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Best Camera Gear and Software for Real Estate Photography

Jeffrey Bell

Best Camera Gear for Real Estate Photography

1. Cameras (Full-Frame or APS-C)

• Sony A7R IV / A7 III–Excellent dynamic range, great for HDR.

• Canon EOS R5 / R6–High-resolution and great low-light performance.

• Nikon Z7 II / D850–Superb sharpness and detail.

• Fujifilm X-T5 (APS-C)–Budget-friendly but powerful for real estate.

2. Lenses (Wide-Angle for Interiors)

• Sony 16-35mm f/2.8 GM (Full-frame)–Crisp details and low distortion.

• Canon RF 15-35mm f/2.8L IS USM–Versatile for interiors and exteriors.

• Nikon Z 14-30mm f/4 S–Lightweight with great edge-to-edge sharpness.

• Tamron 17-28mm f/2.8 (Sony E-mount)–Great budget option.

3. Tripods & Accessories

• Manfrotto 055 Aluminum Tripod–Sturdy and reliable for real estate work.

• Neewer 2-Pack Softbox Lighting Kit–Helpful for poorly lit spaces.

• DJI Mini 3 Pro / Mavic Air 2 (Drone)–For stunning aerial shots of properties.

• CamRanger 2 (Wireless Camera Control)–Helps with remote shooting and bracketing.

Best Editing Software for Real Estate Photography

  1. Lightroom & Photoshop (Adobe Suite)–Best Overall

• Lightroom–Adjust lighting, contrast, and colors quickly.

• Photoshop–Remove distractions, replace skies, and fix perspectives.

• HDR Merge Feature–Ideal for blending multiple exposures.

  1. Capture One–Great for Detail & Color Control

• Better color rendering than Lightroom, especially for high-end commercial shoots.

  1. Luminar Neo–Best for AI Editing & Sky Replacements

• Quick sky replacements, AI-powered light balancing, and one-click enhancements.

  1. Enfuse / Photomatix (for HDR blending)

• Helps blend bracketed shots for balanced lighting in interior photos.

  1. Topaz Gigapixel AI–For Up-scaling Images

• If you need ultra-sharp images for large prints or high-res online listings.