crissy_sherman

<p>I couldn't really find the a good category for this question, so I just went with pricing. I have recently started my own photography business and have been approached by several of my friends to have family portraits done. I was wondering if anyone has used unitprints.com and if you were satisfied. Also, any other recommendations for online photo printers are appreciated. Thanks! Crissy</p><div></div>

<p>Hello friends!<br>

I am in the process of creating a website that is hosted by yahoo with the intention of selling my photographs. I have recently come across the site fineartamerica.com and am considering paying their $30 fee for professional services. I realize that with this fee I will get an "artistwebsites.com" site, but I still want to use my site hosted by yahoo (I've already paid for a year and put a lot of work into it). I first considered just getting a paypal account to put on this site, but then I am still left with the task of getting prints, shipping and possibly mounting & framing.<br>

The way I understand the pro service through fineartamerica.com, is that I could link each image in my gallery to their site where the customer can then choose size, frame, mat, stretched canvas, ect. and then they do the rest. I am wondering if anyone here has used them and if I am understanding this correctly. Also, what was your experience with the quality of prints they provide? <br>

One more question, does anyone happen to know if I will need a sales tax license (I'm in Michigan) before I sell prints this way? And if I am required to pay sales tax, would it be only on my mark-up or the entire purchase price the customer is paying (which would include their price for the frame, ect)?<br>

Thanks so much for any input anyone has for me. Any comments or suggestions are greatly appreciated!!!<br>

Crissy</p>

<p>Thanks for your input Joris. The D80's seem to be going from $300 - $450 online (body only). I found one that was classified as being in excellent condition that came with a USB cord, sd card, and charger for $349. </p>

<p>Thanks to everyone! </p>

<p>Thanks Shun, do you feel the same about the D80? It looks to have almost twice the megapixels of the D70 and a larger viewfinder. After searching around, I don't think I can afford much more than the D80 at this time. With that said, I don't want to waste my money on something that is just not worth it. </p>

<p>Thanks for that link Jerry! Does anyone happen to know if the D70 is a good starter dslr? It looks as though this camera does have the built in af motor..please correct me if I am wrong.</p>

<p>Hello, this is my first time posting a question here, I can usually find an answer by searching these forums. The only information I've been able to find on this subject seems to be a few years old and comparing cameras that are not sold new anymore, so I'm looking for some updated information. I currently have a Nikon N60 film camera with Quantaray 100-300mmD, Quantaray 28-80mmD lenses and a Quantaray 2X AF teleconverter. Because the price of film and processing is starting to really add up, I've been considering upgrading to a digital camera. I would love to find something that is compatible with the lenses I already have at minimal cost (as I do not have a lot of funds at my disposal). I've been doing a little research, but it's hard to find information on these 3rd party lenses. I would also like to find out if Nikon currently makes a camera with a built in af motor (I know I'll need this to use auto focus with these lenses). <br>

Thanks so much for all your help and suggestions, with this question and all my questions in the past.<br>

Crissy</p>