left handed cameras - do they make them?
May 19, 2014 20:07:12 #
jdubu
Loc: San Jose, CA
nicksr1125 wrote:
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.
I find that mirroring works wonders too. When I show kids how to make an approach to hit a set in volleyball, I just have them mirror my approach as I face them. It seems to come across easier for them.
May 19, 2014 20:43:14 #
I used to be right handed, until I had a stroke. Now I do most everything with my left hand.
I have to reach across the camera to push the shutter button with my left hand; it is difficult, as I have to be sure my fingers are not blocking the flash. So, a shutter release on the left side would be nice, but not at almost $2,000. I've learned to adapt, and I'll just keep on adapting ... no matter how odd it might look.
I hold the camera with my right hand, using a very short monopod. I also have a Canon camera with a reticulated viewfinder screen, which gives me several options.
I have to reach across the camera to push the shutter button with my left hand; it is difficult, as I have to be sure my fingers are not blocking the flash. So, a shutter release on the left side would be nice, but not at almost $2,000. I've learned to adapt, and I'll just keep on adapting ... no matter how odd it might look.
I hold the camera with my right hand, using a very short monopod. I also have a Canon camera with a reticulated viewfinder screen, which gives me several options.
May 19, 2014 21:07:27 #
jdubu
Loc: San Jose, CA
SpeedyWilson wrote:
I used to be right handed, until I had a stroke. N... (show quote)
Is it possible for you to hook up a wired release and attach it to the left side or top of your camera? Not knowing the camera, wherever there is sufficient space to tape it, or possibly on the monopod itself?
May 19, 2014 21:19:03 #
amehta
Loc: Boston
jdubu wrote:
Is it possible for you to hook up a wired release and attach it to the left side or top of your camera? Not knowing the camera, wherever there is sufficient space to tape it, or possibly on the monopod itself?
Are there "pistol-grip" style heads which have releases built in? I know some members, possibly imagemeister or nikonian72, have mentioned things like this. A new topic on this question might get more informed responses.
May 19, 2014 21:41:01 #
I don't think I have any wireless options, or pistol grip release. My camera is a Canon Powershot A620. It's a point and shoot camera, but it's about all I can handle with my hands as they are. If I don't see my right hand I can't even tell where my finger is to push a shutter release. I'm just glad I can adjust things to use my left finger to activate the shutter.
May 20, 2014 00:16:11 #
DavidPine
Loc: Fredericksburg, TX
Someone had a posting in the last couple of days linked to a lady without any hands at all. Now that's a problem but she overcame it. My left-handed wife re-ties the bread in the bread sack in a left-handed fashion and after 35 years I still have a problem with it. So she has her bread and I have my bread.
May 20, 2014 00:46:55 #
donrent wrote:
"- do 'south paws' do things differently when taking photographs with a 'standard' camera?"
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Most of us are used to using "right handed" items, since growing up, there just wasn't any. I still remember how cool a left handed arm chair was in college.
May 20, 2014 00:58:53 #
rgrenaderphoto wrote:
Most of us are used to using "right handed" items, since growing up, there just wasn't any. I still remember how cool a left handed arm chair was in college.
I had a left handed tape-measure onces. That was pretty cool. I've never had another though. ;-)
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May 20, 2014 01:04:00 #
Inspeqtor
Loc: Elkhart, Indiana
Frapha wrote:
Sure they make them ----- http://www.the-digital-picture.com/Canon-Cameras/Canon-EOS-7D-L-Left-Handed-DSLR-Camera.aspx
How many did you 'pre-order' from the links at the bottom of the page for 'pre-ordering'? ? ?
Did you notice the date the link was posted BTW? ? ?
May 20, 2014 01:06:06 #
My first wife was left-handed and has no problem. She use tools left handed, but used a camera with her right hand. She could shoot a pistol quite well with either hand, a fact that embarrassed me at the range quite often. She had no problem driving a truck with ten speeds using her right hand and had a very sensitive boat throttle hand. She excelled when backing a trailer, a task she attributed to having to do everything backwards her whole life. The only time I saw her flummoxed was the one time she tried to use my old TLR; those of you who have used one can probably commiserate. RIP, Boo!
May 20, 2014 05:43:03 #
melismus
Loc: Chesapeake Bay Country
Exakta had a compelling reason for doing it 'backwards.' Of all camera operations, focusing takes the most dexterity, so they gave that task to the right hand. Now with near-universal autofocus the balance shifts.
May 20, 2014 06:01:04 #
Frapha wrote:
Sure they make them ----- http://www.the-digital-picture.com/Canon-Cameras/Canon-EOS-7D-L-Left-Handed-DSLR-Camera.aspx
Maybe on April 1st each year. :?:
May 20, 2014 07:08:19 #
I could use that left eye camera. I can close my right eye, or both together, but I have never been able to close or wink with my left eye. We adapt!
May 20, 2014 07:12:03 #
I have some left-handed coffee mugs and lens caps I would be willing to sell. If the price is right. :)
May 20, 2014 07:13:03 #
This subject: I checked my inventory and found that I have three common model Canons that are for "lefties." Then I talked (phone) with a collector friend that lives in Utah and has over 2,000 cameras - he said he has dozens of "lefty" cameras. These are, of course, all film cameras, like God intended photography to be!
To those of you that I've made friends with on here, I'm doin' okay but have to go back to the Denver DVAMC for more tests.
To those of you that I've made friends with on here, I'm doin' okay but have to go back to the Denver DVAMC for more tests.
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