Introduction
Wooden Camera’s new Cine Mag Ties are an innovative and cost-effective solution for cable management. Designed to replace threadbare Velcro strips and fragile cable clips, these silicon-molded magnet cable ties offer a practical way to streamline cable setups, identify runs, and personalize configurations.
Overview
What Are Cine Mag Ties?
The Cine Mag Ties are silicon-molded magnetic cable ties crafted to simplify cable management. They feature a quick-attach and release design, making them user-friendly. The magnets embedded in these ties are robust, ensuring they remain securely fastened until a deliberate force is applied to disengage them.
Available in two lengths, 105mm and 175mm, the ties include an integrated loop for attachment via a 1/4”-20 camera screw or directly to the cable to prevent misplacement. The stretchable silicon material allows them to fit over cable connectors, ensuring they stay with your cables whether they are in use or stored.
Build Quality
Despite their simplicity, the Cine Mag Ties are well-constructed. The magnetic attachments are notably strong, and the silicon material is both durable and flexible. The strength of the magnets is particularly impressive given their small size. However, it remains to be seen how well the silicon will hold up over time with repeated stretching.
Versatility
13 Different Colors:
The Cine Mag Ties are available in 13 colors: yellow, red, green, blue, orange, teal, purple, pink, black, neon blue, neon green, neon orange, and neon pink. This variety allows for easy identification and organization of cables.
Specifications:
- Cine Mag Ties 105mm / 4.1in: Weight: 21.68 g (0.05 lbs) | Dimensions: 105 x 18.1 x 21.5 mm (4.1 x 0.7 x 0.8 in)
- Cine Mag Ties 175mm / 6.8in: Weight: 445.9 g (0.98 lbs) | Dimensions: 175 x 18.1 x 21.5 mm (6.9 x 0.7 x 0.8)
Practical Applications
The Cine Mag Ties prove to be an effective solution for securing various types of cables in different applications. They are particularly useful for cable management on cameras and can be used in conjunction with other cable ties like the Chrosziel Chaos Cable Ties, which can screw into 1/4-20″ or 3/8″ threads.
Additionally, the Cine Mag Ties are handy for securing items such as 15mm or 19mm rods during transport or storage. They also work well for keeping audio or video cables neatly coiled and can be used on booms to secure audio or power cables.
While they may not replace all types of cable management solutions, they are a valuable addition to any filmmaker’s toolkit. The main limitation is their fixed size, which may not provide a tight fit for all applications. Nonetheless, having a pack of Cine Mag Ties in your bag can be incredibly convenient for quickly securing a cable when needed.
Usability
The Cine Mag Ties are straightforward to use and offer a practical solution for managing cables. Their quick-attach and release design makes them easy to deploy and remove, saving time during setup and teardown. The integrated loop allows for secure attachment to a camera screw or directly to a cable, preventing misplacement.
The variety of colors is particularly useful for quickly identifying cables, as long as you remember the color-coding system you’ve set up. This feature can significantly speed up the process of managing multiple cables on a busy set.
Price and Availability
The Wooden Camera Cine Mag Ties are available for purchase at $12.99 USD for a set of five (either 105mm or 175mm). This price point makes them an affordable addition to any filmmaker’s gear collection.
Conclusion
The Wooden Camera Cine Mag Ties are a small yet invaluable tool for anyone needing efficient cable management. Their magnetic connection provides a clever and straightforward way to secure cables, making the process of organizing and maintaining a tidy setup much easier.
Compared to other products like the Chrosziel Cable Ties and Panavision Modular Cable Clips, the Cine Mag Ties offer a more universal and versatile solution. While they do feature an integrated loop for attachment via a 1/4”-20 camera screw or directly to a cable, it would be beneficial if Wooden Camera introduced versions with integrated 1/4-20″ or 3/8″ screws for direct attachment to cameras or other equipment.
Overall, the Cine Mag Ties stand out as a practical, colorful, and easy-to-use solution for cable management. Whether used on a camera rig, for transport, or for keeping cables organized on set, they demonstrate that sometimes the simplest tools can be the most effective.
