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TRIBE7 BLACKSLATE7 7.5" Clapperboard (Black & White)

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TRIBE7 BLACKSLATE7 7.5" Clapperboard (Black & White)
Key Features
  • Standard Clapperboard Design
  • Self-Powered B&W 7.5" E-Paper Display
  • Dry-Erase Surface
  • Program Templates via iOS/Android NFC
Add a programmable clapperboard to your production that doesn't need charging with the black-and-white BLACKSLATE7 7.5" Clapperboard from TRIBE7. This versatile slate features standard clapper sticks for that satisfying snap, and its dry-erase surface can be easily cleaned with a microfiber cloth. It also features a 7.5" E-paper display that can be programmed with custom templates, logos, and images via your iOS or Android device via close-range wireless NFC.
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TRIBE7 BW7-S7-M-B Overview

Add a programmable clapperboard to your production that doesn't need charging with the black-and-white BLACKSLATE7 7.5" Clapperboard from TRIBE7. This versatile slate features standard clapper sticks for that satisfying snap, and its dry-erase surface can be easily cleaned with a microfiber cloth. It also features a 7.5" E-paper display that can be programmed with custom templates, logos, and images via your iOS or Android device via close-range wireless NFC.

Its durable ABS polymer and anti-glare Gorilla Glass design make the SLATE ideal for any production, and its long-lasting button batteries don't require changing for at least seven years, so no charging or external power is required. The clapper sticks come in black-and-white.

Built to Last
Manufactured out of tough ABS polymer with an anti-glare, scratch-resistant Gorilla Glass screen and sticker labels, SLATE is designed for a lifetime of use, both on and off set.
Display
The SLATE features a 7.5" black-and-white E-paper screen with 800 x 480 resolution and a 1.66 aspect ratio.
Dry-Erase Surface
Write your scene, take, and camera settings directly on SLATE with a dry-wipe marker pen, then wipe off with a microfiber cloth and re-apply to change, just like a traditional clapperboard. Even erasable liquid chalk markers can be used for a truly retro look.
Self Powered
No external batteries, USB charging, or power cables are needed. SLATE is self-powered and always on standby, ready for programming. Two internal CR2032 long-life coin cells support programming for >7 years with typical use.
Programming
App-based programming is applied using a close-contact NFC wireless interface with NFC-enabled iOS or Android smart devices via the BLACKSLATE7 app. It features operating at 13.56 MHz according to ISO/IEC 18000-3 (antenna located at screen center). Programming time is typically 7 seconds, depending on image complexity.

You can select a pre-loaded clapperboard template from the app or create and select any custom clapperboard image or photo from your phone's image library, then upload, scale, and format in the app to achieve the look you want.

UPC: 198168099537

TRIBE7 BW7-S7-M-B Specs

Writing Surface
Dry Erase over E-Paper Display
Clapper
Black & White
Timecode Display
No
Battery Type
2x 3 V Button (CR2032)
Dimensions (W x H)
7 x 6" / 17.8 x 15.2 cm
Thickness
0.7" / 1.9 cm
Weight
10.2 oz / 290 g
Packaging Info
Package Weight
1.86 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
11.5 x 10.4 x 3.2"

TRIBE7 BW7-S7-M-B Reviews

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By BenBen
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2025-02-03

I've been using an Elvid 9 dummy slate for a while now for video work. I made some modifications to it so I could also use it for photo work, so I could write things like light settings, in addition to the usual info like scene info, camera settings, etc. Which made it easier to quickly reference them while looking through the raw photos on my iPad Pro and/or Mac via Finder Preview. But even after modifying the dummy slate, it was never a smooth and easy process, and the layout of the slate wasn't ideal for everything I wanted. I looked into having a custom slate made but wasn't 100% sure yet on everything I wanted on the slate. In steps the Blackslate7, which I came across while browsing B&H's app in the slate category. Really liked the idea of being able to quickly swap the slate template via an iPhone app. Snagged it from B&H and I've been using it for about 2 weeks now and I'm loving it so far. Made a few slate templates on Illustrator for it. Now I can quickly change between slates for photo work and slates for video work. Pros: - Quick slate template change ability via iOS app - Smaller size is handy for tight shots on subjects - Clapper sticks work smoothly - Overall quality of the Blackslate7 is nice and feels well made Cons: - I wish the resolution for the e-ink display was slightly higher. Which would make smaller text display better on the relatively small screen. - No option for color clapper sticks. Asked Tribe7 about them since I came across photos on Google with the Blackslate7 having color clapper sticks and they said those were earlier units. Can't buy replacement color sticks at this time. - The top clapper stick has some back/forth flex/movement, not enough to be an issue. Overall I'm really happy with this slate and how it fits into my work flow. I do wish Tribe7 would offer a larger version at some point.

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Any way to display timecode?

Any way to display timecode?
Asked by: Philipp
No, the TRIBE7 BLACKSLATE7 7.5" Clapperboard (Black & White) is not a smartslate.
Answered by: Jonathan S
Date published: 2024-03-10
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