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Tamron 11-20mm For Canon RF Lens Review With The Canon R7

February 25, 2025 By Morgan

Man excitedly holding a Canon EOS R7 camera with Tamron 11-20mm RF lens.

(If you want to watch the video go to The Slanted Lens on YouTube) Hi, this is Jay P. Morgan. Today on The Slanted Lens we’re here in San Antonio, Texas. I’ve got with me Tamron’s new 11-20mm f/2.8 zoom lens for an APS-C sensor. I’m shooting on the R7. This is one of the […]

Filed Under: Equipment, Lens Review, Product Review

Make It or Buy It Photography Reflector Challenge

February 5, 2025 By Morgan

Side-by-side portraits of a woman with the text 'Reflector Challenge' below.

  (If you want to watch the video go to The Slanted Lens on YouTube!) Make it or Buy it! This 5-in-1 pop-up reflector from Westcott cost me $37.50. My homemade 2-in-1 reflector cost me $10.50. So the question is, can I match the light quality of a pop-up reflector with a homemade reflector?This is […]

Filed Under: Beginning Lighting Tutorials, DIY, Equipment, Photography & Video Lighting Articles, Photography Tutorial, Portraits

9 Cinematic Camera Moves To Improve Your Videos

December 3, 2024 By Morgan

Man with knife behind another man with shocked expression, text "9 Camera Moves".

(If you want to watch the video go to The Slanted Lens on YouTube!) Let’s look at nine camera moves that will improve your cinematic and your doc style shooting. We’ve got the C-PAN Arm here from 9.Solutions. The C-PAN Arm II is going to help us to look at nine different camera moves to […]

Filed Under: Behind the Scenes, Equipment, Special Effects for Photo and Video, Videography

How To Control Your Lens Remotely With Tamron’s Lens Utility Mobile App 4.0

November 26, 2024 By Morgan

Person using Tamron Lens Utility App 4.0 on a tablet for camera focus control.

(If you want to watch the video go to The Slanted Lens on YouTube!) Get your lenses under control! The new Tamron Lens Utility Mobile, it’s version 4.0 for Android, Android phones and tablets, allows you to completely control your lens. Everything from firmware updates, to how they focus, to some really great focus pulling features […]

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Get That Epic Cinematic Look with Full Frame Anamorphic Lenses!

November 12, 2024 By Morgan

Close-up of a person grinding metal, sparks flying vividly.

(If you want to watch the video go to The Slanted Lens on YouTube.) Hi, this is Jay P. Morgan. Today on The Slanted Lens I want to talk about shooting with anamorphic lenses. First time I’ve ever shot with anamorphic lenses. It was a great experience. I have Sirui lenses here. I got a […]

Filed Under: Behind the Scenes, Equipment, Lens Review, Product Review, Videography

9 Tips On How To Use A Teleprompter

October 29, 2024 By Morgan

Woman using a teleprompter setup with a camera and smiling confidently.

(If you want to watch the video go to YouTube.com/@TheSlantedLens) Hi, this is Jay P. Morgan. Today on The Slanted Lens we’re going to take a look at teleprompters, why you need one and how to use them. You know, teleprompters have been used in broadcast forever. It’s been a standard part of that industry. […]

Filed Under: Equipment, Product Review, Videography

Game Changer: Panasonic Lumix S9 New Compact Lens & Firmware Updates!

October 8, 2024 By Morgan

Man excitedly holding a Lumix camera with 18-40mm lens.

(If you want to watch the video go to The Slanted Lens on YouTube!) Hey, it’s Jay P. here, two significant upgrades for the S9, things people have been asking for. So let’s take a look at this new firmware update and also a great lens, the 18-40mm. Let’s see how this all fits together […]

Filed Under: Camera Review, Equipment, Lens Review, Product Review

Nikon Z6III & Tamron 50-400mm – All-in-one Dynamic Combination!

October 1, 2024 By Morgan

Man holding a Nikon Z6II with Tamron 50-400 lens, smiling by the sea.

(If you want to watch the video go to The Slanted Lens on YouTube!) Hey, it’s Jay P. here. I’ve got the Nikon Z6III and on it I’ve got a Tamron 50-400mm f/4.5-6.3 lens. I put these two together because I want to shoot on this platform. First off, I love the Z series from […]

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Softbox vs Umbrella, Don’t Make This Rookie Mistake!

September 17, 2024 By Morgan

Two people discuss photography lighting: softbox versus umbrella.

Don’t make this mistake when you buy your first modifier. We’re going to take a look at a square soft box, a round soft box and an umbrella. Which one is best for you? Don’t waste your money! Buy the right thing the first time. Let’s get started and see what we can do. I […]

Filed Under: Beginning Lighting Tutorials, Equipment, Photography & Video Articles, Photography Tutorial, Portraits

Exploring the Range: Tamron 28-300mm Lens Hands-On Review

September 3, 2024 By Morgan

Smiling man holding a camera with a Tamron 28-300mm lens in a mountainous outdoor setting.

(If you want to watch the video go to @TheSlantedLens on YouTube) Hey, it’s Jay P here. I’ve got my hands on the new Tamron 28-300mm. This is an F/4-7.1 All-In-One lens. You know, it’s got that new great sleek design from Tamron. They’ve really evolved into great lenses that give you an incredible range. Something […]

Filed Under: Equipment, Lens Review, Product Review

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