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Surprising!?! Canon 50mm F1.2 vs F1.8 Lens Comparison

May 3, 2021 By Morgan Leave a Comment

Take a look at the RF 50mm F/1.2 Canon versus the 50mm F/1.8 RF lens for Canon. Now I know there’s a great disparity between these two lenses at $2200 and $200. So what do you get here with the F/1.2 that you don’t get with the F/1.8? Let’s just see how these two lenses […]

If You Want Great Images Learn To Control The Background!

April 26, 2021 By Morgan Leave a Comment

If you don’t control the background, you’re not controlling your image. In this video Jay P shares 7 different ways to control your background and give you better images. These are simple techniques to master to improve your photography. Hi, this is Jay P Morgan. Today on The Slanted Lens, we’re down here in Los […]

Does The Overpriced Sony a1 Beat The Canon R5? Camera Comparison

April 19, 2021 By Morgan Leave a Comment

The Sony a1 checks about every single box I could possibly want in a camera. In this video we compare the Sony a1 Camera vs the Canon R5. Does Sony leave the Canon R5 in the dust? And what about price? Is the Sony a1 Worth It? Or would you choose the Canon R5? Who […]

Omni-Color Is Killing It – Total Lighting Control For Film, Photo And Video

April 12, 2021 By Morgan Leave a Comment

Is Omni-Color going to kill RGB? Take a look at the Wasp 100-CX by Hive lighting. It’s an omni-color LED. See why we think this gives you greater flexibility and control with your lighting for Filmmaking, Photography, Cinematography and Video. Today on The Slanted Lens, we’re going to take a look at a great […]

How To Modify An LED Light Panel

April 5, 2021 By Morgan Leave a Comment

You can take one of the most boring lights in the world and make it look pretty interesting. These flat panel LEDs can be very difficult to modify, and most people use them incorrectly. They just throw them up and aim them directly at your talent. When you do that, you get very, very […]

Traveling with Lithium Ion Batteries – What Can You Take?

March 29, 2021 By Morgan Leave a Comment

What are the restrictions for flying with Lithium Ion batteries? We take a look at what you can fly with, what you can check in your bags, what you should carry on with you and what you shouldn’t take with you. What are the TSA and FAA Regulations for Traveling with Lithium Ion Batteries? Hi, […]

All You Need for Landscape Photography is a 50mm Lens

March 22, 2021 By Morgan Leave a Comment

Today on The Slanted Lens we’re going to take a look at why a 50mm lens is the only lens you need for landscape photography. You might wonder why I say that? Well, when I was shooting with Cheyne Walls who is an excellent Landscape photographer, he only shot with a 50 millimeter equivalent […]

Great Film Photography With Cheap Panoramic Camera

March 15, 2021 By Morgan Leave a Comment

Take a look at this cool vintage panoramic film camera. This cheap Horizon 202 panoramic camera made by Russian KMZ delivers incredible results. It gives you a unique perspective and is an affordable way to get awesome panoramic film images. Hi, this is Jay P. Morgan. Today on The Slanted Lens we’re out here in […]

How To Determine Power Output For Strobes In Daylight

March 8, 2021 By Morgan Leave a Comment

Three easy ways to determine the power output for your strobes when shooting in daylight. Learn how to match the aperture you’ve chosen when balancing strobes with sunlight. Any of these 3 effective ways will help determine the power output of your strobes or flash when you’re outside working with strobes and daylight on location. […]

Does Medium Format For Video Make Sense With New Ninja V?

March 1, 2021 By Morgan Leave a Comment

Medium format video shooting RAW. This is exciting! With the GFX 100 and the new Ninja V you have Apple pro raw full quality pro res in medium format. So now it has hit the consumer level. See how it compares to the Panasonic S1H and the Canon C200! Today, we’re going to take a […]

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