Cheat sheet · Urban

Camera settings for interiors & real estate

Wide lens at chest height, tripod, bracketed exposures for windows.

Aperturef/7.1–f/8
ShutterBracketed
ISO100–200
Lens14–24 mm (FF)
HeightChest/door-handle height
White balanceDaylight, fix mix
Quick start: Wide lens at chest height, tripod, bracketed exposures for windows.

Starting exposures#

Typical scene brightness for this situation is around EV 7. Use these as a first test shot, then check the histogram.

ApertureISO 100ISO 400ISO 1600ISO 6400
f/1.41/60 s1/250 s1/1000 s1/4000 s
f/2.81/15 s1/60 s1/250 s1/1000 s
f/5.61/4 s1/15 s1/60 s1/250 s
f/80.5 s1/8 s1/30 s1/125 s
f/111 s1/4 s1/15 s1/60 s

Step by step#

  1. Turn on all lights.
  2. Shoot from corners at chest height.
  3. Bracket 3–5 exposures and blend.

Gear checklist#

  • Ultra-wide lens
  • Tripod
  • Flash for fill

Pro tips#

  • Straight verticals matter most.

Common mistakes#

  • Too-wide distortion.

Frequently asked questions#

What are the best camera settings for interiors & real estate?

Aperture: f/7.1–f/8 · Shutter: Bracketed · ISO: 100–200. Wide lens at chest height, tripod, bracketed exposures for windows.

What gear do I need for interiors & real estate?

Ultra-wide lens, Tripod, Flash for fill.

Last updated October 03, 2026 · How we calculate · Sources

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