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ForenSeil
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 Posted: Sun Apr 29, 2012 9:51 pm Post subject: Cameras for lefties? |
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ForenSeil wrote:
I'm a lefty and a friend told me that he had once seen a native SLR for lefties on a flea market and now I'm curious about them (It's more curiosity for me than I have a real need for them  , except the fiddling with the shutter speed wheel on the right side of most analog cameras I can usually perfectly live with normal SLRs etc.).
Ater a little reseach on the Internet I couldn't find any more informations about them except that some other peoples also have seen analog left handed SLRs (so they should really exist) but they seem to be very rare (or all in collector hands).
Does anonye here has a hint? A brand name? Or camera model for left handed SLRs or Rangefinder cameras?
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bob955i
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bob955i wrote:
Exakta Varex, VX1000 or RTL1000...
The various Varex models and the VX1000 have a left-hand shutter release whilst the RTL has both LH and RH releases.
Exaktas prior to the RTL1000 are often seen as being for left-handed use but apparently the original Ihagee design ethos was that the camera be supported by the more powerful right hand with the left being used for lighter duties like setting the aperture, shutter speed and shutter release etc. |
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Katastrofo
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| Posted: Sun Apr 29, 2012 11:03 pm Post subject: |
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Katastrofo wrote:
Koni-Omega 6x7 RFs (you might want to get a depo-testosterone shot). lol |
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Attila
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Attila wrote:
Both suggestions are very good Koni-Omega and Exakta Varex both are great performer , a joy to use them.
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Katastrofo
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Katastrofo wrote:
Voigtlander Bessa E-Messer 6x9 RFs |
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Toeteraar
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| Posted: Mon Apr 30, 2012 12:32 am Post subject: |
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Toeteraar wrote:
| Katastrofo wrote: |
| Koni-Omega 6x7 RFs (you might want to get a depo-testosterone shot). lol |
Mamiya Press/Super23
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martinsmith99
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martinsmith99 wrote:
Being a `righty', I doubt I could use a `lefty's' camera and have always avoided them. Are you left-eyed too?
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johnnyh4
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| Posted: Mon Apr 30, 2012 9:44 am Post subject: |
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johnnyh4 wrote:
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| Voigtlander Bessa E-Messer 6x9 RFs |
And, as a 'Righty', the beauty of these is that I find the ergonomics comfortable too!
(My first 'intrusion' into the SLR/TLR threads - I did once have an Exa )
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David
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David wrote:
I have a lefty viewfinder, a Balda Baldinette. Very tough to work as a righty.
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Katastrofo
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| Posted: Tue May 01, 2012 1:53 am Post subject: |
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Katastrofo wrote:
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| Voigtlander Bessa E-Messer 6x9 RFs |
And, as a 'Righty', the beauty of these is that I find the ergonomics comfortable too!
(My first 'intrusion' into the SLR/TLR threads - I did once have an Exa ) |
You're in good company, that is, if you buy another Exa. j/k
Love your color work with the 6x9 Bessa! |
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johnnyh4
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johnnyh4 wrote:
Thanks, Katastrofo, I know all designs & formats have their place  , I do particularly like 6x9 .
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berraneck
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berraneck wrote:
mamiya left-hand grip for RB67 or RZ67
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aspen
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aspen wrote:
Could be an Alpa. I heard they were designed for lefties who stand on their head. 
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