Posted by Stephen Street on January 13, 2010 at 10:14 AM
I’m currently doing my research for a new camera and the Canon 7D is on my long-list. I notice that it isn’t on the Getty Images approved camera list, probably because it is due an update. I’m wondering if / when the list is updated, the 7D would make it.
Does anybody on this forum use the 7D and submit to Getty Images who can confirm it's image quality is high enough?
Thanks.
Steve.
Posted by David Taylor on January 13, 2010 at 4:30 PM
Judging by what Getty has accepted in the past (on their current "approved camera" list) they are taking images from 30D and 40D models, so the 7D should easily meet their tech specs for resolution. Notice, they don't even have the 50D on their list yet, so I wouldn't anticipate a "speedy" update to their list
I have a feeling, that if an image is compelling enough, they would pay to license it - regardless of the tech spec mumbo jumbo they insist on.
I'd say go for it, but realize the camera model isn't going to gaurantee a saleable image, that's up to us as photogs - not our gear.
Posted by Jody Grigg on January 16, 2010 at 3:23 PM
Are you already connected with Getty Images? If so ask them, if not how do you know that they will accept your images no matter the camera.
I'm not actually looking to submit to Getty Images particularly, but they are a successful stock market business and I use them as one of my baselines for acceptable stock image quality. The approved camera list has stood me in good stead in the past.
Essentially, I'm in search of facts that I can deal with rather than suppositions and mere opinions (of which there are no end on the Web), so that I can make a sound decision on whether to buy a particular model of camera or not.
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3 repliesDoes anybody on this forum use the 7D and submit to Getty Images who can confirm it's image quality is high enough?
Thanks.
Steve.
I have a feeling, that if an image is compelling enough, they would pay to license it - regardless of the tech spec mumbo jumbo they insist on.
I'd say go for it, but realize the camera model isn't going to gaurantee a saleable image, that's up to us as photogs - not our gear.
I'm not actually looking to submit to Getty Images particularly, but they are a successful stock market business and I use them as one of my baselines for acceptable stock image quality. The approved camera list has stood me in good stead in the past.
Essentially, I'm in search of facts that I can deal with rather than suppositions and mere opinions (of which there are no end on the Web), so that I can make a sound decision on whether to buy a particular model of camera or not.
Steve.