The Birns and Sawyer 425002 Production Slate is a professional scene marker with an engraved writing surface for durability. It fits into a standard front-box and is meant for DRY ERASE marker. This model has black and white clapper sticks. It measures 7 1/2 inches high by 11 inches wide.

Slate Has Black and White Clap Sticks    Uses Dry Erase Markers    Engraved Text and Lines    Case Protects Slate from Scratches    Made from 600D Cordura Nylon    Holds Marker in Elastic Loop

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Are the colors on this clapper vector compatible?

A: As with any colors, the varied hues and tones on the clapper sticks of the Elvid 9-Section Acrylic Production Slate with Color Clapper Sticks (B&H# ELPS911C) can certainly be used in post production to manually and visually match them with those on one's monitor. However, they are only rough approximations of scientifically calibrated colors and are not designed to be compatible with any calibration tool nor standardized scientific color calibration specification.

Q: 2. Is it easy to erase? I’ve encountered many slates that get smudged when I erase markings off them and the printed text gets rubbed off easily.

A: This slate wipes clean and easily when used with the recommennded dry-erase markers.

Q: 3. Is there a difference in quality between the 7 section and 9 section boards?

A: The 7-Section and 9-Section Slates are made with the same white acrylic material.

Q: 4. Will this fit the GR II?

A: Yes.

Q: 5. Will this fit the gr iii x?

A: Yes, the Ricoh GC-11 is compatible with the Ricoh GR IIIX.

Q: 6. is there a point of the colors on the clapper?

A: Those colors could be used for calibration of the camera or in post production editing.

Q: 7. What is the recommended markers to be used?

A: We recommend Da-Lite brand whiteboard markers: Da-Lite Markers-set. https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/317297-REG/Da_Lite_43220_Markers_set_of_1_ea.html

Q: 8. Does this one have the double magnet closure like the black and white ones have?

A: Yes it does. This uses a magnet system to keep the clapper closed and tight.

Q: 9. So, it doesn't jam sync, so what is it actually for, other than to look cool to the uninitiated? I am surprised at Cavision. Do they make a real sync slate?

A: Denecke makes slates with time code. https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/products/Shop-by-Brand-Denecke/ci/4/phd/4291487825/N/4294255798?filters=fct_gen-reader-type_2629%3Atime-code-slates

Q: 10. Are the color clappers for color correction?

A: Yes. They can help with color correction.