Canadian third-party accessories manufacturer SHAPE has just released an entire rigging solution for the Sony FX6. The complete kit consists of a cage that includes a top plate/side plate/bottom plate, a 15mm lightweight rod adapter, a controller top handle, a push-button viewfinder mount, a remote extension handle, a 19.5V output D-Tap power cable, and a V-Mount/Gold Mount pivoting battery plate. Of course, you can buy every part separately. Let’s take a closer look at this SHAPE all-in-one solution for the Sony FX6! The Sony FX6 was announced in November last year, and if you missed it, you can take a look at our in-depth review here. This camera, which can almost “see” in the dark is slowly starting to get in customers’ hands. As usual, accessories manufacturers are getting their solutions on the markets to expand the camera’s usability. After the Sony FX9 and the Sony a7S III accessories, SHAPE just released its full rigging solution for the Sony FX6. Image credit: SHAPE SHAPE Sony FX6 Cage Let’s start with the core of this system, which is the SHAPE Sony FX6 Cage. This cage consists of a top plate, side plate, and bottom plate. The top plate. Image credit: SHAPE The top plate attaches to your camera via four screws. Like all of the other components, it is made of lightweight, robust CNC machined aluminum and fits around the native Sony FX6 top handle. Image credit: SHAPE The SHAPE top plate gives you many 1/4″-20 and 3/8″-16 threads with Arri...
Published By: CineD - Monday, 15 February, 2021