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Microstock Photography Forum - General => Newbie Discussion => Topic started by: CQ on February 07, 2015, 17:15

Title: new to microstock, old Canon camera
Post by: CQ on February 07, 2015, 17:15

I am looking to start taking microstock photographs but have a 2006 Canon PowerShot A620 camera. I don't want to start taking pictures until I know they will be of acceptable quality to the various agencies. I am concerned about noise and artifacts. I have Photoshop Elements 12 if needed. Is this camera capable of taking pictures that will be accepted?

Title: Re: new to microstock, old Canon camera
Post by: PaulieWalnuts on February 07, 2015, 17:29

If I were you I'd buy an old DSLR on Ebay for cheap

Title: Re: new to microstock, old Canon camera
Post by: lbarn on February 07, 2015, 17:54

http://www.microstockgroup.com/canon/how-good-is-the-canon-sx520-hs-bridge-camera/msg406032/#msg406032 (http://www.microstockgroup.com/canon/how-good-is-the-canon-sx520-hs-bridge-camera/msg406032/#msg406032)

may want to read this thread, about a very similar subject

Title: Re: new to microstock, old Canon camera
Post by: No Free Lunch on February 07, 2015, 20:14

Canon has the new 50mp now just perfect for microstock shots  :)

Title: Re: new to microstock, old Canon camera
Post by: BaldricksTrousers on February 08, 2015, 03:22

Rather than ebay it might be better to look at BHphotovideo's used department. They've got refurbished Canon DSLRs there for less than $400. At least you'll know the camera works properly

Title: Re: new to microstock, old Canon camera
Post by: MichaelJayFoto on February 08, 2015, 06:38

Quote from: CQ on February 07, 2015, 17:15

I am looking to start taking microstock photographs but have a 2006 Canon PowerShot A620 camera. I don't want to start taking pictures until I know they will be of acceptable quality to the various agencies. I am concerned about noise and artifacts. I have Photoshop Elements 12 if needed. Is this camera capable of taking pictures that will be accepted?

Frankly, I doubt that you can get too many useful images shot with that camera. Actually I'd say rather use your smart phone and upload to mobile collections...

But more worrying is your statement "I don't want to start taking pictures until I know..." - if you don't start taking pictures, you will never find out.

Title: Re: new to microstock, old Canon camera
Post by: CQ on February 10, 2015, 18:27

Thanks to all for their replies.