Each summer I undertake backcountry trips with my large format gear, and I have developed techniques for researching good locations for shots, getting into shape and of course packing for the trip.

I plan to write an ongoing article about large format in the field, and post it on ELFPA. In the article I draft, I'll outline how to prepare to get individual shots and avoid costly mistakes while in backcountry. I'll also give information about the locations I visit and post photographs when I get them.

-Scott

It's great idea and super that it will be posted on ELFPA, as I sad earlier GREAT! GOOD JOB!

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Hi Scott,

I'm looking forward to your report.
I am trying to figure out hope to venture out a bit further with the 4X5.
Now I park the car, walk 150 - 200 meters, set up the camera and take a few pictures.
I use a monorail camera, so it's not the easiest thing to travel with.
I've been thinking about designing some type of cart that would allow for easy transportation.
Or trying to find a big baby stroller on CraigsList.


Ron
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Scotts article is here: http://www.elfpa.org/index.php?id=50,479,0,0,1,0

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I was thinking about getting a used stroller, did you modify that in anyway ?
I was thinking about adding Beach Buggy Wheels, for easier transport over rough terrain.
And I also have to work on the previsualization factor.
As patient as I think I am when I'm in Large Format Mode, I'll need to extend that even more.
Thanks Again for a great article !


Ron
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What I know, this is first part of article and more will come. Scott is working on second pard will be added soon. Also All of member's are welcome to send us articles that we will post on webpage. Also if someone woul know another person who would be interested in sending us some articles about LF they are welcome as well.

Hi Ron,

No, it came that way. Do you see the where the handle is attached to the back of the cart? There's a little crook in it that my tripod fits right into lying crosswise. It's perfect. I think that one could get bigger tires for it, but I haven't found a need to. The tires it came with work alright in sand. Generally, if your feet have difficulty in soft sand, your cart will also.

I did remove the seat belts and safety reflectors from the cart rear, and hung S-hooks from the holes to hang my insulated water jugs from.

If I could make a modification, it would be to add a handbrake somehow. The cart fully loaded tends to pull you down hills and this becomes rough on your feet.