I’ve just arrived here in Yosemite and I’m going to shoot this entire weekend with nothing but this Tamron 20mm lens! We’re out here in Yosemite for a couple reasons. At this time of the year the full moon is going to be rising just as the sun goes down, but the main reason we’re […]
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 […]
How to Light and Color Correct Vintage Portraits – Forgotten Artists
We’re starting a new series here on The Slanted Lens called “Forgotten Artists”. We’re going to talk about artists and imitate their work. . Our first artist is Edna Crompton (1882-1952) who is an incredible artist from the 1920s. She specialized in illustrations and did some for Saturday Evening Post, Redbook, and Metropolitan, all in […]
2 BIG Sony Announcements! The New Sony FE 600mm f/4 GM OSS & 200-600 f/5.6-6.3 G OSS Lenses
Sony has just announced 2 new lenses! The Sony FE 600mm f/4 GM OSS lens and the FE 200-600mm f/5.6-6.3 G OSS lens! Click HERE to watch the video! Today on The Slanted Lens we are going to take a look at these 2 new lenses; Sony FE 600mm F4 GM OSS $13k Sony […]
Gimbal Comparison: DJI Ronin S or Zhiyun Crane 2?
Can’t decide which gimbal to buy? We will be testing the flexibility, setup time, and smoothness of shots between the DJI Ronin S and Zhiyun Crane 2 in a variety of cinematic movements. Joining us today for our shoot is our model Lezl Gonzales (@lezlkoe). Before we get started, we set some standard parameters. Kenneth […]
Battery Solutions for Powering Sony Mirrorless and DSLR’s with IndiPro Tools
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 […]
Camera Comparison: Sony a7 III vs. Fujifilm XH1
In this new video with The Slanted Lens, we’re comparing two cameras that are both mirrorless and fall under the $2000 price range- these cameras being the Sony a7III and the Fujifilm XH1. Both of these selections are notorious for being great mirrorless cameras, however in this video we will dissect image quality, range, and […]
Camera Comparison: Sony a9 vs Canon 1DX vs Nikon D5
We are testing the Sony a9, Canon 1DX and Nikon D5 today in a showdown for the ages. We picked these three because they are the three cameras you would consider for a higher end setup. The Canon and Nikon cameras are built like tanks and can take a beating. The Sony doesn’t seem to […]
Camera Comparison: Nikon D850 vs. Sony A7rIII
Today on The Slanted Lens we’re putting two fantastic cameras head to head to see which will come out on top- the Nikon D850 or the Sony A7rIII. This might get crazy, so check it out! Your browser does not support iFrame. Let me know what you think! Which camera would you buy if […]
What Camera to Buy Under $750? Mirrorless or DSLR?
Happy Thanksgiving! We’re grateful for all of you this Thanksgiving Day, and to show our appreciation we’re giving you some tips on which cameras you should be buying this holiday season! We’ve also got some great Black Friday deals at the bottom of the lesson, so check it all out! Buying the Right Camera I […]