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Phillips Explorer 7x17, Schneider G-Claron 305mm f/9 @ f/45, Chamonix 7x17 Holder, Kodak TMax 400 in D76.

look's distinctly like my first 10x8.. very nice! although by the time i picked up my phillips, i wonder why i ever lugged that thing around! good luck with it!

Liverpool, UK.

Phillips Explorer 8x10 + Fujinon W 300mm f/5.6 + Kodak Portra 400NC

All 4x5s finished by January I hear.. Finally packing up shop and enjoying his retirement!

Yes, I learnt to live with the restrictions of the Explorer (and on occasion turned it sideways on the...

Hi Joe,

The Compact II has a rotatable back.. my previous Explorer did not!

Dave

So I finally managed to get hold of one..

Phillips Compact II 8x10 + Fujinon W 300mm f/5.6

So foggy today!

I'd love to shoot on ULF.. not justifiable at the moment.. can't wait to shoot some 10x8 b&w over christmas tho! glad to get away from uni for a while!

Sevon Barrows, Nr Litchfield, Hampshire, UK.

A Linear Bowl Barrow Cemetery

Phillips Explorer 10x8 + Fujinon W 300mm f/5.6 @ f/45 + Kodak Portra 400NC
Scanned from contact.

Oren, good point! :-)

I really like your images Frank, I must get myself over to Berlin at some point!

Weston Shore View Towers, Southampton, UK

Toyo 45A 5x4 + 90mm Schneider f/8 + Kodak Portra 160NC

Houses, El Chalten, Argentina.

Wista SP 5x4 + Rodenstock 150mm f/5.6 + Kodak Portra 160NC
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I did notice when searching for film earlier that B&H had an option to special order Kodak Portra 160NC in 12x20 size!

Where are you going to get that developed?! Madness..

Beautiful contacts...

Drew, thank you for your reply. I know all of what you say, there isn't any need to remind me!

Do you have a Compact or an Explorer - I only ask, so I can make sense of the holes.

I already...

Hi,

I currently own a Phillips Explorer, and looking to get a Compact II.

I was wondering if anyone could tell me which indents on the baseboard are meant for which lens, and for example:
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My Phillips Explorer 10x8 setup ready to shoot :-)

Phillips Explorer 10x8
Fujinon 300mm f5.6 CMW
Chamonix 10x8 Holder
BTZS Darkcloth
Manfrotto Tripod + 410 geared head

and pic shot in...

If anyones interested, theres a Phillips Compact 8x10 on the 'bay with some accessories separate (4x10/4x5 backs/lensboard adapter).
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not that i know what its worth, but i just paid $2200 incuding shipping/paypal fees for a phillips 8x10 explorer (never used + bought oct 2006).

well, seeing as im from the UK.. i look at it as 10" across 8" down..

i was stressing waiting for a horse rider to clear the frame just as i was about to click the shutter! :) and i dont like photos of myself!

Hi all,
new to the forum. Just got hold of a Phillips Explorer 10x8, never been used. First shoot with it today (2 sheets of b&w and 2 sheets of colour).

I have to say, the camera is incredible!...

Hi all,
after posting a WTB message in the For Sale section, someone suggested contacting Dick Phillips directly in relation to buying one of his 8x10 cameras.

Would it be possible someone could...