New SG35 'Real Spinning Ground Glass Adapter' Commercial version coming soon.

Leo Mandy · September 29th, 2005, 05:38 AM

I would probably prefer with, but the choice is good to have - some people already have a good achromat, so by giving people the choice, you at least keep alot more people happy.

Wayne Kinney · September 29th, 2005, 05:43 AM

Mandy,
Thanks for your suggestion, thats very true. As long as people can screw the unit onto there own macro/achromat, then I guess thats fine.

So offer a version with and without achromat at different prices? What does everyone else think?

Thanks,
Wayne.

Michael Maier · September 29th, 2005, 05:58 AM

If you can get a high quality macro for 20 bucks more, I would say go for it. It would be much more convenient, since you can use the adapter out of the box. But, keep in mind that bundling a cheap macro with your package, even if trying to keep prices down, will only give your adapter bad press. If that's the case, it would be better to sell it without a macro at all. Just my opinion.

Ben Winter · September 29th, 2005, 06:33 AM

Sell it with either a very nice macro or no macro at all, is my opinion. If people want a cheaper adapter let them buy yours without the macro so they can try and find their own to fit their budget.

Wayne Kinney · September 29th, 2005, 06:34 AM

Michael and Ben, thanks for your replies.

I would choose nothing but a high quality achromat lens. From the begining the SG35 has been designed around image quality, I do not plan on compromising now. An 'out of the box' unit is more attractive, as you point out.

I will most likely fit an achromat lens with the unit, and also sell a version without.

Thanks,
Wayne.

Gary Stone · September 29th, 2005, 01:05 PM

i would prefer it with the achromat included...what would you do? find the appropriate achromat based on the users camera? i've got a dvx100a...

thanks! now hurry up, will ya?!!

:)

gary

Wayne Kinney · September 29th, 2005, 01:22 PM

Gary,
An achromat to work with all cams has now been sourced.

Pics of the unit with support with be up next week. Following outside test footage.

Thanks for your interest and patience.

Wayne.

Eniola Akintoye · October 5th, 2005, 12:53 AM

Ok, with all said and done, when will the adapters be ready for commercial sale or can you please give us an update and more test footage.
You know more products are coming out everyday, so we need updates in order to make sure that your product is still up to the latest kits for adapters.

.... more test footage please

Wayne Kinney · October 5th, 2005, 02:36 AM

Thanks Eniola,
I have not posted for a while as i've been working hard reworking the adapters design around the new improved aluminium box.

I will however have photos of the unit, with 15mm rod support up on either thursday or friday.

I also will get some outside shots and also that res card test.

Thanks for your interest,

Wayne.

Wayne Kinney · October 6th, 2005, 04:50 PM

Hello,
I have taken two pics of the SG35 unit:

http://homepage.ntlworld.com/wayne.kinney/SG35_01.jpg

http://homepage.ntlworld.com/wayne.kinney/SG35_02.jpg

Has speed control at the top and power socket on the side to connect to either battery pack (8 AA's) or a 12v main supply.

I have not quite finished the support rods, so a pic of this will follow this weekend, along with the promised footage.

Any comments welcome,
Thanks,
Wayne.

Quyen Le · October 6th, 2005, 04:51 PM

Very nice pictures, Wayne, I love it.

Quyen

Sean Seah · October 6th, 2005, 06:27 PM

Wow the finishing looks good.. ooh but 8AA batt sounds a little heavy...eagerly waiting for some outdoor samples..Keep up the good work!

Stephen Pipe · October 7th, 2005, 02:17 AM

Wayne that looks very nice. When can I get my hands on one? I live up the road from you in Lewes and have a DVX waiting to hook up to it.

Wayne Kinney · October 7th, 2005, 06:57 AM

Thanks for your replies guys.

Quote:

ooh but 8AA batt sounds a little heavy

There is a more expensive power option should the user wish to use it. This is the use of 3 cell Lithium Polymer packs. These give 11.1v, can be bought in very high capacities meaning long life, and are very light. They do require a special charger though.

I chose the 8AA batteries in my design for the best mix of price/accessibility. The user is by no means stuck with this power option.

Quote:

When can I get my hands on one? I live up the road from you in Lewes and have a DVX waiting to hook up to it.

Stephen, its rare to find people from the UK around here, especially just up the road. I would love to meet up with you once the unit is ready to test it out.

Thanks,
Wayne.

Sean Seah · October 7th, 2005, 11:09 AM

Right,I hope to see the specs once its ready. Thanks!

September 29th, 2005, 06:33 AM	#79
Ben Winter Trustee Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Hollywood, CA Posts: 1,675 Images: 1	Sell it with either a very nice macro or no macro at all, is my opinion. If people want a cheaper adapter let them buy yours without the macro so they can try and find their own to fit their budget. __________________ BenWinter.com

September 29th, 2005, 01:05 PM	#81
Gary Stone Tourist Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 4	achromat i would prefer it with the achromat included...what would you do? find the appropriate achromat based on the users camera? i've got a dvx100a... thanks! now hurry up, will ya?!! :) gary

October 6th, 2005, 04:50 PM	#85
Wayne Kinney Major Player Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Brighton, East Sussex, UK Posts: 938	Pictures of the SG35 unit Hello, I have taken two pics of the SG35 unit: http://homepage.ntlworld.com/wayne.kinney/SG35_01.jpg http://homepage.ntlworld.com/wayne.kinney/SG35_02.jpg Has speed control at the top and power socket on the side to connect to either battery pack (8 AA's) or a 12v main supply. I have not quite finished the support rods, so a pic of this will follow this weekend, along with the promised footage. Any comments welcome, Thanks, Wayne.

October 6th, 2005, 04:51 PM	#86
Quyen Le Major Player Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 356	Very nice pictures, Wayne, I love it. Quyen __________________ Affordable Adapter http://www.adapterplace.com

September 29th, 2005, 05:38 AM	#76
Leo Mandy Major Player Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 749	I would probably prefer with, but the choice is good to have - some people already have a good achromat, so by giving people the choice, you at least keep alot more people happy.

September 29th, 2005, 05:43 AM	#77
Wayne Kinney Major Player Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Brighton, East Sussex, UK Posts: 938	Mandy, Thanks for your suggestion, thats very true. As long as people can screw the unit onto there own macro/achromat, then I guess thats fine. So offer a version with and without achromat at different prices? What does everyone else think? Thanks, Wayne.

September 29th, 2005, 05:58 AM	#78
Michael Maier Trustee Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 1,269	If you can get a high quality macro for 20 bucks more, I would say go for it. It would be much more convenient, since you can use the adapter out of the box. But, keep in mind that bundling a cheap macro with your package, even if trying to keep prices down, will only give your adapter bad press. If that's the case, it would be better to sell it without a macro at all. Just my opinion.

September 29th, 2005, 06:34 AM	#80
Wayne Kinney Major Player Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Brighton, East Sussex, UK Posts: 938	Michael and Ben, thanks for your replies. I would choose nothing but a high quality achromat lens. From the begining the SG35 has been designed around image quality, I do not plan on compromising now. An 'out of the box' unit is more attractive, as you point out. I will most likely fit an achromat lens with the unit, and also sell a version without. Thanks, Wayne.

September 29th, 2005, 01:22 PM	#82
Wayne Kinney Major Player Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Brighton, East Sussex, UK Posts: 938	Gary, An achromat to work with all cams has now been sourced. Pics of the unit with support with be up next week. Following outside test footage. Thanks for your interest and patience. Wayne.

October 5th, 2005, 12:53 AM	#83
Eniola Akintoye Major Player Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Duluth GA Posts: 238	Ok, with all said and done, when will the adapters be ready for commercial sale or can you please give us an update and more test footage. You know more products are coming out everyday, so we need updates in order to make sure that your product is still up to the latest kits for adapters. .... more test footage please

October 5th, 2005, 02:36 AM	#84
Wayne Kinney Major Player Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Brighton, East Sussex, UK Posts: 938	Thanks Eniola, I have not posted for a while as i've been working hard reworking the adapters design around the new improved aluminium box. I will however have photos of the unit, with 15mm rod support up on either thursday or friday. I also will get some outside shots and also that res card test. Thanks for your interest, Wayne.

October 6th, 2005, 06:27 PM	#87
Sean Seah Trustee Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Singapore Posts: 1,498	Wow the finishing looks good.. ooh but 8AA batt sounds a little heavy...eagerly waiting for some outdoor samples..Keep up the good work!

October 7th, 2005, 02:17 AM	#88
Stephen Pipe Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: London Posts: 49	Wayne that looks very nice. When can I get my hands on one? I live up the road from you in Lewes and have a DVX waiting to hook up to it.

October 7th, 2005, 11:09 AM	#90
Sean Seah Trustee Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Singapore Posts: 1,498	Right,I hope to see the specs once its ready. Thanks!