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Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers
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Haven Express @ Keller Williams Arizona Realty

We have found that Lynda.com offers excellent resources and advice for many things - including photography.

Dec 04, 2015 10:51 PM
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
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Sorry, Will. Don't own a camera (except what's in my phone and even that gets rarely used)... so I'm no help in this regard.

Dec 04, 2015 08:37 PM
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Patricia Kennedy
RLAH@Properties - Washington, DC
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Where is that neighborhood camera shop that went out of business when you need them?

Dec 04, 2015 11:55 AM
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Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
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Will,

Go to a camera store and get some expert advice.  This should give you a great idea of what type of camera will fit in your hands, weight/size, etc.  None of us are experts here  (unless their professional photographers and videographers).  Talk to the experts, test it out in the store.  And then go comparison shopping if you are trying to get the best price... A

Dec 04, 2015 03:16 AM
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Troy Erickson AZ Realtor (602) 295-6807
HomeSmart - Chandler, AZ
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Will - There are a lot of options out there for sure, and sometimes it is overwhelming. Hopefully, after reading these answers, and researching on your own, you will find the right camera for your needs.

Dec 06, 2015 01:53 PM
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Lisa Von Domek
Lisa Von Domek Team - Dallas, TX
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I use my phone, Will...my expensive camera now sits on a shelf most of the time.

Dec 05, 2015 10:37 AM
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Lots of good advice here --- so much depends on your budget and your ability to learn.   Good luck.

Dec 05, 2015 12:04 AM
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John McCormack, CRS
Albuquerque Homes Realty - Albuquerque, NM
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70D Canon is what we use.  A learning curve but worth it. 

Dec 04, 2015 11:09 PM
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Michael Setunsky
Woodbridge, VA
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Will Hamm I purchaed a JVC video camera, but soon after I bought it they came out with HD models making mine obsolete. I haven't replaced it yet.

Dec 04, 2015 10:28 PM
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Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
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I have not used videos . good luck.

Dec 04, 2015 08:25 PM
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 Good morning Will. It all depends upon your level of development as a photographer or videographer. Is a lot of good cameras out there and price points are all over the map

Dec 04, 2015 06:10 PM
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Noah Seidenberg
Coldwell Banker - Evanston, IL
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Hi Will do a Google search and PCMag or CNET rates these items. There is a lot of info out there.

Dec 04, 2015 01:16 PM
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Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
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Most any camera will do acceptable video but if you are very serious consider getting one that will allow an external microphone, has a good backlight and a shoe for attaching a supplemental light. You also need a shoe for a tripod. 

Dec 04, 2015 11:45 AM
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Evelyn Johnston
Friends & Neighbors Real Estate - Elkhart, IN
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I hope Larry stops by, he can help you.  I am kind of looking forward to something like the gopro. I get too much movement on my video.

Dec 04, 2015 11:19 AM
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Linda Guess
Keller Williams Tri-Lakes Branson, MO - Branson, MO
Branson area real estate sales.

I like your question and appreciate the responses.  I am in the market for one also. 

Dec 04, 2015 08:23 AM
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Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA
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I have a few year old GE X500 (similar to a Cannon) that does great video.  I've seen great ones done with phones too.  I mount my GE camera on a tripod that is mounted on a wheeled base to allow me to walk through the house.  That is my preferred style of virtual tour, as opposed to the room by room where they just pan left to right.

Dec 04, 2015 07:37 AM
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Jeff Pearl
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It depends on how much you want to spend. A good starter camera for video for around $1000.00, I would check out Panasonic FZ-1000. You can do some research on www.dpreview.com

Dec 04, 2015 06:30 AM
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Joe Pryor
The Virtual Real Estate Team - Oklahoma City, OK
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I like the Canons that can be remote controlled from an app.

Dec 04, 2015 06:13 AM
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William Feela
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Depending onthe quality of the video you want you amy want one that just takes video's, otherwise, most good quality DSLR's take good video's

Dec 04, 2015 05:38 AM
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Michael Thacker - Re/Max Real Estate Center - Louisville
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There are some great YouTube videos online that deal with the topic. Just make sure you watch the most recent ones since the equipment changes so quickly.

Dec 04, 2015 05:02 AM
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Bob Crane
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cannon cameraI just use an old canon camera that I bought at walmart 5 years ago for about a hundred dollars.

It gets the job done, and takes a lot of abuse.

 

Dec 04, 2015 05:02 AM
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Val Evans
Scottsdale, AZ

Ken nailed it. You can never go wrong with the Canon DSLRs. They're getting to the point these days where they rival the high $$$ video cameras that most of your regular production companies use. 

Dec 04, 2015 04:48 AM
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Jack Lewitz
Exit Strategy Realty - Evanston, IL

I use my I phone but then again the tricky part is turning video into something and that is a totally different discussion.

Dec 04, 2015 04:47 AM
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Tamra Lee Ulmer
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What would be the easiest and most suitable for you to learn, it would be best to go to an expert at Radio Shack or an other Camera & Electronics store for best custom selection for you. Canon is always a good one!

Dec 04, 2015 04:04 AM
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Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
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Will, came here to view the advice being offered. Think Ken Jones did an excellent job!

Dec 04, 2015 04:01 AM
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Sybil Campbell
Fernandina Beach, FL
Referral Agent Amelia Island Florida

Hi Will, I think Ron and Alexandra gave you the best advice.

Dec 04, 2015 03:54 AM
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Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Will, I have had my Nikon, and takes video, and is easy to learn!

Dec 04, 2015 03:34 AM
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Amanda at VA HLC & FedHomeLoan
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GoPros are good and I've had a Canon for quite some time.

Dec 04, 2015 03:24 AM