From: Sandy King (sanking@hubcap.clemson.edu)
Date: 05/31/01-06:10:32 PM Z
Depending on one's physical condition the use of one of the small rolling
suitcases might be a more viable option than a backpack for moving camera
gear in 8x10 and larger sizes. Or, better yet, get a small cart onto which
you can strap your camera box and tripod. I bought a cart from Porter's
(name was something like Ru-XX or such) with 7" wheels that has a capacity
of over 200 lbs. It worked really well for me on a recent photographic
trip to Spain in getting to off-road situations up to 200-300 feet from the
car with the 12X20 camera. It does not work very well on rough, uneven
terrain, however. For that kind of work I use a Sherpa cart, which has much
larger tires. With the Sherpa you easily move a lot of equipment on it even
on mountain trails.
Sandy King
>There is a backpack suitable for 8x10 made by "f/64". It handles a
>Deardorff-style 8x10 camera with ease, though I don't know whether a B&J
>will fold up correctly. I carry the camera, three lenses including a
>gigantic 165mm Super Angulon, and three film holders, plus BTZS hood and
>accessories, without needing the detachable side pockets that came with it.
>The smaller J-series Ries tripod, while described as suitable for up to 5x7,
>is entirely adequate for 8x10 and 7x17.
>
>Speaking of which, after rummaging through many a camping supply store I
>found a light backpack with internal frame that would swallow my 7x17
>Kornona with lens attached, along with a couple film holders and
>hood.---Carl
>--
> web site with picture galleries
> and workshop information at:
>
> http://home.earthlink.net/~cweese/
>
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>>From: Dave Rose <photo@wir.net>
>>To: Alt Photo List <alt-photo-process-l@usask.ca>
>>Subject: Re: Field camera necessities
>>Date: Thu, May 31, 2001, 9:18 AM
>>
>
>> I use a Kelty external-frame backpack to carry my 4x5 outfit. I constructed
>> special wooden boxes for holding and protecting my camera and lenses. The
>> boxes fit snugly into the interior of the pack. With this set up, I can
>> (and do) hike for many miles in search of photos. With both 4x5 and 35mm
>> cameras, film, filters, tripod, water, etc.... the pack weighs about 40-50
>> lbs. Needless to say, I'm in good physical shape.
>>
>> Best regards,
>> Dave Rose
>> Cactus Cowboy
>> Big Wonderful Wyoming
>>
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