Cameras and Lenses for Real Estate Photography
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 6 ก.ค. 2024
- In this episode I discuss the various options, recommendations, quality, and reasons for choosing certain cameras and lenses for real estate photography. Below are the pertinent links mentioned in this video:
My real estate photography series: amzn.to/3q81OaL
Bodies:
Nikon D610: amzn.to/3ox47Uh
Nikon D750: amzn.to/39nzMRN
Canon 6D Mark II: amzn.to/39f4QTQ
Sony A7 III: amzn.to/3bn2i8C
Nikon Z6: amzn.to/2MOfppk
Canon R6: amzn.to/3q4oyZ1
Fujifilm X-T4: amzn.to/38w9g9B
Lenses Interior:
Tokina 16-28mm f/2.8: amzn.to/2JXB7WG
Nikon 14-24 f/2.8 amzn.to/2JXDYim
Nikon 16-35 f/4 amzn.to/3ntLAXC
Canon 16-35 EF f4 amzn.to/3nyKp9v
Lenses Exterior:
Nikon 20mm f/1.8 amzn.to/39fZEPB
Sigma Art 20mm f/1.4 amzn.to/3nAhPUY
Mirrorless Lenses:
Sony:
Sony FE 12-24 f/4: amzn.to/38qrvgB
Sigma 14-24 f/2.8: amzn.to/2Lkocin
Tamron 17-28 f/2.8: amzn.to/3scK5R9
Nikon Z
Nikon Z 14-30 f/4: amzn.to/3q5GLFH
Canon R
Canon RF 15-35mm f/2.8: amzn.to/3pYiRvI
Samyang AF 14mm f/2.8: amzn.to/2MVw9uT
Fuji
Fujinon 10-24 f/4: amzn.to/39kRJk0 - แนวปฏิบัติและการใช้ชีวิต
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Great content with lots of valuable tips. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for your recommendation, I have now moved from a GH5 to an A7iii. I had an issue with bracketed shots not aligning perfectly and requiring photoshop to align them. I have now discovered the issue is "steady shot". I have now turned it off and the bracketed shots are perfectly aligned.
Very high quality information as always Nathan, thank you. Happy new year , I hope 2021 is fantastic for you and yours.
Excellent review. lots of work went into this to compile.
Cool U. should be an accredited institution of higher learning. What a treasure trove these videos are. Thank you, Nathan. Based on this particular video I just today ordered a Tokina 16-28mm f/2.8 in Canon EF mount (currently $100 off or $599). I have total confidence in your recommendations.
Thank you for sharing your expertise. Great channel!
Regarding other cameras and lenses not mentioned in this video: As I point out in the Fundamentals section of this video, these are recommendations based on business decisions for REP, which takes into account not just quality, but also budget (including redundancy), 3rd-party availability (for lenses, accessories, software, etc.), and more, while balancing this to quality expectations at all levels of REP. For instance, you could opt for a Panasonic S5, but pairing that with a Sigma 14-24 would total about $3400 per camera-lens setup, which is much higher than what I recommend in this video; and the recommendations in this video provide more choices for lenses and other 3rd party availability. In any event, you can check how your camera and lens compares quality-wise at dxomark.com, and then weigh that against the cost and quality of the options I talk about in this video, as well as how 3rd party availability stacks up.
Fantastic, thanks Nathan! Really appreciate the information and your opinion!
Thanks for the video.
My background is in architecture, and I've always taken arch. (interior and exterior) photos as an enthusiast/hobby.
I'm now looking at doing real estate photography, so I'm doing research on this.
One of the lenses I enjoy using is the Canon L 11-24/f4. I bought it because it was the widest lens that provides rectilinear images (all the lines are straight - so not a fish eye lens).
I enjoy it for my personal architectural images (especially the interior shots in beautiful interior spaces), but I was wondering if this lense is too wide for real estate.
I think I see most real estate photographers using Canon L 16-35 (f2.8).
I was looking at getting the Sigma 14mm f1.8 for astro-photography - and also thought that might work for real-estate, but figured I'd ask if neither of these two lenses, although wide, and high quality lenses, are not good angles (too wide??) for real-estate.
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Thanks in advance for your help. I'm learning a lot thanks to your videos (needless to say, I sub'd, and bell notification has been turned on).
Thank you for sharing your thoughts on this. I have been shooting on a Nikon D5500 for the last 3 years. I shake to think what my shutter count is since I am still shooting brackets (not confident in my lighting just yet), I did buy a D750 but need to get the lens for it and love to here that I didn't make a mistake in getting it.
Thank you as always and I look forward to growing more again this year.
Great video! I like the Sony 16-35 f2.8 for most real estate work.
Thank you Mr. N.Cool you always give us such a great information, God bless you.
Thank you so much Nathan for this great Knowledge Video. You have explained things in such a simple way that noone else could have done. Once again Thank you in advance for my future business and look forward to meet you in person one day.
Appreciate the work & research you put into this video Nathan! With the general populus move to mirrorless, there are some insane deals to be found; especially on Nikon DSLR bodies & glass! I found a D780 with 1775 clicks for $1400 (covid related business closure) complimenting my 5 yr old D750 & an immaculate Nikkor 17-35mm f/2.8D IF-ED lens for $400! I was stunned for sure. Anyway, your insight is spot on I'm! I'm still using an old Nikkor 20mm f/2.8 AF-D for exteriors. Keep the knowledge, tips & tutelage coming; it's highly appreciated & greatly used! 👍
Thanks mate, you´re a real pro.
Great video! Thanks a lot
You recommend a full frame camera but at iso 320 7.1, that would translate to X crop sensor Iso 160 at 5.6 or GFX Iso 800 f9 and get very similar, dynamic range, signal to noise ratio right?
Your timing couldn't be better sir! I would not consider myself a professional (yet) but I've been shooting real estate on a very old crop sensor for several years. Time to upgrade!
I started researching just last night and this morning I see you posted this... LOL
Any of these would be a HUGE upgrade from my current setup; but I'd also like to start to dabble in video as well.. would any of your top 3 be a good fit to start in that arena as well?
Thanks for all your time and effort in helping the REP community get better!
Nathan excellent video cheers
Hi Nathan, is D810 good alternative to D610/D750?
Hi Nathan what abour A7R serie?
Excellent and informative video tutorial. Thank you. (Your portfolio of photos are superb!)
Awesome . Thank you.
You're very welcome!
Thanks for this and other videos...what are OEM lenses that you have mentioned a couple of times
OEM is original equipment manufacturer, these are some of the basics I cover in the first e-book in my real estate photography series, here's a link if you'd like to check that out: amzn.to/3FUe4Fh
I am really interested in getting into real estate photography for the first time. Any tips for a brand new beginner? These were all good camera tips :) I love Sony so I can use it for my video needs too, I tried the a7c and it is amazing but I decided to return it and wait for the rumored a7iv. I really want the a7siii but worry about it only having 12mp and that not being enough, what do you think?
Hi Molly, the best tip I can give beginners in real estate photography is to spend a few bucks and download at least the first e-book in my series (interiors). This will explain, in-depth, the gear, composition, lighting, editing, and much more to get you started. There are 8 books total in the series, so just start with the first and see how it goes from there. The e-books are much better (and cheaper) than the paperbacks, and can be read on any device using the free Kindle app. Here's a link if you'd like to check them out: amzn.to/3rLwpLy
@@NathanCoolPhoto thanks, sounds like a good idea! I want to be as educated and prepared as I can be before offering my services :) I just saw another video of yours about getting started and it was very informative too!
@@NathanCoolPhoto There is no reason to NOT buy any of your e-Books,.
Thank you for the great video! What is your recommendation for the least expensive DSLR camera and lense for a beginner real estate photographer?
You're very welcome! Regarding cameras and lenses, it depends on more than just brand and model as there, what you may have now, and where/what you want to grow into. I'd recommend downloading my e-book in interior real estate photography and reading through at least the gear section to get a better feel of the things to look for, as well as recommendations. Here's a link if you'd like to check that out: amzn.to/3pORHKt
Lots of good information. Just getting interested in real estate photography. Hoping the Nikon D850 that I already own is sufficient for this genre of photography. What are your thoughts on this?
Thanks Joann. I'd suggest download a copy of my e-book on interior photography, which further discusses the whys behind the whats when it comes to gear-buying decisions, and the processes of shooting real estate photography as well. Here's a link if you'd like to check that out: amzn.to/3vjwLew
Hello, Nathan. Thanks for all the info. Is it worth to buy a new lens, Nikon 8-15mm fisheye, for doing virtual tour photography with my Nikon D850? or which lens is the best for your opinion?
You can shoot virtual tours with any lens, which I show in the video at th-cam.com/video/NdFWWJ6oYYI/w-d-xo.html But you may want to consider some other options, which I talk about in other videos, and also in my virtual tour ebook at amzn.to/3qdCi3V
Hi Nathan!
Thank you for this video. Excellent review from cameras, and lenses.
I would like to ask your opinion regarding the Tokina lenses. Do you still recommend the Tokina AT-X 16-28mm f/2.8 Pro FX or better to switch for Tokina Opera 16-28mm f/2.8 FF ?
Any big difference between those lenses? Thank you!
Thanks! Either is good, not much difference, you can pick up the older one now for much cheaper, here's a link to check it out: amzn.to/3bfmXtw
@@NathanCoolPhoto Thank you!
Great video! I'm really considering this Tokina Opera AF 16-28MM FX F/2.8 (Canon Mount) lens. From my understanding, if I get the Canon EOS RP camera body, attach a mount adapter EF - EOS R, I can use this lens? Would you recommend this to primarily use for my interior real estate photography? I plan to offer this service with my current drone photography business and have always been a Canon gal. Have been really taking your video recommendations to get started! Thank you!
Thanks! According to Tokina, yes, that would work on an R body. Since you're looking at offering interior real estate photography as an added service, I'd recommend downloading my ebook on interior photography, which will give you a lot of insight into what to use, how to use it, and why. Here's a link if you'd like to check that out: amzn.to/33O3LTO
Hello, I was wondering do you think it’s necessary to bring an iPad to a shoot to upload photos to see if there corrupted or just to see the quality of the images? Thank you!
is the 6d mark 1 good enough for a starting camera for really high-quality photos?
Hi Nathan, thank you for the great video.
Just need your idea about something:
I have a Nikon d750 with 24 70 nikon lens.
I want to start real estate photography but my lens is not suitable for that.
In addition to that I am planning to do real estate videography too. But I don’t know exactly what to do because Nikon d750 apparently is not too good for the video.
So if I get a Tokina 16 35 lens for d750 I know I can do the photography but when it comes to video again I will have problems. So in your opinion should I leave my camera for the events etc and I should get a Sony a7 3 with a wide lens or should I take a tokina lens for Nikon d750 and get a canon m50 with a 16 35 like lens for video and also photography?
Thank you
You should look at this from a different perspective: If you're serious about getting into REP, remember that it's a business. All businesses do best with an investment, so don't try to work with only what you have, but what will help start and grow your business, and then invest in that. That includes your gear, and the knowledge to put it to proper use for REP. I'd suggest downloading ebook #1 in my REP series to get started with some of the basics and see how it goes from there. Here's a link to that if you'd like to check it out: amzn.to/3S9VpKW
Hi Nathan, I am crash-coursing Videography, so grateful for you as a resource. Question: Since this is July 2022, are these recommendation Nikon D610, etc... still stand today? This is the first video of yours that I have viewed, , perhaps there is an updated video, which I will look for. thanks, Danny
A few things: This is an old video; I have an updated one at th-cam.com/video/Se0qLndoh2I/w-d-xo.html Second, this is geared more towards stills, and I have info specifically on video in my ebook at amzn.to/3RpBGqq Third, for stills, I have a new video specifically to a recent hybrid setup that I've been using at th-cam.com/video/-knY2kEU0Z0/w-d-xo.html And last up, you might want to browse through my real estate photography series, which is loaded with a whole lot of stuff you'll likely fine useful at amzn.to/3NSfouf
Hi Nathan, I am starting my real estate photography career this year. I just bought a used Canon Eos R mirrorless camera. My camera kit was stolen with all the lenses. :(((( What do you think of this camera...
Brilliant
What is the widest wide angle focal length needed for real estate photography? I am using Sony Prime 20 mm f/1.8 and zoom 12 - 24 mm F/4 - have a month to practice on them before I decide to return or not. I have a Sony zoom 24- 105. I have been puzzled about the protection of the 12-24 lens. Is the NA coating enough to protect it from the elements?
It varies, but it's something I cover in my book on real estate interior photography, here's a link if you'd like to check that out: amzn.to/3hI2aTi
Hi Nathan!
Thanks for the informative video.
I have Nikon D5600 body and wanted to buy Tokina ATX-I 11-16mm f/2.8 CF
Is that a good combo for start?
I am just starting real estate photography. ( Creating my business plan...etc )
After your video I might sell what I have and buy a D610 and Tokina (refurbished) combo what you recommend. I am planning for the future so maybe it’s a less headache. 🙂
Thanks! If you are starting a business plan for REP, then you should look at gear that will accomplish your goals while thinking about budget and viability. Trying to use what you have for a new idea is not always a viable approach. I'd recommend reading through my e-book on business techniques for REP, which will help with this and many more topics. Here's a link if you'd like to check that out: amzn.to/2YXHsWh
@@NathanCoolPhoto I have bought a D610 (2nd hand) and Tokina Opera 16-28 F/2.8 FF brand new. Im in love with 😍
thank you Nathan, I'm just starting and I really appreciate all your videos, I will buy your book and I hope to be able to find a job as a real estate photographer soon.
Thank you for the great video! You convinced me about the Tokina 16-28 f/2.8, also Nikon D610 seems very good for that price! Would be the same for Canon EOS 6D? Just because I never used Nikon before, I have used Canon in the past 😊
Thanks! Glad it was helpful. Here's a newer video that may shed more light on that: th-cam.com/video/Se0qLndoh2I/w-d-xo.html
@@NathanCoolPhoto I already saw the video 😊 great as always, but I have a small budget, so I’m between Nikon 610 or Canon EOS 6D, what’s your thoughts about? I know you use the Nikon D610 but I never used Nikon before, I already know Canon... finally I have bought Nikon D610 and Tokina 16-28 f/2.8 used in a serious shop 😊
Nathan: I see refurbished Nikon D610 cameras online for about $800 to $1,000. However, you can get them new for about $650 to $700 but labeled, "import model." What is your opinion regarding these "import models." Additionally, you mentioned "headshots." What lens do you recommend for shooting headshots when using the Nikon D610 body? Thanks!
See the links in the description to this video for my recommendations. The first one, for the D610 is to refurbished ones I've recently bought (Amazon renewed), great quality, just like new, here's the link: amzn.to/3ox47Uh
Hi Nathan, Thanks for the useful information you give us. May I know what height is the best for inside room photography (wall height is 3 m)
You're very welcome! That's something I talk about in more detail in my book on interior real estate photography, here's a link if you'd like to check that out: amzn.to/3GunKGg
With the Tokina 16-28, seems like we will have to give up the ND filter, correct?
Since filters aren't necessary for RE photography it doesn't matter. All super wide angle lenses (including the OEMs) have the same issue: fixed lens hoods with no attachment for filters due to the bulbous front element.
What do you think of the Laowa 12 mm f/2.8 lens for Sony?
I talk about that in my guide to real estate videography, here's a link if you'd like to check that out: amzn.to/3Mj56nk
Hi mister Cool. Why you don't recommend fixed focal? (For Nikon d750)
Hi Noel, I'd suggest download a copy of my e-book on interior photography, which further discusses the whys behind the whats when it comes to gear-buying decisions, and the processes of shooting real estate photography as well. Here's a link if you'd like to check that out: amzn.to/3vjwLew
@@NathanCoolPhoto Thank you very much mister Cool.
Hey Nathan, would you still recommend D610 in 2024?
Check this out: th-cam.com/video/-knY2kEU0Z0/w-d-xo.htmlsi=dufDjDSKeGFe0A7q
Which one should I buy for interior and architecture? Nikon ZF or Nikon z6ii or z7?
Here's my latest video on gear: th-cam.com/video/CoEhplPAbAw/w-d-xo.htmlsi=jMt-Id6pivBG6u2t You should consider downloading my ebook on interior photography at amzn.to/48H3A8Z and this is covered in much more detail in my pro interiors course at LearnRE.NathanCool.com
What about a Canon EF 17-40mm f4 USM Lens for RE photos?
See pinned comment.
Do you think a canon 6D can perform as well as the Nikon 610 ?
Nope, here are test results for the two: www.dxomark.com/Cameras/Compare/Side-by-side/Nikon-D610-versus-Canon-EOS-6D___915_836
Could you suggest a good quality lens (also not really expensive) for my canon 600 D ? I would like to use it for real estate photography.
It's actually more important to know "why" versus "what", not just for your lens but camera and other gear, so I'd suggest downloading my e-book on interior real estate photography that covers this in-depth. Here's a link if you'd like to check that out: amzn.to/34bz9MH
@@NathanCoolPhoto Thank you ! I'm sure I'll check
Hey Nathan,
Great video as always.
Is what I and I'm sure many others would like to see is, how to do 360's of a car dealership.
How to take the images.
How to host them.
How to swap out one car for another car etc :o)
Hi there! Great video once again! Thank you! Q: I have a sony 16-35 f/4. I m thinking of selling it and buying a sony 12-24 f/4 or a Laowa 12mm Zero-D. I m into Architerctural and Real Estate Photography Business. Should I seel the 16-35? What's your recommendations?
I m a A7iii user. Thnx
I love the Laowa 12mm zero-d for video, great lens for that. Either Sony lenses are great, depends on your budget at that point. Also, 12mm is a bit too wide for most architectural work.
I shoot the A73 with the Tamron, its a great combo! Good info in this video!