I used to order large prints (not the max but the second largest size) and was quite happy with the quality. 72ppi was fine by me.

In the meantime I ordered mousepads, business cards, shirts and mugs and I'm not happy with the quality.

It's not so much the overall quality but the variation of quality.

For example I ordered a mug for last christmas which looked really nice. I used the guide files (Zazzle's product templates) to ensure I provide the best source file possible. The image uploaded was tack sharp (they don't require very high res files for most products).

However, I recently ordered a mug and the print was pretty bad compared to the last mug I ordered. Really muddy print and the sharpness varied across the print area.

It wasn't for a specific event or anything so no big deal but I have complained on previous products so many times that I feel awkward to keep on asking for refunds/credits...

They always gave my a credit and it was always very smooth but I'm afraid to get flagged for constant complaining. I understand that these are not super high quality products but if the quality varies so much, something's off.

Did anyone experience similar issues?

This would be my transition from Nikon to Canon.

I'm doing more footage/time lapse than stills so Canon I would think, offers the better package.

I know that the 5D MarkIII will have major improvements in terms of video but the body is just too pricey for me.

I was wondering if I could get some more feedback on the video capabilities of the MarkII here on a stock related forum.

What are the significant shortcomings of the MarkII which could make me want to reconsider buying it? Did firmware upgrades significantly boost the performance?

Have any manufacturer issues been rectified over time like focusing screen is coming loose?

I've read in the comments on Amazon that Canon support (supposedly) is terrible. I can't believe that but did anyone here have problem with Canon support (regarding warranty claims)?

Thanks in advance for your comments.

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Check it out. It may be hard to find any of yours, I just came across it by accident through Google's image search and I saw other microstock images uploaded at 1600+ dimensions.

I informed other copyright holders.

Maybe someone finds this worth looking at.

Kindly provide a list of agencies whose ELs allow resale of the photos/designs at Zazzle etc under different copyright?

I know that ELs grant the right to resell but what about the copyright note?

If products with my pictures are sold at Zazzle under a different copyright note is that allowed?

This is very annoying.

Download numbers are indicating a positive trend but if review times won't improve to an acceptable level (4 to 5 days max) they have to face the music eventually when buyers get their fresh stuff somewhere else.

By now I'm sure, buyers understand that the same non-exclusive content is available at many agencies and that some agencies grow a lot faster than 123RF. This is not very promising for the future unless there are plans let this ship sink?

I don't know if anyone agrees but since iStock set the bar really high in terms of screwing contributors it appears that other agencies are following in their footsteps to push funky business practices assuming we'll just put up with it.

While many of us will put up with it - that's not a secret - doesn't mean though that your business is invulnerable. If buyers leave, that's not the contributors' fault.

Communication has also always been key and only if people start getting very upset and voice their opinions, then most agencies re-act by trying to calm the folks down but it could be all a lot easier if certain agencies would practice a more proactive communication from their end in order to keep everyone in the loop.

Stupid stuff:
I'm Emerald and every now and then I stumble over files that got moved down to 1 credit pricing due to low sales (one image having over 70 sales...).

I can't keep track of which files got "demoted" and how many sales they each have achieved ever since then before I can move them back up again.

Has anyone figured out a way or are there statistics for that?

I see lots of huge brands and logos all over the designs at RedBubble.

The creators appear to be individual designers and not the respective brand owners.

I searched their forums about copyright infringement and the like but it appears that no one is addressing this issue beside having their "own" design be infringed upon.

I'm confused. Can someone shed some light into their copyright policy?

And how is it possible that individual designers there can upload parts of logos and designs of major brands?

I just saw on Amazon that you can buy food (probably other things as well) on a subscription plan and save extra $$$.

I'm amazed to see how this whole subscription thing is taking over the planet.

This whole royalty thing with IS is something I really didn't pay too much attention as it was never a question to me to drop IS.

However, in my stats it shows that I'm 14 credits away from the next level. Is the cut off date 31st of Dec.?

I'm not following the IS forums to dig out any news but I was wondering what's happening to the Stockxpert payouts.

I requested payment on Sept. 30th but it is still pending.

Anyone knows something?

I thought this whole subscription business with footage has come to an end after they introduced the new pricing/commission changes?

Got a 3.3 credit footage sale just now and a friend of mine a 1.25 credit HD1080 sale  

Seems like the balance has disappeared from the bottom.

My "Financials" tab won't load either...