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Sony A7R iii vs Panasonic S1R

June 6, 2019 By Morgan Leave a Comment

We’re back at it with another camera comparison. This time it’s the Sony A7R iii vs Panasonic S1R! Which one will come out on top? Let’s dive in to see. Watch the whole video HERE Picture Quality Test Starting off with our picture quality test, we’re going to compare the sensors and see how […]

Sony 24-70 f2.8 GM vs Tamron 28-75 f2.8 Lens Comparison

March 28, 2019 By Morgan 4 Comments

We are comparing the Tamron 28-75 with the Sony 24-70 GM in sharpness, image quality, focal length, autofocus, and we can’t forget the video test! Focal Length Sharpness Test We are going to start off comparing these two lenses by their focal length. We are comparing the Sony at 24mm and the Tamron at 28mm, […]

Tamron Announces 3 NEW FULL-FRAME Lenses for 2019!

February 21, 2019 By Morgan Leave a Comment

We have some great news from Tamron, who just released their brand new full-frame lenses set to release in mid-2019. We have the 17-28mm fast wide angle mirrorless lens for the Sony, two full-frame DSLR lenses: the 35mm f1.4 prime for Nikon and Canon, and the 35-150mm portrait zoom lens! Let’s take a look at […]

One Light Portrait: What Lens to Choose?

November 15, 2018 By Morgan 1 Comment

Hi, this is Jay P! We’re starting a new series on The Slanted Lens called “One Light Portraits” where I take my black background out on location and capture portraits of real people while teaching a single principle at a time, so you can understand the portrait process. Today our principle is the lens! We shot […]

How to Pull off a Unique Camera Angle

January 11, 2018 By Morgan Leave a Comment

Platypod Camera Support Helpful in a Tight Spot Sometimes shooting in small spaces can be a logistical challenge. You want the angle to be right, but you can’t see the back of the screen. So how do you know if your footage is coming out the way you want it to? How do you know […]

Camera Comparison and Review: Canon C200 vs Panasonic EVA 1

January 4, 2018 By Morgan Leave a Comment

Today on The Slanted Lens, we’re going to be looking at the Canon C200 and the Panasonic EVA 1 to see which one is right for you. Usability How easy is it to use the camera? Is it difficult to handle for extended periods of time? Is the record button in an accessible location? These […]

Changing Focus During Timelapse

December 21, 2017 By Morgan 3 Comments

Today on The Slanted Lens I’m showing you how to change focus during a timelapse with the help of the Syrp Magic Carpet Slider! Check it out! Basic Principles of Timelapse Make sure your auto focus is off! Know exactly where the end and beginning point of your focus is- you can mark it on […]

Quick and Easy Color Calibration

November 30, 2017 By Morgan 4 Comments

Today on The Slanted Lens we’re looking at the easiest method out there for calibrating color in your shots. It’s the SpyderCUBE from Datacolor, and it is about to make editing your shots much easier! Using the SpyderCUBE The SpyderCUBE is a really easy way to ensure you have the right color balance and density […]

360 Degree Product Photography on White

October 26, 2017 By Morgan 7 Comments

Today on The Slanted Lens we’re showing you how to light and shoot do 360 degree photography! Don’t miss out! Setting up Your Shot The easiest and simplest way I have found to create excellent product photography is to start with a product table. This table will allow you to rotate the product without having […]

Build Your Own Set: Creating a Window in a Seamless

October 12, 2017 By Morgan Leave a Comment

We are looking at a simple way to create a window on your set using nothing but a seamless, some tape, and an x-acto knife, today on The Slanted Lens! Today’s lesson is focused on a simple idea that should help you figure out how you can adapt it into your own work in order […]