The LockCircle Robot Skin family of cages has expanded to include the Sony a7 III, a7R III, and a9 cameras. This could be their most ergonomic hardware to date. Every filmmaker has gripes about their camera – the battery doesn’t last long enough, the screen is too dim or doesn’t tilt the way they want, and so on. In trying to solve these problems, the first stop is usually a cage. And for Sony shooters, there options just got a little better. While most video shooters lean on the a7 series, LockCircle hasn’t forgotten the a9 A History of Cage Design LockCircle is no stranger to cages for Sony Alpha cameras – we reviewed their Birdcage for a7S in 2015. And while that felt good in the hand, it ultimately fell short in a few key areas. The lack of accessories and blocking of the cold shoe mount were among the most notable. Their new Robot Skin lineup remedies all of that. It is available as a half-cage or a full cage, and integrates seamlessly with their ever-expanding lineup of accessories. The Robot Armor works with handles, rods, and every accessory you could imagine “Asymmetrical Design Approach” LockCircle’s Robot Skin cages take their design cues from the shape of the camera, leading to an incredibly ergonomic design that fits like a glove. Unlike many cages, the side bar is optional, letting you grip the camera easily in handheld situations an protect it fully when rigged up. This is makes the...
Published By: CineD - Tuesday, 31 July, 2018