Can we have a left handed version?

Big Dave · 03-16-2015, 11:22 PM

Your dominate eye would be a major factor in comfort. Left eye people have issues with right hand cameras. An right eye people would have issues with the left hand models. I think that how you place your face against the back of the camera is more important then wich hand holds the body.

**pixelsaurus** · 03-17-2015, 01:39 AM

Originally posted by WPRESTO

Left handed cameras will probably remain as rare as left handed hammers.
HOWEVER, FYI: Look at old Exacta cameras - shutter release on the left, film wind lever on the right.

This one has the film wind lever on the left. These were great cameras in their day but took a little getting used to for us right handers. However when piggy backed on a telescope, all was forgiven.
Exakta Varex IIa

John Shriver · 03-19-2015, 06:54 PM

I'm left-eye dominant, and manual-wind SLR's were always a chore, with the wind lever wanting to go where my right eye was. But power wind and digital doesn't have that problem. But my nose still leaves grease on the rear LCD...

**WPRESTO** · 03-20-2015, 04:09 AM

Originally posted by John Shriver

I'm left-eye dominant, and manual-wind SLR's were always a chore, with the wind lever wanting to go where my right eye was. But power wind and digital doesn't have that problem. But my nose still leaves grease on the rear LCD...

HOORAY for some else who has a proper nose. I cannot understand how wife and daughter can properly ventilate their lungs through the tiny things on their faces, nor when using a viewfinder, how they can properly brace their cameras.

Clavius · 03-20-2015, 04:31 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by andalib13

Pentax is very good at packing their DSLRs with things that others don't have in general. Such as Weather Sealed body and lenses, Body based SR, etc... (Though others are catching up). Can't they make a difference in the market again? I mean, there are lots of left handed photographers, who have to adopt with the right handed versions.

I already have K5 IIs, and lots of lenses for cropped sensor. I don't plan to move into the full frame arena yet. But, if I get a left handed version of the full frame, Ill definitely go for it...

Eventhough I am right handed and have no need for such a feature, I can easily see how a special left handed version of any camera would be indescribable more usefull and many times more appreciated then any special "Silver" or "Prestige" editions. I think, if any manufacturer wants to classify their products as "ergonomic", left handed version are mandatory.

MPrince · 03-20-2015, 06:38 AM

Originally posted by andalib13

Pentax is very good at packing their DSLRs with things that others don't have in general. Such as Weather Sealed body and lenses, Body based SR, etc... (Though others are catching up). Can't they make a difference in the market again? I mean, there are lots of left handed photographers, who have to adopt with the right handed versions.

I already have K5 IIs, and lots of lenses for cropped sensor. I don't plan to move into the full frame arena yet. But, if I get a left handed version of the full frame, Ill definitely go for it...

I'm left-handed. I've been shooting right-handed cameras for over 45 years. I doubt I could use a left-handed camera if my life depended on it.

Pentax has a tiny share of the APS-C market. It's share of the 135 format market will be even tinier. One of the basic principles of economics is the lower your unit sales volume the higher your price will need to be in order to recover your fixed costs. So, just how much are you willing to pay for a left handed 135 format camera body?

---------- Post added 03-20-15 at 09:43 AM ----------

Originally posted by jamarley

Having adapted to the wrong-handed world my entire life, I was finally gifted a pair of left-handed scissors. Couldn't use 'em!
It's the same with cameras and I do agree that only needing my wrong hand for button pressing is preferable. It can handle that.

Same here!

andalib13 · 04-02-2015, 09:32 PM

Originally posted by Clavius

Eventhough I am right handed and have no need for such a feature, I can easily see how a special left handed version of any camera would be indescribable more usefull and many times more appreciated then any special "Silver" or "Prestige" editions. I think, if any manufacturer wants to classify their products as "ergonomic", left handed version are mandatory.

Finally, a sensible answer by someone. Thanks for your opinion. Yes, I feel the same. Left handed version would be more appreciated than the silver or prestige edition.

---------- Post added 04-03-15 at 10:36 AM ----------

Originally posted by MPrince

Pentax has a tiny share of the APS-C market. It's share of the 135 format market will be even tinier. One of the basic principles of economics is the lower your unit sales volume the higher your price will need to be in order to recover your fixed costs. So, just how much are you willing to pay for a left handed 135 format camera body?

I guess, a 25% increase than the right handed version would be ok for us. Even if Pentax releases a left handed version, I don't think they would target to make much profit out of it. The main idea is, this would surely make headline, and would get people's attention. Since, other manufacturers haven't attempted it yet.

**Kerrowdown** · 04-02-2015, 11:43 PM

Originally posted by andalib13

if I get a left handed version of the full frame, Ill definitely go for it...

Good luck with that, I don't recall any manufacturer making a genuine left handed camera.

narual · 04-03-2015, 10:42 AM - **1 Like**

Not cameras, but this article about left-handed guitars does a decent job of explaining what would be involved, I think.
Why Don't Guitar Companies Make More Left Handed Models?

SpecialK · 04-03-2015, 02:47 PM

Hmmm, seriously...how about a grip that is like a long handle with every menu and setting button and wheel on it. which can be attached at the tripod socket. You would hold it like an oboe. It could even have an adjustable length to hide the less-often used functions, or possibly extend for use as a monopod.

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03-16-2015, 11:22 PM	#46
Big Dave Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: San Antonio, Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 547	Your dominate eye would be a major factor in comfort. Left eye people have issues with right hand cameras. An right eye people would have issues with the left hand models. I think that how you place your face against the back of the camera is more important then wich hand holds the body.

03-17-2015, 01:39 AM	#47
pixelsaurus Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Te Kuiti, NZ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 986	Originally posted by WPRESTO Left handed cameras will probably remain as rare as left handed hammers. HOWEVER, FYI: Look at old Exacta cameras - shutter release on the left, film wind lever on the right. This one has the film wind lever on the left. These were great cameras in their day but took a little getting used to for us right handers. However when piggy backed on a telescope, all was forgiven. Exakta Varex IIa

03-19-2015, 06:54 PM	#48
John Shriver Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Arlington, MA Posts: 160	I'm left-eye dominant, and manual-wind SLR's were always a chore, with the wind lever wanting to go where my right eye was. But power wind and digital doesn't have that problem. But my nose still leaves grease on the rear LCD...

03-20-2015, 04:09 AM	#49
WPRESTO Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Massachusetts Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 59,084	Originally posted by John Shriver I'm left-eye dominant, and manual-wind SLR's were always a chore, with the wind lever wanting to go where my right eye was. But power wind and digital doesn't have that problem. But my nose still leaves grease on the rear LCD... HOORAY for some else who has a proper nose. I cannot understand how wife and daughter can properly ventilate their lungs through the tiny things on their faces, nor when using a viewfinder, how they can properly brace their cameras.

03-20-2015, 04:31 AM - 1 Like	#50
Clavius Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: De Klundert Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,150	Originally posted by andalib13 Pentax is very good at packing their DSLRs with things that others don't have in general. Such as Weather Sealed body and lenses, Body based SR, etc... (Though others are catching up). Can't they make a difference in the market again? I mean, there are lots of left handed photographers, who have to adopt with the right handed versions. I already have K5 IIs, and lots of lenses for cropped sensor. I don't plan to move into the full frame arena yet. But, if I get a left handed version of the full frame, Ill definitely go for it... Eventhough I am right handed and have no need for such a feature, I can easily see how a special left handed version of any camera would be indescribable more usefull and many times more appreciated then any special "Silver" or "Prestige" editions. I think, if any manufacturer wants to classify their products as "ergonomic", left handed version are mandatory.

03-20-2015, 06:38 AM	#51
MPrince Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: WV Posts: 1,495	Originally posted by andalib13 Pentax is very good at packing their DSLRs with things that others don't have in general. Such as Weather Sealed body and lenses, Body based SR, etc... (Though others are catching up). Can't they make a difference in the market again? I mean, there are lots of left handed photographers, who have to adopt with the right handed versions. I already have K5 IIs, and lots of lenses for cropped sensor. I don't plan to move into the full frame arena yet. But, if I get a left handed version of the full frame, Ill definitely go for it... I'm left-handed. I've been shooting right-handed cameras for over 45 years. I doubt I could use a left-handed camera if my life depended on it. Pentax has a tiny share of the APS-C market. It's share of the 135 format market will be even tinier. One of the basic principles of economics is the lower your unit sales volume the higher your price will need to be in order to recover your fixed costs. So, just how much are you willing to pay for a left handed 135 format camera body? ---------- Post added 03-20-15 at 09:43 AM ---------- Originally posted by jamarley Having adapted to the wrong-handed world my entire life, I was finally gifted a pair of left-handed scissors. Couldn't use 'em! It's the same with cameras and I do agree that only needing my wrong hand for button pressing is preferable. It can handle that. Same here!

04-02-2015, 09:32 PM	#52
andalib13 New Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Dhaka Posts: 17 Original Poster	Originally posted by Clavius Eventhough I am right handed and have no need for such a feature, I can easily see how a special left handed version of any camera would be indescribable more usefull and many times more appreciated then any special "Silver" or "Prestige" editions. I think, if any manufacturer wants to classify their products as "ergonomic", left handed version are mandatory. Finally, a sensible answer by someone. Thanks for your opinion. Yes, I feel the same. Left handed version would be more appreciated than the silver or prestige edition. ---------- Post added 04-03-15 at 10:36 AM ---------- Originally posted by MPrince Pentax has a tiny share of the APS-C market. It's share of the 135 format market will be even tinier. One of the basic principles of economics is the lower your unit sales volume the higher your price will need to be in order to recover your fixed costs. So, just how much are you willing to pay for a left handed 135 format camera body? I guess, a 25% increase than the right handed version would be ok for us. Even if Pentax releases a left handed version, I don't think they would target to make much profit out of it. The main idea is, this would surely make headline, and would get people's attention. Since, other manufacturers haven't attempted it yet.

04-02-2015, 11:43 PM	#53
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,804	Originally posted by andalib13 if I get a left handed version of the full frame, Ill definitely go for it... Good luck with that, I don't recall any manufacturer making a genuine left handed camera.

04-03-2015, 10:42 AM - 1 Like	#54
narual Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: South Bend (Notre Dame), Indiana Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,988	Not cameras, but this article about left-handed guitars does a decent job of explaining what would be involved, I think. Why Don't Guitar Companies Make More Left Handed Models?

04-03-2015, 02:47 PM	#55
SpecialK Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: So California Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,480	Hmmm, seriously...how about a grip that is like a long handle with every menu and setting button and wheel on it. which can be attached at the tripod socket. You would hold it like an oboe. It could even have an adjustable length to hide the less-often used functions, or possibly extend for use as a monopod.

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