Left-handed camera? (Page 2): I have a good friend who was affected in the same way, and became a professional photographer, doing weddings and all manner of other things. Where there...

fergmark Loc: norwalk connecticut

I have a good friend who was affected in the same way, and became a professional photographer, doing weddings and all manner of other things. Where there is a will there is a way.

dpullum Loc: Tampa Florida

Left-handed cameras were available at the Flanders Left Handed Store. Perhaps designed for those countries with cars that drive "on the wrong side" as narrow-minded Americans would say. I am sure that Jerry has a copy of the Flanders Left-Handed, "Leftortum," Catalogue. I refer you to: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yL8EQeMaVbk

ToBoldlyGo Loc: London U.K.

JohnSwanda wrote:

I'm left handed, and I've been shooting Nikons for about 50 years, and it never occurred to me I needed a left handed camera. I can't see why left handed people need a special camera, and it's probably not economically feasible to make them just for people whose right hand is disabled.

As a post in this thread, this comment comes across as rude.

ggenova64

Shutter Release Button or putting the camera setting on time mode.

fergmark Loc: norwalk connecticut

If she has a small enough camera that she can hold by the lens and reach the shutter release, thats a good start. If its a camera that has aperture adjustment on the lens barrel she can shoot in aperture priority. I don't remember which camera models are designed this way. Some of the Canon G series. Perhaps some of the fuji models.

dcampbell52 Loc: Clearwater Fl

mvetrano2 wrote:

Does any camera manufacturer that you know of make a left-handed camera (shutter release on left side)? My grand daughter had a stroke on the left side of her brain when she was born, and has little use of her right hand, but left hand functions normally. I bought her a simple point-and-shoot, but she has a very difficult time using it. She comes with me taking photos and would like to take them on her own. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Like others on here, I would look at cable releases and or a Vello electronic release. I use my Vello releases for tripod remote shots (timed shots where I don't the vibration caused by the mirror) but it seems to me that it would work well.. I also use the Vello with the camera on a tripod and in a blind for wild (skittish) animals.

rmalarz Loc: Tempe, Arizona

If the camera has a tripod thread, one could make a bracket device that would allow her to trip a "right-handed" shutter release button with her left hand.
--Bob

mvetrano2 wrote:

Does any camera manufacturer that you know of make a left-handed camera (shutter release on left side)? My grand daughter had a stroke on the left side of her brain when she was born, and has little use of her right hand, but left hand functions normally. I bought her a simple point-and-shoot, but she has a very difficult time using it. She comes with me taking photos and would like to take them on her own. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

mizzee Loc: Boston,Ma

My Olympus e-M5 II has a touch screen shutter as well as a regular right hand shutter button. All she would have to do is literally touch the screen where she wants to focus and the shot is done. Also a cable or remote release. My camera also has WiFi so that a smart phone can be used to trigger the camera.

Linda S.

You are not going to believe this, but that comer was an April Fool's JOKE! If you clicked on the Adorama link or the Building the Left-handed Rig, you get this...https://www.the-digital-picture.com/News/News-Post.aspx?News=14288

Old Grey Beard wrote:

Is there any way she could use a remote shutter release?
I typed in left hand camera and this was one. https://www.the-digital-picture.com/Canon-Cameras/Canon-EOS-7D-L-Left-Handed-DSLR-Camera.aspx
Pricier than a point and shoot but there may be 1 out there.

phunter10962 Loc: Southeast USA

I lost the use of my right hand after a spinal cord operation to remove a tumour. I've used several Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS__ models with a 18" wrist strap connected to the right side lug. The strap goes around my neck. After hours of practice indoors I'm able to aim focus and shoot with my left hand only. The neck strap helps to steady the camera. Also protects against damage due to occasional drops. A Delkin Devices Flip Shade on the viewing screen is helpful for sunny days. Let her practice alot indoors before going out. She should be able to get the hang of it in no time as her left hand is already her strong hand. I Hope this helps.

mvetrano2 Loc: Commack, NY

Thank you everyone for the good advice (some not so good). I think I will get her the smallest point and shoot camera and try to teach her to hold and shoot with her left hand. She is very bright and I'm sure she will master the technique quickly.

olemikey Loc: 6 mile creek, Spacecoast Florida

Inexpensive idea - pick up a little Vello remote for about $40.00 new, less used (or there are several other brands) and she can use it right on the camera attached to flash shoe (or use a L-bracket or flash plate/holder), or use on tripod, use from distance (I think they r/c for 200-300 ft.). They also have the inexpensive I/R models, the 3 I use are radio control, they work great, get rid of vibration and shake, etc. The basic models all seem to use dedicated cable that plugs into the camera from the receiver, and with receiver attached to a flash plate and the transmitter in hand (or on the camera flash plate) she will be in control! Not perfect, but inexpensive, and work with many brands of cameras.

Morning Star Loc: West coast, North of the 49th N.

Old Grey Beard wrote:

Is there any way she could use a remote shutter release?
I typed in left hand camera and this was one. https://www.the-digital-picture.com/Canon-Cameras/Canon-EOS-7D-L-Left-Handed-DSLR-Camera.aspx
Pricier than a point and shoot but there may be 1 out there.

Exactly my thought, about the remote shutter release.
Depending on the camera, one attached to the camera with a cord, or a cordless one.
I have preferred the corded one, as it allows me to be beside the camera, or even somewhat to the front, which I found very helpful when taking photos of children who don't want their picture taken.
For the cordless one, you have to be behind the camera so the signal reaches the sensor, or if the camera is equipped with a sensor in the front as well, you have to be in the front and be in the photo yourself, as well.

JohnSwanda Loc: San Francisco

ToBoldlyGo wrote:

As a post in this thread, this comment comes across as rude.

In what way?

olemikey Loc: 6 mile creek, Spacecoast Florida

Morning Star wrote:

Exactly my thought, about the remote shutter relea... (show quote)

Only if it is an I/R model, the radio control models (Vello and others) don't care where you stand, or how far away you are, I use them for remote tethered shooting and they work well, also work well when hand holding the camera, or on tripod.