and how it is designed to be implemented. The qualities that…

Video Conferencing

Now Available at B&H, Innovative Prompting Solutions from Eyedirect

9 years ago

If you’ve ever sensed a disconnect between you and the subject you’re interviewing on-camera, you’ll find that Eyedirect products provide a simple and elegant solution for small or large camera setups. Using an ingenious beamsplitter glass assembly, Eyedirect’s signature teleprompters put a reflection of your face in front of the camera, allowing on-camera talent to make eye contact with you and…

Teleprompter System