Element Technica is easily the best choice for accessory hardware. IMO If you want your accessories to work flawlessly for many years ET is really the only choice. ET gear is as good as ARRI equipment at a fraction of what ARRI charges. My camera is fully fitted with Element Technica gear and it works perfectly.
If you want your accessories to last for years under tough production use and still impress even the most critical camera assistants and DP's then ET is what you want.
Buy the right gear once and have it for life! I have found following that rule makes things a lot less painful.
I have to agree with Finner here... ET's gear is very well designed and will last for many years. I actually think it's quite cheaply priced for what you get. Have you looked at an Arri or Chroiziel price list lately ?
Matt Uhry
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