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

I like the brand Smallrig and have a few products from them, but their 15mm rods don't match the quality. There is no issue with the outside diameter, but the precision with which the rods are mounted together, as well as the couplers, is far from perfect. As a result, their joint is sloppy to go together with too much play, and they do not join together symmetrically, so accessories cannot be positioned to slide past the joint without loosening it. As long as you can fix the rods tight enough that they do not "flop around," and the ends of it push against each other themselves to hold it in place, not the threads as you would expect, you will avoid this problem. Buying these will be a great idea if you're not going to connect rods end to end. It is best to find a different brand of rod for $1 or $2 more per rod if you need to join rods together end to end.

Adriana Pruitt

| Dec 11, 2020

EIGHT OF THE TEN RODS IN THIS SET ARE Consequently, extension rods are removed from their intended purpose because nothing slides over the joints smoothly. It's really only good for price. You get what you pay for with SmallRig. PRECISION if you need it. You might want to try somewhere else.

Neil BARLOW

| Aug 17, 2021

The rods don't have a smooth connection. There is a strange gap between the connectors, as they do not seat at the proper distance. Zacuto rods share the same threading, so it doesn't matter to them. Although Zacuto rods are more expensive than these all-female rods with inserts, I recommend them despite their price. Also, male and female rods work better than these all-female rods.

Willow McConnell

| Mar 05, 2021

I have used hundreds of different camera accessories over the years, some of which were 10 times the price. The Smallrig Design has a design and build quality that is comparable to every other camera accessory on the market. In addition, I love how the company takes user input into account. There are two types of rails here Simple rails, and rails built well. There is no reason to pay over twice as much for the same ones with a different name printed on them.

Phoenix Blackwell

| Mar 21, 2021

Different sizes fit well on my shoulder rig, so I prefer having different sizes available. Additionally, I think it is brilliant to have detachable screw parts, or whatever they are called, in order to use the set in a variety of different ways and with other camera equipment I own.

Harlan Ibarra

| Aug 24, 2021

This is great! Despite the extreme weather, everything arrived on time and in perfect condition. Thank you!.

Kimber Rubio

| Jul 04, 2021

It is better than what I expected. The packaging is great as well.

Sebastian Hebert

| Aug 14, 2021