left handed cameras - do they make them?
May 19, 2014 16:30:50 #
My wife is left handed and she regularly looks at the left handed 'gizmo's' like scissors and can openers. Just a thought: do they make left handed cameras ? - do 'south paws' do things differently when taking photographs with a 'standard' camera? My wife just uses a sony P&S on Auto but it could make a good 'wind-up' for me to suggest that she's not holding it right....:-)
May 19, 2014 16:34:29 #
May 19, 2014 16:43:42 #
donrent
Loc: Punta Gorda , Fl
"- do 'south paws' do things differently when taking photographs with a 'standard' camera?"
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May 19, 2014 16:44:52 #
amehta
Loc: Boston
G Brown wrote:
My wife is left handed and she regularly looks at the left handed 'gizmo's' like scissors and can openers. Just a thought: do they make left handed cameras ? - do 'south paws' do things differently when taking photographs with a 'standard' camera? My wife just uses a sony P&S on Auto but it could make a good 'wind-up' for me to suggest that she's not holding it right....:-)
The other quest would be for a left-eyed camera...
May 19, 2014 16:47:50 #
I'm left-handed and had to adapt.
Exacta used to make them with a left-handed film advance and release.
The Exakta Varex II-b is just one example.
One option is to use a bracket or pistol grip and put a release on that.
Ken Rockwell looks like he has the only left-handed Nikon in the opening photo on his page. (The photo is just flipped for looks)
Exacta used to make them with a left-handed film advance and release.
The Exakta Varex II-b is just one example.
One option is to use a bracket or pistol grip and put a release on that.
Ken Rockwell looks like he has the only left-handed Nikon in the opening photo on his page. (The photo is just flipped for looks)
May 19, 2014 16:49:27 #
donrent wrote:
"- do 'south paws' do things differently when taking photographs with a 'standard' camera?"
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Yvonne learned to be a hairdresser - watching the tutor was 'wrong handed' for her till she watched the tutor through the mirror in front of the customer - then it made sense.....she used that trick to teach her daughter how to knit. They do do things differently (some very nicely)
May 19, 2014 16:49:35 #
donrent wrote:
"- do 'south paws' do things differently when taking photographs with a 'standard' camera?"
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Yes, we do it better. ;-)
Actually, no, just had to adapt.
I have to use both sides of my brain just to keep up.
May 19, 2014 16:55:33 #
It took me a long time to become left handed, but it was worth it :lol:
Why would cameras need to be left handed, any more than a car, or a bicycle, or a keyboard??
Left handed people, are left handed, not disabled!
Yes, when using tools that are "handed", with the hand they were not designed to be used with, can be a special challenge, such as scissors, chain saws, electric drills and Japenese chefs knives that are only ground on one side.
But cameras are operated with both hands, not just one. At least that's how I do it. Now, the fact that I hold it upside down does get some funny looks!! :lol:
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Why would cameras need to be left handed, any more than a car, or a bicycle, or a keyboard??
Left handed people, are left handed, not disabled!
Yes, when using tools that are "handed", with the hand they were not designed to be used with, can be a special challenge, such as scissors, chain saws, electric drills and Japenese chefs knives that are only ground on one side.
But cameras are operated with both hands, not just one. At least that's how I do it. Now, the fact that I hold it upside down does get some funny looks!! :lol:
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May 19, 2014 16:56:09 #
GoofyNewfie wrote:
Yes, we do it better. ;-)
Actually, no, just had to adapt.
I have to use both sides of my brain just to keep up.
Actually, no, just had to adapt.
I have to use both sides of my brain just to keep up.
Yes - she says that too.
May 19, 2014 17:31:39 #
G Brown wrote:
My wife is left handed and she regularly looks at the left handed 'gizmo's' like scissors and can openers. Just a thought: do they make left handed cameras ? - do 'south paws' do things differently when taking photographs with a 'standard' camera? My wife just uses a sony P&S on Auto but it could make a good 'wind-up' for me to suggest that she's not holding it right....:-)
Sure they make them ----- http://www.the-digital-picture.com/Canon-Cameras/Canon-EOS-7D-L-Left-Handed-DSLR-Camera.aspx
May 19, 2014 17:32:58 #
Frapha wrote:
Sure they make them ----- http://www.the-digital-picture.com/Canon-Cameras/Canon-EOS-7D-L-Left-Handed-DSLR-Camera.aspx
Manufactured only one day a year, I presume.
It just look wrong..
May 19, 2014 17:36:44 #
Many years ago, I had to teach a southpaw to load 4X5 sheet film holders. We finally figured out that if he sat in front of me and mimicked my moves in mirror fashion. I've never seen a left handed camera and have never heard of a left-eyed camera. All the cameras I've ever seen were setup for right-handed operation/viewing. Just read the previous post. It looks like Canon listened to it's customers. It looks strange but, in digital cameras, it makes sense.
May 19, 2014 17:43:12 #
GoofyNewfie wrote:
Manufactured only one day a year, I presume.
It just look wrong..
It just look wrong..
:D :-D :-D
May 19, 2014 18:15:18 #
I am left handed, and have had problem with tools and school desks, but I never had a problem with cameras or felt any need for a left handed one.
May 19, 2014 19:47:00 #
JohnSwanda wrote:
and school desks
and school desks
Hmmmm,....John, I guess you have to have gone to school to know that one,....huh?! :lol:
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