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I am looking for help finding an appropriate camera for my son. He would like to shoot products for his website. The flash bothers him and I'm not sure that I can teach him to focus the shot. Any suggestions?

April 12, 2012
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Members offered practical solutions for a parent seeking an adapted camera for their son with autism who wants to photograph products but is... Read more

Members offered practical solutions for a parent seeking an adapted camera for their son with autism who wants to photograph products but is sensitive to flash and struggles with focusing. Several members suggested turning off the camera flash entirely, mounting it on a tripod with a cable release to prevent shaking, and setting up a dedicated area with proper lighting like a tabletop photo studio kit, while others shared that their own children with autism enjoy digital cameras with built-in filters or simply carrying around older cameras as comfort items. A recurring theme was the value of exploring photography as a bonding activity through workshops, celebrating how individuals with autism uniquely see the world, and encouraging grant applications like ACT's iPad program to support creative and communication goals.

A MyAutismTeam Member

I'm not familiar with 'adapted cameras' but it should be possible to turn off the flash on his camera, mount it on a tripod and then have him use a cable release (or self timer as to not shake the camera). If he's shooting small products, it would be very easy to dedicate an area with proper lighting. Here is an example: http://www.amazon.com/CowboyStudio-Table-Photo-...

April 12, 2012
A MyAutismTeam Member

Thanks. Much to learn...

April 15, 2012
A MyAutismTeam Member

I have no idea about adapted cameras but Ben likes his digital camera that has filters to alter the photo ...he also got wn older digital camera that is too outdated to use...he just carries it around and its one of his favorite toys..

April 15, 2012
A MyAutismTeam Member

Thanks for the links. The video of the photographer was very good. I can see where someone with autism would enjoy nature photography as it's usually calming. We did submit an application for ACT grant, but didn't get it this last time around. Will keep working on it. He uses the iPad in speech therapy quite a bit with story telling and sequencing studies. That kid loves his tech stuff!

April 13, 2012
A MyAutismTeam Member

You're welcome. I know a little about 'old school' photography. So feel free to ask questions and I'll do my best. My son is 4 yrs old and I've been looking at the kid style cameras with dual hand grips. He likes taking my phone to make videos of silly things like his toes wiggling or me taking a band-aid off his arm. With his speech development issues, I think he likes listening to his own voice in the videos too.

April 13, 2012

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