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Which is Better? Sony GM 50mm vs Zeiss Otus 50mm Lens Comparison

June 17, 2025 By Morgan

(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 going to make a very fun comparison. We’re going to compare a G Master 50mm f/1.2 to a Zeiss Otus ML 50mm f/1.4. Beautiful lenses. An opportunity for us […]

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

Make It or Buy It, Homemade Softbox vs Store Bought Softbox

April 22, 2025 By Morgan

(If you want to see the video go to The Slanted Lens on YouTube!) Should I make a softbox or should I buy one? My pieces of foam core from the dollar store cost me $15 to make a softbox. My Westcott softbox cost me $70. Can I get the same quality of portrait from […]

Filed Under: Beginning Lighting Tutorials, Equipment, Photography Tutorial, Portraits, Product Review

Best APS-C Camera – Canon R7 vs Fujifilm X-T5 vs Sony a6700

April 10, 2025 By Morgan

(If you want to watch the video comparison go to The Slanted Lens on YouTube!) Hey, it’s Jay P. here. Today I’ve got Jackie with me. We’re going to look at the best APS-C sensor cameras on the market today. I think these three represent the best that are out there. You’ve got the Canon […]

Filed Under: Camera Comparison, Camera Review, Product Review

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

February 25, 2025 By Morgan

(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

6 Stunning Portrait Techniques Using The Handheld SmokeNINJA Pro

January 21, 2025 By Morgan

(If you want to watch the tutorial go to The Slanted Lens on YouTube!) Handheld smoke machines like the SmokeNINJA Pro have revolutionized smoke on set. You know, they’re small enough you can get a little steam in a cup of coffee but powerful enough you can haze this entire room and give you great […]

Filed Under: Advanced Lighting Tutorials, Intermediate Lighting Tutorials, Photography & Video Lighting Articles, Photography Tutorial, Portraits, Product Review, Special Effects for Photo and Video

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

November 26, 2024 By Morgan

(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

(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

3 Retro Portrait Lighting Setups Featuring The Tamron 90mm Macro Lens

November 6, 2024 By Morgan

(If you want to watch the video to to The Slanted Lens on YouTube!) Does a 90 mm lens make a great portrait lens? I think it makes an incredible portrait lens. We’re going to look at that new lens from Tamron. It’s a 90mm macro. It’s made both for Nikon and for Sony, F/2.8. […]

Filed Under: Beginning Lighting Tutorials, Intermediate Lighting Tutorials, Lens Review, Lighting Tutorials, Photography Tutorial, Portraits, Product Review

9 Tips On How To Use A Teleprompter

October 29, 2024 By Morgan

(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

Compact Camera Face-off: Panasonic Lumix S9 vs Fujifilm X100VI – Which is Better?

October 18, 2024 By Morgan

(If you want to watch the video comparison go to The Slanted Lens on YouTube!) Hey, it’s Jay P. here from The Slanted Lens. Today I’ve got Barbie with me. “Hi.” Barbie’s been with us before and she’s going to help us look at two interesting cameras. This is a Fujifilm X100VI and the Panasonic […]

Filed Under: Camera Comparison, Camera Review, Product Review

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