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tiberius · Joined: 23 Dec 2004 Posts: 32

Hi Everybody,

I've been with SS since 2003. When I started I shot with the Canon A70. In Feb 2003 i got over 150 images submitted. Later I got a 350D and after a trip in 2006 in Europe (me being based in Asia) i got the rest of my pics then I quit submitting even though in 2008 I got my 40D.

Excuses I could find all the time to get myself together an start submitting but I guess the thought of having them rejected and being busy with my daytime work kept me away.

My line up is now the Canon 40D,
Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro,
Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II,
Tamron SP AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di,
Tokina AF 12-24mm f/4.0 AT-X Pro DX

I also have an Olympus PEN E-PL1 with the kit lens and a Lumix 14mm/2.5

I work on a Lenovo 400s with 4G RAM and a DellTM U2412M.

I noticed that the market changed and the standard of the pictures is higher.

Now the question:

Is the Canon 40D still OK to shot and try submitting in terms of IQ?

What do people shot here nowadays?

Many Thanks,

Tibi

tverkhovynets · Joined: 12 Jun 2010 Posts: 753 Location: Kiev, Ukraine

Canon EOS 40D is more than enough to shoot for stock. I entered here when I was using Canon EOS 350D. You have enough equipment to do well.

About what to shoot. I ask myself this question every day. Make a research on what is already online.

Taras

tiberius · Joined: 23 Dec 2004 Posts: 32

Thanks for the reply. What I wanted to ask was what cameras are people using nowadays here to shot and how much of a difference in terms of approval rate related to image quality and resolution does it make let's say to have Canon 7D or a 5DmkII

Regards,

Tibi

tverkhovynets · Joined: 12 Jun 2010 Posts: 753 Location: Kiev, Ukraine

copidosoma · Joined: 17 Nov 2009 Posts: 3921 Location: Canada

I use a 7D and it has a steep learning curve. If I only did stock I'd go for the 5DII. Actually as above, that would assume I do stock and weddings and a few other things. Otherwise I'd probably get a 40D or 5D "classic" and save my money.

sdbower · Joined: 29 Dec 2008 Posts: 69

You definitely have an adequate camera in the Canon 40D. I started with a 10D, moved up to a 30D, which I accidently dropped in a river. As a replacement, I bought a 40D. I was able to get the majority of my photos approved regardless of the camera used. Like everyone else, I had to learn what Shutterstock wanted (i.e. exposure, composition, subject matter, noise, etc.) but the camera was seldom the limiting factor.

I currently shoot with the 5D MkII which is much better in the noise and resolution department (ISO 800 shots will consistently be approved). Admittedly, it allows me take "acceptable" shots I wouldn't have been able to get in the past but a 5D MkII is not required to make money in stock. I would suggest you start out with what you have and see how well you do in the "Stock Market". Depending on what you shoot and your interests, you may want a "new toy" but don't buy it because "it's necessary to make it in stock. IMHO, there is an over emphasis on equipment.

tiberius · Joined: 23 Dec 2004 Posts: 32

Thank you for the input. Sounds very encouraging and I should have no excuses to restart trying to submit again.

The need for toys is really harmful and could easily kill the joy of photography.

Cheers,

Tibi

copidosoma · Joined: 17 Nov 2009 Posts: 3921 Location: Canada

klsbear · Joined: 13 Jun 2009 Posts: 313

tiberius · Joined: 23 Dec 2004 Posts: 32

I will start with a brush up of the files that might have potential and out for shooting.

By the way, any people shooting with micro thirds?

Tibi