Digital camera for arthritic hands
November 15, 2008 7:07 PM Subscribe
Help me pick a digital camera for my 70-something parents with arthritic hands.
I'm looking for something with a large viewfinder and larger buttons. We have about $600 to spend. I'd also like recommendations on small photo printers.
Thank you for your help.
I'm looking for something with a large viewfinder and larger buttons. We have about $600 to spend. I'd also like recommendations on small photo printers.
Thank you for your help.
dpreview.com is the go-to source for digital photography info; trolling through their forums might yield good info on your specific question.
posted by LobsterMitten at 8:46 PM on November 15, 2008
posted by LobsterMitten at 8:46 PM on November 15, 2008
You might see whether one of the Canon A-series cameras would work. Their controls tend to be larger than those on the Elph cameras. If arthritic also means shaky, then a camera with image stabilizing (IS) would be nice.
What do they want the camera for? If they don't mind a larger camera, you could buy an entry-level digital SLR for $600, which might be easier for them to use than a smaller camera. And the DSLR has significant advantages, such as longer battery life and a larger sensor. If they have used a film SLR, the DSLR might be similar enough to make the transition easier. And the larger, heavier camera means the effects of shake will be reduced.
posted by brianogilvie at 8:47 PM on November 15, 2008
What do they want the camera for? If they don't mind a larger camera, you could buy an entry-level digital SLR for $600, which might be easier for them to use than a smaller camera. And the DSLR has significant advantages, such as longer battery life and a larger sensor. If they have used a film SLR, the DSLR might be similar enough to make the transition easier. And the larger, heavier camera means the effects of shake will be reduced.
posted by brianogilvie at 8:47 PM on November 15, 2008
Another supporter of the Canon's A5 series. The lcd screen is pretty average of a point an shoot (2.5 inches) and the grip makes it more comfortable that a flat front camera.
Additionally, Canon's Powershot S5is is a great camera and produces some good quality. I would probably recommend the S5is over the A5s, to be honest.
Can you take your parents to some place to have them hold a few bodies to get an idea as to what kind of shape they prefer?
As for printers, I've used a Canon mp460 for photos. Its a great all in one, but you need to make an effort to get the colors right on the pics. It can take a few prints to get the color correct. I've also used an HP photosmart and an Epson Stylus inkjet. Of all three I would recommend the Epson over the other two for print quality.
posted by kirstk at 1:05 PM on November 16, 2008
Additionally, Canon's Powershot S5is is a great camera and produces some good quality. I would probably recommend the S5is over the A5s, to be honest.
Can you take your parents to some place to have them hold a few bodies to get an idea as to what kind of shape they prefer?
As for printers, I've used a Canon mp460 for photos. Its a great all in one, but you need to make an effort to get the colors right on the pics. It can take a few prints to get the color correct. I've also used an HP photosmart and an Epson Stylus inkjet. Of all three I would recommend the Epson over the other two for print quality.
posted by kirstk at 1:05 PM on November 16, 2008
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And unloading the pictures into the computer for processing (they're about 2M each, because they're 3600*2400 pixels) is also really easy, using the USB cable which is included.
I'm really happy with it. I did spend another $13 on a 2G SD card for it, which can hold about a thousand high-definition pictures. Getting that installed and formatted takes about ten key strokes.
posted by Class Goat at 7:45 PM on November 15, 2008