MetrOblique

How far can I zoom into an image before it becomes blurry?

This is the most common question we receive regarding our MetrOblique imagery.  

We will endeavor to answer that question with the discussion below.

(This discussion applies to our MetrOblique stock imagery, not our SkyShot custom imagery).

MetrOblique imagery is most "in its element" when used to show context.  In other words, it is best used to show the property's relationship to interstates, downtown, rooftops, etc.  MetrOblique imagery is neither billed nor intended to provide close-up photos of specific buildings.  

The photo above is typical of the imagery we have for each of the markets we've shot.  Follow either   or both of the following two procedures to see how zooming into this picture affects the image quality.

1.  Left-click once on the photo to open the full-resolution image in a new window.  It may take a few seconds to load.  Once open, you should be able to zoom in and out by clicking on the image.  

Use the sliders at the bottom and right of the window to pan around.

OR  .  .  .

2.  Right-click on the image, and select "Save Target As" to save it to your computer.  You can then open the image on your computer, in the software of your choice.  You'll then have the freedom to zoom into the image, perform crops, and so forth, to see how these operations affect the image quality.

Each image begins with eight megapixels of resolution.  That's enough resolution to zoom in significantly without the image becoming blurry.  If the photo you are working with shows more real estate than ideal for your purposes (that is, you would like to focus in more on the subject property), you can crop the photo with the included photo editor (www.FastStone.org) to obtain an image better suited to your purposes.