Answers from REAL people with REAL experience (not from A.I.)
What cameras and lenses are good for architectural photos & video?
Most architectural photographers use perspective control lenses, also called TILT/SHIFT lenses, and the camera bodies are usually full-frame or larger (to minimize wide angle distortion). Using a TILT/SHIFT lens allows the photographer to keep the perspective looking real, and for still photos the SHIFT movement can also be used to create multi-shot images (but that doesn't work for video so we won't talk about that).
Are TILT/SHIFT Lenses Important?
Most architectural photographers utilize perspective control lenses, commonly known as TILT/SHIFT lenses. These specialized lenses are essential for capturing architectural structures while minimizing distortion. The way it does this is simple: It allows you to keep the camera level, and then lets you move (shift) up or down to compose the image (yet, it's that simple).
Benefits of TILT/SHIFT Lenses
Perspective Control: TILT/SHIFT lenses allow photographers to maintain a realistic perspective, ensuring that vertical lines remain vertical and the overall composition appears natural.
Multi-shot Capabilities: For still photography, the SHIFT movement can be employed to create multi-shot images, enhancing detail and resolution (but the multi-shot technique does not apply to video, of course).
Camera Bodies for Architecture
The camera bodies used in architectural photography are typically full-frame or larger. This choice is crucial as it helps to reduce wide-angle distortion, which can negatively affect the representation of architectural lines and spaces.
