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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 […]

Filed Under: Equipment, Lens Review, Product Review

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

How To Create Beautiful Bokeh

August 6, 2024 By Morgan

Close-up portrait with colorful bokeh lights in the background.

(If you want to watch the video go to The Slanted Lens on YouTube!) Hey, it’s Jay P. here. We’re down in Hollywood. I’ve got Genevieve here with me. “Hi.” We’re going to take a look at how to create bokeh. It’s a great place to do it because there’s so many lights around us. […]

Filed Under: Photography Tutorial

Tamron 50-300mm Zoom Lens Review: The Ultimate Telephoto Range!

July 9, 2024 By Morgan

Smiling man holding a camera with a Tamron 50-300mm lens outdoors.

(If you want to watch the video review go here!) Hey, this is Jay P. We’re down in Santa Monica. I’ve got with me the new Tamron 50-300mm f/4.5-6.3 lens. This is a great new offering from Tamron. I think this lens is a great sweet spot in that it’s great for sports. It’s great […]

Filed Under: Lens Review

Panasonic Lumix S9 Review – Full Frame Compact Winner For Creators

May 22, 2024 By Morgan

Two men showcasing Lumix S9 cameras, one red and one green.

(If you want to watch the video go here!) Hi this Jay P. Morgan. And this is Kenneth Merrill. Today as The Slanted Lens we’re here in Japan, we’re in Osaka. But not only in Japan, which I do absolutely love, but we just got the new camera from Panasonic, this is the S9, a […]

Filed Under: Camera News, Camera Review, Equipment, Photography News, Product Review

First Lens Every Photographer Should Buy & The One You’ll Use The Most

April 26, 2024 By Morgan

Man excitedly holding a Nikon camera with Tamron 28-75mm Z-Mount lens.

(If you want to watch the video go here!) Hey, it’s Jay P. here. I’m asked the question all the time, “What is the best lens for me to buy?” That’s a tough question to answer. But it really isn’t. There is one lens that I know, that most everyone should have, you’ll use it […]

Filed Under: Equipment, Lens Review, Product Review

Tamron 70-180mm G2 Lens Review – Excellent Telephoto Performance

December 13, 2023 By Morgan

Man holding a camera with Tamron 70-180mm G2 lens outdoors.

(If you want to watch the video go here!) Hey, it’s Jay P. here. Today on The Slanted Lens we’re out in The Valley of Fire outside of Las Vegas. But we’ve got with us the new Tamron 70-180mm G2 second generation of that 70-180mm. This is a tough category for lenses to compete in. […]

Filed Under: Equipment, Lens Review, Product Review

Tamron 17-50mm Lens Review – Great Crossover Lens!

November 28, 2023 By Morgan

Man holding a camera with a Tamron 17-50mm lens smiling.

(If you want to watch the video go here!) Hey it’s Jay P. here down in Los Angeles and I’ve got with me the 17-50mm lens from Tamron. This is an f/4 lens throughout. Really interesting lens to me because you get that really ultra-wide into more of a normal 50 millimeter lens. So I’m […]

Filed Under: Equipment, Lens Review, Product Review

All-in-one Shot – No Retouching – DIY In Camera Special Effects

November 14, 2023 By Morgan

Boy falling off skateboard with dramatic dust effect and shocked onlookers.

(If you want to watch the video go here!) Hi, this is Jay P. Morgan. Today on The Slanted Lens I’m going to take you back to the days when we used to do all of our images in one shot. No Photoshop, no AI, none of that business. Everything had to be composed in […]

Filed Under: DIY, Lighting Tutorials, Photography Tutorial, Special Effects for Photo and Video

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