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Computer Hardware / Re: Online storage - does anyone use one?

« on: March 13, 2010, 08:47 »

Quote from: Talanis on March 13, 2010, 07:16

http://www.backblaze.com/

I do not use it but I heard very good reviews on them. It's 5$ a month by computer.

I use Backblaze and am very happy with it.

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Site Related / Re: Microstock Earnings poll update

« on: March 02, 2010, 12:17 »

I think this new system is much better. If nothing else it will result in everyone reporting consistently based on concrete numbers rather than opinion/perception.

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StockXpert.com / Re: Deleted account and opted out - Sign in problems

« on: February 24, 2010, 10:39 »

Well I still can't sign in, but I did finally get a reply to my email saying "Payments should be issued this week if it is not already done." Fingers crossed.

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Adobe Stock / Re: Increase in Credit Value at Fotolia?

« on: February 01, 2010, 22:28 »

Quote from: Zeus on February 01, 2010, 21:49

This where I jump in and tell everyone they should delete their portfolio at Fololia. I did a while back and don't regret it at all. Sure I lose income but...

I also have no regrets that I deleted my portfolio at FT. Not only did their management practices annoy me (understatement), but FT was also one of my lowest performing sites... rarely earning more than BigStock.

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123RF / Re: 123 / Inmagine?

« on: January 12, 2010, 11:59 »

I just noticed the same thing and came here hoping someone knew the answer. I also tried sending them a dm via twitter but the dm wouldn't go through. hmmm.

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Adobe Stock / Re: Fotolia is cutting royalties for 2010 and will increase prices

« on: December 17, 2009, 10:25 »

Well this certainly helps me to finalize my decision whether to drop them... I've been debating it for a long time. Then sales finally started to pick up and I thought I'd hold out a bit longer... so much for that; I don't need need to contribute to agencies that treat people this way...

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Canon / Re: 300mm f/4 IS vs 400mm f/5.6

« on: September 02, 2009, 19:06 »

Quote from: Xalanx on September 01, 2009, 08:14

How about... EF 200mm f/2.8 L? With a 1.4x or 2x TC? Anyone got any shots with this?

I have this lens and it is a real treat. I bought it to photograph a water-skiing event that was being held nearby. Fast focus, super sharp, with great colour and contrast. Haven't tried it with a TC but heard it takes to the 1.4x very well.

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Software - General / Re: cheapest photoshop and Illustaror software

« on: August 26, 2009, 11:58 »

I purchased a legal copy of Illustrator CS3 from Ebay. You must be sure that you can get the license transfer through Adobe.

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Off Topic / Re: How Long Is Your Commute To Work?

« on: May 22, 2009, 10:31 »

It's about 2 and a half hours for the round trip (much of which is spent in traffic congestion trying to cross the bridge). Thank goodness I don't have to work in the office every day!

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iStockPhoto.com / Re: 5 new lightboxes are open for submission

« on: May 16, 2009, 20:16 »

Quote from: leaf on May 16, 2009, 11:09

Do you mean in the image for the lightbox? I have to put the images in there. I will do I after there is a few images in the lightbox to pick from

yes, that's what I meant. thanks for the explanation...makes sense now.

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iStockPhoto.com / Re: 5 new lightboxes are open for submission

« on: May 16, 2009, 07:31 »

why am I just seeing coloured boxes instead of images in these lightboxes? will the images populate at a later date?

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Adobe Stock / Re: GOLD member

« on: October 28, 2008, 16:34 »

Quote from: NYTumbleweeds on October 28, 2008, 13:43

Not to hijack this thread but I just got my first EL at FT.... a whopping $6.60 I earned? I'm feeling nauseous over this... please tell me this isn't a correct amount?

That is exactly why I do not make any of my images available for EL on FT... I think the amount they pay for them (at the bottom earnings level, which is what I'm at because my sales there suck compared to every other site) is insulting.

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Canon / Re: Best price you have seen for a Canon lens

« on: September 30, 2008, 08:12 »

There's one currently listed in the used department of B&H for $929. It will likely be a refurbished one, as they do come up periodically. I bought one from there and it was in perfect condition. I am really happy with this lens.