I searched but didn't find what I was looking for. I wonder what ideas you have come up with to carry your equipment. I have a 4 x 5 field camera and a heavy Zone VI tripod. Has anyone ever rigged up a golf bag carrier or something similar as a camera hauler.
I'd appreciate any comments. My knees are creaky these days and I'd like to be able to go a bit farther afield.
So much depends on what terrain you want to cover. The case in dwdmguy’s link has small casters that would work well on a smooth surface like a sidewalk or floor. This link on the Large Format Forum talks about the merits of luggage carts http://www.largeformatphotography.in...ad.php?t=58382
Dr. Jerold Harter points out that depending on how you load the cart you are still carrying a good portion of the weight. I question the dangers of bigger than caster wheels but still small solid wheels. In this link http://www.largeformatphotography.in...ad.php?t=56902 various joggers are considered. I like the big wheels and shocks for a smooth ride over obstructions. I started using this with 4x5 and move up in format through 8x10 and 7x17. If you want to do stairs, cliff sides or mountain trails you need to go to a back pack or find a sherpa and mule. Divorces or murders are made of such requests at home.
as for the actual bag/container I use
I use a normal backpack and carry tripod in its case slung like a backpack over the backpack
Works very well
what you choose depends a bit on if you want to look like a photographer or just want to get er done
That LF specific pack would drive me nuts unzippering butterflying the entire thing
especially in snow or in brush
I couldn't use that
The little lens cases are neat but I do fine with a winter hat for each
I usually carry 2 or 3 lenses, 8 film holders, darkcloth, camera inside own case stuffed inside another winter beanie
spotmeter in front pouch
smaller front pouch i carry filters screw-in glass and 4x4 poly
But you're OLD
Still, don't see how push/pulling around a golf bag cart will ease your burden
Have you walked with one of them 18 holes? on maintained fairways even? I'd rather and always do just carry the clubs
and you want to take into the "field"
unless your "field" is paved I'd just carry em
I couldn't deal with that aggravation
GET OFF THE ROOT GET OFF DAMNIT YOU CAN DO IT THESE FRIGGN STICKS OH MUD? WONDERFUL
like the shopping cart with the one bad wheel
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