There are no side handles available. Ports on the side can be opened without trouble because the cage only covers the front edges of the camera. One might wonder what will hold the actual cable in place, once it’s connected to this secured angle connector. The new Tilta cage for the BMPCC 4K boasts a unique pro build, and a modular design allowing camera operators to attach a top handle (with a cold shoe lock to prevent accessories from slipping out), an external SSD, a sun hood, or even a Sony NP-F970 L series compatible side-handle to get some more juice for the power hungry Blackmagic Pocket 4K camera. Their cage design is also unique in a way that you can detach the whole right side of the full cage and simply get a half cage if needed. I think the handle on the left side makes some sense, but the one on the right does not because it makes it hard to operate the buttons of the camera. Buy Tilta BMPCC 4K/6K Advanced Module (Tactical Gray) featuring Full Camera Cage for BMPCC 4K/6K, SSD Drive Holder for Samsung T5, 8" Long 90° USB Type-C Cable, Quick Release Top Handle, Rubber-Grip Side Power Handle, 15mm LWS Baseplate, Pair of 7.87" Long Black Aluminum Rods, Partial Sun Hood for BMPCC 4K./6K. After shooting with this camera since Oct, the Small Rig Seemed to be the best choice of all the cages I … Thanks to the bottom screw with side pins and top screw there is no wiggle whatsoever. to provide further mounting points for accessories (the camera does not have a cold shoe at all). SmallRig Cage for Blackmagic Design Pocket Cinema Camera 4K & 6k 2203 is a form-fitting cage.It is securely locked to the camera by 1/4’’-20 screws on the top and bottom, with additional locating pins and rubber pads on the base plate preventing wiggles and scratches. Dieser vollständig modulare, äußerst vielseitige Kameragehäuse wurde speziell für die BMPCC 4K-Kamera entwickelt. Side handle contains a slot for the SSD as mentioned above and I like its design a lot. There wasn’t any Metabones adapter support included with the cage, but 8Sinn offers it as an additional accessory. The front element can be removed though. Notable amongst the generally high-quality Shape accessories are the trademark button rotatable handles and grips (there are two different top handles available) and the side handle for the left side of the BMPCC 4K cage. CAME-TV offers three different full cages for the BMPCC 4K – Basic, Plus, and Rig. The total weight of the basic setup of the Smallrig cage is 396g. The top of the cage is more or less a cheese plate with numerous 1/4″ and some 3/8″ mounting points, one of the latter also featuring holes for anti-rotation pins. When installed, it supports the connector from one side and there is a small bolt, which can fix the connector in place. I found out on CAME-TV website, that they also offer a different protector, so hopefully, that one works better. 8Sinn has multiple top handles available for all their cages – basic handle, pro handle, and Scorpio handle. We tested the “Rig” version. They are both quite comfortable to hold. The top handle design is quite nice, it has one cold shoe on the top, many threads on the top, and wooden grip. The camera also has a small wiggle even when all bolts are tightened, so it seems the tiny bolts don’t hold it in place as firmly as the pins would. When evaluating all cages, I have to say all of them had their advantages and disadvantages. The top handle attaches by quick release to a NATO rail that's screwed in on top of the cage. I think the side handles are better secured in place without the rod support attached. Good thing is, that it can be removed if you don’t want to use it. The 15mm rods base, however, seem to have a bigger height than standard. 8Sinn can also be a good choice as it offers different handles and it does not have any big flaws. On the top and left side of the cage are built-in NATO rails, where you can attach SmallRig NATO Top Handle 1955 or SmallRig Wooden NATO Side Handle 2187 for hand-held shooting. There are more companies out there which offer cages for the Pocket 4K. Generally, I wish more manufacturers provided slots for other SSDs than just the Samsung T5. 2. The whole frame of the full cage is made out of one piece of aluminium, whereas the half cage consists of three pieces bolted together. We didn’t receive these mounts for testing, but 8Sinn offers a clamp for the Samsung T5 SSD. to provide mounting for follow focus ( BMPCC 4K doesn’t have usable AF). Which of these cages would suit you best? The tactical finish is also very a nice touch. There is a Samsung T5 SSD clamp on top of the cage, which has quite a nice design with big Zacuto logo on top and an extra cold shoe. This “full” camera cage provides complete protective armor for the BMPCC 4K and BMPCC 6K camera body while providing several 1/4”-20 and 3/8” … The current price for the cage is $169.95. The total weight of the basic setup of the CAME-TV half cage is 461g. :) Let us know in the comments underneath the article. The HDMI and USB-C cables protector that came with the 8Sinn cage is not that great in my opinion. When I tried to mount them, I found out the clamps are positioned so unfortunately, they even bent the adapters when tightened. It stands in a way otherwise. to provide mounting for an external powering solution (the battery life of the internal batteries is not so good). Like Tilta, SmallRig offers two versions of their cage, one half cage and one full cage – the main difference being five more 1/4″ and one more 3/8″ mounting points on the full cage’s right side. 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. 4. Tilta offers a variety of side handles. Congratulations if you managed to read the whole article. I am not a big fan of the HDMI and USB-C protector which 8Sinn uses, but it certainly helps in some way. We have links to all the cages underneath our article, so it will be much appreciated if you can use them as we get a small commission from every purchase. Jakub Han is a freelance filmmaker based in Vienna. 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. HDMI and USB-C Cables Protector Design. One essential accessory for most people would be a cage system of some sort, to alleviate some of the rigging problems that smaller cameras inherently face. We already know that the Tilta cages for the BMPCC 4K will also fit the BMPCC 6K. It also unobstructed battery & SD card access. It is a simple platform with rubber straps. Most filmmakers who use this camera like (or even need) to rig it in the cage for several reasons – the most important ones in my opinion are: For this comparison, we received cages from six different manufacturers for testing. It prevents the cables from bending to the sides, but it does not prevent them so well from being pulled out. It is no full cage, but rather consists of a top and bottom, connected by a rod on the camera’s left side. There are two pins on the bottom side of the cage on both sides of the screw. The top handle is mounted on top using a mini NATO rail and can be fixed in three different positions. The Tilta cage, our shootout winner, seemed not to fit the BMPCC 6K at first, but then I removed the front piece with the Tilta logo and the small rubber piece on the inside of that cage and it actually did fit. There is no wiggle whatsoever. Tilta also provides a different version of the clamp for SSDs from Angelbird. Standard handle with one ¼” thread and one 3/8” thread with ARRI locating pins on top. Wooden Camera’s BMPCC 4K cage shows quite a different approach. I like how they focused on external powering solutions too. What is an important factor for you when choosing a cage? On CAME-TV website the rig version has different accessories and wooden handles, though. It is also possible to attach neck strap on the camera as there are mounts for that on the right side of the camera. cinema5D GmbH, Kranzgasse 22/9-10, A-1150 Vienna, Austria, Accsoon CineEye 2 & CineEye 2 Pro Wireless Video Transmitters, Explained, Tokina Cinema Vista 65mm T1.5 Lens Released, StoryFolder Automatically Converts Videos to Storyboards, NiSi 15mm f/4 Sunstar Lens for Full-Frame Mirrorless Cameras Announced, Amaran 100d and 200d Review - New Affordable LED Fixtures from Aputure, SWIT LC-D421 Review – A Versatile Four-Channel Battery Charger, Wooden Camera’s Unified cage will set you back. The cage is a tight fit and so the camera can still be used very well handheld. We also received wooden side handles for CAME-TV cages. The half cage comes in at 0.5 lbs / 228g, the full cage at 0.66 lbs / 300g. It protects the grip but makes it actually too bulky to hold. This could be problematic when mounting a follow focus with a smaller lens. There is a cold shoe mount on the left top side. One of the handles mounts to the top of the cage with two Hex screws. It is also suitable for frequent mounting and removing of the camera. Once the camera is inside, it is fixed very well in place though. It seems like the only difference between the grips is the material, which can be rubber or wood. When inserting the camera it was quite a struggle to position it correctly inside, because the cage is a very tight fit. This might be due to the fact that it isn’t technically a full cage – it is open on the right side, with a padded side leash securing your hold on the BPMCC 4K’s pretty comfortable grip. The USB-C cable from Tilta has special connectors with screws, which I find to be the best type of protection. On the camera’s left side there is an integrated clamp that secures the HDMI-cable into place, but curiously enough this clamp doesn’t extend downwards enough to also secure the USB-C cable while recording to an SSD. It is not very suitable for frequent mounting and removing of the camera. The first option is a simple aluminium bracket which can be mounted on top of the cage. Review Tilta TA-T01-A It mounts to a long NATO rail no the cage so it can be moved back and forth. We received two different top handles with CAME-TV cages. We received the tactical finish version and I have to say I like it a lot. There is a simple aluminium clamp for the Samsung T5 SSD. 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. It uses standard L-shape adaptors and some sort of aluminium clamps which are supposed to hold them in place. 8Sinn BMPCC 4K cage has a simple but functional aluminium design with a tight fit. Zacuto offers a very secure grip with the hand strap and great flexibility thanks to the long NATO rails. It secures with one screw at the bottom in the camera’s tripod screw thread and with one screw at the top thread. Description. It really depends on what you are looking for and which factors are important for you when choosing the right cage. A good advantage is, that both cages offer two 3/8” threads with ARRI locating pins on the top side. It has many 1/4″ and 3/8” threads, two cold shoe mounts and a proper size HEX key built-in and held by magnets. It is a whole ecosystem, which also incorporates nicely their Nucleus follow focus. TILTA TA-T01-B-G BMPCC 6K / BMPCC 4K Kamera Käfig Basic Kit Cage Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K / 6K Rig (BMPCC 6K Basic Kit) Dieses Set kann nur mit BMPCC 4K /6K verwendet werden. Customer Questions & Answers See questions and answers. Amongst the accessories SmallRig makes for this cage specifically are a Metabones adapter support that attaches to the bottom front of the cages, an SSD mount compatible with Samsung T5 SSDs and a combined HDMI and USB-C clamp that screws into the cage’s side. HDMI and USB-C Cables Protector Design. Can you imagine using the Pocket 4K without a cage? IN STOCK Complete purchase by 3pm CST and order will ship same business day.. Let’s see which one comes out on top in this ultimate BMPCC 4K Cage Shootout! An SSD mount is also available. It also secures with one screw at the bottom in the camera’s tripod screw thread and with one screw at the top thread. The camera is secured very well in the cage. My hands are not small, but I didn’t feel like I am holding the camera with the grip cover very safely. In his spare time he likes to test gear to the point of structural failure. CAME-TV does not seem to offer any external battery mounting solution. 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? Zacuto also offers a metabones adapter support, but we didn’t receive it for the test. It seems Vocas does not offer any amount for external battery especially for the BMPCC 4K. When the front element of the cage is installed, however, the better top handle cannot be used, because the screw holes are taken by the front element. Smallrig made a handle with a tight fit space where you can lock the SSD in place. There is a Hex key at the bottom of the cage which is held in place with magnets. The rod support piece is solid with standard mounts. The cage is available in two versions, depending on the top handle you choose. The total weight of the basic setup of the Zacuto full cage is 473g. The cage is very lightweight. HIGH CUSTOMIZATION SMALLRIG BMPCC 4K, 6K CAGE 2203 is designed to provide an all-around protection and mounting points for BMPCC 4K,6K Camera. The cable sits perfectly in place and cannot be pulled out unintentionally. I tested the Smallrig half cage (type 2254) with the 15mm rod support, top handle, and the wooden side handle with the SSD slot. It seems they don’t offer any external battery mount though. Instead of just a protector, Tilta offers its own adapters and cables. Ease of Assembly and Disassembly and How Securely is the Camera Attached to the Cage? Zacuto uses a different system to protect the USB-C and HDMI connections and I am not sure if it is the right one. D Focus makes other camera gear (rods, matte box) but doesn’t offer other gear specifically for the BMPCC. The bottom side of the cage has retractable pins on both sides of the screw to slide in the pin holes on the bottom to prevent wiggle when the camera is mounted in the cage. We are very thankful for that. 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. The Top Handle and Side Handles Design. There is a lot of 1/4″ and 3/8” threads on the cage. If we receive additional cages, we might do another round of the review in the future. Zacuto cage is, however, not so great for frequent mounting and unmounting of the camera. Its design is quite weird in my opinion. It’s also important to add that Tilta says that their cage ecosystem will also fit the recently announced Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K ( BMPCC 6K). It is also probably the best cage for frequent mounting and removing of the camera. It is important to check those bolts and tighten them from time to time as they might get loose. Want regular CineD updates about news, reviews, how-to’s and more?Sign up to our newsletter and we will give you just that. Includes Full Camera Cage for BMPCC 4K/6K, SSD Drive Holder for Samsung T5, Quick Release Top Handle, 90-Degree USB-C Cable (20cm), Wooden Side Handle, 15mm LWS Baseplate, (2) 15x200mm Rods – Black and Partial Sunhood. I tested the cage with the Scorpio handle and I like its design and ergonomics. We have reported about most other BMPCC 4K cages before – here are the ones we haven’t told you about yet. In order for the weight to be fair and comparable, we reduced each cage to a simple setup – cage itself, HDMI and USB-C protector, and a top handle. From most manufacturers, we didn’t receive all accessories for the BMPCC 4K cage. It consists of a simple L-piece HDMI adapter and small bracket which keeps it securely in place. Smallrig BMPCC 4K half-cage has a simple one-piece aluminium design. It is securely locked to the camera by 1/4’’-20 screws on the top and bottom, with additional locating pins and rubber pads on the base plate preventing wiggles and scratches. SmallRig Full Cage for BMPCC 4K & 6K (Dark Olive) 2766 provides accessory mounting and protection for your camera. The 15mm rod support base slides in from the side, so it can be used in offset position too if needed. The form-fitting design maintains high level of precision and ergonomics. The cages’ design with colorful strips is not my favorite, but someone might like it. What really surprised me, is that both cages which we received for our test do not precisely fit the BMPCC4K! Is there an SSD Mount and/or External Battery Mount? The best standard range zoom is Panasonic Lumix G X Vario 12-35mm f/2.8 II ASPH (Amazon, B&H). It has a tight front element, so when mounting the camera in the cage, the lens has to be detached first, and then attached again once the cage is mounted. The top handle is used with other Smallrig cages as well and it is ergonomic and quite comfortable. Therefore, if you plan on using the connectors, it is better to open the rubber caps before inserting the camera in the cage. It seems Zacuto does not offer any external battery mount for the BMPCC 4K. I especially like the big handle as Sony NP-F970 batteries provide a high capacity for the BMPCC 4K. When it comes to powering solutions, apart from the side handles with battery slots Tilta also offers V-mount plates either for the back to be mounted on 15mm rods or under the camera as a baseplate. It holds the SSD quite safely in place, although not as safely as a solid aluminium clamp. All handles can be inserted in the bottom piece of the cage and can even be used with the 15mm rod support, but the space is limited. LockCircle Cage for BMPCC 4K. Bato Prosic is a freelance director/cinematographer in love with the craft of storytelling, be it documentary or narrative. They also offer baseplate battery mount for Sony NP-F batteries. With the Smallrig cage in the version we got, there are two possibilities to mount an SSD and both are only made for Samsung T5 SSDs. The top of the cage features a cold shoe mount, the top and side have numerous 1/4″ mounting points, most of them with anti-rotation pinholes. Further, in the test, we will refer to this setup as a “basic setup”. More on that in the handles section. Zacuto is a tight lightweight one-piece aluminium cage. We have also put each cage on a scale. It is the exact size for the top and bottom screw, so that is quite helpful when mounting the camera in the cage. I like the fact that you can either have a full cage or half cage by simply detaching a part of the cage. Regarding prices for the most basic version of the cage, the current landscape of BMPCC 4K cages looks like this: SmallRig cages start at $55.00 and $69.00 respectively; Tilta is asking for $69.00 (half cage) or $99.00 (not yet available) Shape’s basic cage starts at $175.00 It secures with the top and bottom bolts and it has a metal piece with two pins for the bottom, which can be taken out completely. They also offer the 15mm rods base, but we didn’t receive it for our test as well. Overall, I like the amount and length of NATO rails with this cage. Arm your camera with the Tiltaing Camera Cage for the Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K/6K. The handle itself is mounted on the cage through a long NATO rail, so it can be moved up and down. The cage is well fixed in position with the top and bottom screw and with two retractable pins at the bottom. It depends on the exact shape of the connector, but I did not manage to tighten the protector enough to prevent the cable from being accidentally pulled out. Tilta Samsung T5 SSD Holder for BMPCC 4K Cages (Tactical Gray) Add a solid state drive to your Blackmagic Design Pocket Cine Camera 4K with this Tactical gray Samsung T5 SSD Holder from Tilta. There is a cold shoe mount on the left top side. Now let’s take a look at all the cages in alphabetical order. 4.9 out of 5 stars 32. Compatible with Ronin S … This is my review of the Small Rig BMPCC 4k camera cage. It provides good flexibility. The total weight of the basic setup of the CAME-TV full cage is 588g. The Top Handle and Side Handles Design. How do you like our new wallpaper in the cinema5D studio? They really offer a wide variety of gadgets. We only tested the full cage, which was actually one of the first cages to be available for the Pocket 4K. There is a Metabones mount included with the cage as well. It holds the cables pretty well in place in my opinion. 1. 13 global ratings. Than the Nucleus_N handle module with a slot for Sony NP-F970 battery and for a Samsung T5 SSD, which even has a strap and focus wheel to control the Nucleus Nano. © 2021 All rights reserved. Amongst the accessories Wooden Camera is offering are a D-Tap to DC cable for the camera, a universal viewfinder mount that can be attached to the top handle’s rod attachment, a unified baseplate that supports 15mm rods and a MFT to PL mount adapter. 3. However, there is no support from the other side – when fixing the connector with the bolt, it is actually bending it as there is nothing to hold it from the other side. cinema5D GmbH, Kranzgasse 22/9-10, A-1150 Vienna, Austria, Accsoon CineEye 2 & CineEye 2 Pro Wireless Video Transmitters, Explained, Tokina Cinema Vista 65mm T1.5 Lens Released, StoryFolder Automatically Converts Videos to Storyboards, NiSi 15mm f/4 Sunstar Lens for Full-Frame Mirrorless Cameras Announced, Amaran 100d and 200d Review - New Affordable LED Fixtures from Aputure, SWIT LC-D421 Review – A Versatile Four-Channel Battery Charger. This side handle also offers a slot for an external battery. The cage itself is not a one piece of aluminium – it is made out of more parts which are bolted together. There is no USB-C connection protector included. 8Sinn, CAME-TV, Smallrig, Tilta, Vocas, and Zacuto…. $118.99 $ 118. Arm your camera with the Tiltaing Camera Cage for the Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K/6K. Firstly, 8Sinn also offers half cage for the BMPCC 4K, but we did not receive it for our test. The handle is mounted to the cage with NATO clamp. We did not receive the 15mm rod support for our test, but Vocas does offer it. Instead of retractable pins at the bottom of the cage, there are tiny bolts that need to be screwed in the small holes in the camera. 4.7 out of 5. The Kondor Blue Full Cage with Top Handle for BMPCC 4K/6K is a four-sided cage featuring an integrated bubble level and built-in shoe mount. We got information directly from Zacuto, that they fixed this issue in the production run of the cages, so the HDMI and USB-C protectors have been redesigned and should work better now. Please note that this is not an exhaustive list of BMPCC 4K cages. Last but not least, there is a Nucleus handle in a thinner version for Sony NP-F550 batteries and without the SSD mount. As the only handle, it also has an additional very long NATO rail on top. Is there an SSD mount and/or external battery mount. I just find the upper aluminium piece by the hand strap at the end of the cage too sharp and I can imagine it can hurt after a long time holding and operating the cage. With the front element attached they cannot be tightened at all, because the cage cannot bend so easily. The handle is fixed in place with two screws and can be slightly moved back and forth or mounted in the other direction or on the side of the cage. They also started offering a sunhood for the Pocket 4K’s display, but we also didn’t receive it for our test. Those pins are, however, fixed in the cage’s design and that complicates things a bit when inserting the camera in the cage. However, the solutions manufacturers choose can really differ from one another. 1 x BMPCC Cage 1 x Top Handle 2 x M3 Screw 4 x 1/4'' Screw 3 x Hex Spanner 1 x Plate with Locating Pins. The included HDMI connection protector is very solid. Thanks to the bottom screw with side pins and top screw there is no wiggle whatsoever. The online camera community is still bubbling with reviews, comparisons to other cameras and stories about accessories. Both cages don’t hamper your access to the battery compartment and have two integrated NATO rails (one on top, one on the left side) and a cold shoe mount on top. There is also 15mm rod side mount on the handle’s neck. to mount an SSD on the body for external recording via USB-C port. They offer a wide range of accessories. That is not ideal. Both Nucleus handles have 12V output for the camera and 8V output for the Nucleus Nano motor. That helps us to keep creating long reviews like this one. This is the Mark II version. The Vocas half-cage is made out of three pieces bolted together and to mount the camera in you need to loosen two of those screws and open the cage a bit for the pins to go in their place. They don’t have any buttons. Tilta Redesigned Logo Attachment for BMPCC 6K Camera Cage. Smallrig is a very affordable cage with nice side grip and good design. D Focus System is based in the USA. It features multiple mounting points including NATO rails, 1/4"-20 & 3/8"-16 mounting threads, ARRI-style accessory mounts, and cold shoe. Smallrig also offers QR half cage (type 2255) with quick release plate in the cage and full cage (type 2203), which we didn’t get for our test. Furthermore, the top and bottom bolts are held on the cage with springs, which means you can’t lose them, but it was hard to see if the threads are positioned correctly. Zacuto actually demonstrates their cage in their videos with a different type of protector. Get it as soon as Wed, Dec 30. For me, the clear winner of our test is the Tilta. What are the best normal zoom lenses for the Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K? After looking at Smallrig web, they also offer a universal SSD mounting clamp, which should be able to hold other SSDs too. The Grip protector is kind of a unique design bit of the CAME-TV full cage. TILTA TA-T01-B-G BMPCC 6K / BMPCC 4K Kamera Käfig Basic Kit Cage Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K / 6K Rig (BMPCC 6K Basic Kit) Dieses Set kann nur mit BMPCC 4K /6K verwendet werden. The second option, which I would prefer, is mounting the Samsung T5 SSD inside in the wooden side handle. The bottom of the cage allows access to the battery compartment and has 1/4″ and 3/8″ mounting points for tripod plates and the like. Because of the exact fit, I had problems getting the camera out of the cage. There is a side wooden handle with a cold shoe on top, which can be useful for mounting various accessories. It is quite easy to assemble and disassemble the camera in the cage. I hope that’s not the case with all CAME-TV BMPCC 4K cages and that we just received an early version. Very tight, but it did. With force, they can be tightened, but they slightly bent the cage. I would be afraid to use the strap mount in the top left corner because it seems to have a very sharp edge, so it could cut the strap and make the camera fall. Smallrig cage has NATO rails both on top and on the side, so you can choose where to mount it. The Smallrig half cage is quite easy for assembly and disassembly. It has a thin design, but I didn’t have problems with it even though my hands are rather big. The HDMI and USB-C cables protector that came with the Smallrig cage uses a similar approach as the one from 8Sinn, but this version from Smallrig works better in my opinion – the screws can be tightened better and the cables can not be pulled out anymore so easily. Their cage is modestly priced, sturdy, and well designed. 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