Seasons Greetings!
I dropped megabucks (for me) on a Wide Angle lens, to help shoot interiors of homes I list as a realtor. Most of my shots are distorted, kinda fisheye etc.. I like that the rooms look larger tho.
Anyway, My lens has two adjustable rings- the one closest to the body adjusts 10-20 MM; the other goes .8,1, 1.5, 3, (infinity symbol), ft. Anyone give me a clue as to best settings to capture rooms usually 20-35 feet deep effectively? As you guess I am sorta lost here!

I missed it!! Where do I go for tutorials?
NVR mind- I see the link! :oops:

Very helpful- thank you. I tend to rely on ISO settings also- Setting ISO at max (1600 on A-100 from Sony). Is this a way to go about it? I bought a Sigma EX 10-20 mm Wide Angle lens ($600), some room shots very distorted, makes the room appear larger than it is. Setting the barrel to 10mm limits the width of the image, but looks less distorted. another topic: at the "lens end" of the barrel I can adjust "feet" settings from .8, 1'1.5,3, and infinity as I turn it. Problem is, I have no idea what these settings are for? Any idea? Sorry- I wll try to add my own experiences as I do a better job!

Hi- If you have anything on shooting interior shots of homes, I would love to see it. I am trying to avoid flash, as it flattens the image. I do use a synched flash on camera (Sony A-100)when pointing towards windows; I add slave flashes in larger rooms. My Sony flash says the range goes out to 35 feet, but they must be smoking something! thank you any suggestions are welcomed: an example of what I am tying to avoid is seen below.

flash shows; I know-it needs staging

thanks- all good suggestions. I am learning tons by using this site!

I agree; after 12 years as a realtor, I wouldn't match my income taking pictures for years! I aspire to professional quality pictures of homes I list as a way to promote the quality od service we offer. Sellers are impressed with tripods, multiple flashes etc., and the results in print must match their expectations. Pics on the Internet not to impressive, as the resolution isn't great.

Bob, all great suggestions- Thank you! Using small slave flash devices has been good for me also.

TY, Photogrl! Your version looks great. I straighten my photos in post processing(use MS Digital ). Still onhunt for ideas about interior shots- I have 2 so far-- both very helpful. It is all about light I am finding. Taking interiors where I need to point toward windows is a challenge. I crank up my ISO to max, then use flash to offset light streaming in. suggestions?
attached is exterior shot of a recent listing. Had glossy brochures made by Quantum Mail. Seller loved it, very pricey. What print company do you guys use?

BTW, Blake--We stay a the hotel on Alfred U campus when we come up to see relatives in Wellsville. We neighbors huh?

TY, Blake! My wife Sue IS the agent, and a darn good one! Anyway thanks for the advice- very nice of you.My ISO on the A-100 taps out at 1600, which draws me to the NEX-5N at 4800 or so. Photoshop another topic altogether- I have Elements on my system, trying to learn that too!
- another thing i tried- some homes have 30-foot family rooms etc., so I got a couple of $25 remote flashes and place them half way down thr room to capture the far end. Have had modest success but dont like the shadow effect of flash much.

I am also looking at the Sony NEX-5N. Looks incredible and can get the A-lens adaptor,keep the lenses I have. Sony features low-light capability, does that mean I may eliminate flash attachments? Still hoping to find something on interior shots. thanks to everyone for posts- I sign in just to see what's up, leave 4 hours later!

A couple of observations re: this string. First, I bought a Sony A-100 4 years ago, partly because of the Minolta compatability. Since then I bought two more lenses- A Sigma WA and Sony's 18-70 telephoto, my workhorse lens.
I have never used my older Minolta lenses for whatever that is worth. I am here to learn, so dont take this as advice from a pro! Secondly. the A-100 has been a terrific choice. I was happy to hear the positive comments on the A-55; anyone want to buy my A-100? Comes with Sony's Flash Attachment .
Since I have your attetion, I am still looking for resource material regarding interior photography. Any links would be MOST welcome! (see attached pic as why I need help!)
Bob D.

A couple of observations re: this string. First, I bought a Sony A-100 4 years ago, partly because of the Minolta compatability. Since then I bought two more lenses- A Sigma WA and Sony's 18-70 telephoto, my workhorse lens.
I have never used my older Minolta lenses for whatever that is worth. I am here to learn, so dont take this as advice from a pro! Secondly. the A-100 has been a terrific choice. I was happy to hear the positive comments on the A-55; anyone want to buy my A-100? Comes with Sony's Flash Attachment .
Since I have your attetion, I am still looking for resource material regarding interior photography. Any links would be MOST welcome! (see attached pic as why I need help!)
Bob D.

trying to avoid flash- what settings may work?

I use quantum.com. gorgeous brochures, fast service

Hi! I am a full- time realtor in Moorestown NJ. My group lists about 30 homes per year, and I do all the photography. I think it is OK to give you a link to our website so you can tell me what you think ! go to www.moorestown-homes-for-sale.com if interested.
I am here to learn a lot, but my needs now are with interior photos of homes we list. I can use up to 26 pictures per listing, so composition is something I am working on. Wondering if anyone can suggest settings for interior photos; We do a lot of luxury homes and I verge on calling in a pro. I have a Sony a-200 DSLR camera with 50-200 telephoto and a very expensinve wide angle Sigma 10-20 MM (1:4 5.6), which works but I am still dealing with disortion issues. I use MSDigital for post-processing. So the equipment is great; need a good person behind the lens! Thank you for listening, and if i can help anyone let me know.
sample pic of a home I shot is attached