We put seven camera cages (from six different manufacturers) for the Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K (shortly BMPCC 4K) head to head for an in-depth look, review, and comparison. 8Sinn, CAME-TV, Smallrig, Tilta, Vocas, and Zacuto… Let’s see which one comes out on top in this ultimate BMPCC 4K Cage Shootout! First off: BMPCC 6K Compatibility of Cages? First off, let me add that with the recently announced Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K, the question of course will be: Do the Pocket 4K cages fit the Pocket 6K too? The short answer: in most cases, they will! The measurements of the housing are identical on both cameras. The main difference are the slightly larger vents on the Pocket 6K, plus the larger (EF) mount, which might be a problem if you have a cage that encloses that mount (like for example some of the CAME-TV cages, see below). We already know that the Tilta cages for the BMPCC 4K will also fit the BMPCC 6K. What’s the Point of a Camera Cage for the BMPCC 4K? To use the full potential of any camera, it is crucial to find the right cage in order to mount whatever third-party accessories you may need. That said, cages don’t just add several mounting threads and cold shoes, they also improve the protection of the camera body, usually add better grips and handles, and protect the HDMI connector and other ports. In the case of the BMPCC 4K, there is now a wide variety of compatible cages, and the...
Published By: CineD - Monday, 12 August, 2019