I started wondering what happened to the Nissan Xterra in Outdoor Photographer magazine that was outfitted for use as a photo vehicle. Anyone happen to know what became of that suv?
Then I started wondering if other photographers had vehicles that they use for photography. So how about it. Do you have a vehicle that you use for photography? Photos would be great.
BTW, I have a Nissan Armada that I use. But, it hasn't been modified in any way.
I use my mustang It's got more power to haul all that extra gear around... heh
However, in the near future, I'll probably be picking up either an older Subaru Forester, or possibly a jeep wrangler. I want to start hitting some mild 4x4 trails, I think that could be an added measure of fun, and certainly would make hauling gear alot easier than hiking the entire way!
Wow...I really like that. Of course, I'd need to sell everything I own (including house and first born) to be able to afford it! On the other hand, a winning Powerball ticket would make it easier...
molson wrote:
I suspect the cost of fuel for the trip would exceed the cost of buying one of these gas-guzzling monstrosities...
I would imagine that anyone who could afford one of these vehicles could also afford the gas. I would also think that it would be a relatively cheap tv show.
godfather wrote:
I'm thinking about putting a top case on my motorcycle and using that to find new locations / shoot at distant locations.
Of course, Pelican cases have been used as panniers, as well as for photo gear, for years. If you get it set up, how about a quick shot of your bike and gear.
2007 Toyota 4Runner 4x4 Limited. 9' roll of seamless fits inside completely easily. 12' seamless sticks out only two feet. Easily hauls clients, stands, and gear. Last 4Runner went 270,000 miles before I bought this one.....
2006 BMW 330 convertible. Think Tank backpack (AI), tripod, other gear fits in back (adults sure don't, but no matter), top down means I have the hypothetical ability to shoot in any direction from inside the car, and if I don't get the shots I want then at least I start feeling better as soon as I start the drive home.
kdphotography wrote:
2007 Toyota 4Runner 4x4 Limited. 9' roll of seamless fits inside completely easily. 12' seamless sticks out only two feet. Easily hauls clients, stands, and gear. Last 4Runner went 270,000 miles before I bought this one.....
I used to have a Toyota Celica GT-S. Believe it or not I used to be able to get a 9' roll of paper in it with the liftback closed, not to mention all my gear and a couple people!
Rodolfo Paiz wrote:
2006 BMW 330 convertible. Think Tank backpack (AI), tripod, other gear fits in back (adults sure don't, but no matter), top down means I have the hypothetical ability to shoot in any direction from inside the car, and if I don't get the shots I want then at least I start feeling better as soon as I start the drive home.
Just don't leave your gear in the car with the top down!
Not even with the top up in some places. Somebody put a knife through the cloth top in Las Vegas (inside the Luxor's parking garage, specifically) and walked off with around $6,000 in stuff apart from the $8,000 in damage to the car.
And that, ladies and gentlemen, is why we buy insurance: new gear.
Rodolfo Paiz wrote:
Not even with the top up in some places. Somebody put a knife through the cloth top in Las Vegas (inside the Luxor's parking garage, specifically) and walked off with around $6,000 in stuff apart from the $8,000 in damage to the car.
And that, ladies and gentlemen, is why we buy insurance: new gear.
I hear ya. Fortunately I've not felt your pain.
Gotta be careful. Even putting gear in the trunk isn't always safe. My brother-in-law had a Q45 that was broken into. The thief drilled a nice neat small hole in the trunk lid, poped the trunk, and stole the contents.
It wasn't that much fun, but part of the point is that I did have insurance, and the whole thing was far less painful than it could have been. The car's deductible wasn't that bad, the camera gear deductible was zero, and GEICO/Traveler's were simply sweethearts to deal with.
With non-professional insurance costing roughly 1.5% of the value of insured gear, I honestly don't understand why people will accumulate thousands of dollars in cameras and not insure them.
It's got more power to haul all that extra gear around... heh 
