[Nfb-krafters-korner] Blind Photographers, Digital Cameras and Knifty Knitter

[River Woman]

Here is the video about the blind photographer - he uses a Nokia N8.  He 
gives the details of his work on this video.
http://www.symbian-freak.com/news/011/03/nokia_n8_opens_the_eye_of_a_blind_photographer.htm
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Karen" <butterfly05 at earthlink.net>
To: "List for blind crafters and artists" <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Sunday, May 08, 2011 11:18 PM
Subject: [Nfb-krafters-korner] Blind Photographers,Digital Cameras and 
Knifty Knitter


> Hi, Does anyone have information about purchasing an easy-to-use digital
> camera? Is it possible to complete basic tasks such as selecting the 
> needed
> image format and quality, manipulating the photo size and determining if 
> the
> picture is oriented correctly? An article was posted here recently about a
> blind photographer and it got me thinking about the equipment he might be
> using. I'm interested in discovering the most affordable and accessible
> options.
>
> Thanks so much to everyone who responded to my question about the paper
> cutter. I found one that has a blade that cuts on the edge which allows me
> to fold the paper where I need a cut, line it up and mark the cutter with
> dymo tape. It has a finger guard and is working out well.
>
> To everyone who has helped me with the Knifty Knitter, I am almost 
> finished
> with my first skein. I have made four baby washcloths. They are not 
> perfect
> but after several startup disasters and completely unraveling two that 
> were
> nearly finished, they are usable. It is amazing how easily all that work
> will unravel. It's all part of the learning process I guess.
>
> My aunt just sent me a big box of yarn saying my grandmother would be
> thrilled I was taking up knitting and would want me to have it. I gather 
> she
> has quite a supply of yarn she and my grandmother have bought over the
> years. This may be the motivation I need to attempt a larger project. The 
> e
> stitch I can do now but I would like to learn the knit and pearl.
>
> Hope everyone had a good weekend,
>
> Karen
>
>
>
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