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Old 28-02-06, 14:08
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Default SLR Camera Use and RSI

I have been thinking about this for a while. The thought of holding a heavy DSLR camera coupled with a large lens may lead to RSI (Repetitive Strain Injury). A camera can only be gripped properly using the right hand and all steering and control is also done by the right hand, support is provided by the left hand/arm.

When I am using the camera all day at airshows I have for two days afterward the feeling of strain in the right fingers because they have been used to grip and steer the heavy setup. More-so when the weather was cold during use.

I switched to monopod use but still found the right hand/fingers still did lots of work and although the strain was less still occurred.

Total weight of my current setup is approx 3Kg

Anyone else find this or just me.
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