9-Section Acrylic Production Slate with Color Clapper Sticks

If you're actually looking for a functional production slate, don't waste your money on all the other crappy knockoffs available on Amazon - this one costs a little more, but it's absolutely worth it. The clapper is solid and the screws don't fall out after one day of use (the same can't be said of several other brands we tried prior to this Elvid), dry erase markers actually write AND erase from the board, which stays clean and clear and doesn't build up smudges and gunk. Definitely a worthwhile purchase.

I've previously purchased the cheaper slate options available, and while they lasted me a while with some maintenance and modifications, they were fragile and cheaply made. This product is great, with a thick clapper at the top and nice etchings on the surface. I added a wooden backing to mine knowing the plastic would be quick to crack, but am confident this thing will last me years with good care and love.

I previously invested in a $12.99 slate and I couldn't get it to erase. I read reviews for this one and decided to check it out even though I didn't want to spend $40. However, I have to say that it was worth it. I've only used it for 4 days of shooting so far, but screws haven't loosened, nothing has cracked and it erases beautifully.The only issue I ran into is that it got cold outside during one of the shoots and erasing became more difficult with my thumb. I had an eraser with me though and it worked just fine.

I understand acrylic will damage easily, but considering the styrofoam packaging, it shouldn’t have arrived with the deep scratches and marring.That said I can’t return it as I need to use it today. Will still work fine and I’m sure will accumulate more character.

EXPO Dry Erase markers wipe off with ease, custom labels and letter stickers work well. Sturdy build. Easy clean and can be back lit with the addition of a small LED panel or even your phone. We are using it as the main slate (we don't need fancy timecode) on our new feature film 'FRIDAY NIGHT FRIGHTS' and so far it's getting the job done. -- Only thing, we did as a precaution was to remove the nuts and put some LOCTITE or Krazy Glue on the threads before replacing to keep them in place.

Good quality slate for begineers or budget concious people... Slate works great, and is very workable. While i prefer digital. Sometimes clocks go bad, and too expensive... i prefer to write in my icd, anyway... /A great deal for begineer!

I mostly got this to act as a consistent tool I can show at the beginning of all videos for color correction purposes. The colors are good I guess? The construction is good. If I wanted to use the white board functionality, I'm sure that would be fine too. No complaints.

This slate does it's job, I love it. It's professional and sturdy. Screws can get lost, so always be mindful but I haven't used a slate where someone hasn't lost one. It's a bit pricey but this is probably the best slate you can get on amazon so it's worth it. All slates are about this price.