How to use a Tilt Shift Lens

[TalesOfWar]

I want a tilt shift lens now. This also explains how so many of those amazing shots they get in films and TV shows are done.

[kushagrjain]

This was by far the best explanation for tilt-shift 🍻

[mattgranger]

Was filmed when I came out of the desert - sensor has since been cleaned

[parratt-world]

Thanks for this one Mat. Yep, I have a Schneider 28mm PC Shift lens, no tilt.
I'm one of the 'old school' going for correct image geometry in everything: Architecture, landscapes and product photography. And as in your demonstration with the mirror, when photographing artwork framed with glass, using the shift horizontally, I can avoid getting myself in the picture, literally.
Similar to 'side stepping' in the mirror example, I was needing to photograph an oil painting which was in a really awkward position, being way too high up a wall to handle with vertical shift, but near enough to an interior mezzanine balcony, that when up on the balcony, I used the horizontal shift to get a perfect rectilinear image of the painting without having to lean too far out. The camera was mounted on the tripod head (using a 3-way levelling head) first aiming it perpendicularly to the wall, (film plane parallel to the wall) then using full horizontal shift. Bingo!
The Schneider 28mm PC was also in the Leica R lens range. The current Schneider shift lenses are now tilt/shift.
I was tossing up whether to get a new state of the art upgrade, but for the same price bought a good, used Linhof Technika, which takes care of all my tilt needs.
People new to these things must get used to manual stopping down from viewing to working aperture.

[nckotene]

I have this lens on a Canon 6D.
One other bonus with this lens is that it slows you right down and makes you think more about composition rather than just being tempted to churn out shots with a standard lens.
As usual, good video Matt

[sohaibyaqoob]

I don't know why people get surprised when they see how convenient it is to understand the technical aspects of the gear. :) I just enjoy the comments. And no idea why some stupid people gave thumbs down.

[andrewmarshall]

I will be taking delivery of a Canon TS-E 45mm f2.8 shortly. I have been doing my research but you have answered some questions others did not. I was wondering about shooting a mirror and thanks to you I know I can.

[adrianreyes]

This video is so much better than digital rev's attempt at a tilt shift video. Still waiting for Nikon to come out with something wider than 24mm...

[alan.macrae]

Thank you, Matt. I so appreciate your tutorials! I have the Nikkor 45mm PC and barely scratched the surface with it. With the pandemic, I've been spending more time becoming more conversant with some of my gear and it's opened up a whole new area of enjoyment in my 50+ year photography passion. Be safe, healthy and keep up the great work!

[photoman]

I just picked up a Nikon 85mm PC Tilt/Shift. This was a great introduction to the capabilities. Thank you.

[havocproltd]

I have Nikon T-S lenses. Have used them sporadically for years. THIS is possibly the best explanation I've seen.

[slam]

Yes, Matt, I purchased that very lens a couple of years ago. I used to use a view camera so I understand them well. Was fortunate to find a used one in perfect condition. It does not get much use but when it is needed it can do what no other lens can. Takes time to operate and makes you think your shot through. That is good.

[satishgavai]

I've had a Nikon Tilt shift lens for a long time but didn't use it since I migrated to Sony. But after your video, I've got myself an adapter and am going to use it on my Lao trip. Thank you.

[MedicalExamUK]

best explanation of tilt shift I've ever seen!

[henri.witteveen]

tilt shift lenses can also be used to shoot horizontal or vertical panoramas just by shifting the lens

[MarcwheatleyphotographyUk]

For somebody who had no idea regarding tilt/shift that was really nicely explained, Cheers Matt!

[mrstickers]

By far one of the most clearest explanations I've come across. Cheers Matt

[ffarag]

Hi Matt, thank you very much for your demo, very informative, hence, , that in early days of my Photography Career, we were photographing Architecture objects, with large format cameras, like Sinar, linhof, Arca Swiss, calumet, etc...those cameras, had what we call Tilt, and shifting the Lens plane or the back standard were the Film Holder was called the back standard, tilting and shifting those standards, were mainly used for accentuating the sharpness of the focal plane of that object (Scheimpflug )those old days we were taught at school what large format cameras were making magical results, to sharpen or de sharen a point of focus.

[dwegmull]

I've been thinking of getting one of these lenses as it would come in handy for taking pictures of railroad equipment. Thank you for this clear demonstration that removes some doubts I had about this particular Samyang lens.

[lecirconflex]

Thank you, Matt, this was really informative! I was unaware that Tilt/Shift lenses are so versatile. I didn't think much of them, maybe because the "miniature" look is so overused! Thank you for showing the shift feature in more detail!