Description
SmallRig Full Cage Kit For Nikon Z8 w/Top Handle: Enhanced Protection and Versatile Accessory Mounting
The SmallRig Full Cage Kit with Top Handle for Nikon Z8 is a comprehensive solution designed to protect your camera and provide a multitude of accessory mounting points for professional filmmaking and videography. This form-fitting cage is specifically designed for the Nikon Z8 mirrorless camera, ensuring full access to all buttons, dials, and ports while offering a secure and stable platform for attaching various accessories. The included top handle provides a comfortable carrying option and additional mounting points for enhanced functionality.
Form-Fitting Design with Unobstructed Access:
The cage is precisely machined from lightweight yet durable aluminium alloy to perfectly contour the Nikon Z8 body. This design ensures that the cage does not obstruct access to the camera’s controls, battery compartment, memory card slots, or articulating screen. You can operate your camera freely without needing to remove the cage.
Multiple Mounting Points for Accessories:
This full cage is equipped with an extensive array of industry-standard 1/4″-20 and 3/8″-16 threaded holes strategically placed along the top, sides, and bottom. These mounting points allow you to securely attach a wide range of accessories such as articulating arms for monitors and lights, external recorders, wireless video transmitters, follow focus systems, and more, customizing your rig to your specific shooting needs.
Integrated NATO Rail for Quick Release:
The top of the cage features a built-in NATO rail, a quick-release standard that allows for rapid attachment and detachment of NATO-compatible accessories like NATO top handles, monitor mounts, and other specialized gear. This speeds up your setup and breakdown times on set.
ARRI-Style Locating Pins for Anti-Twist Mounting:
Several 3/8″-16 threaded holes are integrated with ARRI-style locating pins. These pins prevent accessories with ARRI mounts from twisting, ensuring a secure and stable connection for critical equipment like top handles and monitor mounts.
Built-in Arca-Type Quick Release Plate:
The bottom of the cage features a built-in Arca-type quick release plate. This allows for direct and rapid mounting onto Arca-Swiss compatible tripods and gimbals without the need for an additional baseplate, streamlining your workflow when switching between different support systems.
Dedicated Top Handle for Comfortable Handling and More Mounting:
The included top handle attaches securely to the top of the cage via 1/4″-20 screws. It provides a comfortable and balanced grip for carrying your camera setup and for low-angle shooting. The top handle itself also features multiple 1/4″-20 and 3/8″-16 threaded holes, as well as cold shoe mounts, offering even more options for attaching accessories like microphones and on-camera lights.
Integrated Cold Shoe Mounts:
The cage incorporates several cold shoe mounts, providing convenient attachment points for lightweight accessories such as microphones, LED lights, or wireless receiver mounts without the need for additional arms or adapters.
Cable Clamp for Secure Connections:
The kit often includes a dedicated cable clamp that attaches to the side of the cage. This clamp helps to secure HDMI and USB-C cables, preventing accidental disconnections during shooting, which can be crucial for maintaining a stable signal and preventing damage to your camera’s ports.
Strap Slots for Added Security:
The cage features integrated strap slots, allowing you to attach a hand strap or neck strap for added security and comfort during handheld shooting.
Lightweight and Durable Construction:
Constructed from high-quality aluminium alloy, this full cage kit is both lightweight, minimizing added bulk to your camera setup, and durable, providing reliable protection for your Nikon Z8.
Key Features:
- Form-fitting full cage specifically designed for the Nikon Z8.
- Maintains full access to camera controls, battery, and ports.
- Numerous 1/4″-20 and 3/8″-16 threaded holes for accessory mounting.
- Integrated NATO rail on top for quick-release attachments.
- ARRI-style locating pins for secure anti-twist mounting.
- Built-in Arca-type quick release plate on the bottom.
- Dedicated top handle for comfortable carrying and additional mounting points.
- Multiple integrated cold shoe mounts for accessories.
- Includes a cable clamp for securing HDMI and USB-C cables.
- Integrated strap slots for attaching hand or neck straps.
- Lightweight and durable aluminum alloy construction.
The SmallRig Full Cage Kit with Top Handle for Nikon Z8 is an essential accessory for filmmakers and videographers looking to enhance the protection and expand the rigging capabilities of their Nikon Z8 camera. Its thoughtful design, numerous mounting points, and included top handle provide a versatile and robust foundation for building a professional camera rig.
