[1.35 lb] The product was purchased for my daughter who is in film school now. It was exactly as explained and she was excited that there was a magnet to help the closure snap. The white board portion has large enough boxes to write clearly. I thought the bag was a little high priced, but it protects the board perfectly, so I guess the quality is perfect.

[1.35 lb] The slatiest of slates. Much Slate. Very Slate. Is Slate. Mas Slate.

[Color] If you know what an insert slate is, you can skip the next paragraph. If you're new to filmmaking, please read:

This is a very small slate at 4x5. A previous reviewer exclaims, This thing is a toy! It is not. Insert slates are very helpful tools for marking tight insert shots where the frame is too small to fit a full-size slate. Though the clapper sticks are not always needed, it is handy to have them for the times when they are.

If you're looking for an insert slate, this one covers all the bases. The construction feels solid and durable, and the sticks have a comfortable amount of tension and resistance. The layout on the dry-erase surface follows common US standards and provides for all the important information.


As for the bundle, it is notable that the soft case is a bit larger than the slate, so it is not a snug fit. But padded protection is padded protection, and this pouch is effective for protecting the slate in storage and in transit.

This is a great addition to the gear package.

[Color] Great clapper, comes with a nice pouch too!

[1.35 lb] I like it

[1.35 lb] I continue to purchase the Elvid Production Slates, as they are durable and easy to handle. Plus, the three screws stay in place, which is a big plus. Students in my Film Clubs use them, and I eventually end up giving them to the Slate operators as gifts, with my autograph, of course.

[Dry Erase] The thickness of the sticks os large enough to get an easy good one-handed grip.
The tension is easy to adjust.
The engraving is well done and doesn't like it's whipping away any time soon.
The case quality is great, and the zipper is high quality, not looking like it could get stuck.

[Dry Erase] I just needed a simple slate and here it is. Affordable, sturdy and gets the job done.

[Dry Erase] Bought this for my son, who is studying FILM. It put a huge smile on his face and I got a bearhug in return (priceless). He added that it was the same one they used at his Film school, but without the Soft Case :-). It comes as announced sturdy construction with all wording engraved, with normal care should last forever, and that was exactly my intention supporting my son and his creative vision in this brave new world of AI!

[Color] I have owned a few slates, but this is my first from Birns & Sawyer, and I was quite impressed by the quality. The biggest difference is the wood, which is actual hardwood, and attractive wood at that. My other slates were made of MDF, and that's why they have work out or broken. I expect this to stand up to much abuse for a long time. The metal that hinges the two sticks together is in the center, in slots cut into the sticks. There is no wobble, and the tension can be adjusted by tightening or loosening the hinge screw. The color stripes are made of individual stripes of solid color plastic. My color is simply printed on my other slates, and that eventually wears off.


One of the reviews for the stand-alone slate complains that this is a toy because it is so small. This size is called an insert slate, and it is intentionally small so it can be used for close-up insert shots. One would normally also own a full-size slate.


The Elvid soft case holds the slate loosely. It has soft lining, is padded, and the exterior fabric and zipper both seem tough. There is a loop on the outside to hold a dry erase marker.