Description
SmallRig Camera Cage Kit for Nikon Z 9: Enhanced Protection & Versatile Mounting for Your Flagship Camera
The SmallRig 3738 Camera Cage is a form-fitting, full cage specifically designed to provide comprehensive protection and expanded mounting options for your Nikon Z 9 mirrorless camera. Crafted from lightweight yet durable aluminum alloy, this cage maintains full access to the camera’s controls, ports, and battery compartment while offering a wealth of industry-standard mounting points for attaching accessories, streamlining your workflow whether you’re shooting in a studio or on location.
Form-Fitting Design with Unobstructed Access:
Engineered to perfectly contour the Nikon Z 9, the SmallRig 3738 cage integrates seamlessly with the camera body. Its precise design ensures that all buttons, dials, ports, and the battery door remain fully accessible, allowing for unhindered operation. You can easily connect cables, change batteries, and access memory cards without needing to remove the cage, a crucial time-saver on busy shoots.
Multiple Mounting Points for Accessories:
This cage transforms your Nikon Z 9 into a versatile production rig with its extensive array of mounting points. It features multiple 1/4″-20 threaded holes, 3/8″-16 ARRI locating holes, and a cold shoe mount on the top. These allow you to securely attach a wide range of accessories such as top handles, side handles, monitors, microphones, LED lights, and more, customizing your setup to meet the specific demands of any project, from interviews in a studio to wildlife filming in nature reserves.
Integrated ARRI Rosette Mount:
The cage incorporates an ARRI rosette mount on the left side, providing a secure and industry-standard attachment point for ARRI-style handgrips or other rosette-based accessories. This allows for more ergonomic and stable handheld shooting configurations, particularly beneficial for longer takes or when using heavier lenses while filming.
Built-in NATO Rail:
A NATO rail is integrated on the top of the cage, offering a quick and secure mounting solution for NATO-compatible top handles or other accessories. This NATO rail design allows for rapid attachment and detachment of accessories without the need for tools, enhancing efficiency on fast-paced shoots.
Lens Collar Support:
The cage features a dedicated mounting point on the front that is compatible with the SmallRig 3641 Lens Collar Support for Nikon Z 9 (sold separately). This support bracket provides additional stability for larger lenses, reducing stress on the camera’s lens mount, especially important when using telephoto lenses for wildlife or sports photography.
Secure Camera Attachment:
The Nikon Z 9 is securely attached to the cage via a 1/4″-20 screw on the bottom and two side lock adapters. This multi-point attachment prevents the camera from twisting or shifting within the cage, ensuring a stable platform for your accessories and maintaining precise alignment, crucial for critical focus and framing during shoots.
Lightweight and Durable Construction:
Constructed from a high-quality aluminum alloy, the SmallRig 3738 cage strikes a balance between lightweight portability and robust durability. It adds minimal bulk to your camera setup while providing reliable protection against accidental bumps and scratches, essential for the demanding environments often encountered during filming.
Key Features:
- Form-fitting design specifically for the Nikon Z 9.
- Maintains full access to camera controls, ports, and battery.
- Multiple 1/4″-20 threaded holes, 3/8″-16 ARRI locating holes, and a cold shoe mount.
- Integrated ARRI rosette mount on the left side.
- Built-in NATO rail on the top.
- Dedicated mounting point for optional lens collar support.
- Secure camera attachment via 1/4″-20 screw and side lock adapters.
- Lightweight and durable aluminum alloy construction.
The SmallRig 3738 Cage for Nikon Z 9 is an essential accessory for photographers and videographers, providing enhanced protection, versatile mounting options, and improved handling for their flagship mirrorless camera, enabling them to tackle any creative challenge with confidence.
