What settings on 20D for a House Interior?

[EricKonieczny]

I know the question is a little vague, but I have the 20D and not the perfect lense for the job. I already told the client, I can go rent a lense later in the week and come to the house and do the shoot, but he said don't worry about it, I justt need it done tonight. I have done other work for him before at some of his events and that is what I specialize in, but not usually House/ Product Shots. But he just built this house for client, and the client is in another part of the country and wants to see his finished house very quickly. There is 8 rooms I need to shoot, with who knows what lighting.


I have the 28-105, 3.5-4.5, USM II lense.

What suggestions do you have for settings? I will be shooting in RAW + Large for post editing.

Thanks


Still very new at this, just got my 20D five days ago.

[Biko]

If not sure what lighting use AWB and hope photoshop can pick up any dogy colour cast. You don't say your taking a tripod so use lense widest aperture and select the ISO that gives you best speed 1/60 ish for handheld shots.

You might want to press the * button and take some pan shots as the lens is not ideal, can stich them to give a wider shot.

[mr.photoguy]

Bring a tripod, and a wider lens. I don't see 28mm being wide enough.
You may at least want 18 mm, if you can't get your hands on a 17mm lens.
You will also want a tripod to.
A external flash would be nice, if your shooting in the evening.

[EricKonieczny]

I do have the 580 EX flash and will be using it. But no Tripod, I will rest the camera on something for sure. I just spent $2500 on this equipment last week and have make some money before I spend more.


The 28-105 lense is all I have for tonight for sure. I have to work with what I have. I told the client take it or leave it, and he said it was okay.


Thanks.

[cmM]

use the flash, bounce off the ceiling, use AWB since you shoot RAW anyway, and the wider the lens, the better you're off.

[Pekka]

I would shoot available light, tripod, wider lens (14-20mm), mirror lockup, remote release, exposure bracketing (perhaps focus bracketing, too). Flashes only if needed. A lot depends of course of required quality - don't overdo it, though - if the photos needed are mailed as 800x600 filess then forget mirror lockup and remote release.

[mbze430]

I would also recommend available lights and use flash off camera as fill in for dark areas. Shoot with all windows without any blockage. turn on all the interior lights. Wide angle is good, but make sure it doesn't distort. 24mm thru 35mm

[WestFalcon]

No offense to other comments but I do this regularly for a kitchen company. I shoot jpegs(large fine) and I use the tungsten setting. You must have a remote release to trigger the camera and a tripod is an absolute must.. I like to shoot at f11 or f8. My shutter speeds are usually at about 1/15th second or slower(watch your graph). I always shoot on manual at asa 400. I use utility lights to fill in shadow areas...a couple reflector floods will do. I found out a long time ago that flash does not work very well. I have a small tv(lcd) with me to evaluate the shots. I use a 17-40 L lens. Your lens needs to be a little wider. Raw would be fine. I get nice 16x20's and they are displayed in the Kitchen Companies showroom. These pictures need not be complicated...the equipment is relatively simple...Trial and error is used often but that's why digital is so nice. Good luck Brian

[DocFrankenstein]

I don't think u have enough equipment.

Flash is useless
Tripod is a must
Even 18mm may be not be wide enough

At least try to keep your sensor vertical.

Good luck

[kwang0429]

10-22 !!