Re: Need some help finding a camera for a wheel chair user
Just wondering, Tim - any news on this? Would be interested to hear more. Cheers Ecke 2011/1/15 Tim Øsleby maritim...@gmail.com: A customer rolled into the shop a few days ago. His right hand isn't very useful. He can grip and steady the camera with it, but that's about all. His left hand is better. He is able to move the thumb and the two neighbouring fingers. A gave him a Oly PEN just to try it out. He seemed to like, but he didn't like the prize. He insisted to use his thumb as the trigger finger. To me, it looked like he could move it up and down, but not sideways. Didn't ask him about that. I think what he is looking for is a large PS camera, with the trigger within reach for his thumb. So crew, do you have any ideas where to find a good tool for this guy? Any pointers are better than none. -- MaritimTim http://maritimtim.blogspot.com/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Need some help finding a camera for a wheel chair user
Nope. The customer hasn't showed up yet. But I assume he will, and I'll keep you posted. (Unless my memory fails me) -- MaritimTim http://maritimtim.blogspot.com/ 2011/2/22 eckinator eckina...@gmail.com: Just wondering, Tim - any news on this? Would be interested to hear more. Cheers Ecke 2011/1/15 Tim Øsleby maritim...@gmail.com: A customer rolled into the shop a few days ago. His right hand isn't very useful. He can grip and steady the camera with it, but that's about all. His left hand is better. He is able to move the thumb and the two neighbouring fingers. A gave him a Oly PEN just to try it out. He seemed to like, but he didn't like the prize. He insisted to use his thumb as the trigger finger. To me, it looked like he could move it up and down, but not sideways. Didn't ask him about that. I think what he is looking for is a large PS camera, with the trigger within reach for his thumb. So crew, do you have any ideas where to find a good tool for this guy? Any pointers are better than none. -- MaritimTim http://maritimtim.blogspot.com/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Need some help finding a camera for a wheel chair user
I don't think he is able to use the trigger if he holds it upside down. I could be wrong, so it could be worth checking out. -- MaritimTim http://maritimtim.blogspot.com/ 2011/1/16 Steven Desjardins drd1...@gmail.com: What was the problem with upside-down? that seems like a easy solution for a lefty. On Sat, Jan 15, 2011 at 9:44 PM, Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: true. On Jan 15, 2011, at 9:19 PM, eckinator wrote: True but that would narrow down enormously his choice of camera 2011/1/16 Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net: Why complicate it? The air release can easily be connected directly to the camera. Trying to get it toe activate the remote would require some jerry rigging, and it adds failure potential. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- Steve Desjardins -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Need some help finding a camera for a wheel chair user
is it going to be primary handheld or can you see him using a flexible arm attached to his wheelchair with the camera mounted on it? unfortunately, all the solutions I have in mind are probably too costly. I am thinking along the lines of a small ballhead with a handle that you rotate to unlock and lock camera adjustment, something like the Novoflex MagicBall but hopefully cheaper Ecke 2011/1/16 Tim Øsleby maritim...@gmail.com: I don't think he is able to use the trigger if he holds it upside down. I could be wrong, so it could be worth checking out. -- MaritimTim http://maritimtim.blogspot.com/ 2011/1/16 Steven Desjardins drd1...@gmail.com: What was the problem with upside-down? that seems like a easy solution for a lefty. On Sat, Jan 15, 2011 at 9:44 PM, Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: true. On Jan 15, 2011, at 9:19 PM, eckinator wrote: True but that would narrow down enormously his choice of camera 2011/1/16 Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net: Why complicate it? The air release can easily be connected directly to the camera. Trying to get it toe activate the remote would require some jerry rigging, and it adds failure potential. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- Steve Desjardins -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Need some help finding a camera for a wheel chair user
Forgive me if this has already been mentioned but ... When I read your query the first thing that popped into my head was a camera that can work in tethered mode (assuming your customer can operate a laptop). Using his chair as a tripod so to speak, then have one of the models of cameras that can be fully operated using the laptop. On Sat, Jan 15, 2011 at 10:36 AM, Tim Øsleby maritim...@gmail.com wrote: A customer rolled into the shop a few days ago. His right hand isn't very useful. He can grip and steady the camera with it, but that's about all. His left hand is better. He is able to move the thumb and the two neighbouring fingers. A gave him a Oly PEN just to try it out. He seemed to like, but he didn't like the prize. He insisted to use his thumb as the trigger finger. To me, it looked like he could move it up and down, but not sideways. Didn't ask him about that. I think what he is looking for is a large PS camera, with the trigger within reach for his thumb. So crew, do you have any ideas where to find a good tool for this guy? Any pointers are better than none. -- MaritimTim http://maritimtim.blogspot.com/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- ~Nick David Wright http://www.nickdavidwright.net/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Need some help finding a camera for a wheel chair user
Aputure Gigtube live view remote control would be another, similar option but if the doesn't like the price of a PEN many of the ideas mentioned here aren't going anywhere. What I'll do though when all is over is post them on my web page; maybe someday someone will have use for them. BTW Tim how is your customer as far as zooming goes? Would it have to be powered zoom or is ring zoom also an option? Cheers Ecke 2011/1/16 Nick David Wright pedalsandpr...@gmail.com: Forgive me if this has already been mentioned but ... When I read your query the first thing that popped into my head was a camera that can work in tethered mode (assuming your customer can operate a laptop). Using his chair as a tripod so to speak, then have one of the models of cameras that can be fully operated using the laptop. On Sat, Jan 15, 2011 at 10:36 AM, Tim Øsleby maritim...@gmail.com wrote: A customer rolled into the shop a few days ago. His right hand isn't very useful. He can grip and steady the camera with it, but that's about all. His left hand is better. He is able to move the thumb and the two neighbouring fingers. A gave him a Oly PEN just to try it out. He seemed to like, but he didn't like the prize. He insisted to use his thumb as the trigger finger. To me, it looked like he could move it up and down, but not sideways. Didn't ask him about that. I think what he is looking for is a large PS camera, with the trigger within reach for his thumb. So crew, do you have any ideas where to find a good tool for this guy? Any pointers are better than none. -- MaritimTim http://maritimtim.blogspot.com/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- ~Nick David Wright http://www.nickdavidwright.net/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Need some help finding a camera for a wheel chair user
From: Tim ?sleby Thanks for the creative solution. I'll introduce the idea to him next time he comes in. One solution we discussed was to find a camera that could be triggered by air pressure from a ball under his arm. Any cameras around that could be used this way? Any camera that has a socket for a standard cable release should work. The new Fuji x100 perhaps, and I think some Nikon cameras (DSLRs - don't know about their point 'n shoot cameras) still had the socket. Something that might work is an adapter that straps around the camera and fits over the shutter release button. http://www.adorama.com/CZCRAS.html - No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 10.0.1191 / Virus Database: 1435/3384 - Release Date: 01/16/11 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Need some help finding a camera for a wheel chair user
You can't use a laptop outdoors at my spot of the planet. And I don't think he can afford a such solution. One more thing is that he does not look like a computer guy. -- MaritimTim http://maritimtim.blogspot.com/ 2011/1/16 Nick David Wright pedalsandpr...@gmail.com: Forgive me if this has already been mentioned but ... When I read your query the first thing that popped into my head was a camera that can work in tethered mode (assuming your customer can operate a laptop). Using his chair as a tripod so to speak, then have one of the models of cameras that can be fully operated using the laptop. On Sat, Jan 15, 2011 at 10:36 AM, Tim Øsleby maritim...@gmail.com wrote: A customer rolled into the shop a few days ago. His right hand isn't very useful. He can grip and steady the camera with it, but that's about all. His left hand is better. He is able to move the thumb and the two neighbouring fingers. A gave him a Oly PEN just to try it out. He seemed to like, but he didn't like the prize. He insisted to use his thumb as the trigger finger. To me, it looked like he could move it up and down, but not sideways. Didn't ask him about that. I think what he is looking for is a large PS camera, with the trigger within reach for his thumb. So crew, do you have any ideas where to find a good tool for this guy? Any pointers are better than none. -- MaritimTim http://maritimtim.blogspot.com/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- ~Nick David Wright http://www.nickdavidwright.net/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Need some help finding a camera for a wheel chair user
What do computer guys look like, does the USB connector in the center of our foreheads give us away? On 1/16/2011 12:26 PM, Tim Øsleby wrote: You can't use a laptop outdoors at my spot of the planet. And I don't think he can afford a such solution. One more thing is that he does not look like a computer guy. -- MaritimTim http://maritimtim.blogspot.com/ 2011/1/16 Nick David Wrightpedalsandpr...@gmail.com: Forgive me if this has already been mentioned but ... When I read your query the first thing that popped into my head was a camera that can work in tethered mode (assuming your customer can operate a laptop). Using his chair as a tripod so to speak, then have one of the models of cameras that can be fully operated using the laptop. On Sat, Jan 15, 2011 at 10:36 AM, Tim Øslebymaritim...@gmail.com wrote: A customer rolled into the shop a few days ago. His right hand isn't very useful. He can grip and steady the camera with it, but that's about all. His left hand is better. He is able to move the thumb and the two neighbouring fingers. A gave him a Oly PEN just to try it out. He seemed to like, but he didn't like the prize. He insisted to use his thumb as the trigger finger. To me, it looked like he could move it up and down, but not sideways. Didn't ask him about that. I think what he is looking for is a large PS camera, with the trigger within reach for his thumb. So crew, do you have any ideas where to find a good tool for this guy? Any pointers are better than none. -- MaritimTim http://maritimtim.blogspot.com/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- ~Nick David Wright http://www.nickdavidwright.net/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- Where's the Kaboom? There was supposed to be an Earth-shattering Kaboom! --Marvin the Martian. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Need some help finding a camera for a wheel chair user
He was able to zoom with the Oly PEN -- MaritimTim http://maritimtim.blogspot.com/ 2011/1/16 eckinator eckina...@gmail.com: Aputure Gigtube live view remote control would be another, similar option but if the doesn't like the price of a PEN many of the ideas mentioned here aren't going anywhere. What I'll do though when all is over is post them on my web page; maybe someday someone will have use for them. BTW Tim how is your customer as far as zooming goes? Would it have to be powered zoom or is ring zoom also an option? Cheers Ecke -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Need some help finding a camera for a wheel chair user
I know this guy. Not very well, but I'm pretty sure he doesn't use a computer. -- MaritimTim http://maritimtim.blogspot.com/ 2011/1/16 P. J. Alling webstertwenty...@gmail.com: What do computer guys look like, does the USB connector in the center of our foreheads give us away? On 1/16/2011 12:26 PM, Tim Øsleby wrote: You can't use a laptop outdoors at my spot of the planet. And I don't think he can afford a such solution. One more thing is that he does not look like a computer guy. -- MaritimTim http://maritimtim.blogspot.com/ 2011/1/16 Nick David Wrightpedalsandpr...@gmail.com: Forgive me if this has already been mentioned but ... When I read your query the first thing that popped into my head was a camera that can work in tethered mode (assuming your customer can operate a laptop). Using his chair as a tripod so to speak, then have one of the models of cameras that can be fully operated using the laptop. On Sat, Jan 15, 2011 at 10:36 AM, Tim Øslebymaritim...@gmail.com wrote: A customer rolled into the shop a few days ago. His right hand isn't very useful. He can grip and steady the camera with it, but that's about all. His left hand is better. He is able to move the thumb and the two neighbouring fingers. A gave him a Oly PEN just to try it out. He seemed to like, but he didn't like the prize. He insisted to use his thumb as the trigger finger. To me, it looked like he could move it up and down, but not sideways. Didn't ask him about that. I think what he is looking for is a large PS camera, with the trigger within reach for his thumb. So crew, do you have any ideas where to find a good tool for this guy? Any pointers are better than none. -- MaritimTim http://maritimtim.blogspot.com/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- ~Nick David Wright http://www.nickdavidwright.net/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- Where's the Kaboom? There was supposed to be an Earth-shattering Kaboom! --Marvin the Martian. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Need some help finding a camera for a wheel chair user
From: Tim ?sleby A lurker gave me this link http://www.conceptusinc.com/biteswitch.htm I think that's what I'm looking for. Their tongue switch might be even better for his use. The FAQ seemed to indicate it had better tactile feedback that the switch had closed. Looks like they have a good dealer network in Europe, but if you have any trouble getting through to one, let the list know and I'm sure someone could make a physical trip to a dealer to get it for you. One of their dealers is here in NC, and it's not that far for me to wander. - No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 10.0.1191 / Virus Database: 1435/3384 - Release Date: 01/16/11 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Need some help finding a camera for a wheel chair user
Good to know John. -- MaritimTim http://maritimtim.blogspot.com/ 2011/1/16 John Sessoms jsessoms...@nc.rr.com: Looks like they have a good dealer network in Europe, but if you have any trouble getting through to one, let the list know and I'm sure someone could make a physical trip to a dealer to get it for you. One of their dealers is here in NC, and it's not that far for me to wander. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Need some help finding a camera for a wheel chair user
What about the E-PL1? It's down to $429 at Amazon. On Sun, Jan 16, 2011 at 1:16 PM, Tim Øsleby maritim...@gmail.com wrote: He was able to zoom with the Oly PEN -- MaritimTim http://maritimtim.blogspot.com/ 2011/1/16 eckinator eckina...@gmail.com: Aputure Gigtube live view remote control would be another, similar option but if the doesn't like the price of a PEN many of the ideas mentioned here aren't going anywhere. What I'll do though when all is over is post them on my web page; maybe someday someone will have use for them. BTW Tim how is your customer as far as zooming goes? Would it have to be powered zoom or is ring zoom also an option? Cheers Ecke -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- Steve Desjardins -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Need some help finding a camera for a wheel chair user
I think real computer guys have either eSATA or Firewire connections there. From: P. J. Alling What do computer guys look like, does the USB connector in the center of our foreheads give us away? On 1/16/2011 12:26 PM, Tim ?sleby wrote: You can't use a laptop outdoors at my spot of the planet. And I don't think he can afford a such solution. One more thing is that he does not look like a computer guy. - No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 10.0.1191 / Virus Database: 1435/3384 - Release Date: 01/16/11 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Need some help finding a camera for a wheel chair user
2011/1/16 John Sessoms jsessoms...@nc.rr.com: I think real computer guys have either eSATA or Firewire connections there. naaah. LightPeak pre-production. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Need some help finding a camera for a wheel chair user
Canon G10-G11-G12? They seem to be having the biggest controls and the least subtle ones - not small buttons and dials, but rather big knobs... On 1/15/2011 6:36 PM, Tim Øsleby wrote: A customer rolled into the shop a few days ago. His right hand isn't very useful. He can grip and steady the camera with it, but that's about all. His left hand is better. He is able to move the thumb and the two neighbouring fingers. A gave him a Oly PEN just to try it out. He seemed to like, but he didn't like the prize. He insisted to use his thumb as the trigger finger. To me, it looked like he could move it up and down, but not sideways. Didn't ask him about that. I think what he is looking for is a large PS camera, with the trigger within reach for his thumb. So crew, do you have any ideas where to find a good tool for this guy? Any pointers are better than none. -- MaritimTim http://maritimtim.blogspot.com/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Need some help finding a camera for a wheel chair user
Canon Powershot D10 maybe HTH Ecke 2011/1/15 Tim Øsleby maritim...@gmail.com: A customer rolled into the shop a few days ago. His right hand isn't very useful. He can grip and steady the camera with it, but that's about all. His left hand is better. He is able to move the thumb and the two neighbouring fingers. A gave him a Oly PEN just to try it out. He seemed to like, but he didn't like the prize. He insisted to use his thumb as the trigger finger. To me, it looked like he could move it up and down, but not sideways. Didn't ask him about that. I think what he is looking for is a large PS camera, with the trigger within reach for his thumb. So crew, do you have any ideas where to find a good tool for this guy? Any pointers are better than none. -- MaritimTim http://maritimtim.blogspot.com/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Need some help finding a camera for a wheel chair user
http://www.usa.canon.com/cusa/consumer/products/cameras/digital_cameras/powershot_d10 it has a huge trigger button and glove friendly design 2011/1/15 eckinator eckina...@gmail.com: Canon Powershot D10 maybe HTH Ecke 2011/1/15 Tim Øsleby maritim...@gmail.com: A customer rolled into the shop a few days ago. His right hand isn't very useful. He can grip and steady the camera with it, but that's about all. His left hand is better. He is able to move the thumb and the two neighbouring fingers. A gave him a Oly PEN just to try it out. He seemed to like, but he didn't like the prize. He insisted to use his thumb as the trigger finger. To me, it looked like he could move it up and down, but not sideways. Didn't ask him about that. I think what he is looking for is a large PS camera, with the trigger within reach for his thumb. So crew, do you have any ideas where to find a good tool for this guy? Any pointers are better than none. -- MaritimTim http://maritimtim.blogspot.com/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Need some help finding a camera for a wheel chair user
looking at the ratings be sure to warn him however that it is (quote) only waterproof until submerged 2011/1/15 eckinator eckina...@gmail.com: http://www.usa.canon.com/cusa/consumer/products/cameras/digital_cameras/powershot_d10 it has a huge trigger button and glove friendly design 2011/1/15 eckinator eckina...@gmail.com: Canon Powershot D10 maybe HTH Ecke 2011/1/15 Tim Øsleby maritim...@gmail.com: A customer rolled into the shop a few days ago. His right hand isn't very useful. He can grip and steady the camera with it, but that's about all. His left hand is better. He is able to move the thumb and the two neighbouring fingers. A gave him a Oly PEN just to try it out. He seemed to like, but he didn't like the prize. He insisted to use his thumb as the trigger finger. To me, it looked like he could move it up and down, but not sideways. Didn't ask him about that. I think what he is looking for is a large PS camera, with the trigger within reach for his thumb. So crew, do you have any ideas where to find a good tool for this guy? Any pointers are better than none. -- MaritimTim http://maritimtim.blogspot.com/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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What about something like the Nikon P90? On 1/15/11 10:36 AM, Tim Øsleby maritim...@gmail.com wrote: A customer rolled into the shop a few days ago. His right hand isn't very useful. He can grip and steady the camera with it, but that's about all. His left hand is better. He is able to move the thumb and the two neighbouring fingers. A gave him a Oly PEN just to try it out. He seemed to like, but he didn't like the prize. He insisted to use his thumb as the trigger finger. To me, it looked like he could move it up and down, but not sideways. Didn't ask him about that. I think what he is looking for is a large PS camera, with the trigger within reach for his thumb. So crew, do you have any ideas where to find a good tool for this guy? Any pointers are better than none. -- MaritimTim http://maritimtim.blogspot.com/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Need some help finding a camera for a wheel chair user
Is there a remote that can be used with the camera? If he has limited dexterity, would a flexible mount that he can clamp to his chair help him out, then he could steady the camera with his right hand, and trigger with his left hand. On Sat, Jan 15, 2011 at 11:36 AM, Tim Øsleby maritim...@gmail.com wrote: A customer rolled into the shop a few days ago. His right hand isn't very useful. He can grip and steady the camera with it, but that's about all. His left hand is better. He is able to move the thumb and the two neighbouring fingers. A gave him a Oly PEN just to try it out. He seemed to like, but he didn't like the prize. He insisted to use his thumb as the trigger finger. To me, it looked like he could move it up and down, but not sideways. Didn't ask him about that. I think what he is looking for is a large PS camera, with the trigger within reach for his thumb. So crew, do you have any ideas where to find a good tool for this guy? Any pointers are better than none. -- MaritimTim http://maritimtim.blogspot.com/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- David Parsons Photography http://www.davidparsonsphoto.com Aloha Photographer Photoblog http://alohaphotog.blogspot.com/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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Can he hold the camera upside down? Tim Øsleby maritim...@gmail.com wrote: A customer rolled into the shop a few days ago. His right hand isn't very useful. He can grip and steady the camera with it, but that's about all. His left hand is better. He is able to move the thumb and the two neighbouring fingers. A gave him a Oly PEN just to try it out. He seemed to like, but he didn't like the prize. He insisted to use his thumb as the trigger finger. To me, it looked like he could move it up and down, but not sideways. Didn't ask him about that. I think what he is looking for is a large PS camera, with the trigger within reach for his thumb. So crew, do you have any ideas where to find a good tool for this guy? Any pointers are better than none. -- MaritimTim http://maritimtim.blogspot.com/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- Sent from my Android phone with K-9. Please excuse my brevity. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Need some help finding a camera for a wheel chair user
The Panasonic Lumix G2 can be configured to focus and fire by tapping the touch screen in live view. Perhaps that would be best. HTH Ecke 2011/1/15 David Parsons parsons.da...@gmail.com: Is there a remote that can be used with the camera? If he has limited dexterity, would a flexible mount that he can clamp to his chair help him out, then he could steady the camera with his right hand, and trigger with his left hand. On Sat, Jan 15, 2011 at 11:36 AM, Tim Øsleby maritim...@gmail.com wrote: A customer rolled into the shop a few days ago. His right hand isn't very useful. He can grip and steady the camera with it, but that's about all. His left hand is better. He is able to move the thumb and the two neighbouring fingers. A gave him a Oly PEN just to try it out. He seemed to like, but he didn't like the prize. He insisted to use his thumb as the trigger finger. To me, it looked like he could move it up and down, but not sideways. Didn't ask him about that. I think what he is looking for is a large PS camera, with the trigger within reach for his thumb. So crew, do you have any ideas where to find a good tool for this guy? Any pointers are better than none. -- MaritimTim http://maritimtim.blogspot.com/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- David Parsons Photography http://www.davidparsonsphoto.com Aloha Photographer Photoblog http://alohaphotog.blogspot.com/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Need some help finding a camera for a wheel chair user
If he can't, maybe his assistant can do it for him. -- MaritimTim http://maritimtim.blogspot.com/ 2011/1/15 Larry Colen (Droid Mail) l...@red4est.com: Can he hold the camera upside down? Tim Øsleby maritim...@gmail.com wrote: A customer rolled into the shop a few days ago. His right hand isn't very useful. He can grip and steady the camera with it, but that's about all. His left hand is better. He is able to move the thumb and the two neighbouring fingers. A gave him a Oly PEN just to try it out. He seemed to like, but he didn't like the prize. He insisted to use his thumb as the trigger finger. To me, it looked like he could move it up and down, but not sideways. Didn't ask him about that. I think what he is looking for is a large PS camera, with the trigger within reach for his thumb. So crew, do you have any ideas where to find a good tool for this guy? Any pointers are better than none. -- MaritimTim http://maritimtim.blogspot.com/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- Sent from my Android phone with K-9. Please excuse my brevity. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Need some help finding a camera for a wheel chair user
Thanks for the creative solution. I'll introduce the idea to him next time he comes in. One solution we discussed was to find a camera that could be triggered by air pressure from a ball under his arm. Any cameras around that could be used this way? -- MaritimTim http://maritimtim.blogspot.com/ 2011/1/15 eckinator eckina...@gmail.com: The Panasonic Lumix G2 can be configured to focus and fire by tapping the touch screen in live view. Perhaps that would be best. HTH Ecke 2011/1/15 David Parsons parsons.da...@gmail.com: Is there a remote that can be used with the camera? If he has limited dexterity, would a flexible mount that he can clamp to his chair help him out, then he could steady the camera with his right hand, and trigger with his left hand. On Sat, Jan 15, 2011 at 11:36 AM, Tim Øsleby maritim...@gmail.com wrote: A customer rolled into the shop a few days ago. His right hand isn't very useful. He can grip and steady the camera with it, but that's about all. His left hand is better. He is able to move the thumb and the two neighbouring fingers. A gave him a Oly PEN just to try it out. He seemed to like, but he didn't like the prize. He insisted to use his thumb as the trigger finger. To me, it looked like he could move it up and down, but not sideways. Didn't ask him about that. I think what he is looking for is a large PS camera, with the trigger within reach for his thumb. So crew, do you have any ideas where to find a good tool for this guy? Any pointers are better than none. -- MaritimTim http://maritimtim.blogspot.com/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- David Parsons Photography http://www.davidparsonsphoto.com Aloha Photographer Photoblog http://alohaphotog.blogspot.com/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Need some help finding a camera for a wheel chair user
Air pressure shutter releases were fairly common way back when, and they're still available: http://www.amazon.com/Kaiser-206144-Air-Release/dp/B0015KBCJ2 I believe that any camera with a screw socket for a mechanical shutter release cable can be used with this type of device. Paul On Jan 15, 2011, at 6:06 PM, Tim Øsleby wrote: Thanks for the creative solution. I'll introduce the idea to him next time he comes in. One solution we discussed was to find a camera that could be triggered by air pressure from a ball under his arm. Any cameras around that could be used this way? -- MaritimTim http://maritimtim.blogspot.com/ 2011/1/15 eckinator eckina...@gmail.com: The Panasonic Lumix G2 can be configured to focus and fire by tapping the touch screen in live view. Perhaps that would be best. HTH Ecke 2011/1/15 David Parsons parsons.da...@gmail.com: Is there a remote that can be used with the camera? If he has limited dexterity, would a flexible mount that he can clamp to his chair help him out, then he could steady the camera with his right hand, and trigger with his left hand. On Sat, Jan 15, 2011 at 11:36 AM, Tim Øsleby maritim...@gmail.com wrote: A customer rolled into the shop a few days ago. His right hand isn't very useful. He can grip and steady the camera with it, but that's about all. His left hand is better. He is able to move the thumb and the two neighbouring fingers. A gave him a Oly PEN just to try it out. He seemed to like, but he didn't like the prize. He insisted to use his thumb as the trigger finger. To me, it looked like he could move it up and down, but not sideways. Didn't ask him about that. I think what he is looking for is a large PS camera, with the trigger within reach for his thumb. So crew, do you have any ideas where to find a good tool for this guy? Any pointers are better than none. -- MaritimTim http://maritimtim.blogspot.com/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- David Parsons Photography http://www.davidparsonsphoto.com Aloha Photographer Photoblog http://alohaphotog.blogspot.com/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Need some help finding a camera for a wheel chair user
That's like a changing bag being only light proof until you switch on the light. On 1/15/2011 11:53 AM, eckinator wrote: looking at the ratings be sure to warn him however that it is (quote) only waterproof until submerged 2011/1/15 eckinatoreckina...@gmail.com: http://www.usa.canon.com/cusa/consumer/products/cameras/digital_cameras/powershot_d10 it has a huge trigger button and glove friendly design 2011/1/15 eckinatoreckina...@gmail.com: Canon Powershot D10 maybe HTH Ecke 2011/1/15 Tim Øslebymaritim...@gmail.com: A customer rolled into the shop a few days ago. His right hand isn't very useful. He can grip and steady the camera with it, but that's about all. His left hand is better. He is able to move the thumb and the two neighbouring fingers. A gave him a Oly PEN just to try it out. He seemed to like, but he didn't like the prize. He insisted to use his thumb as the trigger finger. To me, it looked like he could move it up and down, but not sideways. Didn't ask him about that. I think what he is looking for is a large PS camera, with the trigger within reach for his thumb. So crew, do you have any ideas where to find a good tool for this guy? Any pointers are better than none. -- MaritimTim http://maritimtim.blogspot.com/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- Where's the Kaboom? There was supposed to be an Earth-shattering Kaboom! --Marvin the Martian. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Need some help finding a camera for a wheel chair user
sounds to me like he'd be better off with a standard wireless remote rigged up with an air ball release such that the shutter pin depresses the button on the remote Ecke 2011/1/16 Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net: Air pressure shutter releases were fairly common way back when, and they're still available: http://www.amazon.com/Kaiser-206144-Air-Release/dp/B0015KBCJ2 I believe that any camera with a screw socket for a mechanical shutter release cable can be used with this type of device. Paul On Jan 15, 2011, at 6:06 PM, Tim Øsleby wrote: Thanks for the creative solution. I'll introduce the idea to him next time he comes in. One solution we discussed was to find a camera that could be triggered by air pressure from a ball under his arm. Any cameras around that could be used this way? -- MaritimTim http://maritimtim.blogspot.com/ 2011/1/15 eckinator eckina...@gmail.com: The Panasonic Lumix G2 can be configured to focus and fire by tapping the touch screen in live view. Perhaps that would be best. HTH Ecke 2011/1/15 David Parsons parsons.da...@gmail.com: Is there a remote that can be used with the camera? If he has limited dexterity, would a flexible mount that he can clamp to his chair help him out, then he could steady the camera with his right hand, and trigger with his left hand. On Sat, Jan 15, 2011 at 11:36 AM, Tim Øsleby maritim...@gmail.com wrote: A customer rolled into the shop a few days ago. His right hand isn't very useful. He can grip and steady the camera with it, but that's about all. His left hand is better. He is able to move the thumb and the two neighbouring fingers. A gave him a Oly PEN just to try it out. He seemed to like, but he didn't like the prize. He insisted to use his thumb as the trigger finger. To me, it looked like he could move it up and down, but not sideways. Didn't ask him about that. I think what he is looking for is a large PS camera, with the trigger within reach for his thumb. So crew, do you have any ideas where to find a good tool for this guy? Any pointers are better than none. -- MaritimTim http://maritimtim.blogspot.com/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- David Parsons Photography http://www.davidparsonsphoto.com Aloha Photographer Photoblog http://alohaphotog.blogspot.com/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Need some help finding a camera for a wheel chair user
A lurker gave me this link http://www.conceptusinc.com/biteswitch.htm I think that's what I'm looking for. -- MaritimTim http://maritimtim.blogspot.com/ 2011/1/16 Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net: Air pressure shutter releases were fairly common way back when, and they're still available: http://www.amazon.com/Kaiser-206144-Air-Release/dp/B0015KBCJ2 I believe that any camera with a screw socket for a mechanical shutter release cable can be used with this type of device. Paul On Jan 15, 2011, at 6:06 PM, Tim Øsleby wrote: Thanks for the creative solution. I'll introduce the idea to him next time he comes in. One solution we discussed was to find a camera that could be triggered by air pressure from a ball under his arm. Any cameras around that could be used this way? -- MaritimTim http://maritimtim.blogspot.com/ 2011/1/15 eckinator eckina...@gmail.com: The Panasonic Lumix G2 can be configured to focus and fire by tapping the touch screen in live view. Perhaps that would be best. HTH Ecke 2011/1/15 David Parsons parsons.da...@gmail.com: Is there a remote that can be used with the camera? If he has limited dexterity, would a flexible mount that he can clamp to his chair help him out, then he could steady the camera with his right hand, and trigger with his left hand. On Sat, Jan 15, 2011 at 11:36 AM, Tim Øsleby maritim...@gmail.com wrote: A customer rolled into the shop a few days ago. His right hand isn't very useful. He can grip and steady the camera with it, but that's about all. His left hand is better. He is able to move the thumb and the two neighbouring fingers. A gave him a Oly PEN just to try it out. He seemed to like, but he didn't like the prize. He insisted to use his thumb as the trigger finger. To me, it looked like he could move it up and down, but not sideways. Didn't ask him about that. I think what he is looking for is a large PS camera, with the trigger within reach for his thumb. So crew, do you have any ideas where to find a good tool for this guy? Any pointers are better than none. -- MaritimTim http://maritimtim.blogspot.com/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- David Parsons Photography http://www.davidparsonsphoto.com Aloha Photographer Photoblog http://alohaphotog.blogspot.com/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Need some help finding a camera for a wheel chair user
There had to be a babe elsewhere on the page... =) sounds good would like to hear back what was chosen in the end cheers ecke 2011/1/16 Tim Øsleby maritim...@gmail.com: A lurker gave me this link http://www.conceptusinc.com/biteswitch.htm I think that's what I'm looking for. -- MaritimTim http://maritimtim.blogspot.com/ 2011/1/16 Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net: Air pressure shutter releases were fairly common way back when, and they're still available: http://www.amazon.com/Kaiser-206144-Air-Release/dp/B0015KBCJ2 I believe that any camera with a screw socket for a mechanical shutter release cable can be used with this type of device. Paul On Jan 15, 2011, at 6:06 PM, Tim Øsleby wrote: Thanks for the creative solution. I'll introduce the idea to him next time he comes in. One solution we discussed was to find a camera that could be triggered by air pressure from a ball under his arm. Any cameras around that could be used this way? -- MaritimTim http://maritimtim.blogspot.com/ 2011/1/15 eckinator eckina...@gmail.com: The Panasonic Lumix G2 can be configured to focus and fire by tapping the touch screen in live view. Perhaps that would be best. HTH Ecke 2011/1/15 David Parsons parsons.da...@gmail.com: Is there a remote that can be used with the camera? If he has limited dexterity, would a flexible mount that he can clamp to his chair help him out, then he could steady the camera with his right hand, and trigger with his left hand. On Sat, Jan 15, 2011 at 11:36 AM, Tim Øsleby maritim...@gmail.com wrote: A customer rolled into the shop a few days ago. His right hand isn't very useful. He can grip and steady the camera with it, but that's about all. His left hand is better. He is able to move the thumb and the two neighbouring fingers. A gave him a Oly PEN just to try it out. He seemed to like, but he didn't like the prize. He insisted to use his thumb as the trigger finger. To me, it looked like he could move it up and down, but not sideways. Didn't ask him about that. I think what he is looking for is a large PS camera, with the trigger within reach for his thumb. So crew, do you have any ideas where to find a good tool for this guy? Any pointers are better than none. -- MaritimTim http://maritimtim.blogspot.com/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- David Parsons Photography http://www.davidparsonsphoto.com Aloha Photographer Photoblog http://alohaphotog.blogspot.com/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Need some help finding a camera for a wheel chair user
Why complicate it? The air release can easily be connected directly to the camera. Trying to get it toe activate the remote would require some jerry rigging, and it adds failure potential. Paul On Jan 15, 2011, at 8:12 PM, eckinator wrote: sounds to me like he'd be better off with a standard wireless remote rigged up with an air ball release such that the shutter pin depresses the button on the remote Ecke 2011/1/16 Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net: Air pressure shutter releases were fairly common way back when, and they're still available: http://www.amazon.com/Kaiser-206144-Air-Release/dp/B0015KBCJ2 I believe that any camera with a screw socket for a mechanical shutter release cable can be used with this type of device. Paul On Jan 15, 2011, at 6:06 PM, Tim Øsleby wrote: Thanks for the creative solution. I'll introduce the idea to him next time he comes in. One solution we discussed was to find a camera that could be triggered by air pressure from a ball under his arm. Any cameras around that could be used this way? -- MaritimTim http://maritimtim.blogspot.com/ 2011/1/15 eckinator eckina...@gmail.com: The Panasonic Lumix G2 can be configured to focus and fire by tapping the touch screen in live view. Perhaps that would be best. HTH Ecke 2011/1/15 David Parsons parsons.da...@gmail.com: Is there a remote that can be used with the camera? If he has limited dexterity, would a flexible mount that he can clamp to his chair help him out, then he could steady the camera with his right hand, and trigger with his left hand. On Sat, Jan 15, 2011 at 11:36 AM, Tim Øsleby maritim...@gmail.com wrote: A customer rolled into the shop a few days ago. His right hand isn't very useful. He can grip and steady the camera with it, but that's about all. His left hand is better. He is able to move the thumb and the two neighbouring fingers. A gave him a Oly PEN just to try it out. He seemed to like, but he didn't like the prize. He insisted to use his thumb as the trigger finger. To me, it looked like he could move it up and down, but not sideways. Didn't ask him about that. I think what he is looking for is a large PS camera, with the trigger within reach for his thumb. So crew, do you have any ideas where to find a good tool for this guy? Any pointers are better than none. -- MaritimTim http://maritimtim.blogspot.com/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- David Parsons Photography http://www.davidparsonsphoto.com Aloha Photographer Photoblog http://alohaphotog.blogspot.com/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Need some help finding a camera for a wheel chair user
Excellent! On Jan 15, 2011, at 8:16 PM, Tim Øsleby wrote: A lurker gave me this link http://www.conceptusinc.com/biteswitch.htm I think that's what I'm looking for. -- MaritimTim http://maritimtim.blogspot.com/ 2011/1/16 Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net: Air pressure shutter releases were fairly common way back when, and they're still available: http://www.amazon.com/Kaiser-206144-Air-Release/dp/B0015KBCJ2 I believe that any camera with a screw socket for a mechanical shutter release cable can be used with this type of device. Paul On Jan 15, 2011, at 6:06 PM, Tim Øsleby wrote: Thanks for the creative solution. I'll introduce the idea to him next time he comes in. One solution we discussed was to find a camera that could be triggered by air pressure from a ball under his arm. Any cameras around that could be used this way? -- MaritimTim http://maritimtim.blogspot.com/ 2011/1/15 eckinator eckina...@gmail.com: The Panasonic Lumix G2 can be configured to focus and fire by tapping the touch screen in live view. Perhaps that would be best. HTH Ecke 2011/1/15 David Parsons parsons.da...@gmail.com: Is there a remote that can be used with the camera? If he has limited dexterity, would a flexible mount that he can clamp to his chair help him out, then he could steady the camera with his right hand, and trigger with his left hand. On Sat, Jan 15, 2011 at 11:36 AM, Tim Øsleby maritim...@gmail.com wrote: A customer rolled into the shop a few days ago. His right hand isn't very useful. He can grip and steady the camera with it, but that's about all. His left hand is better. He is able to move the thumb and the two neighbouring fingers. A gave him a Oly PEN just to try it out. He seemed to like, but he didn't like the prize. He insisted to use his thumb as the trigger finger. To me, it looked like he could move it up and down, but not sideways. Didn't ask him about that. I think what he is looking for is a large PS camera, with the trigger within reach for his thumb. So crew, do you have any ideas where to find a good tool for this guy? Any pointers are better than none. -- MaritimTim http://maritimtim.blogspot.com/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- David Parsons Photography http://www.davidparsonsphoto.com Aloha Photographer Photoblog http://alohaphotog.blogspot.com/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Need some help finding a camera for a wheel chair user
True but that would narrow down enormously his choice of camera 2011/1/16 Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net: Why complicate it? The air release can easily be connected directly to the camera. Trying to get it toe activate the remote would require some jerry rigging, and it adds failure potential. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Need some help finding a camera for a wheel chair user
true. On Jan 15, 2011, at 9:19 PM, eckinator wrote: True but that would narrow down enormously his choice of camera 2011/1/16 Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net: Why complicate it? The air release can easily be connected directly to the camera. Trying to get it toe activate the remote would require some jerry rigging, and it adds failure potential. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Need some help finding a camera for a wheel chair user
What was the problem with upside-down? that seems like a easy solution for a lefty. On Sat, Jan 15, 2011 at 9:44 PM, Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: true. On Jan 15, 2011, at 9:19 PM, eckinator wrote: True but that would narrow down enormously his choice of camera 2011/1/16 Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net: Why complicate it? The air release can easily be connected directly to the camera. Trying to get it toe activate the remote would require some jerry rigging, and it adds failure potential. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- Steve Desjardins -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
