Lighter dSLR for Husband
Sep 17, 2012 16:02:00 #
My husband has a shoulder injury (torn rotater) which makes it difficult for him to hold the Nikon d300s with lens attached (16-85?) for any length of time.. We also have aSony A700, but he has the same problem. Is the Sony A77 lighter/smaller? Is there a lighter smaller Nikon since we have lenses for both these cameras? I considered the Canon 7D, because everyone raves about the ergonomics, but we don't have any Canon lenses. I know I can look at the specs for dimensions and weight, but I know you guys will be able to tell me better!
Thank you.
Thank you.
Sep 17, 2012 16:20:30 #
What does the lens weigh???? 16- 857 ? gotta be far more than the camera's 1lb 8 oz.
If I had that kind of problem I think I would look for some kind of support or even go for one of the super new bridge cameras that give the same zoom range and weigh just ounces.
JMHO
Harvey
If I had that kind of problem I think I would look for some kind of support or even go for one of the super new bridge cameras that give the same zoom range and weigh just ounces.
JMHO
Harvey
pugfan wrote:
My husband has a shoulder injury (torn rotater) wh... (show quote)
Sep 17, 2012 16:24:17 #
oldmalky
Loc: West Midlands,England.
Try the Sony Alpha a37 its small and light I use the a57 and that is fine for me.
Sep 17, 2012 16:37:54 #
Harvey wrote:
What does the lens weigh???? 16- 857 ? gotta be fa... (show quote)
The lens is small...it's the 16-85.
Sep 17, 2012 16:44:27 #
Harvey wrote:
What does the lens weigh???? 16- 857 ? gotta be fa... (show quote)
He has a couple of the bridge cameras, but he prefers the dSLR's picture quality. But what is a really good bridge camera?
Sep 17, 2012 16:45:07 #
pugfan wrote:
My husband has a shoulder injury (torn rotater) wh... (show quote)
He's getting himself repaired, right? Going to Best Buy or Target is a good way to get an idea what cameras feel like. My son has a D40 that feels light to me because I use a D7000. It's all relative (and so it my son :D).
Sep 17, 2012 16:52:06 #
SusanStewart
Loc: Denver, Colorado
I have the same problem. I wrote a few weeks ago about going to France in Oct. I had my Canon 40D and professional Canon 24-105mm lens cleaned. I took the camera outside yesterday to make sure all was right and realized I can no longer hold the camera/lens. Together they weigh just over three pounds.
I have osteoarthritis in my hands which hasn't been too big a big deal until this year. It's alarming how quickly my joints have gotten worse and how much more pain I have in just the last few months.
So, I turn to my friends at Ugly Hedgehog for more advice. I need a substitute camera and lens that is at least one pound lighter, even less would be better. I like to shoot architecture and my current lens is limited. I know longer lenses weigh more so I haven't a clue where to turn. All you great Canon people out there, can you give me some ideas?
I have osteoarthritis in my hands which hasn't been too big a big deal until this year. It's alarming how quickly my joints have gotten worse and how much more pain I have in just the last few months.
So, I turn to my friends at Ugly Hedgehog for more advice. I need a substitute camera and lens that is at least one pound lighter, even less would be better. I like to shoot architecture and my current lens is limited. I know longer lenses weigh more so I haven't a clue where to turn. All you great Canon people out there, can you give me some ideas?
Sep 17, 2012 17:01:11 #
jerryc41 wrote:
quote=pugfan My husband has a shoulder injury (to... (show quote)
You are so funny; love your sense of humor. I also use a D7000; but I am still in the learning stages of the adjustments on the camera. My only experience prior to the digital age was a Brownie, an Instamatic and a Polaroid. I never learned all the photographic terms so I am doing that now.
I am looking at the Nikon 510 and the Canon SX40. Anybody have a suggestion of which one is better?
Sep 17, 2012 17:21:36 #
look at nikons j1 and 2 ilc cameras. no mirror so it uses a lcd for a viewfinder much lighter, can get an adaptor to put nikon f mount lenses on camera. or look at olympus pen series really small and light weight. I would go to a camera store (not a big box and have him try different models see what will work for him.
Sep 17, 2012 18:13:41 #
pugfan wrote:
quote=jerryc41 quote=pugfan My husband has a sho... (show quote)
BTW, he has had two surgeries...still has problems.
Sep 17, 2012 18:31:36 #
pugfan wrote:
My husband has a shoulder injury (torn rotater) wh... (show quote)
I have nerve damage in my left arm/sholder and found holding a camera to my face was only possible one handed so I purchased a Canon SX40 HS with a fully articulated screen and can use it two handed at waist level. Perhaps he can find a camera that will accept the lenses you already have that has a screen that is visable when he holds it in a more comfortable position. Just what worked for me, hope this helps.
Sep 17, 2012 18:58:54 #
How about just mounting it on a monopod? Then use it like a walking stick.
Sep 17, 2012 19:08:49 #
susanstewart what about the new canon ilc? you can get an adaptor to use your current canon lenses. it is smaller, and lighter. Can not give you more advice then that as I am a nikon jedi. look at various bridge cameras as well.
Sep 17, 2012 19:39:18 #
Olympus E-420 is the lightest DSLR in the world, and the 4/3's sensor puts out some very nice images for the money. You can get one brand new for under $400, but since they have been discontinued for a newer, larger model you might have to search around a bit.
Sep 17, 2012 19:48:25 #
Mpeter45 wrote:
How about just mounting it on a monopod? Then use it like a walking stick.
Good idea, I also read a UHH member make the comment of shooting from the hip so to speak utilizing a canon with a swivel screen. I think it was the t2i. I know the Nikon d5100 has this type of screen.
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