Dress her for the show for under $50!!!

**steve** · 2009 February 18th, 15:15

I can afford this! This, I can afford, my wife will not hate me or my camera for buying this. THIS IS A GOOD THING!

**VictorOlam** · 2009 February 18th, 19:15

Originally Posted by wesgoodlife

how do you get it to mount on to a tri-pod?

The cool thing is you don't even have to tap your own tripod mounting point.

The flash bracket has a threaded one already for the standard tripod screw found on camcorders...

Remember... REFUSE to spend money and be patient. There is a Sailwind bellows on a certain auction website right now at 26.00 might go a bit higher than I spent but keep looking... they show up all the time.

I saw one awhile back with a buy it now of 24.95 and free shipping.

Those are the deals to snag!

Peace,
Vic

**pro-hobbyist** · 2009 February 18th, 20:59

You've just driven up worldwide demand for Sailwind bellows!

**wesgoodlife** · 2009 February 19th, 10:38

Never mind I took a long deep look, I see the Tripod holder screwed under the flash bracket...

**wesgoodlife** · 2009 February 19th, 10:43

Originally Posted by VictorOlam

The cool thing is you don't even have to tap your own tripod mounting point.

The flash bracket has a threaded one already for the standard tripod screw found on camcorders...

Remember... REFUSE to spend money and be patient. There is a Sailwind bellows on a certain auction website right now at 26.00 might go a bit higher than I spent but keep looking... they show up all the time.

I saw one awhile back with a buy it now of 24.95 and free shipping.

Those are the deals to snag!

Peace,
Vic

I ended up buying on for 30 plus shipping, and flash bracket for the same, I spent a lil more then you, but it wasn't breaking the banking... thanks... I have a few question I'm PM you later thanks Ciao...

**Dr. Benway** · 2009 February 19th, 14:30

I have a Sailwind bellows and they are excellent, excellent build quality:

http://www.apug.org/forums/forum45/3...lows-hood.html

Here's a lead on drop-in filters if you buy one:

http://shop.ebay.com/?_from=R40&_trk...mm+Sq.+Filter+

**jaket** · 2009 February 20th, 17:35

I can't seem to find anywhere to purchase the sailwind bellows.
does anyone have a site that I'm missing?

**Dr. Benway** · 2009 February 20th, 20:41

Trawl eBay:

http://shop.ebay.com/items/__pro-bel...indQQ_fromfsbZ

It's a matter of timing and demand.

**Distortedrumble** · 2009 February 25th, 17:59

I'll be picking up my sailwind on friday!.. this is going to be an interesting project, but yeah, when i shoot, that ought to give it a little bit more respect!

**jstuntlocke** · 2009 March 22nd, 10:06

Originally Posted by Dr. Benway

I have a Sailwind bellows and they are excellent, excellent build quality:

http://www.apug.org/forums/forum45/3...lows-hood.html

Here's a lead on drop-in filters if you buy one:

http://shop.ebay.com/?_from=R40&_trk...mm+Sq.+Filter+

So according to the above link(the first one) they are NOT intended for use with Wide angle lenses... anyone use one with a raynox and have feedback for us?

**cornreaper** · 2009 March 22nd, 15:35

Originally Posted by jstuntlocke

So according to the above link(the first one) they are NOT intended for use with Wide angle lenses... anyone use one with a raynox and have feedback for us?

I don't have one (Sailwind), but with such a wide opening, I don't see it being a problem. There is no vignetting with the XH A1 hood, so I doubt there'd be any with the Sailwind.

**Dr. Benway** · 2009 March 22nd, 18:04

When mounted on a naked HV the Sailwind can't be used fully erect, and to what degree will depend on one's setup. The bellows are quite deep and will vignette.

I used a router to carve a channel into an aluminium 'lens extension holder'; see the link below. Please note that routing aluminium at home is very dangerous!

I took the screw support out, the HV mounts into my diy bracket then that goes onto the 'lens extension holder' and the rail on the bellows sits snugly into the routed channel. The bellows has a rail for extension - cogs, teeth etc - and you wind it fully open, fully closed or anywhere in between.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Lens-Extension-H...3A1%7C294%3A50

I have an HV, 43mm UV, 43-55mm step-up, 55-67mm step-up which then screws (onto) the Sailwind bellows. I have to wind the bellows back so there is no vignetting.

I would say that using it with a Raynox would be somewhat foolish, unless you are dressing her for show.

**jstuntlocke** · 2009 March 22nd, 18:19

Originally Posted by Dr. Benway

When mounted on a naked HV the Sailwind can't be used fully erect, and to what degree will depend on one's setup.

I have an HV, 43mm UV, 43-55mm step-up, 55-67mm step-up which then screws (onto) the Sailwind bellows. I have to wind the bellows back so there is no vignetting.

I would say that using it with a Raynox would be somewhat foolish, unless you are 'dressing her for show'.

That's kind of what I was thinking. Plus I'll mainly be shooting in the field.

I was considering cinetactics minDV matte blox thing instead of the $150. B&H Raynox + XH-A1 hood combo that everyone uses. The cinetactics has the option to get some filters in front of the WA glass kind of similar to a matte box, and plus the weight on the lens threads shouldn't be as much of an issue with the runnin and gunnin I'll be doing anyways.

I don't really care what it looks like (but really I kinda do...heh heh)
I'll be mainly filming hunts and sportbike freestyle in parking lots. So for my hunts: it will hopefully never be seen! And for stunts: ...um, who cares?LOL

I am getting pinched for time on spring turkey season's opening day here in Kansas on the first of April... also since I have to be smarter with my money these days I was just curious if this wouldv'e ben a good alternative instead of the $130. cinetactics one at this point since I still need to order my raynox as well too.

Anyone use this?

http://www.cinetactics.com/Page.bok?template=c_mb100m

**Drew3296** · 2009 March 23rd, 11:13

its interesting. it just looks very front heavy, your tripod mount isn't plum with the weight. wont make for smooth tilts.

**gimpel** · 2009 July 14th, 13:12

An ebay seller currently has a number of Sailwinds listed for $25.00 USD ($4.90 shipping), new condition.

Not as inexpensive as some of the DIY solutions found here but not bad compared to the store-bought stuff.

Just search ebay for *sailwind*.

**Mr. Mingo** · 2009 July 14th, 14:32

Originally Posted by gimpel

An ebay seller currently has a number of Sailwinds listed for $25.00 USD ($4.90 shipping), new condition.

Not as inexpensive as some of the DIY solutions found here but not bad compared to the store-bought stuff.

Just search ebay for *sailwind*.

Maybe wait a few days and see if any others come up. When this thread first started, I looked on ebay and was able to grab one for $15 plus $3.00 shipping. You should be able to find one cheaper.

**BWC** · 2009 July 14th, 16:07

They're no longer made and have become fairly sought after. $25 is a decent price for one nowadays.

**Kevhead** · 2009 July 17th, 17:09

Originally Posted by gimpel

An ebay seller currently has a number of Sailwinds listed for $25.00 USD ($4.90 shipping), new condition.

Not as inexpensive as some of the DIY solutions found here but not bad compared to the store-bought stuff.

Just search ebay for *sailwind*.

I emailed that guy today and asked if he would consider lowering the price, this is what he said:

"Yes, very interested in what you this this magic price would be,
also interested in the forum as we just recently bought up 30
boxes of sail-wind product from camera world wen they went
out of business an I don't know much about the sail-wind line.
Having said that a previous buyer emailed me with a concern
about this listing I need to double check next week when I back
to work prior to trying to move the rest of them.
Thanks Very Much"

I am wondering if he knocked off a few bux, how many of us would grab one, I definitely would....anyone else?

**BWC** · 2009 July 18th, 15:55

At $20.00 shipped I would buy one just to have it.

**Distortedrumble** · 2009 July 18th, 16:27

I think that $30 including shipping is good enough. hell, i'd sell mine for that and its already got the hole pre drilled.

**Fleshoff** · 2009 July 18th, 23:38

I'd be in for the discount.
Now...how am I going to mount it to my rails*?

*assuming y'all will tell me to start with this...

**ThreeDogMoon** · 2009 August 7th, 11:53

http://www.hv20.com/showthread.php?p=242045

Hand built my own hood instead, so I never used it. Brand New.

**brandonanthony1** · 2009 October 29th, 22:52

So I wanted to do this, and ordered the Sailwind. Unfortunately I am unable to find a mount for cheap, and I don't own a drill. I know it's really asking a LOT, but does anybody have one that they could modify in this way (as to be able to mount) and sell me? I would pay of course at a higher rate. I really am begging when I ask.

Thanks,
Brandon

**MalfunctioningHuman** · 2009 October 30th, 20:58

That set up looks very neat in a retro kind of way (like someone else mentioned, it makes the HV30 look like a mini film camera.) Here's the question that I have: How the heck do you attach the Sailwind to the HV30? I've seen mentioned adapter rings to Series 8 threads. Is the Series 8 thread just 67mm, or is it a different standard? If it's the same, is it enough to get an adapter ring from 43mm to 52mm and then another from 52mm to 67mm?

To the OP: Nice going, that's an awesome setup that you built for very little money.

**antman** · 2009 October 30th, 21:08

You know your thanking an imaginary man. vic is a ghost. haha

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