Jay P and Lars are really getting in the Halloween spirit. Today on Trends from the Trenches for October, Jay P and Lars discuss the new, lightweight Red Raven 4k digital camera, with its Dragon Sensor and Weapon form factor; the Adobe takeover of Fotolia; the new Panasonic GH4 with V-Log profile to increase dynamic range; traveling for photographers; GoPro’s new  Hero Plus; the Sony A7S Mark II; and compare the Sony A7S2 and the Sony A7R2. Plus, reviews and viewer questions on The Slanted Lens. Ken talks about being a hero on set and what to pack in a tool kit. Finally, Dr. Jay P. and Dr. Lars bring life to the new Tamron primes- 35mm and 45mm f1.8 with vibration control. If you want Trends from the Trenches to continue, you’ve got to go to Samy’s.com and support the show and Samy’s Camera. Go to http://theslantedlens.com/samys/ to show your support and see what kind of deals and promotions are available to our listeners.

It is still hot in Los Angeles but Fall is on its way and while they are waiting, Jay P and Lars have a lot of great stuff to talk about today in both the world of video and still photography including some big announcements. The guys compare the Canon 5DS R to the new Sony a7RII and look at how they compare for shooting stills (40 mega pixel vs 50 mega pixel). It should be interesting. We also have a sneak peak at a new product from Dynalite the Baja B6. (http://www.dynalite.com/). Jay P also shares his thoughts on the Ninja Assassin from Atomos which was just released on September 1st. Dr. Jay P. and Lars are here with camera advice in the Q&A segment. What does Ken want to talk about? In this segment Ken will show us how to clean a camera sensor, something that is really good to know. Don't use Windex, just good to know. Last but not least, a hands-on review at how the Canon 5DS R compares for stills with the Sony A7r2. To see the video of this show, including comparison images for the two cameras, go to http://www.theslantedlens.com.

Jay P and Lars talk about Panasonic's new announcement of the DVX200, Flickr, Taylor Swift, Nikon's new lenses, and of course the new Leica Q in the news and reviews section. In the second segment, viewer's questions about  are answered from viewers that have come in as comments to our videos on YouTube and Facebook. What's in Jay P's ugly canvas bag? This month there's a package from PhotoBox and The Slanted Lens T-Shirts. Finally, Ken stops by to talk about photo printers.

Jay P and Lars are excited about last month's announcement for the Sony A7r II that will shoot 42 mega pixel photos and 4K video. More news from the photo/video world include announcements from GoPro, Instagram and Adobe's new stock service, times below. Viewer questions and comments. Canon’s 5DS and 5DS R have arrived at Samy’s so of course Jay P and Lars cannot wait to get their hands on them. Go to http://www.theslantedlens.com to see the full-resolution test shots and how the 5D cameras compare to the Mark III. What does Ken want to talk about? Filters!

This month on Trends from the Trenches, Jay P tells Lars what he saw at CineGear and discuss announcements and rumors from the photography world. The guys answer fan questions and critique submitted photos. Ken wants to talk about scanners and the best kind for converting old film and transparencies. The guys wrap up the show by assembling and testing out Jay P's new Ronin M stabilizer. Watch the video of this show on The Slanted Lens' YouTube channel.

Jay P and Lars have a lot to talk about in this post-NAB episode of Trends from the Trenches. They touch on new announcements from Ronin, MoVi, BlackMagic and releases by Shogun and Rosco. Plus, what is in Jay P's ugly canvas bag, what does Ken want to talk about, and answers to viewer questions.Watch the video of this month's show on YouTube. Also, The Slanted Lens is posting segments of this show on Facebook weekly. Don't miss it!

There is a lot going on in the photo/video world and Jay P and Lars jump right in with this month’s all new episode of Trends from the Trenches. First, the guys talk about new guidelines for drones, the ARRI Alexa Mini and the Yi Action Camera. Professor Frank joins Jay P and Lars in the second segment to talk about the trend in strobe heads that are getting smaller and lighter. Lars takes the lead in the third segment as he talks about the role and duties of a 1st AC (or camera assistant). Finally, Jay P and Lars highlight some of their favorite websites and blogs for photography news, techniques and other tricks. Head on over to http://theslantedlens.com for camera and lighting tutorials, and sign up for this month’s giveaway.

This month, Jay P and Lars talk about Canon's newly announced 5Ds, 5DsR and L-Series 11-24mm lens. Jeff from Samy's camera teaches Jay P about TTL Flashes and Armando from Tamron shares about the SP 15-30 lens.

It is a new year, but Jay P and Lars have yet to decide on a new name for Trends from the Trenches. In this segment, the guys make predictions about 8K televisions and 3D technology in the new year, touch on the Nikon D5200 and Sony's new camera app store. Jay P recommends photo books from Lenny Kravitz and Coco Rocha, while Lars thinks Sony missed the mark with the Action Cam. What Does Ken Want to Talk About? This month, Ken trys to convince the guys that light meters are necessary and have an important place on set. He reviews four models from Sekonic. Lars gives Jay P an explanation of matte boxes in the third segment, discussing products of different price points on the market right now and the pros and cons of each. Looking to get your photography or videography business off the ground in 2015? In the final segment this month, Jay P and Lars will help you get started with the essential items for each field. Check out their recommendations on cameras, lenses, lights and microphones that will fit a budget of $1000. Have a little more to spend? The guys have suggestions for budgets of $2500 and $5000, too!See the video of this episode on The Slanted Lens website, http://theslantedlens.com.

Wondering what to buy the photographer or videographer in your life for the holidays? Jay P and Lars share their top 5 (or more) gifts under $500.