I bought an Omega 45D lately, and I have only 1 lens-210mm f5.6. This weighs about 8lb 9.8oz. Consider that I am a 125lbers, if I carry like 30lbs to hike, is it too much? For that 30lbs are all camera equipment: 4x5 camera, lens, 5 holders, light meter a gore-tex jacket and pants, a shower curtain, and some other camera accessories. I am using a Lowepro Photo Trekker AW I. I am also in a dilemma of taking the Manfrotto 3021B with 3030 head (8lb) or a Slik 614 Carbon Fiber with head (2lb 8.4oz), you know the stability and weight don't mix well, the 45D camera is a substantial 8lber, the Slik can kinda handle it but it's at max, the Slik looks so puny while loaded with the camera.
My case becomes more complicated because I don't have a car (oh lovely college years), and I am thinking to take all the stuff plus a sleeping mat and food/water with me on a touring bike (for at least 20 miles one way).
Tell me if I should consider a field camera (although I really don't want to, it costs more and less control on movement, and no $); I bought the Omega view and let go of the Graflex Crown Graphic because of the bellow length and movement. Ouch, don’t forget…I have only 1 lens, I am planning to buy 2 more lenses, so say I am taking 40+lbs to hike?!
Share your experience if you are hauling view camera to the field like me, maybe I can be inspired by you guys.
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