Taking photos

An aluminum suitcase makes it easy to hold the camera steady without a stand - suitable for wheelchair users.

User supports himself on an aluminum suitcase and takes pictures

User supports himself on an aluminum suitcase and takes pictures

To hold the camera steady the user supports himself on an aluminum suitcase when he takes pictures.

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Another way to take pictures is to use a stand; see associated tip.

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Author: Tomas

Tomas bor ihop med sambo i en lägenhet. Han arbetar 25% som fotograf. Han skadade sig 1983 och har en låg tetraplegi (C7). Han har hemtjänst i assistansliknande form en timme dagligen.
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Type of disability

Low tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C7-Th1)

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