Canon Advice for Person With A Disability

[Adzebill]

Hi..I have been using a Canon S2 IS for birding basically in my immediate neighborhood. I have MS and some mobility problems and use a monopod or tripod as needed. I was thinking of getting a Rebel XTis. Is their an advantage to upgrading or should I stick with what I have?. ..Michelle..

[Claymore]

Hi..I have been using a Canon S2 IS for birding basically in my immediate neighborhood. I have MS and some mobility problems and use a monopod or tripod as needed. I was thinking of getting a Rebel XTis. Is their an advantage to upgrading or should I stick with what I have?. ..Michelle..
Hi Michelle,
I too have quite a few health problems and my mobility is pretty bad, i have the Canon 350d and use various forms of support like Tripod/Monopod and also my trusty Kaiser shoulder pod. Only thing i would have liked on the 350d is the live viewfinder is this available on the XTis ? if so then i would go for it as they are great camera's and there's plenty of good lenses to fit them for birding try for a 300mm + this would be ok for garden birds etc you can also add a 1.4x teleconverter which should work ok and keep autofocus etc.
Photography is a great hobby for disabled people now digital has arrived andsince taking it up it also opened my eyes to the sheer beauty of nature which cannot be a bad thing?
Cheerio and have fun
Brian
Ps don't know if you have one but invest in a remote trigger for the EOS if you buy one as it helps to avoid camera shake

[stevo]

I too have a disability but find using my dslr from the car with an Ergorest makes life a lot easier.

Steve.

[Adzebill]

I too have a disability but find using my dslr from the car with an Ergorest makes life a lot easier.

Steve.

Thank you Steve. Your photos are wonderful..Your marsh tit looks like our chickadee. Your european tit looks like our red-breasted nuthatch...Michelle (US)

[IanF]

Compact cameras such as the Canon S2 are much lighter and by definition more compact to hold.

However if you can use a monpod or preferably tripod then a DSLR will enable much better results. As already meantioned by stevo photography from the car is very effective technique which I also I frequently use even just supporting the camera on a bean bag on the window edge - though I must admit the Ergo rest is a very good piece of kit as well.

The XTis is a very good camera. Really a 400mm lens at least would be needed as well which can be combined with a teleconverter if needed.

The Canon S2 is a first rate camera but I found upgrading to a DSLR a massive step forward in terms of photographic results.

[Adzebill]

Hi Michelle,
I too have quite a few health problems and my mobility is pretty bad, i have the Canon 350d and use various forms of support like Tripod/Monopod and also my trusty Kaiser shoulder pod. Only thing i would have liked on the 350d is the live viewfinder is this available on the XTis ? if so then i would go for it as they are great camera's and there's plenty of good lenses to fit them for birding try for a 300mm + this would be ok for garden birds etc you can also add a 1.4x teleconverter which should work ok and keep autofocus etc.
Photography is a great hobby for disabled people now digital has arrived andsince taking it up it also opened my eyes to the sheer beauty of nature which cannot be a bad thing?
Cheerio and have fun
Brian
Ps don't know if you have one but invest in a remote trigger for the EOS if you buy one as it helps to avoid camera shake

Brian..the XTis does have a live viewfinder. A question about the lens? A "300mm +". Could you explain a bit?

Birding. It has been wonderful for my mental outlook. We live on a pond so there are always ducks, herons and other birds to photograph. I also like to watch butterflies, dragonflies, frogs etc. I even photographed some fungus<G>..Michelle (US)

[YellowBudgie]

Hi All,

Would anyone know of a photography forum for people with disabilities? I have my share. I've made due in various ways but it would be great to hear how other people have adapted.

Thanks!

Dana