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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

6 Stunning Portrait Techniques Using The Handheld SmokeNINJA Pro

January 21, 2025 By Morgan

A woman poses with smoke in the background, captioned 'Portraits With Smoke.'

(If you want to watch the tutorial go to The Slanted Lens on YouTube!) Handheld smoke machines like the SmokeNINJA Pro have revolutionized smoke on set. You know, they’re small enough you can get a little steam in a cup of coffee but powerful enough you can haze this entire room and give you great […]

Filed Under: Advanced Lighting Tutorials, Intermediate Lighting Tutorials, Photography & Video Lighting Articles, Photography Tutorial, Portraits, Product Review, Special Effects for Photo and Video

Is AI Destroying Photography?

February 27, 2024 By Morgan

Man questions if AI will end photography, with a no AI symbol.

(If you want to watch the video go here!) Hey, it’s Jay P. Morgan. Is AI going to kill photography? Absolutely not and I’m going to tell you why. And I think I’m qualified to tell you why because I have lived long enough and shot long enough that I have seen many transitions in […]

Filed Under: A I in Photography, Photography News

Sony a6700 vs Fujifilm X-S20 Camera Comparison, Which Is Better?

September 26, 2023 By Morgan

(If you want to watch the YouTube video go to The Slanted Lens on YouTube!) Hey, it’s Jay P here from The Slanted Lens. Today we’re going to look at two APS-c sensor cameras, the a6700 from Sony and the X-S20 from Fujifilm. Very different in form factor. Very close in price. But one of […]

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

AI Culled 7000 Images While I Slept! And Natural Lighting Tips!

September 18, 2023 By Morgan

(If you want to watch the video go to The Slanted Lens on YouTube!) Hey, it’s Jay P. here from The Slanted Lens and we’re downtown in Los Angeles. We came down with no reflector, no strobes and we’re going to show you how to get great light using the reflection from the sky, in […]

Filed Under: A I in Photography, Beginning Lighting Tutorials, Photography Tutorial, Product Review

Canon R7 vs Sony a6700, Which Is The Best Mid-Range APS-C Camera?

August 29, 2023 By Morgan

(If you want to watch the video go here!) Hey, it’s Jay P. here from The Slanted Lens. I’ve got Dejaneau here with me today. We’re going to look at two APS-C sensor cameras, the a6700 from Sony and the R7 from Canon. One of these cameras has better video specs, I think. One has […]

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

The Sony a6700 Camera Packs A Big Punch In A Little Body!

August 21, 2023 By Morgan

(If you want to watch the video go here!) Hey everybody, it’s Jay P. here. I’m down in Pasadena. We’re doing a little walkabout with the new Sony a6700. A lot of great features with this camera. Let’s explore them. Let’s see how it works. Let’s see some images. And let’s just see exactly what’s […]

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

How To Create A Fantasy Photoshoot With Unique Lighting & A7R 5 – Photography Tutorial

January 23, 2023 By Morgan

(If you want to watch the video go here!) Hey everybody what happens when you mix a Sony a7R V with a Westcott Optical Spot and you throw in wings from Mother Pluckers? That’s got to be amazing! Let’s do a portrait on set. I’m super excited to be on set again here today. So […]

Filed Under: Behind the Scenes, Intermediate Lighting Tutorials, Laws of Light, lighting diagram, Lighting Tutorials, Photography & Video Lighting Articles, Photography Tutorial, Portraits, Special Effects for Photo and Video

How To Meter For Film

September 26, 2022 By Morgan

Hi, this is Jay P. Morgan. Today on The Slanted Lens I’m going to take a look at images I’ve shot and show you how I found the right light and how I metered correctly to give myself a great negative. A black and white negative that is going to give me a great scan so […]

Filed Under: Beginning Lighting Tutorials, Camera Settings, Film Photography, Photography & Video Lighting Articles, Photography Tutorial

Better Than A Soft Box, Inexpensive Product Lighting Solution

November 29, 2021 By Morgan

 Hi, this is Jay P. Morgan. You know what, when you’re doing product photography soft boxes are not always the solution. There’s a technique that product photographers have been using for years that gives them beautiful highlights. Highlights they can scale to what they’re photographing. And the ability to really create things in tight […]

Filed Under: Beginning Lighting Tutorials, Behind the Scenes, DIY, Intermediate Lighting Tutorials, Laws of Light, Lighting Tutorials, Photography & Video Lighting Articles, Photography Tutorial

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