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Wide To Tele All-in-one Zoom – Tamron 25-200mm Lens Review

November 20, 2025 By Morgan

(If you want to watch the video review go to The Slanted Lens on YouTube!) Hey, it’s Jay P here. I’ve got Boom with me today. We’re going to take some portraits of horses and horse riders, but we’re going to use an all-in-one zoom from Tamron. It’s a 25-200 millimeter. This is the G2 […]

Filed Under: Equipment, Lens Review, Product Review

Panasonic S1R II vs Sony a7R 5 Camera Comparison, Which is Better?

October 28, 2025 By Morgan

I love cameras in this category. This is the Panasonic S1RII. I love cameras with large sensors that allow me to crop in when I’m shooting wildlife or I’m shooting landscape. So, we’re going to compare the S1RII, great 44 megapixel camera, with the Sony a7R V, 61 megapixel camera. The Panasonic is much more […]

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

Best Zoom Lens for Travel Photography and More: Tamron 18-300mm

August 7, 2025 By Morgan

(If you want to watch the video review go to The Slanted Lens on YouTube!) What? An 18-300mm lens for RF Canon, APS-C sensor. Yes, it’s a Tamron 18-300mm lens for Canon. Great all-in-one zoom. It’s an f/3.5-6.3. Just a great range that really is the equivalent of a 27-450mm. So, it’s a great range. […]

Filed Under: Equipment, Lens Review, Product Review

Tamron 16-30mm G2: The Ultimate Wide-Angle Companion for Every Adventure

June 30, 2025 By Morgan

Man holding a camera with a Tamron 16-30mm lens outdoors.

I’m excited to show you the new Tamron 16-30mm G2 lens. It just came out and we got our hands on it. Super excited to talk about it and show you the features that it has. Excellent upgrade from their first generation. This is a major step forward in so many different ways. As far as […]

Filed Under: Lens Review

Softbox vs Tracing Paper For Portrait Photography

May 7, 2025 By Morgan

Softbox vs Tracing Paper for Portrait Lighting

(If you want to watch the video go to The Slanted Lens on YouTube!) I am so excited today because we’re going to compare a 3 foot x 4 foot softbox from Westcott with tracing paper. I love tracing paper. It is a beautiful look. It’s a soft light. It just makes things look so […]

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

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 […]

Filed Under: Equipment, Photography Tutorial, Product Review

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

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

Fujifilm X100 VI Camera Review – Cool Pocket Vintage Style Camera!

August 20, 2024 By Morgan

Person holding Fujifilm X100 VI camera with glasses on lens.

(If you want to watch the video go to The Slanted Lens on YouTube!) Hey, it’s Jay P. here from The Slanted Lens. I’ve got with me the Fujifilm X100 VI. This camera is really interesting to me. It’s almost got like a cult following. People can’t get ahold of it. It’s back ordered. My […]

Filed Under: Camera Review, Equipment, 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

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