Qualified Equipment List for Photographers & Pilots
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Required CAMERA Equipment for Photographers:
Complete Setup Example - pg 2
Approved Cameras - pg 4
Wide Angle Lens - pg 5/6
Tripod - pg 7/8
Ball Head - pg 9
Preferred Equipment:
Fisheye Lens - pg 11/12
Pano Head - pg 13
***If you are not applying for the Residential Photography position, you do not need Camera equipment.
***If you are not applying for the aerial pilot position, you do not need Drone equipment.
Equipment Testing & Unqualified List:
Unqualified Cameras & Lenses - pg 27
Drone Equipment Testing & Unqualified List:
Unqualified Drones - pg 29
Drone Testing Instructions - pg 21/22
Required Equipment for 3D Products
Required Equipment - pg 30
Required Equipment for Walkthrough Video
Required Equipment - pg 31
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Required Camera Equipment
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Cameras
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Nikon:
D7100
D7200
D7500
D500
D750
D780
D800
D810
D850
D3s
D4s
D5
D800e
Z5
Z6
Z6 II
Z7
Z7 II
Z8
Z9
Z50
Canon:
5D Mark II *
5D Mark III
5D Mark IV
5D S
6D
6D Mark II
7D Mark II
EOS R
EOS R1
EOS R5
EOS R5 II
EOS R6
EOS R6 II
EOS R8
EOS RP*
EOS 5DS R
EOS 1DX II
* Requires
Third-Party
Bracketing Software�
Sony:
Alpha A7R II
Alpha A7R III
Alpha A7R IV
Alpha A7R V
Alpha A7 II
Alpha A7 III�Alpha A7 IV
Alpha A7 IV A
Alpha A77 Mark II
Alpha A6300
Alpha A6400
Alpha A6500
Alpha A6600
Alpha A6700
A7SII
A7C
A7C II
A9
A9 II
Fx3
Pentax:
K-1
K-3
K-3 II
K-5/K5-II
K5-IIS
K-7
K-70
KP
Panasonic:
Lumix DC-S5
Lumix S1
Lumix S1H�Lumix S1R
Fujifilm:
X-T2
X-T3
X-T4
X-T5
X-S10
X-H1
XM5
Disclaimer: Virtuance is not responsible for any problems resulting from third-party software.
IMPORTANT: Please note that it is ultimately your responsibility as a photographer to know the compatibility of your camera & lens.
Wide Angle Lens
Please note the focal length requirements for crop sensor vs full frame and be sure that you have the correct focal length for your camera.
Canon Crop Sensor:
10-22mm
Canon Full Frame:
11-24mm
14-35mm RF f4 L
15-30mm RF F4.5-6.3 IS STM
15-35mm RF f/2.8L USM
16-35mm
17-35 RF f/2.8
17-40mm
Sony Crop Sensor:
11-18mm
10-18mm
Sony Full Frame:
Zeiss 16-35mm/F4
Sony FE 12-24mm F4 G
Sony FE 12-24mm f/2.8 GM
Sony FE 16-35mm f/2.8 GM
Nikon Crop Sensor:
10-20mm
10-24mm
12-24mm
Nikon Full Frame:
16-35mm F/4
17-35 f/2.8
14-24mm
Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S
Z 14-30mm f/4 S
Panasonic�Panasonic 16-35mm f/4
Tokina Crop Sensor:
11-16mm
11-20mm
12-28mm
Tokina Full Frame:
17-35mm
Tamron Crop Sensor:
10-24mm
11-20mm
Tamron Full Frame:
17-50mm
15-30mm
15-30mm G2
17-28 mm
17-35mm f/2.8 DI OSD
17-35/2.8-4 DI IF
Sigma Crop Sensor:
12-24mm
Sigma Full Frame:
14-24mm f/2.8 DG DN
14-24mm F2.8 DG
16-28mm 2.8 DG DN
10-18 mm 2.8 DG DN
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Fujifilm Crop Sensor:
8-16mm F2.8 R LM WR
10-24mm f/4 R OIS
Samyang:
8mm f/3.5 Fish-Eye CS
Pentax:
D FA 15-30mm F.28 ED SDM WR
DA 11-18 mm F2.8ED DC AW
IMPORTANT: While these lenses are compatible with HDReal, you will need to ensure that they are compatible with your camera. For example, if you own a crop sensor camera, you will need to ensure you own a crop sensor lens that is compatible with it.
Wide Angle Lens
Full Frame / FX Format Sensor:
If you have a full frame camera, our required focal length range is:
Lens Focal length at 14-40mm*
Do not shoot wider than 14mm
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Crop / APS-C Sensor:
If you have a crop sensor camera, our required focal length range is:
Lens Focal length at 10-30mm*
Do not shoot wider than 10mm
Zoom Capable:
Zoom lens are required. Unfortunately, you will not be able to use a prime lens.
Why zoom? We photograph all still images with a wide angle lens. Having zoom capabilities is important so that you can zoom in to capture the exterior of the home, views, and some interiors.
Aperture Requirements:
We photograph at F8
*If your lens is not capable of photographing as wide as 14mm on a full frame lens and as wide as 10mm on a crop sensor lens, you are required to purchase a Macro Rail slider.
Tripod
Here are a few good options!
Manfrotto MT055xPRO3
Manfrotto MT190xPRO3
Manfrotto MT055XPRO3-3W
Manfrotto MT055CXPRO4
Manfrotto MT055CXPRO3
Vanguard Alta Pro 263Ab
Vanguard Alta Pro 264AB
Unqualified: Slik 700DX Pro
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Tripod
Some considerations when selecting a tripod:
Having a good tripod is vital! We shoot on a tripod for every single image.
You will need to be able to tuck it into corners and behind furniture!
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Ball Head
Here a few good options!
Benro PU70
3 LeggedThing Airhed
Manfrotto MHXPRO-BHQ2
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Some considerations when selecting a ball head:
For speed and efficiency onsite a ball head is the best option for your tripod head. Being able to compose quickly and align your vertical lines is easiest with a ball head.
Required Equipment for 3D Products
(Zillow & Matterport)
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Ricoh Theta Z1, Theta X, Insta 360X4 is required if you are expected to offer Zillow & Matterport products.
Laptop Requirements for Virtuance Products
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Virtuance products such as Residential Ground photography, Aerial Photo & Video and our Walkthrough Video product all require the use of our proprietary software called Tagger to import & upload photos & videos for delivery. It’s required that all partners have a laptop that meets our specifications so they can import & tag photo while onsite. It is your responsibility to know what your computer specs are to ensure they meet our requirements.
Macro Rail Slider
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Some considerations when selecting a a macro/nodal rail slider::
For speed and efficiency onsite a ball head is the best option for your tripod head. Being able to compose quickly and align your vertical lines is easiest with a ball head.
�IMPORTANT! A slider is a required piece of gear IF your lens is not capable of photographing as wide as 14mm on a full frame lens and as wide as 10mm on a crop sensor lens, you are required to purchase a Macro Rail slider.
We recommend the Fotomate Macro Rail Slider
Required Equipment for the Walkthrough Video Product
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1. Gimbal: The preferred Gimbals for creating Walkthrough Videos are either the DJI OSMO Gimbal 6 or DJI Osmo Mobile SE.
Note: You can use the following previous models as they will work but they have been discontinued from production.
DJI Osmo Mobile 3�DJI OM 4�DJI OM 5
2. iPhone (Apple iPhone 11 or newer)
Preferred Camera Equipment
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Fisheye Lens*
*Please note that while the fisheye lens is not required it is preferred and handy to have if you have one in your kit!
Canon 15mm
Canon 8-15mm
Sigma 8mm
Sigma 10mm
Sigma 15mm
Rokinon 12mm
Nikon 16mm
Nikon 8-15
Nikon 10.5
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Tokina 10-17mm
Please note the focal length requirements for crop sensor vs full frame and be sure that you have the correct focal length for your camera.
Fisheye Lens
Fisheye lenses are used to create 360 panoramas. They are not used to capture our still images.
Full Frame:
If you have a full frame camera, you would need to photograph at 15mm
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Crop Sensor:
If you have a crop sensor camera, you would need to photograph at 10mm
Diagonal Fisheye:
Not Circular
Recommended Brand:
Sigma makes a great fisheye!
Pano Head
Ball head w/ 360 degree notation and a bubble level + a Fotomate Macro Rail Slider
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Required Drone Equipment
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Qualified Drones
Anti-Collision Lighting required for all drones!
**Must be used with one of the following ND Filters ND32, ND16, ND8, ND16(most common)
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DJI Phantom 4 Pro
DJI Phantom 4 Pro II
Phantom 4 Advanced
Phantom 4 Pro +V.20
Autel EVO LL Pro6k
DJI Inspire 1**
DJI Inspire 2**
DJI Mavic Pro
DJI Mavic Pro 2
DJI Mavic Pro 4
DJI Mavic Air**
DJI Mavic Air 2**
DJI Mavic Air 2S**
DJI Mavic Air 3**
DJI Mavic Air 3S**
DJI Mavic 3 Classic
DJI Mavic 3 CINE
DJI Mavic 3 (Hasselblad L2D-20C)
DJI Mavic 3 Pro (the tele camera on the Pro must not be used)
DJI Mavic Pro Platinum**
DJI Mavic Mini 3 Pro**
DJI Mavic Mini 4 Pro**
Qualified Drone Rig Requirements
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Having a backup drone is a huge plus! If you don’t have a backup drone please indicate this on your applications.
*Remote ID Compliant Drones - As of September 16th 2023, the FAA is requiring all pilots whose drone is Remote ID compliant already to comply with the new Remote ID rule. If your drone is not yet Remote ID compliant, according to the FAA you have until March 16, 2024 to ensure compliance. All pilots partnering with Virtuance MUST verify they are using a Remote ID compliant drone (either built-in or using a Remote ID module). More information can be found on the FAA’s website here:https://uasdoc.faa.gov/listDocs
Equipment Testing
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Testing Your Equipment
Virtuance is striving to continually add new gear to our qualified equipment list so that photographers and aerial pilots can work with a variety of gear. To test, you need to configure your equipment to the required settings, capture a set of images, and upload. Review the next few slides to see those instructions.
Do you have a camera, lens or drone that is not yet listed as qualified equipment? You can test your current equipment for compatibility with our systems if your camera, lens, or drone isn't currently on our qualified equipment list (pg. 4-6) AND hasn’t been previously tested by us (pg. 17). Please confirm your equipment is not on the list!
Would you like to have your equipment tested? Check to make sure your equipment can be configured it the required settings, specifically the bracketing settings. If it can, click HERE to fill out a request form and begin the qualification process. Thank you for assisting us to test the gear!
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Camera or Lens Equipment Testing
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STEP 1: CONFIGURE YOUR CAMERA TO THESE SETTINGS
Configure your camera to these settings for the stills and video
See next page for additional instructions
Camera & Lens Equipment Testing
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STEP 3: UPLOAD IMAGES & VIDEO
Submit images to the Virtuance Team based on the instructions below.
STEP 2: CAPTURE IMAGE AND VIDEO
Are you a Virtuance partner already working with Virtuance?
If so, follow the upload instructions here: https://team.virtuance.com/qualified-equipment-list/
Drone Equipment Testing
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STEP 1: CONFIGURE YOUR DRONE SETTINGS
Configure your drone to these settings for the stills and video
See next page for additional instructions
Drone Equipment Testing
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STEP 3: UPLOAD DRONE IMAGES & VIDEO
Submit images to the Virtuance Team based on the instructions below.
STEP 2: CAPTURE AERIAL IMAGES AND VIDEO
Are you a Virtuance partner already working with Virtuance?
If so, follow the upload instructions here: https://team.virtuance.com/qualified-equipment-list/
FAQ
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Frequently Asked Questions:
Q: Does my camera need to be full frame or crop?
A: Either is fine, just be sure the focal length of the lenses are correct. Please go to the lens page for details.
Q: How did you select the cameras on your list?
A: The bracketing requirements are one of the most important features. Cameras that can bracket 5 shots with 2 Ev gaps are preferred however we would be open to testing cameras that are also capable of 1 EV gap as long as they can produce 7 bracketed shots as well.
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Frequently Asked Questions:
Q: May I use a filter?
A: No, this causes unnecessary adjustments for our processing team.
Q: May I use an adaptor?
A: While we don't prefer it, we allow the use Metabones adaptors only. Occasionally Metabones adaptors can cause issues with processing. It is incredibly important to note that if there were to become a trend of your adaptor causing issues, you would be expected to switch to a lens/camera combo that didn't require an adaptor immediately.
Q: I still have additional questions before I purchase gear. Who can I contact?
A: Please contact us at photojobs@virtuance.com We are happy to help!
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Unqualified Equipment List
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Unqualified CAMERA & LENS Equipment
List of Previously Tested Gear
(not compatible with our editing software)
Canon
1D
1D s
1D MKII
1D s MKII
1D s MKII/MKII N
60D
70D
80D
90D
T3i / T5i and all of the Rebel series
T7I
EOS M50
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Nikon
D50
D200
D7000
D610
D700
D300
D300s
D3400
D3500
Olympus
E-M1 Mk II
O-M1
Sony
A6000
Canon 10-18 mm f/4-5.6
Tokina 16-28 f/2.8
Sony 16-50 OSS
Panasonic Lumix G 45-150 mm
Panasonic 12-35mm
Lumix 7-14mm
Olympus 7-14mm Lenses (all Micro 4/3rds)
Sigma 12-24 f/4.5 EX DG Aspherical HSM
Sigma 18-35mm
Sigma AF 10-20mm F4-5.6 EX DC
Sigma AF 10-20mm F3.5 EX DC
Camera Bodies
Lenses
Panasonic
GH4/GH5s (all Micro 4/3rds)
Unqualified DRONE Equipment
List of Previously Tested Gear
(not compatible with our editing software)
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DJI Mavic Mini
DJI Mavic Mini 2
DJI Mavic Mini 3
DJI Avata
DJI Phantom 3
Unqualified GIMBAL Equipment
List of Previously Tested Gear
(not compatible with our editing software)
OSMO Pocket 3
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