Free DIY Camera Bellows Kit for "beta" testers

3/4/2010 Update - I have now enough beta testers for the first round, but if you'd like to be considered for a second round (if that will be necessary), you can still apply as described below.

In order to test the website ordering system, the bellows CAD (Computer Aided Design) software as well as the clarity of the related instructions/directions/documentation in real life situations we would like some volunteers. In the first round only 5 kits will be offered to 5 participants. If additional rounds will be necessary, we will announce it at that time.

How it works.

You will submit a request to become part of this offer. If approved, you will use the web ordering process to place and order and pay for the kit (with a credit card through PayPal). You will be asked to use the online documentation to figure out what information to provide and how to proceed. The kit will be mailed to you. You will be required to assemble the kit into a bellows based on the instructions included within 2 weeks from receipt and keep notes of the challenges you encounter and how you resolved them, if you did. Once the bellows is complete, you will be required to take detailed pictures of the bellows you produced before and after it was mounted on the camera (if it could be mounted) and send them to us along with answers to a 20 question questionnaire which will be included with the kit (you are also welcome to send any additional comments). At this point your purchase cost, including shipping will be refunded. If these materials are not received within two weeks from the receipt date, you forfeit your right to the refund of the purchase cost & shipping. The pictures and comments you send may be used for promotion or other materials and your name maybe be used in conjunction to this material.

Limitations :

In addition to any limitation & terms listed in the product description :
a) This offer is for bellows for 4x5 cameras or smaller.
b) Only one free kit is offered per participant
c) This offer is for US residents only
d) To apply to be part of this offer, please register here : http://www.diycamerakit.com and then use the "Contact us" form to send the following information :

• Camera manufacturer & model (if available)
• Camera type (folding flatbed, folding pocket, monorail, etc).
• If you have the bellows that needs to be replaced or not
• When it comes to DIY camera projects, are you a novice/somewhat experienced/experienced
• Film format of the camera (2x3, 4x5, etc)

The applications are evaluated in the order they are received. We should be able to have you place your order and ship the kits within a week.