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upgrading to a higher mp camera I am becoming interested in selling my photographs. I have a canon Rebel digital 6 mp. I am seeing that I may need to upgrade my camera to an 8 or higher to sell my photos. Your thoughts on this will be most appreciated. Thanks, sheri
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Carolyn L. Fox |
It depends on what you want to do with your photos. Are you wanting to sell prints (what size?), greeting cards, to stock agencies or what? If you're just wanting to do small prints or greeting cards, you'll be ok. Otherwise, you may need to upgrade. Keep in mind, however, that's it's very competitive and that to sell photo products you need, not only good photos, but a solid marketing plan. Best of luck to you in your photographic endeavors.
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Carolyn L. Fox |
It depends on what you want to do with your photos. Are you wanting to sell prints (what size?), greeting cards, to stock agencies or what? If you're just wanting to do small prints or greeting cards, you'll be ok. Otherwise, you may need to upgrade. Keep in mind, however, that's it's very competitive and that to sell photo products you need, not only good photos, but a solid marketing plan. Best of luck to you in your photographic endeavors.
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John P. Sandstedt |
You need to consider whether you REALLY need more MP. Remember that when National Geographic finally began to accept digital images, the available DSLRs probably had 3 MP sensors. Thus, all the hoopla about larger sensors may or may not be real - but, it's certainly a way to get folks to upgrade the cameras and generate profits. A recent review of the Canon 40D, with its 10 MP sensor had a little sidebar suggesting that the increase over the 8.2 chips in the 20d/30D didn't really add that much. Although many of the manufacturers seem to be settling on 10 MP for their units, not surprisingly the XT and the Pentax 100D get raves [and theirs are 6 MP.] It's not the sensor, it's not the camera, it's not even the lens - that makes a good, saleable image. It's the photographer. But, I'd spend the money on glass.
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Sharon Day |
If you are wanting to sell your photos to microstock agencies the maximum is 4mp for most sites.
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Carolyn L. Fox |
If you want to submit to the larger stock agencies, they require even larger files, so you'd probably need at least 8 mg. It just depends on what you want to do with your pictures. As John said, the quality of the photographs is extremely important and a lot of that is determined by what kind of glass you're using. Don't get hung up just on megapixels. Other things are important too. Hope this helps.
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David A. Bliss |
As was said before, it really depends on what you are selling. Some "high end" stock agencies only accept large image files because they feel professionals will have high MP cameras. I have the Canon 10D, which is a 6MP camera. I recently sold a stunning 12x18 print, and can get exceptional prints at 16x24 or even larger. A lot has to do with the quality of the original image. I have some images that wouldn't print well at that size, because they are a little soft. If the image is sharp with good features, it will print well at larger sizes. The reason I am thinking of getting the 40D has less to do with the fact it is 10MP, and more to do with the fact the sensor technology has improved. The newer sensors have more dynamic range, better noise control, better color capture, and cleaner images at higher ISOs. While I get stunning pictures with the 10D, the 40D will produce even richer images. Don't worry about megapixels too much, unless you are know you need a larger file for a particular stock agency, and they will accept your work. Otherwise, concentrate on sharp, clean images, and the prints will be fine!
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John P. Sandstedt |
David - have you heard any runblings about problems with the 40D. One is that if you want to use your 8 MB memory card, it might only give you 4 MB space. I'm trying to confirm this and other issues. You might want to wait a bit as I would think the above, at least, is a quickly correctable issue. My RAW images are 8.3 MB. Using Canon software and simply "transferring" them to Photoshop creates a 45 MB image. I would think this is more than enough data to satisfy almost any requirement [sale or submission for publication.] Certainly, my 13X19 prints are imparted with too little information.
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David A. Bliss |
John, I haven't heard about the 4 gig limitation on the 40D. I wasn't going to drop the money until after the first of the year, and not until read a lot more reviews. So far (other than this issue) it seems to be reviewing very well. I am very interested in the 1D Mark III, but have concerns about the focusing issue it seems to display. While it is only seems to show with action in high sun, and that isn't but a very small amount of my shooting, it is still something I would like to see corrected before dropping $4500. If I can even find $4500... ;-) I will probably end up with the 40D, but I will keep an eye on the 4 gig issue. Thanks for pointing that out! I am curious about your last statement, though. What do you mean that your 13x19 print are imparted with too little information?
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John P. Sandstedt |
One needs to proofread more effectively. Should have read aren't impacted . . . In other words, 45 MB is more than enough.
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David A. Bliss |
I thought that is what you meant, John, just wanted to be sure. ;-) With the quality of the sensors today, and the ability of labs to "enlarge" an image, I don't see the APS-C sensor going over 10 MP, at least for a couple of generations. It is likely they have hit the "sweet spot" for pixel density. Of course, I could be way off! It happens sometimes... ;-) While the 1Ds Mark III, with it's monster 21MP sensor, is intriguing, it is only going to be truly utilized by a narrow scope of professional photographers. Most of us have no real life need for 21MP. Sheri, I hope we haven't hijacked this thread too much. ;-) Most of what has been discussed does relate to your original post.
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Carolyn L. Fox |
I have the 40D and haven't had any problems, but I don't have an 8 gig card, so I can't comment on that.
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high-mountain-photography.com - Sheri Camarda Contact Sheri Camarda Sheri Camarda's Gallery |
Well, thanks so much. My question was answered and much more. I will not upgrade my camera but look to new lens'. Does anyone know anything or have experience about the lensbaby? Maybe I should start a new thread on this question. Again, thanks to all. Very helpful. Sheri
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