Questions on the monetary value of photographs or gear, and on why and how these prices are or should be determined.
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Why are tulip lens hoods more expensive than cup lens hoods?
Why are tulip lens hoods costlier than cup lens hoods?
Is it only the design, or something else (as they are made of same material)?
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When lens pricing is too good to be true…avoid?
Without going into detail - I'm noticing that some Professional DSLR lenses are on sale at amazon for up to 50pct off. An example would be an L-series lens which sells for 2200 being available for ...
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How can I find standard rates for promo use of press photography?
A few months ago I did a series of photoshoots of authors at a literary convention, as a (stringer) press photographer for a minor online publication. Yesterday the agent of one of the subjects I shot ...
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Why is the 430EX more expensive than the 430EX II?
I'm about to sell my Canon 430EX and trying to determine a fair price for it. Looking at Amazon, it seems like the 430EX is more expensive than the 430EX II. I'm a bit confused. Any ideas why this ...
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What license should I be using when selling to reproduction companies?
I was thinking about selling some of my photos to companies that may reproduce and re-sell the images i.e. postcards, posters, stock framed pictures.
The problem is I am a little unsure as to what ...
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Why is Canon EF 24-105 available at different prices on Amazon? [closed]
I am very interested about this Canon lens. However, I found it on Amazon at three different prices, ranging from $840 to $1056. What is the difference between the three?
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What is your stance when asked to shoot a wedding for friends or family?
Do you charge? Do you refuse?
I find I am often asked to shoot my friend's weddings but feel I cannot accept payment if they are close friends. The money isn't the issue, the downside is that wedding ...
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Can I get a Nikon or Canon DSLR more cheaply by buying internationally?
Do some countries sell Canon or Nikon DSLRs at a much cheaper price? Could I save money by buying from a dealer who will ship internationally?
Getting a high end DSLR or a good lens locally is beyond ...
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How to price a framed photograph?
I was looking for some advice on the best approach when it comes to pricing my photography.
I am looking to sell my prints, I have a range of them in 16 x 12 and they will all come framed against a ...
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I'll be doing a gallery show, any advice on how to price my photos?
I'll be doing a gallery show in the spring at my university, any advice on how to price my photos? I am not a photography major, so I don't have any resources for advice on things like this. I am so ...
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Is it possible to obtain portraits free of charge in exchange for letting the photograper use the photos for his/her book?
I'm looking to get some portraits of my nieces. They are good-looking girls but their mother (my sister) cannot afford to pay for a photo session.
I've heard that it is possible to arrange a setup ...
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How much do I charge for the first time wedding photo shoot?
I am an amateur photographer as far as event photography is concerned. I have done private event shoots only for my family and friends (weddings on two occasions and few new born and other small ...
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What is the bill of materials for a typical single lens reflex (or mirror-less) camera? [closed]
How does the bill of materials for a camera contribute to the actual cost and/or price of the camera and how do the hidden costs in developing, manufacturing, and marketing a camera to the public ...
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Why canon Powershot A4000 IS is priced higher than Powershot SX150 IS though its inferior?
See the comparison hereMostly in every aspect Powershot SX150 is superior to A4000, why is A4000 priced higher than SX150?Comparing the features its should be priced way lower than SX150 but its ...
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Why do some lenses cost 10 times as much when the specs are very close?
For example, a Canon 50mm f/1.8 lens is about US$110, while another Canon 50mm f/1.2 lens is about 14 times as expensive, at about $1450. Is the 1.8 or 1.2 the main reason for the price difference?
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What is the price graph of Nikon cameras?
There are rumors that the D7100 and a new 16-85 will come out this year. I placed an order for this camera and lens in March this year, and I haven't got it yet because Nikon can't deliver the current ...
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Use of photo on a game show about food and culture
I was recently contacted by a researcher, who works for a game show about food and culture, to ask my permission to use a photo from my food blog on their tv show. The researcher sent me a link to ...
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Are the benefits of the Canon 5D MkIII significant enough over the 5D MkII to warrant the current price difference?
I've been looking at the Spec difference between the Canon 5D MkII & MkIII Cameras and I'm having a hard time justify the $1300 price difference between the basic body for both.
They seem fairly ...
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Why would the Canon EF-S 55-250 IS II be cheaper than the first version?
I was about to order the Canon EFS 55-250mm f/4.0-5.6 IS Telephoto Zoom Lens from Amazon, when I learned about the difference between a Grey Market / Imported versions. Not only that, I saw that there ...
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Why does a Leica camera cost so much?
I was amazed that a Leica camera costs about the same as a new Mazda does ($30K).
Why? :) The best lenses?
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Why buy camera equipment during travel in Japan?
Many tourist guide books that are sold here in the US for travel in Japan have entire sections dedicated to buying camera equipment, as if there are huge financial advantages to doing so. I suspect, ...
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What is a reasonable amount to pay for 120 b&w processing?
My preferred local lab charges $20 to process a roll of black & white 120 film and print a contact sheet. This feels high. Is this price reasonable given the base expenses plus the time and ...
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A Marketing Firm wants to buy non-exclusive rights for one of my photos, what should I charge?
I was contacted by a marketing firm in Canada requesting that I give them a quote for non-exclusive rights to one of my photos. The the firm does marketing for the company that makes exterior ...
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How to respond to requests to commercially use one's photos without compensation?
I am an amateur photographer and every now and then, I get an email along these lines:
Hi there, I really like your photo of X [LINK] and would like to use it in my/our magazine/brochure/website. ...
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How do I formulate an estimate for photographing a private school's 180+ K-5th graders and their 30+ faculty and staff?
I have been invited to submit a proposal/estimate for school portraits including 180 or so young children and 30 or so adult faculty and staff.
I do not know if prints will be involved, but would ...
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What is the difference between these various Nikon zoom lenses?
Nikon AF-S 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G DX ED
Nikon AF 16-85 mm f/3.5-5.6 DX G AF-S ED
The second one costs twice as much money as the first one, but what's the benefit of choosing the second one? Same with ...
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Why is there no full-frame but low res sensor?
So I just watched a review on the Sony NEX-7, which is 24MP in APS-C size.... I am a Canon user and I immediately think about the announced Canon Powershot G1X with almost APS-C sensor but at a lower ...
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How do lens prices compare for Nikon and Canon?
I am about to buy a new DSLR and shortlisted the two models, Nikon D5100 and Canon 550D. I ready to buy the Nikon model(more expensive) but learned that Nikon lenses are much more expensive than Canon ...
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How much to charge? [closed]
Photography has been a hobby of mine since high school (so, 14 years now). I started assisting with weddings and just get paid by the main photographer a few years ago. I've taken every opportunity to ...
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Why is there a big price difference between Instax mini and Instax wide?
I'm looking into buying an instant camera, and I'm thinking about an Instax camera of some kind. However, Instax mini seems to be much more popular than the Instax wide format. However, the price of ...
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Do any stock photography sites pay 100% of sales out to photographers?
I've come over from Stack Overflow to see if anyone here uses stock photography/microstock sites and knows if any of the many out there currently give 100% of sales to photographers?
Obviously ...
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Why are some lenses so expensive?
I have read about and seen many lenses that are very expensive; upwards of 8-10 thousand (US) dollars. I ran across this lens and it was priced at an incredible 26,000 dollars. And this one at ...
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What sets apart DSLRs in different price levels?
I was going through different models of Canon and found that the price range of the camera body for entry level DSLR is lesser than the semi-professional DSLR although both of these range of cameras ...
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Why does the Canon 1D Mark III cost more than the 1D Mark IV?
Why does the Canon 1D Mark III cost more than the 1D Mark IV ? According to snapsort it looks like the Mark IV is better.
Mark 3: $7995
http://www.amazon.com/Canon-1D-Mark-III-Digital/dp/B000NP1C5O/
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How much to charge for a print in an exhibit?
I have the opportunity to share a couple of my photos in an upcoming local photography exhibit. Myself and many of the others participating are non-professional hobbyists. Is there a standard or ...
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Why are camera bodies relatively more expensive to rent than lenses?
Considering that the lenses often cost significantly more than the body, why does it cost more to rent a body than the lens?
For instance, a local rental place in Toronto has the Nikon D7000 body for ...
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Image Stabilization in Lens vs Body: Which is Cheaper?
Is Image Stabilization better in the lens or the body? Someone already asked that.
But I'm trying to make a purchasing decision. It seems that the short answer to my title question is that it's ...
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Is it possible to make a 35mm digital camera with the same size / weight / price as a 35mm film camera?
Why are full-frame digital cameras huge, heavy, $6000 beasts when 35mm film cameras fit in a pocket and cost $6?
Are full-frame cameras getting smaller, lighter and/or cheaper? If not, why?
If ...
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When is the best time to buy a camera?
I've read on a forum that after a new camera is launched one should wait about 6 months before buying it, because the it'll wear out the "novelty price" and it won't get much cheaper after that. Is it ...
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How much pay to a model in a session of photos for stock?
I want make a photo project to send to a stock photography agency, but I don't know what I should pay to a model for signing the model release.
Pay by photo, by hour, or in some other way?
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What performance-related factors make a Leica camera so expensive?
I just saw a Leica M9 priced at 6995 USD, and a Leica M8 at 6295 USD. This is similar to the price for a high-end Nikon D3X or a Canon 1D Mark IV. So, I am trying to compare the specs, but can't get ...
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How to accurately / competitively price prints when digital images are already paid for?
My wife is a wedding and fashion photographer (as well as some family and maternity). We've been traditionally giving our High Res images as a part of the package price to our customers. Now that ...
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What price to demand for a shoot when I am just starting out
I am just starting out in photography. Have done a couple of shoots for friends and wedding for a friend. Pictures came out well.
I got noticed and their friends are approaching me for a shoot. As ...
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Proper cost of equipment per photo taken [closed]
What's the approximate cost per photo for an amateur/prosumer photographer, as calculated by (money spent on gear) / (total pictures taken)? I'm currently at between 18 and 20 cents per photo. I ...
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Is this a good polariser and is it for an appropriate price?
I'm thinking about purchasing Hoya HD 58mm Circular Polariser and I was wondering whether it's a good choice and also whether it's for an appropriate price. What do you guys think?
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Is there a meaningful difference between Minolta cameras manufactured in China vs those made in Japan?
The price of a Minolta 35mm slr with lens (Maxxum HTsi, model no. 95804149) is given as 99 USD on Amazon. But I have seen people asking for almost as much (or even more) for a used one. They argue ...
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What does Nikon D300S offers over Nikon D7000? [closed]
What extra features Nikon D300S offers over Nikon D7000? Or Why is Nikon D300S is more expensive than D7000?
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What should one be aware of when taking pictures at work, but not as one's primary role?
I took a few pictures around work and they were used on our website (more here). I've just been asked to do some shots of the executives, and it looks like there may be more requests like this. Any ...
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Are Kata bags worth their price?
I've outgrown my modest bag and now I'm going on vacation, I need a new one. I need a backpack which can double as a cabin luggage (will need to hold laptop, D90, lenses, strobes, and some other ...
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Why does a higher-end camera body like the Nikon D700 cost so much?
What are the features that make a DSLR costlier?
For example, I am wondering why the Nikon D700 costs $2000?
