Hand holding - man vs. woman

[Annette]

Originally Posted by pxl8

Hmm, where do I fit in then? I'm left handed - but for writing only...

Depends what attributes you have px18?

[Andy]

Originally Posted by Adey Baker

The left-handed bit is perfectly genuine, btw. Being left-handed myself, I've appreciated that my stronger, more controlled arm is the one bracing the lens which I'm sure can be a help.

I think I can see where Adey is coming from, not dissimilar to driving a manual car (in the U.K), the powerful and more controlled arm is on the side of the gearstick.

Anyway, I just can't get used to holding a camera... how can i have a cigarette in one hand and take a photo without a tripod?

[robski]

Are we talking about weight lifting or do hairy legs give you a better stance ?

Andy I thought you had all mod cons, It's a cup of coffee in one hand, Cigarette in the other and fire the remote shutter release button with your back side.

[kwpenland]

Originally Posted by robski

Are we talking about weight lifting or do hairy legs give you a better stance ?

So if we ladies don't shave for a fortnight...?

[yelvertoft]

Originally Posted by robski

Are we talking about weight lifting or do hairy legs give you a better stance ?

As has been discussed elsewhere, wind induced vibration is a problem on tripod legs. Research has proven that slightly hairy legs are actually more aerodynamic than shaved legs. I used to do bicycle racing, such things get discussed. Perhaps men wearing shorts, or unkempt women have a previously unknown advantage.

[Adey Baker]

Originally Posted by yelvertoft

Research has proven that slightly hairy legs are actually more aerodynamic than shaved legs. I used to do bicycle racing, such things get discussed. Perhaps men wearing shorts, or unkempt women have a previously unknown advantage.

My left-handed comments are starting to look quite sane, now!

[robski]

So Ducan have you taken to wearing the brightly coloured Lycra shorts when your out and about talking shots with your left handed long lens ?

[greypoint]

I am reading this at work and trying to work out how upper body accoutrements either help or hinder my handholding - difficult without a camera....

[yelvertoft]

Originally Posted by robski

have you taken to wearing the brightly coloured Lycra shorts when your out and about talking shots with your left handed long lens ?

I've been banned from wearing my red shorts in public, stricktly indoor trainer use only now. Can be a touch embarrassing, but the girls like them.

I don't shave below my legs any more, it clogs up the plug-hole. Why do cyclist's do it? Vanity and peer pressure, any other reason given is just a cover up for the truth. It's simply part of the culture.

Oh, and yes, I'm left handed. There seems to be a lot of lefty's here, perhaps a new thread with a poll out of interest?

Duncan.

[Andy]

Originally Posted by yelvertoft

There seems to be a lot of lefty's here, perhaps a new thread with a poll out of interest?

Duncan.

Word has it that we're more creative than 'righties'