Howdy (almost) neighbor
(I'm down here in Knoxville). I'm a relatively newby to LF myself (though not to thrashing about in the Southern Highlands) so I'm sure you'll find LFPF a great resource.
I will say that I might get some feedback on your plans for "close-up" photography out in the field before you buy. Horseman technical cameras are a great, compact option for a pack camera but I suspect that you'll find that rear movements might be limited in comparison to what you might need, not to mention requiring a bit of faffing about to use.
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