You might be accustomed to taking pictures with your digital SLR by using both of your hands, but have you considered how difficult this might be with only one arm? The OHSnap is a clever camera add-on that enables you to capture fantastic scenes in high quality for those without the use of one of their hands.
Xing Dawei, who also goes by Dave Xing, submitted this idea to the 2013 Red Dot Design Awards. The concept winner is a flexible silicone elastoplast band with an embedded auxiliary shutter button. A fine wire extends from the control and plugs into your digital camera. The OHSnap strap fits snugly around lenses of various sizes, placing the button in the ideal spot for maintaining balance, adjusting zoom and focus and enabling you to modify for shutter speed and aperture.
One-Armed Camera Attachments
The OHSnap Allows You to Easily Operate Your SLR with Just One Hand
Trend Themes
1. One-armed Camera Accessories - Opportunities for innovative camera attachments that cater to individuals with limited mobility or the use of only one hand.
2. Adaptive Photography Technology - Disruptive innovation potential lies in the development of adaptive technology for photography, allowing people with physical disabilities to capture high-quality images.
3. Assistive Camera Controls - The need for assistive technology in camera controls presents opportunities for companies to develop intuitive and accessible camera interfaces.
Industry Implications
1. Camera Accessories - The camera accessories industry has the potential to create specialized attachments catering to specific user needs, such as one-armed camera accessories.
2. Photography Equipment - The photography equipment industry could benefit from the development of adaptive technology that enhances accessibility and usability for individuals with physical limitations.
3. Assistive Technology - The assistive technology industry can explore the opportunity to expand into the field of photography by creating accessible camera controls and interfaces for individuals with disabilities.