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Straight shooter - bring your photos up a notch.

I was taking some photos of a sign post that I make recently, and I found that the pictures were fuzzy when I tried to use them on a web site. I went to the local department store and bought a tripod for my camera. Now I am no camera buff at all, but the quality of my photos just went up a 1000% with the tripod. For example; on an exterior photo of a home, you can set up the camera and adjust the height and side to side, check out objects which you may not want in the photo and zoom in and out before taking the shot, and the pictures turn out quite nice.

24.99 was the cost, and I am sure that I got my money's worth the first time I used it. For those of you who are "photo-challenged", I highly recommend trying a tripod. There is a basic leveling system for the tripod which is easy to use too. I am sure my clients will think it is a nice touch also.

Dean Curtis - John L Scott real estate - Perfect post.com

Dean Curtis Associate Broker, GRI, ABR

John L Scott Real Estate - Ellensburg, Washington

Posted by Dean Curtis on 02/22/2009 02:55 PM

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15 Comments on Straight shooter - bring your photos up a notch.

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I agree. I need to upgrade my equipment and cameras so I can do a better job. I hae recently been looking at some new products and wondering which products would do what I want.

Our mono pod was a great investment. Just stick it into the ground and shoot!

Happy Selling,

Steven Simmons & Marti Schmidt, Realtors, Coldwell Banker Ocean Beach Properties, beautiful Ocean Shores, Washington

I know what you mean. The smaller the camera, the harder it is to hold it and shot. I went back to one I used several years ago because the pictures where sharper. It isn't the camera, it is me. When I press the shutter, I move the camera because it is too small, with the bigger one I can control it better. You may of convinced me to get a tripod, thanks!

I recently got one of those little flexible mini tripods! I love it. I can attach it to things and take pictures from angles that previously were unattainable for me.

Listing photos are my pet peeve, i am amazed at some of the photos agents put on line..it's just rediculous.

Yes, I agree with the above comment. The pictures I see sometimes are awful!! I'd be upset if I were the seller.

Portsmouth NH Real Estate

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