on 31/03/03 06:35 pm, Paul Freeman wrote: > > Here is a digital related question on Alamy, > > Has anyone got any experience of whether digital camera images sell > effectively as stock.
Paul I see no reason why a digital camera file shouldn't sell provided the 'quality' is compatible with the subject matter. For example grainy / differential focus / reportage type images can be produced with smaller pixel-count chips and the inherent lack of pixels simply hidden by the photographer's style or approach. On the other hand if the subject demands critical sharpness and lack of grain or noise don't use a 3mp compact. I have produced 65mb images from a Nikon D1x and have just bought the Canon EOS1Ds which will easily interpolate to A3/300 ppi and beyond. I see nothing wrong in CAREFULLY interpolating small files up to 65mb provided it is clear that the image is not intended to look as though it's from a high end back or 5x4 scan. Rather like a high res scan from something shot on a Lomo. Roughly half my Alamy sales so far are digital captures. With the arrival of the Canon I do not intend to shoot film at all unless 5x4 quality or movements are required. Regards -- Mark M Sykes Mark Sykes Photography m: +44 (0)7860 247900 t: +44 (0)1274 877801 e: [EMAIL PROTECTED] w: http://www.marksykesphoto.com =============================================================== GO TO http://www.prodig.org for ~ GUIDELINES ~ un/SUBSCRIBING ~ ITEMS for SALE
