SMALLRIG 15mm Rods Pack with M12 Thread Rod Cap Connectors Aluminum Alloy Rods Combination for for Rig Mattebox Follow Focus 15mm Rod System - 1659

A few of my items are from Smallrig, and I like their brand - but the 15mm rods are not up to the task. In spite of the consistently good quality of the outside diameter and the good quality of the inside threads, the couplers and the threads connecting the rods are a bit It is sloppy going together, with far too much play, and they do not join together centered, so accessories will not slide past the joint without loosening it. It is only possible to keep joined rods from "flopping around" if you get them as tight together as possible. This is done by butting the ends of each rod together, not by threads, since threads should not hold them together. It is best if you do not need to join rods end to end to use these. You should find another brand of rod that will cost a few dollars extra per rod if you need to connect rods end to end.

Lilah Mathis

| Jan 14, 2021

The 8 rounded rods are all machined off center! The purpose of extension rods is defeated as nothing slides over the joints smoothly. There is only one positive aspect of SmallRig the price. But what you pay for is what you get. Precision is necessary when you need it. Take a look at other places.

Alaiya Gross

| Mar 13, 2021

There are compatibility issues as well as bad connection. This causes the connectors to not seat at the proper distance, and a weird gap appears between the connectors. Furthermore, they do not matter when it comes to Zacuto rods which have the same thread. Although Zacuto rods are more expensive, I recommend them despite their higher quality and higher price. Also, I find male and female rods perform better than these none-male rods with inserts-just a word of advice.

Collins Mooney

| Dec 23, 2020

While I have worked with nearly hundreds of different camera accessories that can sometimes be 10x the price, the build quality and SMD Design's design is as good as any It's also great that they rely on user feedback for their operations. It is a simple rail, and it is built very well. The same ones can be purchased for much less than twice as much when they are stamped with a different name.

Kiaan Anderson

| May 02, 2021

Having the option to wear different sizes when wearing my shoulder rig is very appealing to me. Additionally, I think it is genius to have detachable screw things, or whatever they are called, since I can use this set in so many different ways and with other camera gear.

Aurora WHITEHOUSE

| Jan 04, 2021

Designed to fit snug, the rails allowed me to build my rig out in a very innovative way.

Callen Elliott

| Jun 14, 2021

You're the best! I appreciate everything you sent and the speed in which it was delivered.

Kiana Werner

| Jun 12, 2021

It is of higher quality than I expected, and very well packaged as well.

Saylor Hampton

| May 23, 2021