Here’s a dramatic display of the difference between a point and shoot camera and a semi-pro grade digital single lens reflex (DSLR) camera, lighting equipment, wide angle lens and subtle use of Adobe products. First we start with the point and shoot. For quick shots I use an Olympus C-5060 wide angle camera that can also shoot video. It is a very durable dependable camera with both an XD and Compact Flash (CF) card slots and it can shoot in RAW mode (a must!). The DSLR is my workhorse. It’s a Nikon D-200 with the MB-200 dual battery grip with integrated controls. I also shoot with up to 5 wireless strobes with all kinds of light modifiers. Of course, both cameras are mounted on a sturdy tripod and remotely triggered.

Check out the difference in the images. The Point & Shoot does OK and I guess it would be fine but compare it to the professional image. Notice the lines of the room structure how they are skewed in the point & shoot image and how nice and even, parellel or perpendicular the lines are in the professional image. Also, notice the light how it appears even in the pro image.  There’s a couple problems in the pro image and it won’t ever make it to a magazine, but it’s a far cry from the point and shoot image. Finally, compare the pro image to some you see on the MLS–especially those you know came a REALTOR’s cell phone. I love those.  Lastly, enjoy.