Left hand DSLR

pixbyjohn

I would love to be able to purchase a left handed DSLR, has 1 ever been manufactured. I use a D80, D70s and a 350D, but I have difficulty holding them steady on zoom cos I don't have fingers on my right hand. Just wondering, it would make my life easier.

Borderfox

Maybe use a monopod and a remote release, I havent heard of a left handed dlsr.

http://www.flickr.com/groups/canondslr/discuss/72157594244923959/

Fajitas!

Never heard of one either - Even with the older more even shaped bodies, the shutter release always tends to be on the right. Actually, even every medium format body I've seen releases on the right hand side

CabanSail

I also have not heard of a Left Handed SLR Camera.

I would think that you could get a remote release & attach it to the left side of the body.

ThOnda

I am sorry about that, but I cannot remember a single camera.
The remote seems like the only answer.

Borderfox

You can get a wired release or one of the radio ones from Calumet for around €40

sunny2004

what about a power grip with additional shutter release and shoot upside down ?


For information there was a left handed camera from Nikon (film)
http://www.kenrockwell.com/index.htm
http://www.kenrockwell.com/about.htm#lefty

run_Forrest_run

sunny2004 wrote: »

For information there was a left handed camera from Nikon (film)
http://www.kenrockwell.com/index.htm
http://www.kenrockwell.com/about.htm#lefty

ah Ken does it again!

I'm a lefty also but I've never felt the need for a left handed camera, suppose that's because us poor leftys just have to get used to living in the righty's world

PCPhoto

it might have been a dream but I vaguely remember an article in AP (Amateur photographer) possibly 5-6years ago about a left handed SLR (not sure if it was digital or not)...... I'm sure its probably out there....just like the truth !!! (for those who do not get the reference let me help you ......... "the truth is out there"..... The X-Files .....nah !!!! )

4sb

Of little relevance to the OP most likely : the early Exakta 35mm SLR cameras (e.g. Exakta V) have a left hand release.

pixbyjohn

Thanks everyone. Its just a bit awkward, but I do manage. When I used to use simple film cameras in the past I usually held the camera upside down and that worked fine. The remote releases are super but not for those spontaneous shots that are not pre setup.
Thanks again for replies

el_loco_blanco

Im a lefty too and I believe my right hand does not know its there because I never use it! I find it easier to use the Tripod. If I need mobility I use a cable release button and hold that in my left hand while balancing the camera in my right hand.

pixbyjohn

el_loco_blanco wrote: »

Im a lefty too and I believe my right hand does not know its there because I never use it! I find it easier to use the Tripod. If I need mobility I use a cable release button and hold that in my left hand while balancing the camera in my right hand.

Thanks. I would not be able to hold the camera in my right hand, see original post. All I can do with my right hand while taking photo is press the shutter button. Tripod, monopod great but not for crowds etc.
Thanks again anyway. I will struggle on. http://www.flickr.com/photos/8632585@N06/

smelltheglove

I got my d200 yesterday and it has a battery grip with controls on it which I think are more suited to a left handed person than a right, if that is any help at all, I know it would only be in portrait more but its something right!

pixbyjohn

smelltheglove wrote: »

I got my d200 yesterday and it has a battery grip with controls on it which I think are more suited to a left handed person than a right, if that is any help at all, I know it would only be in portrait more but its something right!

Hi Smelltheglove, Thank you. You got that 200 for a bargain. Yes I have battery grips on my 3 DSLRs and it does help in portrait mode.

smelltheglove

Yeah I was lucky enough, agreed sale within an hour or so of it being on adverts. To be honest I was a little disappointed that the grip functions werent comfy but sure I'll live. You'd think they'd have a left handed option, most arts equipment have left handed options.

Ah sure head on down to Flanders shop in Springfield...... oops they closed it....

JanneG

sunny2004 wrote: »

what about a power grip with additional shutter release and shoot upside down ?


For information there was a left handed camera from Nikon (film)
http://www.kenrockwell.com/index.htm
http://www.kenrockwell.com/about.htm#lefty

Sorry for the sidenote but I laughed when I read this on Kens page

Yes, I also wear my watch on my right arm and if you think I'm kidding just click the image on my Contact page for the original hi-rez film scan where you can see for yourself that it's not just a flipped negative.

and then looked at the image... (part of the note for the lefty btw)

Not only does he wear his watch on the right arm... he also either twists it like a lunatic or he reads the time upside down...

pixbyjohn

"To be honest I was a little disappointed that the grip functions werent comfy but sure I'll live", quote from Smelltheglove.
The Hahnel battery grip has not got the nice contours as the Nikon ones have.

smelltheglove

pixbyjohn wrote: »

"To be honest I was a little disappointed that the grip functions werent comfy but sure I'll live", quote from Smelltheglove.
The Hahnel battery grip has not got the nice contours as the Nikon ones have.

Doesnt it show how new to Nikon I am that I didnt know there was more than one type of battery grip??? Ah sure it does its job anyway so far.