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

2 days ago
If you're a photographer or filmmaker working in extreme conditions who needs a CFexpress Type A solution that's purpose-built to endure outdoor adventures, the Sony CFexpress Type A TOUGH Memory Card has been constructed for you―it's IP57-rated, meaning it is dust and water resistant. It…
1 week ago
Create like a pro and accelerate the performance of your multi-threaded applications with the Dell Precision 7865 Tower Workstation, which features fast processing power, professional graphics, and advanced thermals for quieter operations. Users will be able to configure this…
1 week ago
If you're a filmmaker working in the wild who needs a storage solution that's purpose-built to endure outdoor adventures, the Exascend Gecko USB-C 3.2 Gen 2x2 Portable SSD might be the right option for you. Constructed using IP67-rated aluminum, it can withstand…
3 weeks ago
Whether you're an architect, engineer, construction manager, product designer, creative, media, or entertainment professional, data scientist or analyst, or a software/game developer, the HP Z8 Fury G5 Tower Workstation is optimized for your workflow. In designing this system, HP…
2 months ago
The phrase “SD cards” is a blanket term that covers SD, SDHC, and SDXC media. While SD cards aren’t the fastest cards available, they’re still pretty darn fast and are, by far, the most widely used of all the memory card types. Their versatility is a huge advantage, and they will often be seen in any grade camera, ranging from those used by beginners all the way up to flagship models used by the…
2 months ago
World Backup Day will soon be upon us and with all the tech that’s available, the topic of storage is bound to come up sooner or later. Whether you’re a casual user, a gamer, or a creative content professional creating backups, archiving data, or designing a surveillance system, storage will be one of the key factors in your overall build. However, not all drives are created equal, so read ahead…
6 months ago
OWC has always had an impressive arsenal of products, which has recently expanded to include SDXC and CFexpress Type B memory cards, allowing the company to better serve a wider range of content creators and media professionals. Let’s take a deeper dive into OWC's latest releases and see which may be most suitable for you. Designed for pro photo and video creatives, social media influencers,…
6 months ago
QNAP has always offered a variety of NAS- and RAID-compatible solutions that can be used for virtually any computing, networking, and storage need. The brand’s latest offerings, the TVS-hx74 and TS-x64 series, are no exception and feature upgrades that will help users and businesses further excel. The TVS-hx74 ZFS NAS for Virtualization Applications The TVS-hx74 series, which is made up of the…
7 months ago
Powerfully immersive and perfectly sized, the HP ZBook Studio G9 Mobile Workstation houses high-end CPU and GPU configurations in a super thin and light form factor. It combines performance and mobility for a wide variety of…
7 months ago
The HP 16" ZBook Fury 16 G9 Mobile Workstation is so powerful, you'll forget it's a laptop. If you're looking to replace your desktop, this is the system you want. It is focused solely on delivering the performance needed for creative professionals―and that includes media creators,…
11 months ago
Pro-level performance meets mobility with HP’s ZBook Firefly 14 G9 and ZBook Firefly 16 G9 Mobile Workstations, which let users remain productive so they can manage and collaborate…
11 months ago
If you’re a creative content professional looking for your next mobile powerhouse, take a look at the ASUS 16" ProArt StudioBook Series Laptop. Designed specifically for creative content professionals who need pro-level processing for tasks that…
11 months ago
With its INSTAX MINI LINK 2 Smartphone Printer, FUJIFILM lets users have fun and exercise creativity when printing images using the free INSTAX MINI LINK app, which connects to your device via Bluetooth. Prior to printing, you’ll be able to decorate images with frames, filters, sketches, and…
11 months ago
Have you recently felt the need for speed? If your workflow has hefty bandwidth requirements that involve recording raw 8K, 6K, and 4K video, Lexar has you covered with its Professional CFexpress Type B Memory Card DIAMOND Series…
1 year ago
Built to deliver a signature premium package and features in an ultra-portable format, the Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 is designed for large-scale enterprise deployments or home businesses. Balancing performance, battery life…