I think you answered your own question. The camera you described seems
to fit your needs. I have the same vision as you but for different
reasons. I use a Minolta Maxxum 7000 35mm auto focus camera. It has a
large view finder and the auto focus is easy to manipulate. The
functions are all on lcd and easy to read. I scan the pics after I have
them developed and use them for the same purposes you have described. I
have used digital cameras and like the Sony's.
Mick

Steven Whatley wrote:

>Hi all,
>
>This may be a little off topic for this group.  I am not sure, though.
>
>Despite being visually impaired, I am interested in getting into digital
>photography.  I would like to hear from ohter VI folks.  Let me explain my
>vision the best I can.  Due to surgeries when I was vry young (Cataracts as a
>baby), I essentially don't have lenses in my eyes.  But, I see prety good
>considering.  I have excellent color vision.  Lately, I have had surgery for a
>detached retina.  So the vision in my left eye is 20/400 and my right eye is
>20/200.  The best way to describe my vision is that it is like looking though
>the view finder of a cheap disposable.  That is, the image is smaller (less
>detail) and there is not one really good focal point.
>
>With that said, I've got a good eye, yet untraianed, for what could make a good
>photograph.  I bought a Casio EX-Z3.  I figured that a point and shoot camera
>would be best for me.  Manual focus probably won't do me any good.  For the
>small size, it has a big 2" LCD.  Plus the icons and menus are easy to read
>even outside.
>
>I don't expect to become a professional photographer but I want to do the best
>that I can do.  My uses for the photos will be for web pages, desktop
>backgrounds (1600x1200), virtual photo alboms, and a few (very few) prints.  In
>a few weeks I will get stronger half height reading glasses to make reading of
>the camera's LCD (as well as my PDA) easier.
>
>Basically, I would like to hear how folks with not so perfect vision cope with
>the challenges of photography.
>
>Thanks,
>Steven
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