Are you trying to run your DSLR camera as a cinema camera? It’s a great way to get amazing image quality without breaking your budget. One of the common problems with DLSR cameras is the mediocre battery life. Luckily, there are some great battery solutions on the market today. The Problem DSLRs and mirrorless cameras are […]
Slide Film vs Color Negative: Portra 160, Provia 100F & Velvia 100
Film is on the resurgence as of recent and we here at The Slanted Lens are really excited about it! Transparency film is another option from your regular negative film but what is it exactly? When would you use transparency instead? How does it compare to C-41 or print fil? What is the dynamic range of […]
Let Your Camera Hit the Dirt – The Power of the Low Angle
Today we’re talking about putting your camera in the dirt, or pavement, or any flat surface that your Platypod MAX can support. A lot of people underestimate the power of a low angle shot. Most can’t accomplish this shot and have it stable because they don’t have a device that can have their camera […]
5 Reasons the f/4 70-210mm Might Be Right For You
Telephoto Lens Choice Most of the time when looking at a telephoto lens option, one must choose between an f/2.8 lens and an f/4 lens. All f/2.8 lenses will be much more expensive than an f/4 lens. Since the lens has to open up wider, there are more elements or more expensive glass inside the […]
Capture the Action: Useful Application of a Pistol Grip Camera Handle
The New Vanguard Alta Pro 2+ 263CGHT Carbon Fiber Kit Vanguard has come out with a great bundle deal for people looking at creating an awesome tripod package for sports and action photography. The pistol grip form factor gives you so much flexibility to frame your shots and get the images you want. The trigger […]
TSA Battery Restrictions – Flying with Lithium Ion
Congratulations! You just got hired to travel for your photography/video services! The question now becomes: how do you get your batteries on the airplane? Does TSA have anything to say about it? Since the Galaxy smartphone explosions, people have been paranoid about lithium-ion batteries exploding on board (you actually have a higher chance of getting struck […]
Laws of Light: 5 Portrait Lighting Setups Using One Light
Portrait Lighting The five portrait lighting positions are the key to being successful in the studio. You can also apply these principles on-set as well. When you’re just starting out, the five lighting setups we’re going to talk about today will help as a jumping off point for your own creativity. Tamron 35 mm f/1.8 […]
Shooting at Sunset with Strobes
Sunsets Ah, sunsets. They are wonderful and a great time to shoot. But sometimes you end up fighting for light and not getting the shots you want. Well, fret not my friend. Strobes are the solution. And I know you think they’re scary, but once you master this technique, you’ll be capturing the moments that […]
Film vs Digital: Can You Tell the Difference?
Why Shoot Film? The age-old question: why do people shoot on film? Can you tell the difference between film and digital? Is it enough of a difference to warrant the high cost of shooting film? Or is it just a fad? We are here today to hopefully answer some of these and more! TSL Platypod […]
Film vs Digital Challenge
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