When I'm taking photos of a property, I use a wide angle lens on my digital SLR (single lens reflex) camera... it really makes a difference on what the interior rooms portray on the property.

True, a digital SLR costs more money to purchase than a regular point-and-shoot digital camera, and the special lens (wide angle) can cost almost as much as the camera body itself.  I would suggest a lens with 20mm or less (on the low end) for a nice photo.

Give it a try!  If you don't have the resources to upgrade your current camera, ask around the office and see if you can borrow one for your next photo shoot... see the difference!

Jeff Lund

Five Star Real Estate

Investment Property specialist

 
Posted by Jeff Lund on 03/20/2008 06:15 AM   Comments (4)   , , , , , ,  
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4 Comments on Making a difference with a photo- wide angle lens shots

Good quality pictures make all the difference in the world when selling a home.

03/20/2008 06:23 AM by Debra Gambill Realtor, N.C. / S.C (Weichert Realtor's Southern Coast)

Jeff, I agree. Wide angle lenses can enhance a photo and can make the rooms look more inviting.

Good Post!

03/20/2008 09:09 AM by Michael Setunsky (Michael's Commercial LLC)

Jeff,

 Any info on what kind of camera you use, and the initial cost of getting an SLR?  Just curious what you would recommend.  Thanks

 Anyone else feel free to input if you have any knowledge.  Thanks!

03/26/2008 02:50 PM by Ben Myers, GRI, REALTOR, Boise, Idaho, USA (Jagen Realty)

Ben-I use an Olympus E-410, and I normally use a 14-42 lens... keep an eye on the first of those two numbers; that is the number that will tell you how wide the angle will be for the shot.  My wife takes virtual tours for Realtors for a living, and we realy like the olympus products.  Amazon has it (with the lens) for under $400.

Use the photos of a regular camera vs. a wide angle picture on your listing appointment; it really helps!

Jeff

 

03/26/2008 05:00 PM by Jeff Lund-Income Property Specialist-Five Star Real Estate

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