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Vince Hawthorn
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quotePosted at 21:08 on 12th October 2011
Just a small enquiry, does anyone know if there are any cameras out there that are left hand drive, ie. shutter button on the left hand side? I bet if there are price would be massive.
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Ron Brind
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quotePosted at 21:59 on 12th October 2011

Are you kidding Vince?

Just put your hands behind your back and click! lol

Well, thought I would add something as plenty have looked without comment. Interesting question actually...

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quotePosted at 22:11 on 12th October 2011

The Yashica Samurai half frame film camera of the 1980s is one rare example of a left handed/ single handed camera. 

I'm left handed and could never see myself using a left handed camera being so used to a right handed layout, and being so used to Nikon ergonomics, can use any of my Nikons faster than my Canons, where I have to think a bit more of their different layout. In many cases this wouldn't really matter too much but where things are moving/happening fast, then for me, it's Nikon all the way, particularly the D3. A left handed version would be hopeless for me, and Canon shooters would likely find the same thing in reverse if they picked up a Nikon.



Edited by: Paul Hilton at:12th October 2011 22:25
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Vince Hawthorn
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quotePosted at 22:12 on 12th October 2011
  And a valid one Ron as my daughter does not have full use of her right hand so trying to take pics has never been easy , she did have a go with my Fuji on the Olympic Cycle trial day back in the summer but Left hand drive would be easier ( but I bet cost prohibative).

Edited by: Vince Hawthorn at:12th October 2011 22:14
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quotePosted at 22:29 on 12th October 2011

Perhaps there's one possible answer in Vince's case if someone has limited or no use of their right hand. Using a compact to keep the weight down, shoot with the camera upside down, using the thumb to operate the shutter button now on the bottom left side.

There's also, if the camera has the facility for it, using a cable/electronic release. Supporting the camera might then become the real problem as the case might be.



Edited by: Paul Hilton at:12th October 2011 23:28
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Vince Hawthorn
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quotePosted at 23:27 on 12th October 2011
   Paul , If you think about it what a logical solution !  The most simple of solutions and not costly or complcated, we will try it out and see where it goes. Many thanks to you Paul from both of us, once again your response and help on POE is second to none.
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quotePosted at 07:07 on 13th October 2011
Have to say I heard many years ago about a left handed model but could not bring it to mind. But i think Paul has hit on a possible solution with holding upside down. Have to let us know how Lisa gets on Vince. And as you say even if the major players went for a left handed option the price would be prohibitive.....
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quotePosted at 20:37 on 13th October 2011
  Thanks Dave and yes Paul seems to hit the nail on the head yet again. We shall experiment in the near future, watch this space.
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quotePosted at 21:04 on 13th October 2011
Paul may have hit the nail on the head, but will we have to learn to stand on our heads to view the great images I feel Lisa is gonna provide for us ! ! ! ! 
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Vince Hawthorn
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quotePosted at 22:18 on 16th October 2011
  Lesson number 1.  Turn off camera orientation function first.
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