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« on: August 14, 2009, 20:31 »
Lately I am experiencing a strange problem while uploading to IS. I was wondering if it was just me? Some files take ages to upload and sometime they don't even seem to be uploaded at all. And then they suddenly appear among my unfinished files in edit page of IS? it drives me mad as it make the slow uploading process even slower  ETA: it's nothing to do with file size or my internet connection speed.But it might be because IS's servers might be busy don't know!
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« on: July 24, 2009, 13:09 »
...
...I almost never shoot with a wide open aperture and stick around f11 if not higher depends on my focal length and distance from the subject...
Why , may I ask, f 11?
If you are looking to shoot at the sweet spot, stopping down to f11 is not always the sweet spot.
Usually it is 3 to stops from wide open. You should check test reports or do your own test to find the sweet spot.
Hope you don't mind my asking and suggestion.
Hi, Thank you for your suggestion. I know what you mean and it may be true but reason why I shoot with narrow aperture values is that, from my experience the wider depth of filed you have is the better(or much preferred for stock photography) I know there are always exceptions but having images rejected for 'too shallow DOF" in the past I try to be on the safe side even though I know after a point narrow aperture values (after f16 I think) will degrade the lenses performance.
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« on: July 24, 2009, 09:59 »
Or maybe the focus actually is soft. It's hard to commiserate without seeing a full size sample.
Thank you very much for your reply.Sure,you are right without seeing the images you can't really judge if the images were properly focused or sharp enough.but sorry ,since I'd like to keep my ID anonymous here I can not post them. To my eyes there are no problem with them and as IS and all others approved the images there could't have been any focusing or other issue with the images. and Zeus,Thank you very much for your reply too. I know selective focus isn't really the most popular among stock agencies so I almost never shoot with a wide open aperture and stick around f11 if not higher depends on my focal length and distance from the subject. once again thank you all for your time and answering
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« on: July 24, 2009, 07:07 »
Hi,
It was long ago that I learned not to be too concerned about rejections and move on as it is a part of this business but the reason why opened that thread is that lately I have been getting rejections from SS for some of my images being out of focus,which is not true as all the files accepted everywhere else including IS. What I suspect is that may be some reviewers might be checking the focus accuracy by using a software(rather than viewing at %100) which I think could be very deceptive because for instance I use DPP (Canon's bundle software( to process my raw files )and there you have the option to check the AF point used for the picture.But this information isn't always accurate.because I use the closest AF point to focus my targeted focus area then I lock the AF by pressing the shutter release half way down then recompose and shoot. Let's say if I focused on the eyes but used the AF point that is closer to the ear ,and when checked on the software (like DPP)it will show the focus point on the hair ,which is misleading I think as it can only tell which AFpoint was used rather than where the focus actually is
I was wondering if you had similar experience.
PS: it can't be an optical quality issue as I am using L glasses on my 5d m2 and usually shoot on tripod
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« on: July 01, 2009, 08:34 »
IS 54%
FT 20%
SS 12%
StockXpert 08
BS 04%
123rf 02%
I am experiencing a serious decrease at DT 50% down in general and this must have been due to the changes they made to the search engine.for the past 4 months I noticed a severe declining trend. SS is also way below than it's average and with all the tax issues I am not sure if I should carry on uploading. I have no idea what is going to happen to StockXpert it is also down about %50 FT has always been a steady earner for me but I see drop of sales there too but not as bad as others it must be due to summer slowdown Is is by far my best earner right now. all these facts pushing me the idea of exclusivity but I still haven't made up my mind yet . over all it wasn't a good month 
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« on: June 30, 2009, 06:51 »
Thank you very much Richard for your response. Your help is much appreciated as always. Thank you!
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« on: June 29, 2009, 09:54 »
my beloved 17 40 seems to have some problems:(
A while ago I accidentally knocked my lens on the door while the camera was hanging from my shoulder with the strap. just after that when I tried to focus it didn't work I un-mounted it and mounted it back then it seemed to be working but after using the lens yesterday I noticed all the images came out blurry .I did a quick test at home using a tripod and the results were absolutely disappointing. any ideas what might have happened and I would like to get it checked but unfortunately it is no longer under warranty. I was wondering if you have any suggestion on where I should get it fixed in London. in some forums they recommend lehmanns and fixation does any of you have any experience with them? or would it be wiser to send it to a canon repair service? I hope it is not going to be too expensive to get it done.
thank you very much for your responses in advance?
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« on: June 23, 2009, 21:42 »
I have tried to log in to SS but I can't see the security code neither on firefox nor on IE.I was wondering if it's just me or do you experience the same.?
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« on: June 02, 2009, 05:32 »
Great! I downloaded the new one but didn't have time to install it,I can't wait to try it out? once again thanx Canon! Edit: I did it and it works great! I was a little nervous though while installing it but luckily all went fine 
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« on: May 27, 2009, 18:34 »
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« on: May 27, 2009, 10:22 »
Fantastic news! made my day, thank you so much for posting it:)
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« on: April 12, 2009, 04:27 »
Thank you so much Richard!
I appreciate your help.
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« on: April 11, 2009, 18:51 »
Can anyone please tell me what is the tax process is like for (micro) stock photography earnings.I am about to set up a business in the UK as self-employed and I would like to know how I could prove my microstock earnings. I use paypal as payment method and the money will be transferred to a UK bank. Would it be enough to send the print outs of my pay-out reports and paypal transaction print outs to tax people?? ? I have checked an older thread here but I am not sure if got the answer there. http://www.microstockgroup.com/istockphoto-com/british-student-loans-nightmare-istock-and-maybe-even-tax!-(/thank you very much for your help in advance
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« on: March 23, 2009, 09:46 »
Thank you for posting this leaf that is very important to know.
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« on: March 05, 2009, 15:35 »
from now on 5D II 
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« on: March 05, 2009, 13:35 »
according to canonrumors.com there are rumors going around that canon would release another firmware upgrade for 5d mark ii in first week of april. and there are also expectations canon would add more manual controls over the video feature. if true ,wouldn't that be sweeeet! . http://www.canonrumors.com/2009/03/5d-mark-ii-firmware-cr2/btw : I finally got my 5d m2 today and the battery is charging, I can't wait to give it a go:)
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« on: March 02, 2009, 04:41 »
Thank you very much Richard and fljac you both have been very helpful. the samsung sounds good to me too I think I am going to go for it.
regards
stokfoto
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« on: March 01, 2009, 07:36 »
I am currenlty looking for an LCD screen to attach to my laptop and use for photo retouching. my budget is around usd 300 ,I'd like to know if you have any suggestions. size isn't of paramount importance for now so I can do with 19" to 22"
thank you very much for your help in advance. I am going to buy it in the UK so I'd appreciate it if you could post a URL too I did googled it but unfortunately I couldn't find what i am looking for
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« on: February 19, 2009, 09:28 »
my sales on StockXpert have been decreasing lately(especially fot the past 3 months) so for the time being I am a little dissaponted but I am hoping that thongs wil get better once getty completly took over. so I am waiting to see
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« on: February 17, 2009, 17:29 »
Thank you all for taking your time and responding.You all have been great help and I appreciate it.
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« on: February 17, 2009, 07:58 »
I was wondering if you set "editorial use only" restriction on your photos that hasn't model release or property release ? obviously while I am preparing an image for sale (after approval) I clearly indicate that I don't have the releases but what I wonder is if that is it a must or is it optional to set editorial use only restriction because since the restriction is not automatically applied and user has to set it manually it kind of looks optional. I have been choosing the restriction option for such files but would it limit chances of sales? and what risks would involve if I didn't set the restriction on files that would normally require model or property release.
Thank you very much for your input in advance.
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« on: February 09, 2009, 14:35 »
My sales have been declining too especially for the past two months. and subs are all over.
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« on: February 05, 2009, 16:53 »
Just checked IS and noticed some changes especially with thumbs.now zoom thumbs has a black border. I am not sure if I like it or not.it just seems strange to my eyes.I guess I'll have to get used to it?
hold on a minute,it's gotta be something to do with best match 2.0 too.Now I am nervous:(
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« on: January 30, 2009, 18:47 »
Thank you very much Richard for the heads up.
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