camera advice

[mh68]

Indeed.If it had been an 18x version of the fz30/50 lens (35-630mm equivalent)then that WOULD have been something special

Mark H

[arran256]

just a couple more questions what sort of iso level would i have to use on overcast days or in woodland? id like to send some photos to an agency (if i can get some decent ones) to try to offset the cost of the camera a bit but they have said that they reject images for noise. would it be possible to get acceptable quality shots in less than perfect conditions?

[matt_xyz]

Originally Posted by arran256

just a couple more questions what sort of iso level would i have to use on overcast days or in woodland? id like to send some photos to an agency (if i can get some decent ones) to try to offset the cost of the camera a bit but they have said that they reject images for noise. would it be possible to get acceptable quality shots in less than perfect conditions?

if you're taking images of a still subject then you can use a tripod and use a low ISO. You only need to raise the ISO if movement becomes a factor - movement of the subject or movement of the camera. The image stabilisation will help with the latter. The camera is capable of taking very good quality images, but be warned that the majority of picture agencies are extraordinarily fussy.

Matt

[HowlinWolf]

Photo agencies, as matt-xyz points out, are a particular bunch. The minimum file size for editorial work on some publications is around the 25 mega pixel mark, while some agencies provide a list of approved cameras for unsolicited work. You also need to be prolific, as some require submissions of around 200 images a month to keep you on its books. It's also an advantage if you are shooting material that is a touch out of the ordinary.

Big stock agencies like Getty Images and Corbis are something of a tall order to be accepted, while some of the smaller ones are not worth the time and effort. Initially, be prepared to get a significant amount of rejections, but if you can supply sell-able images of good quality you stand a chance.

Good luck!

HW