Here is the latest post by Shutterstock CEO and the Founder Jon Oringer: http://jonoringer.com/tag/microstock/

By keeping things simple, not favoring exclusive images, and iterating on metrics like search success, we feel like we will be more and more successful for both our buyers and our sellers over the long term.

I can not agree anymore. The future belong to non-exclusive contributors.

iStock exclusivity does not pay back. Old dinosaurs like Getty Images who do not understand the digital reality have to adopt the change – or die.

The company becomes a public company on the New York Stock Exchange: check out NASDAQ:SSTK.

So now each one of us can grab a share of the Shutterstock success (please do not see it as a financial advise)

Congratulations Shutterstock! Jon and the team – you did it, and did it well!

Of course the good old Contact Us form is still in the same place and I am always happy to hear from you whatever option you chose.

What I am looking for:

- some small files samples, footage / vectors in various formats accepted by microstocks

- talk to you to better understand the workflow  with footage / vectors – some questions still remain

- extra pair of hands to play with pre-release LB version finding out the things I messed up

- ** The time frame is …well, more or less now All the ‘testing & fixing’ cycles must go in the next 72 hours since the release is planned for this weekend.

If you feel comfortable with the above list please email me david(at)pixamba.com, DM @pixamba on Twitter or leave me a comment here.

I am terrible sorry for the inconvenience.

I am looking for a better hosting solution for PSM web and other web sites and web apps I am running. Hopefully we’ll see the change in the next 30 days.

The related iStock FAQ page is located here.

New 5D MIII features compared to 5D MKII

• new Digic 5+ processor: 6 fps in RAW+JPG mode, new noise reduction algorithms for higher ISO
• 22.3MP full frame (36x24mm) CMOS sensor – almost no change in images size vs. full frame 21 MP @5D MKII
• ISO: standard 100-25600, expandable to 104,200 – much better sensitivity in low light than Canon 5D MKII
• New: 63-zone dual layer iFCL metering system. This one is truly exciting. New Intelligent Focus Color Luminance Metering system integrates with the focusing and take in account both New: color and luminosity near chose AF points! Evaluative, center-weight, partial or spot metering modes
• New: 61 point High Density reticular autofocus vs. 9 points in 5D MKII. The new AF system is sensitive in extremely low light scenes – up to EV-2
• 100% coverage optical view finder vs. 98% in 5D MKII
• 3.2″ TFT LCD with 1.04M dots resolution vs. 3″ LCD with 900K dots
• New: finally, dual card slots! CF + SD
• New: built-in HDR mode. I love this one.
• New: silent shutter mode
• exposure compensation in +/- 5 stops in 1/3 or 1/2 increments vs. +/- 3 stops in 5D MKII
• Video: 1920 x 1080 (Full HD): 30 fps (29.97), 25 fps, 24 fps (23.976),  1280 x 720 (HD): 60 fps (59.94), 50 fps, 640 x 480 (VGA): 30 fps (29.97), 25 fps
• New: Multiple exposure mode for cinematic-style images: additive, average, bright and dark

Verdict: fantastic tool for low light shooting, optimized for professional videography.

Note that the actual spec above was changed since the below commercial video was released. Smaller 22 MP sensor (and not 28.2MP like advertised, 6 fps and not 8 fps). In any case, Canon 5D MKIII with its current specification is a great machine to work with.

1. Added scrolling for language context menu, so all languages are reachable for all screen resolutions
   

   Scrolled languages menu

2. Fixed issue which did not allow suggestions for multiple keywords / keyphrase.
   

   Keyphrase suggestions

3. Mac: application menu moved to top menu bar where it is supposed to be for a Mac app
4. Mac: folders tree changed to be more Mac-like, showing “PLACES” and starting from the user’ home folder.
   

   Better Mac experience