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jeffok

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« Reply #20 on: February 26, 2008, 07:09:41 pm »

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The Getty approved camera list was way out of date last time I checked.

Microstocks accept scans from slides, but they have to be good scans with minimal grain. 

Alamy's file size is 48mb uncompressed, but as with many agencies you can uprezz to get to 48mb if the original data are high enough quality - which they should be from an 8mp modern dslr.  More original data the better, however.  Alamy has recently adopted the technical approach of the microstocks - much more emphasis than before on technical perfection, meaning minimal noise or grain, proper exposure etc etc, and a new upload facility.

In the face if increasing competition and rising technical standards, you'd be better of with more than 8mp.  For serious stock use, I'd suggest 12mp and up.

I make several hundred $$ a month from part-time stock

Quentin
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Just curious, but what stock agencies do you use/recommend?
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