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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

Lumix 100-500mm: Ultimate Ultra-Telephoto Zoom for Outdoor Photography

September 29, 2025 By Morgan

I know you’re going to be interested in this. It’s the longest zoom that Lumix has ever made. A 100-500mm f/5-7.1 telephoto lens. Super compact! Let’s take a look at it. So, let’s talk about the ergonomics of this camera and the lens. The S1 II is a an incredible camera. 24 megapixel sensor. It’s […]

Filed Under: Lens Review, Product Review

Portrait Tutorial – Tips on How To Use a Large Umbrella

June 4, 2025 By Morgan

Two smiling photographers with a large umbrella light behind them.

(If you want to watch the video tutorial go to The Slanted Lens on YouTube!) Hi, this is Jay P. Morgan. Today on the Slanted Lens we’re going to take a look at lighting with a 7-foot umbrella. Not a shoot through umbrella, but an umbrella with a black back on it. So it’s going […]

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

Make It or Buy It, Homemade Softbox vs Store Bought Softbox

April 22, 2025 By Morgan

Excited woman holding photography softboxes with text "Make It or Buy It".

(If you want to see the video go to The Slanted Lens on YouTube!) Should I make a softbox or should I buy one? My pieces of foam core from the dollar store cost me $15 to make a softbox. My Westcott softbox cost me $70. Can I get the same quality of portrait from […]

Filed Under: Beginning Lighting Tutorials, Equipment, Photography Tutorial, Portraits, Product Review

Best APS-C Camera – Canon R7 vs Fujifilm X-T5 vs Sony a6700

April 10, 2025 By Morgan

Woman comparing Canon R7, Fujifilm X-T5, and Sony a6700 cameras.

(If you want to watch the video comparison go to The Slanted Lens on YouTube!) Hey, it’s Jay P. here. Today I’ve got Jackie with me. We’re going to look at the best APS-C sensor cameras on the market today. I think these three represent the best that are out there. You’ve got the Canon […]

Filed Under: Camera Comparison, Camera Review, Product Review

Soft Box vs Beauty Dish, Which is Better For Portraits?

March 27, 2025 By wpengine

Two people holding Westcott lighting modifiers: a beauty dish and a softbox.

(If you want to watch the video go to The Slanted Lens on YouTube!) Hi, this is Jay P. Morgan. Today on The Slanted Lens we’re going to take a look at a beauty dish versus a softbox. Can you tell the difference? Which one looks better? Which one’s softer? Which one’s going to give […]

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

Make It or Buy It Photography Reflector Challenge

February 5, 2025 By Morgan

Side-by-side portraits of a woman with the text 'Reflector Challenge' below.

  (If you want to watch the video go to The Slanted Lens on YouTube!) Make it or Buy it! This 5-in-1 pop-up reflector from Westcott cost me $37.50. My homemade 2-in-1 reflector cost me $10.50. So the question is, can I match the light quality of a pop-up reflector with a homemade reflector?This is […]

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

Get That Epic Cinematic Look with Full Frame Anamorphic Lenses!

November 12, 2024 By Morgan

Close-up of a person grinding metal, sparks flying vividly.

(If you want to watch the video go to The Slanted Lens on YouTube.) Hi, this is Jay P. Morgan. Today on The Slanted Lens I want to talk about shooting with anamorphic lenses. First time I’ve ever shot with anamorphic lenses. It was a great experience. I have Sirui lenses here. I got a […]

Filed Under: Behind the Scenes, Equipment, Lens Review, Product Review, Videography

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

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

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