Can this camera be used with one hand. I have full use of my left hand, and very limited use of my right. Would like a smaller lighter camera.
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I'd give a qualified yes...there is no shutter button on top...one trips the shutter in one of three ways - by pressing on a ring that is in front of the zoom control ring, by tapping on the screen, or by touching the screen and then letting go...I had no trouble pressing on the ring (thumb under the camera, first finger on top, pressing the ring with the middle finger), or using the screen (thumb under the camera, middle and ring fingers on top, using the first finger to trip the shutter)...if you have large hands the first might be difficult as the rings are small, but you should still be able to use the screen method without issues....by the way, if you can get used to the lack of a conventional button, and I have, I would think you'd like this camera for the size and the fact that it takes very good images for a point-and-shoot....good luck..............Bill
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Tough question. I'd say it would be OK if you can steady the camera with your right hand and then use left to release shutter by pressing the shutter ring on the lens or by using the touchscreen shutter release. Good luck. it's is pretty easy to use plus being so lightweight, you won't need two hands to steady it.
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I absolutely love this camera. However I find it a bit difficult to use the buttons because they are so small. You may want to look at others as well. Merry chriatmas
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Yes, it can be used with one hand. I think if someone had extremely small hands it could be a bit difficult, but the average adult should be able to manage it.
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This camcorder is light and small enough for you to use it for that purpose. However, battery life is so short, you might need to carry extra 7-8 batteries to get that done. I would not get this camcorder for that purpose.
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You can only use the grip. Replaces the specific camera battery with the grip, which uses a series of AAs.
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I have taken some good pictures with it. You have to use it in manual mode. I'm not a lazy person so I don't mind using manual mode.
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It's comparable to a DSLR camera, so depends on how you want to use it. There are lighter options available. Also, it doesn't come with a neck-strap, so you might want to invest in one.
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Well there was a neck strap with mine. It could probably be used as a shoulder strap but it's a bit fine for a shoulder strap. TBH a shoulder strap on this camera might be a little overkill. It's a very light and small camera. I am not using the neck strap, and just use a wrist band just in case I loose grip of it.
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I suppose you can. My question is why would you need to? If it is a matter for left handers you can simply swap the locking cams to the opposite side.
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so far I don't love this camera. It is really hard to hold. flash pops under left finger and no grip on right side. No safe place for your fingers. It is faster than my Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ5. I haven't used enough hours to have an opinion on the battery quality. Recharger can plug into wall or computer. plug goes into camera which is nice, dont have to removed battery and possibly forget it. I am thinking of selling this camera even though I've only had it about 3 weeks. If interested contact me at lynnepreminger@aol.com
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Yes, you can easily do both with one hand. I've been using it often for a few months now and very pleased with its performance. Very light but strong and stable also.
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Hi Ginett.The camera is pretty light, but does have a little bit of a "solid" feel to it. If weight is a concern, you could also consider a Panasonic model, which I bought for my wife to keep in her purse. It is a little smaller and lighter but includes a wide angle lens, long lasting battery and a (slightly less powerful, but still very adequate) 10X Zoom. This one is a Panasonic Lumix Model DMC-ZS02. It has most of the features of the larger one and costs around $50 less. Either camera will easily fit in a shirt pocket. Hope this helps.
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Order another camera! Unfortunately (Or fortunately) it's a cheap camera and parts will break on it. You can use the other camera as a parts camera . Also, you can always so some interesting experiments with extra parts! However, if you're crafty you can probably fashion a couter knob out of something simple like a screw, a pin, a guitar knob, etc.
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In theory, yes, but I found the cuff too small. The company sent me a larger one but I could never get this product to work correctly and replaced it with the Panasonic EW3109W which is much easier to use, and yes, can be operated with one hand.
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Hi.. It would work if an assistant would help. It is hard to be held with one hand. It is best used with a mono pod or tripod. The dog has to stay still to maintain the light hitting it's face or body. If moving a lot, then you have to choose the right moment to catch the best shot. Good Luck.
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>David V. Adams says:>1Ds users would not be as likely to even use the camera in the way a 1D user would. I strongly disagree with that. I have friends who are professional landscape photographers and shoot for magazines with this camera.
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Didn't find an answer...After 1year and a half.Tried everything..It didn't work.And if you use it like that your hands are going to fall down...I use it with a canon hfg10,small camera...If you want to use this rig with something bigger....forget about it.