Real Estate Camera
Best digital camera for Real Estate PhotographyCasio TRYX PC Magazine Best 100 of 2011
Posted on January 12, 2012
Casio TRYX
PC Magazine named this camera one of the TOP 100 Best Products of 2100
The low light performance and 21mm WIDE angle lens make it perfect for real estate photography.
Top Features for Real Estate Photography:
- 21mm Wide Angle Lens; ultra-wide angle starting at 21mm (35mm film camera equivalent) allowing the photographer to capture the entire room. This is one of the widest lenses I have seen on a compact digital camera.
- HDR (High-Dynamic Range) combines information from a burst of multiple images and unites the most detailed portions of each image (taken at different exposures) for a beautiful, never-before-possible wide dynamic range. Great for rooms with ultra bright windows, see the room and the outdoors!
- Long Life Battery, 1,000 shots on a single full charge.
- Slide Panorama; by panning the TRYX across the scene with the shutter button pressed, it is easy to take 360° panoramic images. And while the camera pans, moving objects and faces are recognized and the images adapted such that distortions and blurring are kept to a minimum.
Bonus Features:
- Motion Shutter, the self-timer can be triggered using the camera’s built-in motion sensor. With a simple wave of your hand the self-timer will be triggered.
- Touch Shutter, using the touch-screen LCD you can activate TRYX’s shutter just by touching the screen.
- HDR-Art creates a totally new artistic approach to photography.
- High definition video up to full 1080p.
- YouTube™ Capture Mode makes it easy to upload and share your videos publicly or privately.
Check out the reviews at Amazon.com: Casio TRYX Digital Camera
Pixeet and PhiloPod
Posted on December 26, 2011
The Pixeet 180 degree lens for the iPhone 4s is a fantastic lens for shooting full 360 panoramas EASILY. I have used it for a few days now and love it! The case includes a tripod/monopod adaptor that allows you to position the 180 degree lens over the nodal point, which gives you great panoramas. They even have a kit that includes a monopod.
I wanted a more portable 360 degree panoramic photo system, I want to carry it all in my pocket. I remembered a virtual tripod technique I learned over ten years ago with my Nikon 950 camera called the PhiloPod.
FREE HAND PANO
Check out my first pano – shot free hand – check out the mistakes in alignment on the ceiling of the room.
MONOPOD PANO
This it with my monopod – very few alignment mistakes, but I would have to carry my monopod with me to shoot panoramas
PHILOPOD PANO
This is with my PhiloPod – no alignment mistakes, and everything fits in my pocket.
My PhiloPod consists of the Pixeet lens, my keys and a Retractable mini-stereo jacks cable for iPhone
Shoot a Better iPhone Video With Tips
Posted on December 24, 2011Shoot a Better iPhone Adventure Video With Tips From Camp 4
Check out this article by National Geographic, excellent tips for shooting video with the iPhone 4s.
Source: National Geographic
Pixeet 180 degree lens
Posted on December 22, 2011I love the iPhone 4s camera. It takes great photos using an 8 megapixel fixed lens. It’s no DSLR, but I find that I take many more pictures than I ever have before, mainly due to the fact that it’s always with me. The Pixeet Panorama iPhone Lens Kit allow you to easily take 360 degree panoramic photos for virtual tours. Check out this video by Jeff Lobb; the VP of Technology for Exit Realty (notice the monopod):
Simply put the iPhone 4s in the case, attach the lens, start the Pixeet app and follow the instructions. It is that easy.
Check my first hand held pano, my Computer Room, The case has a tripod mount at the nodal pont so with a monopod I know I can do much better. Here are many more examples virtual tours. Check out this HD example, make sure to view it full screen. HD panos requires a monthly subscription.
Pixeet is actually comprised of three parts: a fisheye lens, a case, and an app. The lens connects to an iPhone case with a magnetic ring around the camera that lets you mount the lens. You can also use the case to attach other iPhone 4s magnetic lenses
Pixeet lets you upload up to 50 panoramas a month for free. You can also shoot video with Pixeet, but it doesn’t stitch together any of the scenes. Instead, it just gives you a wider angle with the fisheye lens, allowing you to capture more of your surroundings in the video.
MagicPlan App Creates Floor Plans
Posted on December 21, 2011MagicPlan App Can Create Floor Plans By Photographing Corners of a Room
This app is amazing; stand in the center of a room, spin around and take photos of each corner in a room and each side of the doors and the app creates a floor plan. No need to measure, no need to move furniture and no need to draw. You can calibrate the dimensions by measuring one wall of a room.
The app is free for download. The final floor plan is free for non-commercial use (includes a watermark) and $1.10 USD for commercial use (with the watermark removed).
iPhone 4s – Canon 5D MKII Side By Side Comparison
Posted on December 21, 2011This is a post from http://photographyforrealestate.net/, the Professional Real Estate Photographers blog showing the video quality of the iPhone4s. A wide angle lens for the iPhone 4s makes it a perfect real estate camera. The iPhone 4s is small, high quality and you will always have it with you!
Apple iPhone 4 4s Wide Angle Lens tripod mounts
Posted on December 15, 2011Apple iPhone 4 4s Wide Angle Lens
- Super wide iPhone 4 or 4s .5x Wide Angle Lens
- Case has 2 tripod mounts!
- Shoot 14.75mm ultra wide photos and 14mm ultra wide video with your iPhone 4/4S
- .5x wide angle lens DOUBLES the area captured in your photos
- Add the big super wide lens on the front to shoot video at a stunning 14mm with your iPhone 4/4s
- All iPhone controls and charging port are available when case is
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Canon PowerShot ELPH 500
Posted on December 12, 2011Canon PowerShot ELPH 500
Top Features for Real Estate Photography:
- f/2.0 24mm ultra Wide-Angle lens
- Optical Image Stabilizer
- Canon’s HS SYSTEM with a 12.1 MP CMOS and DIGIC 4 Image Processor improves shooting in low-light situations without the need for a flash
Bonus Features:
- 5x Zoom
- 3.2 In. Touch screen Display
- Full 1080p HD Video for exceptional quality with stereo sound, plus a dedicated movie button for easy access.
- Smart AUTO intelligently selects the proper settings for the camera based on 32 predefined shooting situations
- and lowers noise levels at higher ISO settings.
- Get high-speed shooting in a point-and-shoot camera , High-speed Burst Mode captures 8.0 fps
- Zoom optically while shooting video and keep footage stabilized with Dynamic IS.
See reviews at Amazon.com: Canon PowerShot ELPH 500
Canon PowerShot S100 12.1 MP
Posted on December 12, 2011
Real Estate Camera features:
- 12.1 Megapixel
- 1080p High-Definition Video
- 5x Optical Zoom
- fast f/2.0 lens
- Wide angle lens 24 mm
Read reviews at: Canon PowerShot S100
Canon PowerShot SD980IS 12.1MP
Posted on December 12, 2011Canon PowerShot SD980IS
Real Estate Photography features:
- 5x optical zoom with ultra-wide 24mm lens
- Canon’s Optical Image Stabilizer
- 12 megapixels for amazing resolution and editing
- Capture 720p HD movies; HDMI output connector for easy playback on your HDTV
Bonus features:
- 3.0-inch wide touch-panel PureColor System LCD; updated Active Display for quickly switching between images with a shake of the camera
- Improved Smart AUTO intelligently selects from 22 predefined shooting situations
- Capture images to SD/SDHC memory cards (not included)
Read Amazon reviews at: Canon PowerShot SD980IS
iPhone 4s Owle Bubo
Posted on December 11, 2011
Excellent product. Shoots iPhone 4s 1080p video,the Owle Bubo. I read many reviews and decided to go for it! I am not disappointed at all. A little pricey, but worth it. I can put in on a monopod for overhead shots, down low for ground level shots etc. The mic works great and I can also use the mic adapter I got from them as well to use with my wireless lav mic. No it’s not $3000 camera but it does shoot HD video! Great product and WOW factor as well!
Key Features:
Aluminum construction
The OWLE Bubo is made from one solid piece of aluminum, so it’s lightweight at only 1.1lbs, but also virtually indestructible. So you can throw it in your bag to take with you everywhere, and you won’t be caught out when the perfect shot appears.
37mm lens threading with 0.45x wide-angle/macro combination lens
What makes the OWLE Bubo so special is the 37mm lens threading which will work with any standard lens, as well as the included 0.45x wide-angle/macro combination lens.
4 1/4″ -20 female threaded mounting holes
On the top and bottom of each hand grip can be found a standard 1/4″ threaded mounting hole for use with any tripod. With the OWLE Bubo you can use a professional tripod with your iPhone 4 to gain stability.
Cold shoe mount for use with standard camera add-ons
The top of the OWLE Bubo features a cold shoe mount, meaning it is compatible with all standard camera add-ons. Improve your low-light shooting with a flash gun and help gauge the lighting with an external light meter.
High quality adjustable Vericorder Microphone
Also the included 3.5mm jack plugs into your iPhone 4, and allows you to have true high quality audio to match the stunning HD videos.
iPhone 4s as a Real Estate camera
Posted on December 11, 2011Recently upgraded to an Iphone 4s and can’t believe the quality of the camera. Unfortunatley it does not have a wide angle lens for use in real estate photography. But there are wide angle lens adaptors that WORK. The are somewhat cumbersome and ugly, but they do WORK.
Check out the following video:
We will keep you posted on other lenes available for the iPhone 4 and iPhone 4s.
Olympus VR-320
Posted on September 21, 2011Olympus VR-320
Top Features for Real Estate Photography:
- compact size
- 24mm wide-angle lens
- all-metal body
- Indoor and Landscape shooting modes built-in
- Price
Bonus Features:
- 12.5x zoom (24mm-300mm)
- 720P HD Movies
- 3-inch LCD
- Dual Image Stabilization
Read the reviews at: Olympus VR-320
Canon PowerShot ELPH 300
Posted on September 21, 2011Canon PowerShot ELPH 300
Top Features for Real Estate Photography:
- World’s thinnest digital camera with a 24mm ultra Wide-Angle lens
- Optical Image Stabilizer
- Canon’s HS SYSTEM with a 12.1 MP CMOS and DIGIC 4 Image Processor improves shooting in low-light situations without the need for a flash
Bonus Features:
- 5x Zoom
- 2.7 In. LCD Display
- Full 1080p HD Video for exceptional quality with stereo sound, plus a dedicated movie button for easy access.
- Smart AUTO intelligently selects the proper settings for the camera based on 32 predefined shooting situations
- and lowers noise levels at higher ISO settings.
- Get high-speed shooting in a point-and-shoot camera , High-speed Burst Mode captures 8.0 fps
- Super Slow Motion Movie records video at high speeds to allow slow motion playback.
- Zoom optically while shooting video and keep footage stabilized with Dynamic IS.
See reviews at Amazon.com: Canon PowerShot ELPH 300
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5
Posted on September 17, 2011
Lumix DMC-LX5
10.1MP 24mm Wide Angle Lens Camera Features
- Ultra wide angle 24mm LEICA DC VARIO-SUMMICRON lens
- 10.1-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality poster-size prints
- 2.5x wide-angle MEGA Optical Image Stabilized zoom lens
- 3.0-inch high-resolution LCD screen; HD video capture
- Classic SLR-like manual operations include selectable AF spot/multi AF area, customization button, aperture, shutter, program and full manual modes
- Focal length: f=1 to 12.8 mm (35mm equivalent of 24 to 60 mm)
- Lens: Leica DC Vario-Summicron; 8 elements in 6 groups (4 asperhical lenses, 4 aspherical surfaces)
- Aperture range: Wide: f/2.0 to f/8.0; tele: f/2.8 to f/8.0
Read revuews at Amazon.co: Lumix DMC-LX5
Samsung WB210
Posted on September 17, 2011Samsung WB210
Top Features for Real Estate Photography:
- 24mm ultra-wide Schneider-KREUZNACH Lens
- Optical Image Stabilization helps eliminate blurry results when shooting in low light
- Price
Bonus Features:
- HD Movie Recording you can capture video in 1280 x 720p resolution at 30 frames per second.
- 3.5″ LCD Touchscreen
- Smart Filter 2.0 delivers an artistic edge to your still shots
- 12x Optical Zoom
Check out the reviews on Amazon.com : Samsung WB210
Casio TRYX Digital Camera
Posted on September 17, 2011 Casio TRYX
Top Features for Real Estate Photography:
- 21mm Wide Angle Lens; ultra-wide angle starting at 21mm (35mm film camera equivalent) allowing the photographer to capture the entire room. This is one of the widest lenses I have seen on a compact digital camera.
- HDR (High-Dynamic Range) combines information from a burst of multiple images and unites the most detailed portions of each image (taken at different exposures) for a beautiful, never-before-possible wide dynamic range. Great for rooms with ultra bright windows, see the room and the outdoors!
- Long Life Battery, 1,000 shots on a single full charge.
- Slide Panorama; by panning the TRYX across the scene with the shutter button pressed, it is easy to take 360° panoramic images. And while the camera pans, moving objects and faces are recognized and the images adapted such that distortions and blurring are kept to a minimum.
Bonus Features:
- Motion Shutter, the self-timer can be triggered using the camera’s built-in motion sensor. With a simple wave of your hand the self-timer will be triggered.
- Touch Shutter, using the touch-screen LCD you can activate TRYX’s shutter just by touching the screen.
- HDR-Art creates a totally new artistic approach to photography.
- High definition video up to full 1080p.
- YouTube™ Capture Mode makes it easy to upload and share your videos publicly or privately.
Check out the reviews at Amazon.com: Casio TRYX Digital Camera
Casio Exilim EX-H5RD
Posted on September 17, 2011Casio Exilim EX-H5RD
Top features for Real Estate Photography
- Ultra-wide angle 24mm
- Compact - 4”(w) x 2.3”(H) x 1.1”(D) in.
- Consumer Reports had rated this camera very high
- CCD SHIFT STABILIZATION stabilizes the image during recording whenever camera movement is detected. Images come out crisp and clear, even under conditions that are prone to camera movement.
- Price
Bonus Features
- 10x zoom camera with a 24-240mm range
- 2.7-inch TFT color LCD
- One-Button Video HD 720p movie capability
- YouTube™ Capture Mode makes it easy to upload and share your videos and photos.
- Auto Focus – Approx. 5.9 inches to infinity
- easy Mode helps new comers become an expert with common settings – Using easy Mode, photo settings are restricted to just image size, flash on/off and self timer, and these are displayed on a simplified menu screen.
- Landscape Effect function
Check out the reviews on Amazon.com: Casio Exilim EX-H5RD
Casio EX-H10 12Mp Digital Camera
Posted on September 17, 2011
Casio EX-H10
Top features for Real Estate Photography
- Ultra-wide angle 24mm
- One of the thinnest and lightest long-zoom point-and-shoot cameras
- High-capacity battery, this camera can shoot as many as 1,000 images before needing a recharge
- Good in low-light situations: Consumer Reports also said this one got good pictures at the highest ISO of its non-SLR competitors
- Price
Bonus Features
- 10x zoom camera with a 24-240mm range
- Three-inch LCD screen
- 720p HD video at 24 frames-per second.
- Auto Focus – Approx. 5.9 inches to infinity
- YouTube Video Capture Mode
- Handheld Night Scene function
Check out the reviews on Amazon.com: Casio EX-H10
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10
Posted on September 17, 2011Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10
Top features for Real Estate Photography
- 24mm ultra wide-angle lens
- POWER O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabilizer)
- Intelligent Scene Selector
- built-in GPS allows geotagged images to be pinpointed via online maps
Bonus Features
- 16x optical zoom (35mm camera equivalent: 24-384mm)
- 3.0-inch Smart Touch LCD features a high 460,000-dot resolution
- full-High Definition 1920×1080 video recording
- high speed burst shooting up to 10 frames per second
- 3D Photo Mode
Check out the reviews at Amazon.com: Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10
