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Jul 6, 2014 05:57:20 #
jim017 wrote:
Thanks! Is there a Nikon lens you like best for interiors?
I've used a 20mm f/2.8 Nikkor and have been very satisfied with the results.
--Bob
Jul 6, 2014 06:41:05 #
I use a Nikon D7000 with a 12-24 Nikkor and process "realistically" with HDR... 3 shots, processed in camera raw..Room cleared of clutter, and all available lights "on". It's necessary to correct as much as possible for any w/a distortion that may come up..All the same for interior and exterior
Another way that works for me for even lighting is to use a speedlight flash in a Gary Fong Lightsphere diffuser and pump up the ISO to around 600....Most of these images will never be blown-up larger than maybe 5x7, and noise will not be any issue at all(even at MUCH larger sizes)..From my own experience technique is the answer for real estate shots...
ALWAYS, ALWAYS on a tripod!
Another way that works for me for even lighting is to use a speedlight flash in a Gary Fong Lightsphere diffuser and pump up the ISO to around 600....Most of these images will never be blown-up larger than maybe 5x7, and noise will not be any issue at all(even at MUCH larger sizes)..From my own experience technique is the answer for real estate shots...
ALWAYS, ALWAYS on a tripod!
Jul 6, 2014 06:55:37 #
Camera buyer
Loc: Las Vegas
I photograph interiors professionally. I have been doing this for 20 years. I've used the Canon EOS cameras from the earliest versions, through the 7d and the 50d. I used the Canon 10-22mm and loved the Sigma 8-16. When the "live view"was introduced, I was thrilled. I found, when shooting in daylight, I would get some occasional flairing. When shooting into sunlit interiors. I have switched all of me equipment to full frame Canon's the 5d Mk II and the 6d. I use the Canon 16-35mm f4 L Series lens and LOVE it. All you need is a tripod, live view and a grid to make sure your verticals are straight. I use only natural light and open my shadow areas in post production using Photoshop CC.
I prefer night shoots because of the natural look of the interiors. If you're interested in seeing my efforts, check out www.dsilv.com.
I prefer night shoots because of the natural look of the interiors. If you're interested in seeing my efforts, check out www.dsilv.com.
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Jul 6, 2014 06:58:59 #
jimbo70
Loc: Orange Park, FL.
jim017 wrote:
Is there a better set up for shooting interiors than the Canon 10-22 ?
I shoot interiors with a Fuji X100s and wide adapter. You may find that you will need something like DXO Viewpoiint to straighten lines.
Jul 6, 2014 07:07:31 #
I am a Sony guy, and I use a Sigma 8-11mm for my interiors. I use the A77 that has a built in levels. This keeps the vertical distortion down.
Using a tripod helps, and I use a Color Right LumaBurst
diffuser over a Sony 58 flash.
Hope that this helps.
Using a tripod helps, and I use a Color Right LumaBurst
diffuser over a Sony 58 flash.
Hope that this helps.
Jul 6, 2014 07:07:53 #
rmalarz wrote:
I've used a 20mm f/2.8 Nikkor and have been very satisfied with the results.
--Bob
--Bob
Same for me....excellent lens.
Jul 6, 2014 07:32:29 #
djenrette
Loc: Philadelphia
If you are doing real estate photos, my suggestion (from experience) is to talk to whomever is buying your work (I assume you are doing this for money) and see what kinds of photos they prefer. Ask them to SHOW you and not TELL you. Needs vary. Architectural and interiors needs to be done in different ways. I have worked with photos for developments and they mostly wanted beautiful, scenic stuff. Ask, and it might be answered.
Jul 6, 2014 08:02:00 #
jim017 wrote:
Is there a better set up for shooting interiors than the Canon 10-22 ?
There are lots of real estate photographers here, so you should get good advice. One technique they use for interiors is HDR.
Jul 6, 2014 08:09:35 #
I recently purchased the Canon 10-22 and LOVE this lens! Very sharp images, no noticeable distortion.
See: http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-221396-1.html
See: http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-221396-1.html
Jul 6, 2014 08:11:39 #
jerryc41 wrote:
There are lots of real estate photographers here, so you should get good advice. One technique they use for interiors is HDR.
Agree 100% - seeing a lot of really good real estate photos using HDR these days. Reduces the shadows, allows interior views while showing the outside through the windows, etc.
Jul 6, 2014 08:50:24 #
I recently did a series of real estate photos for a relative using a Canon T2i with a Sigma 10-20mm lens and a Canon 6D with a Canon 24-70mm lens. Both camera setups worked well. Definitely recommend using indirect flash or flash diffuser to supplement light for interior shots.
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Jul 6, 2014 08:57:00 #
jim017 wrote:
Thanks! Is there a Nikon lens you like best for interiors?
Jim, I like the Nikon (I have Tamron but are about the same) 10-24 mm wide lens. I shoot with 2 reflective umbrellas and an SB-800 and SB-900 on the umbrellas with my popup on camera.. this works well for controlling even light but you have to be aware of reflections on glass etc. I also like to have it bright and sunny outside so that scenery is very apparent in windows. I mainly shoot hdr for my shots so I bracket for that. I don't know what the Canon equivalent is. But this works for me. (and more importantly, my customers)
Jul 6, 2014 09:10:13 #
Sigma 8-16 is significantly wider than the Canon lens, somewhat sharper and with less lateral CA. It does have more distortion however, and with wider comes even more extreme perspective issues.
Jul 6, 2014 09:21:10 #
jim017 wrote:
Thanks! Is there a Nikon lens you like best for interiors?
Sigma makes a 10-22 for DX that works nicely. With full frame I use the tokina 17-35 f/4.
Jul 6, 2014 10:16:18 #
The best lens I found is a 17mm Tilt Shift. If you go any wider than 17mm you start to distort like a fish eye does.
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