Stephen 21 Posted September 21, 2017 Hi Just looking for a bit of help, now happy with the 12 ish photos I take, just wanting to improve the quality currently been using I phone, is there a camera anyone could recommend. Realistically doing it part time currently so don't want to be spending a fortune Thanks Stephen Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Linctrader 16 Posted September 21, 2017 I have a Canon DSLR which cost me £400 but to be honest my Samsung s7 takes decent pictures. It's about planning the pictures rather than just snapping away...position the car against a background or backdrop that makes it look attractive, make sure it is clean (especially glass) and tyres nicely dressed (I go for a Matt look rather than tyre paint!), start at the front then walk around getting all the flattering angles - low down always looks better than up high looking down. Just take your time and realise you want to make the product look as attractive as possible to the buyers. Avoid filters though, I found out to my cost several times that whilst 'pretty', they give buyers the idea that the car is flawless or maybe a different shade of blue than what's in the picture etc...you get the idea. I'm now into the idea of video walk arounds as per several other members, you get the chance to point out everything (flaws included) in a sympathetic way and I can see how it builds trust with buyers. Cheers and good luck. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stephen 21 Posted September 21, 2017 Thanks I think ive got the back drop right a nice field haha, pictures with I phone are decent just others traders look better thought it was the camera but could well be me. Will keep practising and see what happens Thanks for help Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dan W 57 Posted September 21, 2017 Agree with Linctrader, Take time doing the pics getting the right angle and making sure they are all uniform same position and highlighting any extras, Just using an iphone here but pics come out great Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stephen 21 Posted September 21, 2017 ok thanks will try at weekend appreciate advice could have wasted fortune on camera and been worse off Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rory RSC 596 Posted September 21, 2017 Got a lad in with a fancy camera to take pictures for us. Absolute nightmare at first as it really knocked us back in quality. Iphone and Samsung were better as they auto adjust everything. With the fancy cameras you really need to spend considerable time editing to get it right, finally just about back up there now. Video walkrounds are awesome. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stephen 21 Posted September 21, 2017 yeah noticed people are doing walk arounds I tried to do one explaining odd scratch went roud full car started it explaining things and showed it to people I know and they laughed. Don't think ive got a voice for video lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
It's me 615 Posted September 21, 2017 don't cut-and-paste Mr Blobby in the background waving its not big clever and ALSO it doesnt work Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BHM 994 Posted September 21, 2017 iPhone good enough for me. It's more about getting the background & lighting correct. Personally I don't like walkarounds, I think they look poncie & aren't required by 99.999% of buyers but I'm sure we'll all be doing them in 5 years. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grant8064 219 Posted September 21, 2017 iPhone or an Android. Most importantly cloudy days for photos would be my only tip...bright sunshine kills a photo IMO Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stephen 21 Posted September 21, 2017 Cloudy days that's all we get around here super will have a play over weekend and see how I get on thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BHM 994 Posted September 21, 2017 1 hour ago, grant8064 said: iPhone or an Android. Most importantly cloudy days for photos would be my only tip...bright sunshine kills a photo IMO +1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
umesh 336 Posted September 21, 2017 I've got a relatively cheap camera circa £100 ish - Point & Shoot - take some 'arty' pics - not too sunny days & no filters as mentioned - Video I feel is a must -but not silent movies a walk around with description - SELLS cars for me .... http://specialistcars-stoke.co.uk/showroom/8199/ I feel the more the merrier but do get carried away sometime up to 100 pics ! plus 360 interior and exterior spins ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stephen 21 Posted September 21, 2017 Wow very impressive Umesh, think I'm going to need someover for a voice over haha Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stephen 21 Posted September 22, 2017 Yeah think you could be right, but if you can do bugs bunny you've Gota to give it a go you will go viral and be a you tube sensation think after trying to do this for a few month everything everyone said about it is true if not worse. Seems to be only trade where you need to have so many different skills it's unbelievable. But keep plodding along and see how it goes Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
