Chromodynamics6 Loc: Beverly Hills Ca.

My right index finger is becoming more useless every day. I have a Nikon D610 and a D7500. I use the D7500 with my Nikon 200-500 most every day. It has become very difficult for me to reach the shutter release on either camera but the exposure compensation is virtuall impossibe. Neither camera is capable of assigning the EC to an FN button. Back button focus is not a problem and I can easily operate the rear thumb wheel. I'm wondering if anyone else with a similar limitation knows of a solution. I researched this and haven't found anything. Any information or idea would be greatly appreciated. By the way, I know I can solve the EC problem by purchasing a D750 and a D500 but not the shutter release. I love both of my cameras and would prefer to keep using them both. Thanks

smilenangler Loc: The Flood City, Pa.

get a wireless remote, you can press when ready...

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Control grip ? Moves your shutter button to the lower right corner.

Adorama has a used one for only $60, Nikon OEM, classed as Exc+. If you ever hafta part with the D610, you should at least break even on the grip. :-)

MadMikeOne Loc: So. NJ Shore - a bit west of Atlantic City

I've just sent you a PM.

Leitz Loc: Solms

Do you have a middle finger?

Chromodynamics6 Loc: Beverly Hills Ca.

Yes. I have all of my fingers.

R.G. Loc: Scotland

EC can usually be done via menus. A cable release can be worked using your thumb.

tcthome Loc: NJ

My thoughts also. I just tried it with my D810. Easy enough if you can move your index finger out of the way.

domcomm Loc: Denver, CO

Do you have a good chiropractor? Mine has helped my finger tremendously.

Bonsai123 Loc: Puerto Rico

D7500 have wireless shutter throw NIkon app on your phone very simple to use. I love this for my landscape photography

copladocus

I have used my middle finger many times. While it might impact the strength of grip with the right hand, if you hold the camera like I do, most of the support comes from your left hand anyway. I have also done this middle finger technique when shooting firearms with equally good results. Your body adapts if pushed. Make it so.

E.L.. Shapiro Loc: Ottawa, Ontario Canada

Simply devise a grip and a switch! I have no orthopedic issues with my hands YET, but I have been using heavy cameras with bulky onboard flash gear and other rigs that can be awkward. So I have, over the years, designed many grips, brackets, and release mechanisms that make the awkward gear easier to handle.

Years ago, with film cameras, an L-bracket and/or a pistol grip, and a cable release would do the trick., Nowadays a release cable that can enable HARD wired remote release should serve the purpose. The cable should have a push button at one end and the appropriate male plug at the other end. If you can get the cable for the camera socket, you could wire it to a simple momentary contact micro switch that can be installed on the grip.

Alternatively, a battery grip that is made for your camera may enable a better release positions.

Also- when I mention an L-bracket, I am not referring to a fancy tripod-head kinda thing, just a simple L-shaped bracket like the ones that used to be used for mounting an old-style flash to your camera.

The idea is simply to relocate the trigger button so it could be accessed by your other hand or another finger.

I have made several brackets and rigs for photographers with other disabilities and arthritic issues. I get some aluminum bar stock, heat up the places that need bending with a propane torch and shape it as necessary. I drill a hole and tap out a socket for a 1/4 x 20 thread for the camera mount and then mount the switch where it is needed. I can drill a hole for the microswitch and screw it on or affix it with Gorilla Glue.