[LargeFormat] Phillips 8x10

[Tim Atherton]

Ken,

I'd reply but my email to you is bouncing...

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> From: largeformat-admin@f32.net [mailto:largeformat-admin@f32.net]On
> Behalf Of Tim Atherton
> Sent: Wednesday, September 18, 2002 2:34 PM
> To: largeformat@f32.net
> Subject: [LargeFormat] Phillips 8x10
> 
> 
> Is anyone on the list currently using a Phillips 8x10 Compact II?
> 
> I'm looking around for something a bit lighter than my Deardorff 
> (which comes in around 12.5 lbs).
> 
> I like the look of it, although there are aspects that really seem to 
> have a "home made" look about it.
> 
> So, if you use one, do you find it does what you want it to?
> 
> Is it functional and easy to use?
> 
> How sturdy is the design - not in terms of rigidity (which I 
> understand is excellent), but in terms of wear and tear. (again, 
> looks a lot like big bits of plywood and vulnerable metal...)
> 
> How do you find the screwing and unscrewing of the front standard 
> stands up?
> 
> What problems do you find with it?
> 
> My only other choice, I think, would be a Canham 8x10
> 
> I've read the reviews, but I still don't have all the 
> answers I'm looking for. And getting a hands on look at one isn't 
> really an option.
> 
> thanks
> 
> tim 
> 
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