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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

Softbox vs Umbrella, Don’t Make This Rookie Mistake!

September 17, 2024 By Morgan

Two people discuss photography lighting: softbox versus umbrella.

Don’t make this mistake when you buy your first modifier. We’re going to take a look at a square soft box, a round soft box and an umbrella. Which one is best for you? Don’t waste your money! Buy the right thing the first time. Let’s get started and see what we can do. I […]

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

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

GFX100 II Camera Review – The Ultimate Medium Format Crossover Camera

July 24, 2024 By Morgan

Man using Fujifilm GFX100 II camera against blue sky.

(If you want to watch the video go here!) Hi, this is Jay P. Morgan here. You know, I don’t take the opportunity very often to just talk about how I feel using a camera. I felt very compelled to do this when I shot with the GFX100 II at the Grand Canyon. I wanted […]

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

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 vs iPhone 15 – Wow, Unexpected!

June 26, 2024 By Morgan

Two men comparing a Lumix S9 camera and an iPhone 15.

(If you want to watch the video go here!) Hi, this is Jay P. Morgan and this is Kenneth Merrill. Why would you choose the Panasonic S9 over your phone? We’ll give you four reasons why! So here we are hunkered down in the stairway because it’s so windy outside. We cannot even get out […]

Filed Under: Camera Comparison, Camera News, Camera Review, Equipment, Photography & Video Articles

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

8 Easy Outdoor Portrait Set-ups Using The Sun & Shade

May 7, 2024 By Morgan

Smiling woman with red hair in an easy outdoor portrait.

(If you want to watch the video go here!) Hi, this is Jay P. Morgan. Today on The Slanted Lens we’re out here in Hollywood at a very unassuming little place. I’ve got Genevieve here with me. “Hello.” We’re going to show you how to shoot in direct sun using my mantra, “Find shade, create […]

Filed Under: Beginning Lighting Tutorials, Lighting Tutorials, Photography Tutorial, Portraits

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

Speedlight High Speed Sync Made Easy! Lighting Tutorial

April 10, 2024 By Morgan

Comparison of portrait photos showing correct and incorrect use of high speed sync.

(If you want to watch the video go here!) Hey, it’s Jay P. here from The Slanted Lens. I’ve got Elsie here with me today. “Hello.” We’re going to show you how to set up a speed light to be able to shoot high-speed sync on location.We’ll show you how to set up the Westcott […]

Filed Under: Beginning Lighting Tutorials, Lighting Tutorials, Photography Tutorial, Portraits, Speedlight Basics

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