The RuXpod kickstarter has launched!

Click for details: RuXpod Kickstarter

Looks quite well thought out, other than running a strap over the middle of where a 4x5" folding camera would be placed. To be doubly sure it won't fall out, even with the lip, which is a great touch. I cannot think of anything else to change.

While I'm not in the market for this kind of product, I think your ability to reinvent the carry case, tripod, and keep it off the ground completely, is possibly as ingenious as your SP445 tank.

Does look like a nifty design.

Great stuff!

Pretty much what every LF photographer needs!

Time for a strategic withdraw…




In business, as in combat, you have to know when to pull back, consolidate your forces and prepare to fight another day.

For the RuXpod, that day is today.

It’s obvious we’ve missed the market with this project, and rather just watch wither on the vine, we’re going to cancel it.

While we’re disappointed (and surprised), we’re not discouraged.

After all, this is why we launched a Kickstarter! We needed to know if people would really support the product before spending the small fortune required to get it into production.

To those that backed our vision, thank you.

To those who didn’t: why not? Seriously, we want to know. Your feedback would be greatly appreciated!

Note that the RuXpod is not dead! We still think it’s a great idea but acknowledge that our opinion is highly prejudiced!

We're going to review the feedback, re-envision the concept and relaunch (probably early 2026).

In the mean time, we’ve got several other projects in the works. To stay informed, sign up for our newsletter: https://shop.stearmanpress.com/pages/newsletter-signup