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Getty has a list of required cameras, the microstock sites don't.  Your camera will be fine although your lens choice could be better.  I would go with a 50mm, 100mm, or 24mm prime depending what you like to shoot instead of a cheap zoom.

http://contributors.gettyimages.com/workwithus/article.asp?article_id=1346

Looks like this link isn't fully up to date I think some leica point and shoot and sony models are added but it's not really important.  

Well microstock will be my main target, I can always take a crack at Getty if the images are exceptional. I understand that Canon EOS1000D isn't the best but I dont want to blow more than $600 on a camera and will most likely buy a new better one in two years once I have graduated.

dude, wipe the exif, and thats it. : )

Will, when you take a photo, there's data that is attached to that image called "EXIF" data.  It lists the details of the image including things like resolution, date, the camera etc.  lthn is telling you to remove the exif data so that the reviewers won't know what camera you used but... they'll know it was a crappy one.

The resolution is too low on the 1000D... 11MP I think from memory.  I'd go the 550D or higher.

If you got a moment, pop into Michaels camera store in the CBD... they're awesome there and they'll give you some good advice.  Not sure but they may even have a secondhand one or might be able to point you towards a good place to get a second hand one.  They're on the corner of Lonsdale and Elizabeth.  Maybe give them a buzz first and tell them your situation.

If you're on a low budget it might be tempting to go for a secondhand one through eBay but if you end up with a dudd, you'll be stuffed.

Cheers