John-Paul Palescandolo

John-Paul Palescandolo writes for B&H’s computer team but is also a freelance photographer, videographer, and filmmaker. While he has embraced digital technology, he still enjoys shooting with film and developing black-and-white emulsions at home. He maintains a photoblog at willscarlett.aminus3.com and has also fostered some unique animals over the years, including baby raccoons.

Latest Articles

5 years ago
As cameras and laptops continue to become more powerful, while also becoming more portable, LaCie is following suit with two new Thunderbolt™ 3 storage and docking solutions: the 1big Dock and the…
6 years ago
Capture more raw 4K and Full HD video, as well as raw still images and bursts, with the Lexar 512GB Professional CFexpress Type-B Memory Card. Designed to leverage the capabilities of next-generation cameras, this card utilizes the PCIe 3.0 and NVMe protocols…
6 years ago
Optimized for raw recording and 100% tested for compatibility with Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Cameras, Angelbird’s Match Pack memory cards are available in configurations of dual 64GB or…
6 years ago
Thunderbolt™ 2 may not be the new kid on the block, but it certainly isn’t going anywhere, as it provides bi-directional transfer speeds of up to 20 Gb/s, which is more than enough bandwidth to handle 4K and 6K workflows. In creating their G-SPEED Shuttle XL Thunderbolt™ 2 RAID Array…
6 years ago
In crafting its Mac mini (Early 2020), Apple chose to focus on the ever-expanding storage needs of its users. While the Mac mini may be on the smaller side in terms of its physical size, that in no way means that its user base has equally tiny storage needs, and thanks to PCIe M…
6 years ago
Made in both 2.5" and 3.5" form factors, WD Red NAS HDDs are already well known among those who need an über-reliable drive for 1-8 bay NAS environments. However, if there has been one downside to WD Red drives, it is that their 5400 rpm cannot drive data transfer speeds to match their impressive reliability specs. That is, until now, since WD has taken the durability of Red and placed it within…
6 years ago
No matter how you look at it, data grows and expands at an exponential rate. To help us better handle all of this binary information, Seagate has updated its IronWolf and Exos X14 lineups with some additional options. Designed for use in 1-8 bay NAS environments, Seagate’s IronWolf drives are a staple for those who need one that can endure 24/7 usage. With the advent of its…
6 years ago
Built with compatibility for 3rd-Gen AMD Ryzen Threadripper processors, MSI’s TRX40 PRO WIFI TRX4 Motherboard has been designed with an extended heatsink that provides improved thermal conductivity and allows your components to remain cool, even when they are performing tasks that require…
6 years ago
Apple’s redesigned Mac Pro (Late 2019) defines what a modular workstation is. With a chassis that is based on flexibility and utility, Apple has done away with the cylindrical form factor of the 2013 Mac Pro and brought back the tower design that was used from 2006-2012. However, while the Mac Pro tower has returned, this new…
6 years ago
In developing the Mac Pro (Late 2019), Apple has unveiled a true digital darkroom for photographers with intensive imaging needs. Perhaps your photo workflow involves a Lightroom library that is tens of terabytes in size and spans multiple RAID arrays, or you’re working with large raw files from the cameras such as the Sony a7R IV…
6 years ago
There’s an old saying that goes, “the best camera is the one you have with you.” Just spend some time browsing the Internet and you can find beautiful photos taken with a wide variety of cameras, including DSLR and smartphone systems. Now, perhaps you’re a professional who sees a smartphone photo and can’t help but think, “Imagine how much better that would look if it’d been taken with a pro-…
6 years ago
Delkin Devices’ Juggler USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C Cinema SSD is a great new storage medium for demanding cinema-quality footage, including 12-bit Blackmagic RAW 4K DCI at 60 fps. Available in capacities of 1TB and 2TB, this SSD uses a 10 Gb/s USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C interface and provides read…
6 years ago
To help mobile shooters improve and add some unique qualities to their shots, Profoto has released the brand-new C1 and C1 Plus, a couple of compact, portable lights that will help take mobile images to new dimensions…
6 years ago
Take advantage of ATTO’s ThunderLink NS 3252, an external Thunderbolt™ 3 to 25 Gigabit Ethernet adapter that connects laptops and workstations with Thunderbolt™ 3 to 25 Gb/s networks and storage devices. This helps provide maximum throughput and high-bandwidth network connectivity…