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

Cinema Lenses: What Are You Paying For?

4 years ago

As someone prone to discussing video gear with just about anyone willing to engage in related conversation, one topic that is frequently brought up to me is the price and purpose of professional video gear and the seeming price disparity, in contrast to consumer or prosumer gear. In this installment of pro gear discussions, I will delve into what separates professional cinema lenses from their…

Video Lenses

Recommended Video Tripods

4 years ago

It is easy to say that tripods are all basically the same, aside from the size. After all, with few exceptions, they serve the same purpose and operate with the same mechanics. Video tripod systems include the tripod legs, along with a fluid head to top them off. The head and the tripod can be purchased separately—but purchasing them as a system reduces the chances of mismatching your gear. If…

Video Tripods & Accessories

Aerial Photography and Drone Glossary

5 years ago

Initially only existing in the domain of serious hobbyists and professionals, Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (or UAVs for short, also colloquially referred to as “drones”), have made a big splash in the consumer-electronics world. With a consumer base ranging from content creators to thrill-seeking individuals, UAVs now come in a strikingly wide variety of shapes, sizes, prices, and applications. While…

Aerial Photography

Update for the SlingStudio Hub Unleashes New Features

5 years ago

On Thursday, August 16, SlingStudio unveiled a new firmware update that has added several features to its live switching, recording, and streaming system. While the main functions of the SlingStudio remain the same, here is a breakdown of the new features that you can take advantage of as part of this update.

Chroma Key: Using a green screen…

Live Streaming

live streaming device

Announcement: Capture the World Around You with the Insta360 Pro2

5 years ago

Insta360, as a brand, seems to be bent on building 360-degree cameras whose internal functionality outsizes their physical footprint. While I could describe the new Insta360 Pro2 as six cameras built into an aluminum-shelled grapefruit, I would be remiss in doing so. Insta360 has…

360 Video Cameras

Pro Video Cameras

Re-Fuel Your GoPro HERO5 and HERO6 Black Camera with this DigiPower Battery…

5 years ago

Action cameras can be notorious for eating batteries. If you have a GoPro HERO5 Black or HERO6 Black, you might need some extra power. That’s where this DigiPower Re-Fuel Dual Charger & Battery Kit comes in. In the kit, you’ll find a Dual Battery Charger and an extra battery that…

Sports Action Camera Accessories

The Luxli Timpani 1x1: One Light to Rule Them All?

5 years ago

Around the time professionals started to adopt LED lights into more serious lighting setups, I was in college and working part-time at a photo/video equipment rental house in New York. One of the most popular rental items, lighting-wise, was the ubiquitous Litepanels 1x1, now long discontinued and replaced. It was big enough to provide a decent throw, while being lightweight and small enough to…

Video Lighting

Timpani

LED Lighting

Zacuto Announces New Trigger Grips for Your Camera or Rig

5 years ago

With an apparent M.O. of manufacturing accessories that take your existing camera and make it more ergonomic, it’s no wonder that Zacuto is one of the biggest names in camera-rigging equipment. Zacuto’s next line of handgrips features locking triggers that enable you to adjust your handgrips on the fly at the press of a trigger, and they are thusly called “Trigger Grips.” Zacuto’s trigger…

Video Camera Accessories

Capture 8K 360 Video with the Yi Technology HALO

5 years ago

If you’re into 360 video and want to take a step up into high-resolution workflows, the YI Technology HALO could be just the ticket. Using 17 precisely synced camera modules, the HALO can deliver up to 8K stitched resolution at 30 fps. The recorded footage is stitched in the cloud using Google…

360 Video Cameras

The BoxCast Platform in Review

5 years ago

While it’s easy to think of BoxCast as a company that makes easy-to-use equipment for streaming video, a lot of that has to do with what goes on with the BoxCast Platform. Since the back end has all the configurations necessary to get your stream out there, the hardware doesn’t need any excessive features to bog you down. The integration of the streaming service, and the advantages that such a…

Live Streaming

SLR Magic MicroPrime Cine Lenses: Fast Primes for Sony E-Mount

5 years ago

If you are looking for a small yet professional set of cine prime lenses to complement your Sony E-mount camera, SLR Magic’s MicroPrime Cine lenses might be just what you’re looking for. Offered in four different focal lengths: 25mm T1.5,…

Cine Lenses

Announcing the Parrot Anafi 4K Portable Drone

5 years ago

As official launch partners with Parrot, B&H is pleased to announce that the new Anafi 4K Portable Drone is available for preorder. If you were looking for an aerial photography and video solution that you can bring around in a small backpack, or even a day-pack, look no further. The folding…

Drones

Stream High-Quality Video to Nearly Anywhere with the BoxCaster Pro

5 years ago

What could a small black box do for your content? If you want to stream your video production to anywhere online, the BoxCaster Pro is a great option that is easy to use, offers 4K video input and pass-through, features efficient H.265 encoding, and, with the BoxCast streaming…

Pro Video Accessories

Streaming Devices

Tips for Navigating the GoPro vislink HEROCast Workflow

5 years ago

For applications requiring tiny cameras and broadcast-quality video without wires, the Vislink HEROCast System has everything that you need. From motorsports to reality television, being able to place GoPro HERO cameras creatively and use them together with other professional video equipment lets the production take advantage of creative camera placement for footage that truly takes place in the…

Wi-Fi

Transmitters and Receivers

Things We Love: GoPro Fusion, The Ultimate Vlogging Camera?

5 years ago

The GoPro Fusion was probably the first 360-degree camera in which I was legitimately interested. It wasn’t the first of its kind, but the Fusion’s 5.2K video resolution, combined with the build quality and ease-of-use for which GoPro is known, intrigued me enough to buy one. While the prospect of 360…

Sports Action Cameras

Sports Action Camera Accessories