I need a camera for real estate photos... wide angle lens & works well in low light... Will the Ricoh GR be a decent choice? I'm clueless
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It would be perfect for real estate in low light. The large sensor takes great pictures in low light.
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Ricoh is a really good choice for your needs. It has a fixed 28mm lens, which is considered wide, but also, you have the option of purchasing a Ricoh 21mm adapter lens for an additional cost of $200-$250. The 21mm is even wider. Just to let you know, there is the one unique camera from Ricoh that might or might not be for you. It is called the Ricoh Theta and it can take 360 degree pictures with a push of a button. It will probably not me great in low light, but might be interesting for real estate 360 degree pictures.
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Wide angle yes but shooting in low light is not one of the Ricoh GR's forte.
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Honestly I don't think this would be the best solution for real estate photography because of the fixed focal length that's wide but not super wide. I would suggest a good entry level dslr with a wide angle lens and a decent tripod as a starting set up. If you get more serious into real estate photography, a tilt shift lens would be a good next investment after that.
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A better choice for real estate would be full frame Canon 6D camera body with a 16-35mm f/2.8 wide angle zoom lens, as that is the lens most pros use. In Real Estate shots you need to be able to get low light and the 6D is the king for low light for an inexpensive full frame and also you need to get shots MUCH wider than the 28mm on the Ricoh. Most R.E. shots are are 24mm or less due to the tall ceilings and wanting to get the whole floor to ceiling shots or the entire house in the one frame.
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The 15mm wide angle is nice, but I had image quality issue with my copy of this lens. I don't think it's worth the money. I just recently bought the Canon 10-24mm lens and am much happier with it as a wide angle choice. Don't get sucked in by the fact that it's got a nice general purpose range. Its quality just doesn't match its cost.
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Hi Carrie, It depends on the lens you choose but this camera should work great. It has a large sensor that performs well in varying light conditions. I took all the outside shoots and some of the inside shots on this real estate page using this camera. www..com
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I am thinking about purchasing the t1i...I am in the Real Estate business and have very little photography experience. I will be shooting mainly indoors/condos 10x10 rooms with 9ft ceilings..lots of white and minimal light narrow hallways, mirrors, direct sun on balconys. tile floors. granite counter tops stainless steel appliances, usually dark wood furniture etc...which lens for this type of setting...will be posting on websites and sending direct to clients.
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Good question. Unfortunately, I've only used it for a short period of time and that was always outdoors. It's probably enough wide angle for indoors, but not so sure how good it would be in low light situations like indoors, especially if you're using them for something so important like real estate photos. Wish I could be more help.
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I love it with my canon...image quality is great, wide focus ring is very easy to use for manual focus which I love to do. Short distance focus is fun to use along with the wide angle. Low light is very good...loved using it at dusk in Africa. Husband is a Nikon person and is jealous of the pictures. Take care.
543808
The T3 Canon is a great value. It would be a good camera for anyone including professionals. I use it for landscape photography with great results.
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This isn't a full-frame camera. It's aps-h, 1.3x crop. And if you're shooting astro photography you should be looking into a Nikon d800 or a 5dmkii. This is a camera with 11-year old sensor technology. I bought one to shoot surfers with here in Hawaii broad daylight and I get noise (by modern standards) past about ISO400-500. This camera is great if you're looking for a cheaper 7d and you don't want video capabilities or a screen you can actually see. Don't get me wrong, it's a great camera, but its age definitely shows. I bought one in perfect shape with 42k actuations for $430 and not 3 months later I bought a 7d for $530. The extra money spent on a more modern camera is well-worth it. This isn't a full-frame camera. It's aps-h, 1.3x crop. And if you're shooting astro photography you should be looking into a Nikon d800 or a 5dmkii. This is a camera with 11-year old sensor technology. I bought one to shoot surfers with here in Hawaii broad daylight and I get noise (by modern standards) past about ISO400-500. This camera is great if you're looking for a cheaper 7d and you don't want video capabilities or a screen you can actually see. Don't get me wrong, it's a great camera, but its age definitely shows. I bought one in perfect shape with 42k actuations for $430 and not 3... » Read More This isn't a full-frame camera. It's aps-h, 1.3x crop. And if you're shooting astro photography you should be looking into a Nikon d800 or a 5dmkii. This is a camera with 11-year old sensor technology. I bought one to shoot surfers with here in Hawaii broad daylight and I get noise (by modern standards) past about ISO400-500. This camera is great if you're looking for a cheaper 7d and you don't want video capabilities or a screen you can actually see. Don't get me wrong, it's a great camera, but its age definitely shows. I bought one in perfect shape with 42k actuations for $430 and not 3 months later I bought a 7d for $530. The extra money spent on a more modern camera is well-worth it. « Show Less
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Pretty much any camera that advertises "macro focus" (the ability to focus on objects within about an inch of the lens -- necessary if you're selling anything *small*) will be fine these days: All of them have plenty of resolution and perfectly good image quality for eBay/Amazon usages. You'll have no problem finding many cameras <$100 to choose from these days that will work just fine.
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Do almost everything hand held. No IS is not a problem as long as your above 180 range but ideally you want to be in good light above 500 IMO. Depending on your camera low light can be decent with ISO cranked up. Overall great lens but not ideal for low light.
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No.Although I wouldn't recommend purchasing this camera. The customer support from Ricoh really stinks.
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Im not a photograpy guru. But I use mine with a nikon 35 mm f/1.8 dx. Change to aperture priority and adjust the ISO. I take pics in the house all the time. The flash doesnt go off and the pics are really good. The house is kind of dark. Havent tried in wedding or convention setting. I love this camera. You just need to buy the right lens for the applications you want
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I can't say as how well it would work for interior real estate photos as I use it for landscapes, which it is great for, it is not a fast lens, f3.5-4.5, so you mite need another light source for interior work.
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takes great pictures in low light. I find all I need to use is the "auto" mode. Shoots fast as well, no distortion. The 20x zoom is fantastic. I did own a Panasonic Lumix which was 4 years old. I researched Panasonic, Nikon, Fuji and this was the best and I have now owned it for over three months.. Also the battery lasts a long time as well!
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I had a Canon PowerShot SD800, which also has a wide angle lens. In my opinoin, WIDE ANGLE is WAY MORE VALUABLE than higher zoom. I find that I often "can't back up far enough" to get the shot I want ... for many situations, wide angle is super useful. Zoom doesn't help nearly as much.. you're likely to get blur, etc. I'm now searching for a reaplacement and I will ONLY buy one with wide angle. I'd recommend the same for you. thx
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Absolutely, the wide frame of view coupled with the low aperture should make it very simple to take photos in low light, provided you've got a camera that can handle the high iso!
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I went with the Panasonic. The price was right, I liked the zoom ratio over the Canon and the fact I could carry it in a pocket of my jacket. I took it to Disney and alsmost lost it on the monorail as it slipped out of that convenient jacket pocket. It took beautiful pictures outdoors and acceptable in dark indoors. The sound quality was fine. However, I noticed that the on-board light casts a greenish-blue hue to skintone. I point at something white, let it adjust and it's fine. So, for the money and family videos, I think it's great. The bonus of the still camera is nice as well.