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

[Zimmer, Cindy]

The good thing about digital cameras is that if the picture you take looks like crap, you can erase it and try again!

Cindy Z. 

-----Original Message-----
From: nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Henrietta Brewer
Sent: Monday, May 09, 2011 2:18 PM
To: List for blind crafters and artists
Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] Blind Photographers, Digital Cameras and Knifty Knitter

Hi,
I might have more knowledge tomorrow but for today, how about starting with a disposable camera. They are point and shoot and should be a good way to get started.  We are out looking for a camera for my Son tonight so might just find something that works for us too.
H
On May 8, 2011, at 11:18 PM, Karen wrote:

> 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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