Author Topic: What camera are you using for microstock? (Read 11045 times)

melastmohican · « **on:** February 26, 2009, 15:50 »

Let's just limit it to your primary camera.

leaf · « **Reply #1 on:** February 26, 2009, 16:39 »

is the 5d mark II a prosumer camera?

fotografer · « **Reply #2 on:** February 26, 2009, 16:47 »

I also have the 5D mark II and don't know what catagory it goes in.

Quote from: leaf on February 26, 2009, 16:39

is the 5d mark II a prosumer camera?

fljac · « **Reply #3 on:** February 26, 2009, 16:57 »

I'm using Nikon D3 witch is my only current camera

Xalanx · « **Reply #4 on:** February 26, 2009, 17:11 »

1ds, 5d and 5d mk2 are professional dslrs. 40d / 30d is prosumer. 350d-450d entry level.

gostwyck · « **Reply #6 on:** February 26, 2009, 17:30 »

Mine's a black one.

What exactly is the point of this 'poll'? What are you hoping to 'discover' __ that some people use different cameras to others? Just a guess ... probably.

RacePhoto · « **Reply #7 on:** February 26, 2009, 17:31 »

Quote from: Xalanx on February 26, 2009, 17:11

1ds, 5d and 5d mk2 are professional dslrs. 40d / 30d is prosumer. 350d-450d entry level.

Should have said that before I answered. I guessed that if I sell photographs professionally, to magazines and newspapers, with a 40D, it's a professional camera? When I put on all "L" lenses, say a 400mm f/2.8 Canon, is it professional or prosumer?

Simple survey is going to turn into an interesting debate?

A 4mp 1D is a professional camera because it's weather sealed, but a full frame 21mp 5D Mk II isn't? Just can't wait for this to sort out.

Magnum · « **Reply #8 on:** February 26, 2009, 17:38 »

I´d say that the result tells if it´s professional or not.

What´s inside Pro cameras today are inside prosumers tomorrow.

I wish it was like that with cars...

vonkara · « **Reply #9 on:** February 26, 2009, 17:41 »

Where's Yuri... The medium format need one click

Xalanx · « **Reply #10 on:** February 26, 2009, 18:14 »

Mat, that link doesn't mean anything. I can put up a photo gear website and claim that 5d is the mother of all cameras and then i'll be a second ken rockwell (or chuck norris).

Canon splits cameras in the following categories:

Category 1: 1000d / 450d
Category 2: 40d / 50d
Category 3: 5d / 5d Mk2 (we're FF here)
Category 4: 1Ds.

There's also a category 3-2 or 3 and half what you preffer, for 1D Mk3.

The poll does not have sufficient ranks for all of the range. Therefore, the most appropiate for 5D is Professional Camera. A DSLR with full frame sensor is not a prosumer. That would be the 40d / 50d. Which no matter how many features they have will be always below 5D Mk1, image quality wise. Because they're APS-C. And that's the end of the story.

Features are nice, indeed. But I couldn't care less that my 5D doesn't have sensor cleaning and I need to use pecpads every month, while I'm getting brilliant, razor sharp details and superb colors out of it.

If there would be a "professional camera" that besides all competitors will also scratch your back and read your newspaper with angelina jolie's voice, - that will not put it in the next grade of this poll, to medium format stuff.

a.k.a.-tom · « **Reply #11 on:** February 26, 2009, 18:53 »

Using my 'original' Rebel for the micro... 5D mark II for macro
using both for my free lance work.

=tom

madelaide · « **Reply #13 on:** February 26, 2009, 19:26 »

Canon Powershot A620. Very few in my micro portfolio came from my Canon 400D. So far.

Regards,
Adelaide

Xalanx · « **Reply #14 on:** February 27, 2009, 04:07 »

Quote from: MatHayward on February 26, 2009, 18:57

My main body is a 1D Mark III which is considered a "pro" camera.

You have a great tool for action, wildlife and sports.

10 fps... no comment.

basti · « **Reply #15 on:** February 27, 2009, 04:23 »

Yep - the same with ranking Olympus or Nikon cameras - its D80/90 or Oly E-30 prosumer or entry level (plastic body)? Then E-3 is high-pro because it has probably best weather sealing, likely even better then 1D? Such categories are very disputable.

I would rather choose rank on megapixels (also pretty disputable) or sensor size - comapct - 4/3 - APS-C (both 1.5 and 1.6 crops) - FF and medium format or larger (we have Seitz and other insane cameras, dont we...).

Eg Im using Olympus E-410 though with high grade lenses - the body itself is very cheap however its much closer to D80 or 400/450D then to 1000D or D40/60 regarding its capabilities. And the Zuikos 14-54 and 12-60 are well above eg Canon 17-85 and likely even better then 24-105/4L. So what category? Entry level?

And while using older E-1 (high quality metal body with superb sealing) its Pro class?

MikLav · « **Reply #16 on:** February 27, 2009, 05:19 »

I am in doubts so I didn't vote

2/3 of my portfolio was made with Canon EOS 350D
1/3 of my portfolio is made with Canon EOS 40D which I currently use
I am just about to get a new Canon EOS 5D Mk II (hopefully this weekend)

They all are in different categories. Which one to take into account?

anton9 · « **Reply #17 on:** February 27, 2009, 05:49 »

Nikon D300 for me

Xalanx · « **Reply #18 on:** February 27, 2009, 05:57 »

Quote from: MikLav on February 27, 2009, 05:19

I am in doubts so I didn't vote

2/3 of my portfolio was made with Canon EOS 350D
1/3 of my portfolio is made with Canon EOS 40D which I currently use
I am just about to get a new Canon EOS 5D Mk II (hopefully this weekend)

They all are in different categories. Which one to take into account?

If you're sure you'll get the 5D Mk 2 then vote professional dslr. That'll be your main camera in a few days.

LE: congrats!!

melking · « **Reply #19 on:** February 27, 2009, 07:41 »

I use Canon 1Ds Mark III - 21 MP for my stock photography

lisafx · « **Reply #20 on:** February 27, 2009, 09:25 »

5D II for me

michealo · « **Reply #21 on:** February 27, 2009, 09:34 »

TimAck · « **Reply #22 on:** February 27, 2009, 10:09 »

Smiling Jack · « **Reply #23 on:** February 27, 2009, 10:47 »

I don't know what mine is called. It is a Pentax K10D
Smiling jack

gbcimages · « **Reply #24 on:** February 27, 2009, 12:38 »

Canon power shot A640

dbajurin · « **Reply #25 on:** February 27, 2009, 13:38 »

5DMkII

ibogdan · « **Reply #26 on:** February 27, 2009, 16:19 »

Nikon D80

madelaide · « **Reply #27 on:** February 27, 2009, 16:26 »

Quote from: gbcimages on February 27, 2009, 12:38

Canon power shot A640

Finally I don't feel alone anymore.

epantha · « **Reply #28 on:** February 27, 2009, 16:30 »

I bought a Canon 40D last year when I had trouble getting into IS.
I always have the Powershot G7 in my purse.

gbcimages · « **Reply #29 on:** February 27, 2009, 16:46 »

Quote from: madelaide on February 27, 2009, 16:26

Quote from: gbcimages on February 27, 2009, 12:38
Canon power shot A640

Finally I don't feel alone anymore.

I like mine,it works fine for my type of photos. I don't have a problem getting my images accepted at any of the sites.

shiyali · « **Reply #30 on:** February 27, 2009, 17:45 »

Quote from: madelaide on February 27, 2009, 16:26

Quote from: gbcimages on February 27, 2009, 12:38
Canon power shot A640

Finally I don't feel alone anymore.

You are certainly not. A640 is my main camera. An awesome piece of equipment!

MikLav · « **Reply #31 on:** February 27, 2009, 18:11 »

Quote from: Xalanx on February 27, 2009, 05:57

Quote from: MikLav on February 27, 2009, 05:19
I am in doubts so I didn't vote

2/3 of my portfolio was made with Canon EOS 350D
1/3 of my portfolio is made with Canon EOS 40D which I currently use
I am just about to get a new Canon EOS 5D Mk II (hopefully this weekend)

They all are in different categories. Which one to take into account?

If you're sure you'll get the 5D Mk 2 then vote professional dslr. That'll be your main camera in a few days.

LE: congrats!!

Got it now in my hands

Thanks!

chasmcn · « **Reply #32 on:** February 27, 2009, 18:29 »

450D

brm1949 · « **Reply #33 on:** February 27, 2009, 18:46 »

Started with a Nikon 8700, then went to a D70, then a D200, needed to sell the D200 and now using a D70 and it still gets the job done. Mostly wildlife and nature. I know i need to upgrade but i really like my D70.

cmcderm1 · « **Reply #34 on:** February 27, 2009, 20:05 »

Canon 30D with a couple of L lenses.

epixx · « **Reply #35 on:** February 27, 2009, 20:40 »

What is a prosumer? A professional consumer? A consuming professional? These are all words and have no meaning.

For most paid photographic work, I use Fuji S3 and S5, but for stock, I prefer the Nikon D80, since it has more resolution. Does that make me an amateur when I shoot stock and a pro when I shoot with the Fujis?

redhat · « **Reply #36 on:** March 01, 2009, 00:20 »

I'm using a 4x5 inch field camera.

tan510jomast · « **Reply #37 on:** March 01, 2009, 11:15 »

Quote from: epixx on February 27, 2009, 20:40

What is a prosumer? A professional consumer? A consuming professional? These are all words and have no meaning.

For most paid photographic work, I use Fuji S3 and S5, but for stock, I prefer the Nikon D80, since it has more resolution. Does that make me an amateur when I shoot stock and a pro when I shoot with the Fujis?

epixx, prosumer is something the camera reviewer coined. in camera sales they "distinguish" you as a user of "pro" DSLR if you bought the most expensive

prosumer is the one between consumer and pro. i believe something like my 14MP Pentax k20D is in that category, while my other camera the old battlehorse 7MP Olympus e300 is consumer.
just salesmen talk. ya, i used that too as i sell cameras during the seasonal and festive periods.
make more commission selling pro , and naturally everyone wants to "take better photographs," so they "have to get a pro camera". not my line, but actually a quote from one of my younger colleagues last christmas.

he asked me," which pro camera should i get? my photographs are so lousy with my consumer camera". i told him, " i don't know, maybe you should ask someone who uses a pro camera!"

madelaide · « **Reply #38 on:** March 01, 2009, 14:10 »

Quote from: epixx on February 27, 2009, 20:40

What is a prosumer?

Good question. How does my Canon 400D qualify?

I am not a professional consumer, I am very savvy.

Regards,
Adelaide

bendicks · « **Reply #39 on:** March 02, 2009, 15:16 »

Started w/Pentax K10D and upgraded to a Nikon D700 that is currently on its way back to factory for repairs

-Don

e-person · « **Reply #40 on:** March 03, 2009, 16:32 »

Prosumer DSLR, although on occasion I use 35mm, medium and large format film, as well as a Kodak c613.

MikLav · « **Reply #41 on:** March 04, 2009, 05:42 »

Quote from: madelaide on March 01, 2009, 14:10

Good question. How does my Canon 400D qualify?

400D is indeed positioned as a "consumer" camera

lagereek · « **Reply #42 on:** March 04, 2009, 12:35 »

Nikon D3X and sometimes the HD3-39

Xalanx · « **Reply #43 on:** March 04, 2009, 15:02 »

Quote from: lagereek on March 04, 2009, 12:35

Nikon D3X and sometimes the HD3-39

I hate you too.

stokfoto · « **Reply #44 on:** March 05, 2009, 15:35 »

from now on 5D II

MikLav · « **Reply #45 on:** March 05, 2009, 16:43 »

Quote from: stokfoto on March 05, 2009, 15:35

from now on 5D II

welcome to the club!

qwerty · « **Reply #46 on:** March 06, 2009, 05:34 »

5d mkII

before that 300D, I wore the out the shutter button (really)

Satforce · « **Reply #47 on:** March 10, 2009, 11:47 »

Nikon D80 with sigma 10-20 / nikon 105 VR / Sigma 70-300 / nikon 18-200

Inda · « **Reply #48 on:** March 10, 2009, 13:40 »

Canon 450. I will have a 5dII in June.

goldenangel · « **Reply #49 on:** March 10, 2009, 15:19 »

Nikon D80 with 18-200mm and SB-900.

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