Zacuto has started shipping their Sony a7 III, a7R III and a9 Cage. Initially announced back in the Spring, the cage is a compact & ergonomic design with recessed Nato rails, more robust HDMI elbow as well as a low profile & sturdy friction mount for Atomos Shogun recorders. Due to popularity of these types of cameras, there is naturally a ton of cage options out there. Zacutos take on the Sony Alpha cage is one that retains the ergonomics of the camera, keeping a low profile whilst stabilizing ports & accessories. Cage Design The cage is trimmed down to fit your camera snugly. It has an array of ¼” 20 threads on top for accessories, the side & top have low-lying Nato rails for the handles. Said low Nato rails are useful in keeping the top handle low to the body, adding stability. Speaking of stability, Zacuto utilize the neck strap eyelets as further anchoring points. This cage is designed as more of an exoskeleton for your camera; you can’t quickly take your camera in & out. You can get a firm grip of your Sony camera with both hands with this cage. An ENG style hand strap is added to one side that works directly with the existing grip. On the opposite side is an adjustable height Nato handle with cold shoe on top. On the bottom you’ll find the same dovetail compatible with the Zacuto VCT Pro Baseplate & Tripod Dock; there’s also a couple of ¼”...
Published By: CineD - Thursday, 2 August, 2018