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I was looking forward to a weekend away shooting with my 35SP, until I was attacked, and my collarbone broken,

Over the weekend, I took some photos with my Canon G11, and a few more with my wife's Fuji X10.

But most of my cameras require two hands. So I need to choose something which is easy to use with one hand.

1. What should I use from my collection? I have:

Olympus Mju i
Olympus Trip
Olympus 35ECR
Olympus 35RC
Olympus 35SP
Olympus OM2SP
Canon Ixus ii (APS)
Canon EOS500
Canon G11
Zeiss Nettar
Braun Super Paxette

I'm guessing not the SLRs or RFs, but maybe a scale focus like the Trip or AF like the Mju?

2. What is the best camera ever made for one handed operation? Not that I can afford to buy anything else just for my period of recuperation, but I'm curious to know.
 
The easiest would be a camera with AF, auto exposure and motorized film transport (or digital of course). A scale focus model might be ok, too, but then you still have to operate the advance lever. I'd probably use my Nikon AF600 (similar to your Mju, but with a 28mm lens). If your hands are big enough you could also consider the EOS500 with a smallish AF prime lens mounted. I don't know anything about digital cameras but I guess the G11 would be fine, too - especially if it has some sort of stabilization.
 
I can see that grip would be quite reassuring for one hand.

My G11 is a bit fiddly to use with one hand, tbh, as the buttons are a bit tricky to reach & use. I'm inclined to put it into my custom street setting and just use the vf so I can at least brace it against my face.

I wonder - are there any famous photographers who have limited use of one hand? I'm guessing there must be.
 
NeeZee said:
The easiest would be a camera with AF, auto exposure and motorized film transport (or digital of course). A scale focus model might be ok, too, but then you still have to operate the advance lever. I'd probably use my Nikon AF600 (similar to your Mju, but with a 28mm lens). If your hands are big enough you could also consider the EOS500 with a smallish AF prime lens mounted. I don't know anything about digital cameras but I guess the G11 would be fine, too - especially if it has some sort of stabilization.
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I think my Mju might be the ultimate choice. The EOS500 is very light for an SLR, but sadly I only have the kit zoom for it, as it was an impulse charity shop pick up due to be sold on, but just kept being endearing. Never got round to buying another lens. 😀
 
First, I hope you mend quickly. And that you got a few good swings in.

Out of your list, I'd think the Mju would be the best, but it doesn't have much of a grip factor. If you're having to use it left handed though, that could present a problem, unless you hold it upside down.

Any number of P&S cameras would be good to use, such as the Yashica T series for fixed focal length, or Canon's Sure Shot Z135 for zoom.

PF
 
Rodchenko said:
But most of my cameras require two hands. So I need to choose something which is easy to use with one hand.

2. What is the best camera ever made for one handed operation? Not that I can afford to buy anything else just for my period of recuperation, but I'm curious to know.
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I favor the Leica D-Lux 3 and D-Lux 4, or their panasonic equivalents, for one-handed operation. Of course, they are mere digital P&S; but I know of no other camera that is so easy to shoot with one hand.

The X10 is not easy, owing to the need to hold the body in one hand while adjusting the focal length with the other. The X100 is easier to use one handed if a single (35mm effective) focal length is OK.

I wish you speedy healing. I hope that assault will be the worst thing that ever has to happen to you. Emotional healing is as important as the physical part.
 
Tripod with quick release

Something with a wrist band

AF and Auto Exposure

Collar bone mend is 6/8 weeks to get it functional. A year to full strength. Seems a shame to buy a camera for so short a time.
 
I should have said: I was pushed off my bike by a psycho driver. London's full of crazies.

Fortunately for my photography (but nothing else), it's my left arm that's out of action. The good news is that my shutter finger and camera hand are still usable.

The Mju has a wrist strap, but has that fiddly flash button problem. I'll try to work with it. The Trip is on a neck strap, and is easy to use once the focus distance is set.

With the X10, I set the zoom to a generally usable focal length, then used it as a P&S.

I'm yearning for my SP already. 🙁

Thanks to all those who have wished me well.
 
Rodchenko said:
I should have said: I was pushed off my bike by a psycho driver. London's full of crazies.

Fortunately for my photography (but nothing else), it's my left arm that's out of action. The good news is that my shutter finger and camera hand are still usable.
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Just about every AF camera ever impressed me as designed for one-handed, right-handed operation - most AF compacts leave the left hand entirely useless, on SLRs it is supposed to be exclusively used for zooming.

If you want a RF with manual focus, it is down to the Contax II, Kievs or Nikon RF, but you'll have to put the former down for winding. Or Contax G series, if a LCD display RF substitute is acceptable...
 
Hi,

Add me to the list saying get well soon.

Drivers in London are a pita when you're cycling but out here in the sticks (places like Croydon) they are just as bad and moving faster...

Regards, David
 
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