Starting Microstock - Equipment pack for less then $1000
We are still in the entry level class DSLR, but now we are going a bit further from the low budget equipment plan.
The base of this package is latest Canon’s entry level DSLR Digital Rebel XSi ( EOS 450D )
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Starting Microstock - Budget Equipment pack for less then $500
We had seen that the DSLR cameras are the best choice for Microstocking. But DSLRs are expencive, you will say, I will need a big pile of money just to start.
That kind of statement no longer stands, some of the entry level DSLR body in combination with good 50mm prime lens, will be enough to start and still that kind of a combination will not be an impact for
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How to chose DSLR camera for MicroStock business…
If you have read introduction, How to chose a right digital camera for a MicroStock? you had read that the DSLR camera is the best solution for shooting for Microstock.
Also you had read that there are few subclasses in the DSLR camera group. The most affordable class the Entrylevel DSLR class - usually the that kind of DSLR bodies are available with kit lens for the price below the $1000. Most of the DSLR in enrtylevel class are using APS-C sized optical sensor, also those bodies often are lacking some advanced functions. Entry level DSLR bodies are quite compact so the usage ergonomic is not at the highest level. Also they are made from some kind of a plastics, so they are not meant for too rough exploitation.
I was saying that this kind of cameras are great
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How to chose a right digital camera for a MicroStock?
Right choice of tools is essential if you want to get the job done fast and efficient. A basic tool for a microstock contributor is a digital camera.
So, you have chosen to become a contributor to the micro stock industry. Microstock agencies has build up very strict set of technical standards for the photographs they are admitting. Your photos has to meet those high standards or they will be rejected and you will end up
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Top5 blogs in MicroStock photography
It was quite strange, but when I had tried to find resources for MicroStock Photography, I have found out that there are just few sites/blogs that are offering some kind of resources for those who are about to start contributing to microphotostock agencies.
1. Microstock Diaries - For People Selling Photos in the Microstock Market
First blog that had me stuck in front of the computer until I had red almost whole archive, Microstock diaries. Great blog almost frequently refreshed with new things, with detailed month earning reports from all Microstock agencies where author is participating. Diaries author’s Lee Torrens is trying, and very much succeeding, in following entire microstock scene. You will learn a lot from interviews with microstock celebrities.
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Hello world!
Hello and welcome to PhotoStockBlog.com . This is officially first written article on this PSB.
Currently PSB is in public beta, so there can be some glitches and bugs, if you spot something like that please let me know.
Now, just sit back, relax and enjoy gentle ride as we flow into the photo stock waters.
Ivan aka PhotoStocker
