Comments on: Malcolm Waring’s Comments on PAP http://photographyforrealestate.net/2007/08/28/malcolm-warings-comments-on-pap/ Tips and Techniques for Real Estate Photography Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:43:03 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.1 By: Photography For Real Estate » A Little Added Elevation Always Helps A Real Estate Exterior Shot http://photographyforrealestate.net/2007/08/28/malcolm-warings-comments-on-pap/#comment-2539 Photography For Real Estate » A Little Added Elevation Always Helps A Real Estate Exterior Shot Sun, 20 Jan 2008 18:22:02 +0000 http://photographyforrealestate.net/2007/08/28/malcolm-warings-comments-on-pap/#comment-2539 [...] (Pole Aerial Photography) that he’s done recently inspired by some previous posts we’ve done on this subject. Paul says, “it’s really making a difference in my exterior photos. Using this [...] […] (Pole Aerial Photography) that he’s done recently inspired by some previous posts we’ve done on this subject. Paul says, “it’s really making a difference in my exterior photos. Using this […]

]]> By: Jon May http://photographyforrealestate.net/2007/08/28/malcolm-warings-comments-on-pap/#comment-994 Jon May Thu, 13 Sep 2007 23:23:27 +0000 http://photographyforrealestate.net/2007/08/28/malcolm-warings-comments-on-pap/#comment-994 If anyone wanted to go store-bought then <a href="http://www.agnos.com/catalogo.htm?v_lingua=ENG&v_iss_web=0000000000000005893795011521&v_cod_art_sche=MROTATORHD" rel="nofollow">this</a> Italian company make a 6m telescoping pole designed for elevated stitched panoramas. 275 Euros. If anyone wanted to go store-bought then this Italian company make a 6m telescoping pole designed for elevated stitched panoramas. 275 Euros.

]]> By: Malcolm Waring http://photographyforrealestate.net/2007/08/28/malcolm-warings-comments-on-pap/#comment-995 Malcolm Waring Wed, 29 Aug 2007 11:04:17 +0000 http://photographyforrealestate.net/2007/08/28/malcolm-warings-comments-on-pap/#comment-995 Keep in mind I started with items that were on hand. If you are starting from scratch I also highly recommend a non conductive pole. Another thing to look for is a camera with an IR remote shutter release since you could probably take apart the remote and extend the emitter with a wire. More information about poles/masts in this thread: http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=701888 Search the group for more. Keep in mind I started with items that were on hand.

If you are starting from scratch I also highly recommend a non conductive pole.

Another thing to look for is a camera with an IR remote shutter release since you could probably take apart the remote and extend the emitter with a wire.

More information about poles/masts in this thread:
http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=701888

Search the group for more.

]]> By: Michael Martin http://photographyforrealestate.net/2007/08/28/malcolm-warings-comments-on-pap/#comment-993 Michael Martin Wed, 29 Aug 2007 06:03:52 +0000 http://photographyforrealestate.net/2007/08/28/malcolm-warings-comments-on-pap/#comment-993 Simplicity is the key. Start small and go forward. Get a great small camera (~$500): I use a Canon PowerShot SD430. It has a 30 second delay timer (and absolute necessity) and loud sounds that tell me when the 30 seconds are up and beeps while it takes a burst of shots. I can hear them unless the neighbors are pressure washing the driveway. I don’t use any remote control stuff at all. I use a 32’ fiberglass windsock pole (i.e, doesn’t conduct electricity even if you didn’t look up first). It goes up and down quick without any screws/clamps, etc. Most external RE shots can benefit from this height or even less. It weights less than 6 lbs and costs about $100. I can raise it from almost anywhere I can stand. If you don’t have this equipment in our RE photo grab bag, you are missing many great photo opportunities. Sometimes these are front exterior shots. Waterfront views over the top of houses are great marketing photos. But many times these may be back yard shots that include decks that can’t be seen (as well) from ground level. Simplicity is the key. Start small and go forward.

Get a great small camera (~$500): I use a Canon PowerShot SD430. It has a 30 second delay timer (and absolute necessity) and loud sounds that tell me when the 30 seconds are up and beeps while it takes a burst of shots. I can hear them unless the neighbors are pressure washing the driveway. I don’t use any remote control stuff at all.

I use a 32’ fiberglass windsock pole (i.e, doesn’t conduct electricity even if you didn’t look up first). It goes up and down quick without any screws/clamps, etc. Most external RE shots can benefit from this height or even less. It weights less than 6 lbs and costs about $100. I can raise it from almost anywhere I can stand.

If you don’t have this equipment in our RE photo grab bag, you are missing many great photo opportunities. Sometimes these are front exterior shots. Waterfront views over the top of houses are great marketing photos. But many times these may be back yard shots that include decks that can’t be seen (as well) from ground level.

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