another sort-of-Phillips-clone from China

[Jim Chinn]

Does that camera fold up or do you transport it with a permanent 18-20" lengthwise dimension.
I don't seem to see where the bed folds anywhere.

[Kerry L. Thalmann]

Jim - Does that camera fold up or do you transport it with a permanent 18-20" lengthwise dimension. I don't seem to see where the bed folds anywhere.

Jim,

Since it is a copy of the Phillips design, I suspect it folds up the same way a Phillips does. The front standard unscrews from the base and gets flipped over and folded down. The back then folds forward using the hinges where the back attaches to the base.

There's some photos of a Phillips Compact II on the static pages of this site that will give you an idea how it works.

Kerry

[tim atherton]

Jim - exactly as Kerry explains - in the last photo you can see the series of four or so holes where you can set the front standard for different extensions.

You just undo that base knob on the front standard and flip the standard around for closing, then fold the back down

[jhogan]

RE: French Flags- It's easy to make a really cheap (and effective) version from a couple of alligator clips, black mat board, and armature wire. Armature wire has terrific pliability, allowing it to be shaped into virtually any form. It's like slighty more rigid soldering wire... It's used often on motion picture shoots.

It can be found in art stores. Here's a picture. The 1/4" diameter would likely suffice in all but the windiest conditions.

[John_4185]

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Heck, it is not only a camera, but a camping shelter, all in one.

[robc]

that picture from the front shows a label saying "Chamonix" with what looks like a compass logo. Is that a clue as to the maker?

[michael Allen]

I own an Explorer made by Dick, this camera looks less rigid to me, I think part of this is due to it's size and weight savings. I wouldn't count on the same level of service that Dick provides, these are the only two negatives I see. I'd love to see one offered in 8x20, the price seems right.

Mike A

[Ed Richards]

Get a plamp and and an extra darkslide:

www.tripodhead.com/products/plamp-main.cfm

[Jorge Gasteazoro]

Get a plamp and and an extra darkslide:

Thanks Ed, that filled the bill...the people from Flare Buster never answered my e mails or answered their phone.....great way to do business huh?