Fujifilm vs Hasselblad Today we will take a look at 2 cameras in the medium format range. We will take a look the Fujifilm GFX 50R and the Hasselblad X1D II 50C. (We used the Fuji GF 50mmf/3.5 and the Hasselblad XCD 45mm f/3.5 lenses.) Special thanks to LensProToGo for providing the cameras and […]
Tamron 70-180mm Lens Review
Today we are in Hollywood. I have Arielle here with me. We are going to test out the new 70-180mm from Tamron for Sony. This is a great lens. It is the last in that 3 part series. It is a small telephoto you can carry in your bag. It has a small form […]
Does Sensor Size Matter? Camera Sensor Size Comparison
We compare 4 sensor sizes to see how they compare in print image quality: Hasselblad X1D II 50C, Sony a7R IV, Sony a6600 and Panasonic GH5. See how much difference there is in the Medium, Full-frame, APS-C and Micro 4/3 Sensors. Special thanks to our friends at LensProToGo and Datacolor for helping us make this […]
Why Shoot with Medium Format? Hasselblad X1D II 50C Camera Review
Is medium format worth it? Take a look at this hands on review of the Hasselbald X1D II 50C. The stunning color and large image sizes are really something to consider. Hasselblad X1D Review Today on The Slanted Lens we snuck over to a field next to my house and we’ve been over here before. […]
Nikon D780 VS Canon 5D Mark IV VS Sony A7 III! Could the Nikon D780 be the BEST DSLR Video?
Today we are very excited to be reviewing the Nikon D780 and comparing it to the Sony A7 III and Canon 5D Mark VI! This Nikon update has all of the top of the line for the entry-level camera, It’s not the D850 – so it’s 24 megapixels but it has a really nice processor, […]
Are Expensive Lenses a WASTE OF MONEY? Sigma 50mm vs Panasonic 50mm Lens Comparison!
Today on the Slanted Lens we are taking a look at the Sigma 50mm 1.4 lens compared to the Panasonic Lumix s Pro 50mm 1.4 lens. Both of these lenses are L mount lenses, which is kind of becoming a bigger deal as time goes on – Panasonic has L mount cameras, Sigma has L […]
WHY Shoot with PRIME Lenses?! NEW Tamron 24mm and 35mm 2.8 PRIME LENSES!
Under $350 each for a 24mm and a 35mm for a Sony mirrorless camera?! THIS SHARP?! That’s incredible! Hi this is Jay P Morgan and today on The Slanted Lens we’re going to take a look at the new 24mm and 35mm 2.8 lenses from Tamron! These are Sony lenses, small, compact – excellent for […]
WIDE, TIGHT & INTERESTING. How to get the BEST B-Roll
Today on The Slanted Lens I’m here in the SKB factory just gliding around. I’m looking for good B-roll to add to the doc style shoot we did of the owners here at SKB. So what we’re going to do is talk about what B-roll is – how to get it and how to light […]
UPSIDE DOWN Ball Head!!! WILL IT WORK?! Platyball
Hi this is Jay P Morgan and we’re out in the wilds of Los Angeles where we’ve discovered a new species of animal. It’s an upside-down ball called the Platyball. It’s completely upside down in comparison to the traditional ball head you might have seen before. This new upside-down ball head is migrating and it’s […]
Laws of Light: Umbrellas DON’T SUCK! Your Lighting Does! Find Out Why!
This is Jay P Morgan and today on TSL I’ve got Regan Savannah. We’re going to talk about umbrellas! People have forgotten about umbrellas, they don’t use umbrellas, and they’re a gorgeous way to light. So let’s take a look at them – see how to use them, set them up, and see the different […]