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    Rejections questions

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    Forget the QR code rejection reason. The reviewer probably got tired after 4 times and a pushed random button  It is not important.

    They both need property releases. Copyright and/or Trademarks are not just for logos, but also for designs, color patterns, color names, etc.

    You might be able to submit them as illustrative  editorial. The first one just doesn't look good, awful to be honest,  and I can think of other reasons to reject it. The second one doesn't look all that great either

    The rejections are justified. Maybe it works as illustrative editorial

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    Thieves in eBay

    in Contributor Experience

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    On 4/5/2020 at 10:32 AM, M. Unal Ozmen said:

    If it wasn't changed, it is not legal to use the images on items being sold. It can only be used on items not for sale.

    Years ago I have made blocked a store on eBay selling my images on clocks ties pillows etc. But I think they have removed the link to report.

    You are correct.

    SS only allows it under an EL license if the image is only part of the merchandise, not if it practically is the merchandise itself or the main focus as in your case.

    EBay most certainly does not allow it either: https://www.ebay.com/help/policies/prohibited-restricted-items/enabling-duplication-copyprotected-material-policy?id=4328&st=12&pos=1&query=Enabling duplication of copy-protected material policy&intent=copy

    Since their is limited support right now because of the pandemic, there is no life support, but you can email support here (at the bottom of the page) https://www.ebay.com/help/policies/default/ebay-rules-policies?id=4205

    The other thing you can do is to report the seller here: https://www.ebay.com/help/buying/resolving-issues-sellers/reporting-item-issue-seller?id=4022

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    Museum glass source

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    sure I agree. However for a 40 x 60 framed with glass might cause a whole new set of problems like weight.  Funny that you mention that size, I just sold 3 of that size, but they take care of the mounting/framing/hanging (Thank God)

     

    Back in the days, I used to buy from PPG also, but that was for the aviation industry (They make most aircraft windows)

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    Museum glass source

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    If you mean Museum glass as in real glass, you don't buy it. There are many drawbacks using real glass. One of them is that it does not block UV rays 100%. It blocks some, but not all. (you can get a tan from behind glass for instance) As Foodio points out, there are some options pertaining to glass, but I still would not recommend it.

    Buy Crystal Clear Acrylic. Modern Acrylics are not like in the old days anymore, they are very good nowadays.

    Glass might be good for smaller frames, but anything over 16 x 20, I would go Acrylic.

    I buy all my framing and film supplies from Bags Unlimited (the name is misleading, they do a lot more than bags) They are relatively cheap, but very good in my experience

    https://www.bagsunlimited.com/category/438/frame-front-sheets-clear-acrylic

    If you do insist on glass, you can buy it here: https://www.framedestination.com/framing-supplies/glass-and-acrylic.html

     

     

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    The Hummer Thread Vol.2!!!

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    Update

    So "our" Grey goose I was posting about a few days ago was apparently sitting on unfertilized eggs for 30 days!!. Her eggs got destroyed somehow and now the poor thing walks around all confused.

    The Egyptian Geese however made us the proud grandparents of 3 cute little babies, but only to disappear. All I got was a glimpse. The new family went swimming down the canal and we haven't seen them in 2 days.  We fed them, we protected them, kept them safe, and calmed them down when they were upset about something. We were good grandparents to be and now this. (had my camera ready and everything)

    Our backyard is rather empty right now, with the exception of Bernie, the grey goose, and a rather pushy Muscovy male duck. We also have a mockingbird in a tree in the backyard, but that one only shows up at night  to imitate the sound of a Blue Jay all night long. It keeps other people in my household awake, but I kindda like it.  lol.

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    My dog ran into my tripod

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    That looks like plastic and if it is, it is therefore probably BER.  (Beyond Economical Repair)

    If you have a local camera repair shop, you can check with them. Maybe they have old lenses for parts they can use. Are all the screws still mounted straight or do they look crooked?

     

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    Is canon 6D Mark ii still worth to buy?

    in Hardware & Gear

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    1 hour ago, Phil Lowe said:

    I got a quote from them on all my Nikon gear that I was going to trade in on another system.  When they sent me only one mailing label for what was going to be about 7 separately packaged shipments, I wrote and called them and never got a response.  A friend who works sales at a camera store in Michigan read their quote and said it sounded "too good to be true".  I never got back to them.  When I do decide to either trade or sell all my Nikon gear, I'll do it through a local store and deal with people face-to-face, as I have always done in the past.

    Strike 2. One more and MPB is out.

    I am man enough to admit that I am wrong. lol.

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    Is canon 6D Mark ii still worth to buy?

    in Hardware & Gear

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    Thanks Steve. it is always good to learn about experiences.  All I know is that they have a good reputation, but if they pull little hat tricks like with you, that good reputation will probably not last very long. 

    Of course it is always about money and selling or trade-ins always triggers a different attitude that outright buying in my experience. (there is little money in it and it's bad for their cash flow)

    I think that their good reputations comes from the notion that they test everything. B and H and Adorama don't.

    I have a similar not so good experience with Adorama and I know people who have similar experiences with B and H, but overall they are still reputable companies i think.

    Some give warranty on used equipment and some don't , but that might be just on analog equipment. Digital equipment is more tricky for warranties

    The only used equipment I buy nowadays is old vintage stuff and that is a whole different ball game (just bought a 1970 something Gossen SBC with 1 degree spot attachment if you can remember those.

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    Can I use nik collection plugins?

    in Contributor Experience

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    1 hour ago, Whiteaster said:

    I think this shows the answer:

    Nik.thumb.jpg.a70cc30d6d799d8aacc00c07b5cda9bd.jpg

    "we have not developed them" = we don't own the copyright

    https://support.dxo.com/hc/en-us/categories/115002389907-Nik-Collection-by-DxO

    Free download of the old version: https://nikcollection.dxo.com/nik-collection-2012/

    No No. I don't wonder about it for myself (you know better than that LOL) I have the paid DxO version. That red underlined part is about support, not copyright ownership

    Like you, I was wondering why the OP brought up potential copyright violation when a NIK filter was applied.

    Unless.......

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    Is canon 6D Mark ii still worth to buy?

    in Hardware & Gear

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    11 hours ago, Focus_Redefine_Fotography said:

    Great idea Rudy, I'll get used 5d series and invest on Glass.... Thanks.... do you think that online store like b&h photo or any other store are reliable that they sell good camera...? Thank Phil Lowe for the link...I will check that out too..

    B and H and most well known online retailers are reliable, but check out their warranty if there is any.

    You might check out Mpb and Keh as well. They specialize in used equipment and both have a very good reputation

    https://www.mpb.com/en-us/

    https://www.keh.com/

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    Is canon 6D Mark ii still worth to buy?

    in Hardware & Gear

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    I agree with Edithevideo

    I use the original 6D and I just sold  a few  5 x 6 feet prints to a commercial client. (no, they are not in my port here)

    I keep my 6D as long as people buy these kind of prints, but I did invest a small fortune in a nice collection of the best  L glass I could afford. I rather have one really good lens than  a dozen mediocre ones. I also invested in a very good tripod and I am about to invest in a new geared tripod head.

    My point is,  don't pay too much attention to the camera and buy a used 6D or 5D mk2 or 3 and spend your money on glass and things that last. Cameras are almost disposable peripherals nowadays.

    If you do video, it might be a different story, but I don't do video, Camera video specs are lost on me.

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    Copyright violation or not?

    in Contributor Experience

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    48 minutes ago, HodagMedia said:

    That's a violation of the TOS.

    but whose TOS? we don't know where that image comes from and therefore we don't know if he is a customer or not and therefore Anita is on her own and therefore no TOS (of any agency) will be violated. At this point, no agency can claim this guy as a customer.

    I understand your POV and you are right normally, but I don't think it applies here.

    Having said that, as Yori said earlier, it is a violation of Behance, so she could contact them.

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