New Phillips 8x10 Explorer-just arrived

[Dave_B]

Folks:
A while ago I ordered a new Phillips 8x10 Explorer from Richard Phillips. It just arrived. If this camera is not the last 8x10 he makes, it will be close. His next (and probably last) run of cameras will be 4x5's. The camera is wonderful-light, strong with many nice design features. It is a pleasure to use. I am thrilled with it. For those LF camera junkies out there who enjoy such things, I have attached some photos. The first two photos show it with a Nikkor 450M and the last with a Nikkor 120SW. One of the very nice features this camera has is a bail to open the back to make it easy to insert and remove the film holder.
Cheers,
Dave B.

[Dave_B]

Folks:
A few more photos, including one of the bail.
Cheers,
Dave B.

[naturephoto1]

Hi David,

Looks like a beautiful camera. Use it and enjoy it. Look forward to seeing some results. What are camera specs?

Rich

[Phong]

Congratulations ! I waited for more than a year for my 8x10 Compact II, and it is an absolute delight to use. I mostly use a Fujinon 450mm C and a Docter Germinar W 240mm on it.

Cheers,

[Dave_B]

Specs for the Camera are:
Extension: 515mm max, 80mm min
Rise: 2.75"
Fall: 2.5"
Shift: +/- 1.1"
Optic Axis Tilt on front standard, swing
Back Standard has base tilt of 30 degrees, swing of roughly 10 degrees
Weight 6.0 lbs, 13.5"x11.5"x3.5"

[Frank Petronio]

congrats! lovely camera

[Dave_B]

congrats! lovely camera

Thanks

[Jrewt]

Only camera that makes me envious. I still like my wehman a whole lot though!

[Vaughn]

A beauty! Is this a model that is hortizontal only? If it is how easy is it to use on its side?

At 6 pounds, that doesn't sound too bad. I used a 4x5 (2 pounds) that I also had to turn on its side for verticals. Once I got use to swings becoming tilts, etc. it was not awkward at all.

\Vaughn

[David Karp]

"Lord Vader, your film holders are ready."

Good looking camera. Enjoy.