Thanks for the info.

Now that you've mentioned it, I do remember that they were going to that new pricing model.

Thanks again,

Joe

I'm trying to figure out how to change the prices of several of my images.

I contacted support and the response I received did not make any sense at all, it was just a link back to their home page.

Is it possible to change the pricing for multiple images or will I have to do each one separately?

thanks,

Joe

I'm a real "Nikonian" having used Nikons over the years.

I currently use a D300 having stepped up from a D80 last year.

Of course, it's also the glass you use that really helps capture a great shot.

I try to keep abreast of all that is Nikon and from the reviews I've read, the D90 would be a better camera for stock photography than the D5000.

I suggest a Google search on "D90 vs D5000" or check out some of the Nikon forums to help make your own decision.

Joe

That's a nice problem to have.

Hopefully it's not a glitch in the system.

Joe

I too have become a much better at Photoshop.

I've taken several photography classes at a local college as well as had many photos win awards.

The difference with microstock (like others have mentioned) is you really have to be proficient in Photoshop (or with whatever photo editing software you use) to get your files accepted.

Once of the last advanced photography classes I took really opened my eyes to this when my instructor told us NOT to use photoshop at all. My first thought was, my pictures are going to be terrible without "Photoshopping" them. To the contrary, my instructor told me I was one of the best students he ever had.

From that I can see there is a big difference between shooting for microstock and shooting for other situations (artistic, weddings, events, editorial, personal, etc.).

I guess what I'm better at overall is knowing what I'm shooting for and how to set it up to limit the amount of time I spend in Photoshop.

I shoot in RAW with my Nikon D300 and just U/L the image at it's max size (less any cropping) I've done.

The Nikon D300 does a superb job in handling noise and I do use Noise Ninja for higher ISO shots but I very rarely get an image rejected for noise.

I too want to offer the highest resolution possible to buyers.

Joe

It's been about a week since I U/L'd to IS but all my keywords come in. I am using Photoshop CS4 (on a Mac) so I don't know if this is something that they only recognize in CS4 as compared to CS3. I would highly doubt that but you never know.

Joe

If you only want to carry one lens with you, you may want to check out the new Tamron 18-270mm F/3.5-6.3...

http://www.tamron.com/B003special/index.html

I don't have one yet but I am seriously considering it. The reviews I've read on this lens have been very favorable.


Joe

That, my friend, is the billion dollar question.

My full time job is as a commodity futures broker and I deal with the foreign currencies markets everyday.

The surprise FED announcement yesterday was a major boost for the foreign currencies around the world, a negative for the U.S. dollar. The U.S. dollar was down again today but we don't expect it to go much lower.

Unfortunately, none of us have a crystal ball as to the future of currency values. If we did, we'd all be billionaires. If anyone tries to tell you different, take it with a grain of salt.