Smoothjazz
Active member
I have been considering for some time what would be the best vehicle to start doing more photo trips, involving mostly highway travel to and from different locations and sites. It would be great to be able to sleep overnight in the vehicle one night, and be able to handle dirt roads, but not necessarily extreme off-roading. I was just wondering what other photographers have found is the best solution for them.
On the one hand, having a nice driving and efficient ride is key for highways, which could mean an accessorized Toyota 4-Runner. On the other extreme, you could customize a Mercedes Sprinter, which would be better for overnight sleep in a backcountry locale, and the ride would still be good.
I have seen at least two picture of Ansel Adams with a big platform on top of his vehicle, and he talked about having the option of getting up high on his platform for some landscape work, to shoot over and above near bushes and trees. Any thoughts?
Cheers,
John
On the one hand, having a nice driving and efficient ride is key for highways, which could mean an accessorized Toyota 4-Runner. On the other extreme, you could customize a Mercedes Sprinter, which would be better for overnight sleep in a backcountry locale, and the ride would still be good.
I have seen at least two picture of Ansel Adams with a big platform on top of his vehicle, and he talked about having the option of getting up high on his platform for some landscape work, to shoot over and above near bushes and trees. Any thoughts?
Cheers,
John