Protect your camera and expand the possibilities for mounting accessories on it with this raven black Camera Cage with Top Handle for Panasonic Lumix S5II/X from Kondor Blue. The sturdy and versatile cage, which is form-fitted for the Panasonic Lumix S5II/X, has multiple points of contact, built-in NATO rails and tools, and HDMI and USB cable clamps. This package also comes with a top handle that has multiple mounting threads and two cold shoe mounts.

There are nested strap loop inserts on the cage for keeping the camera and cage solidly interlocked. An ARRI rosette provides additional mounting options for side handles or an EVF, or you can mount the separately available Kondor Blue Trigger Wing Side Handle, which would add run/stop functionality to the rig. An integrated bubble level ensures your cage is adequately balanced with your shot, as needed.

Form Fitted for Panasonic Lumix S5II/X    Top Handle, Multiple Points of Contact    Built-In NATO Rails    HDMI & USB-C Cable Clamp    Built-In Tools

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Is this compatible with Fujifilm XT4?

A: Yes, it is. Here is a list of all the Fuji cameras supported by the Kondor Blue Cage Top Handle with Start/Stop Camera Control for Select Cameras. Fuji XT3, XT4, XT5, XH2, XH2s, X-T2, X-T1, X-T30, X-T20, X-T10, X-T100, X-Pro3, X-Pro2, X-E3, X-E2S, X-E2, X-A5, X-A10, X-H1, X100F, X100T, X70, X30, XF10, GFX 50S

Q: 2. Does the cage attach to a tripod out of the box? Or do I need to purchase a specific baseplate?

A: The SmallRig Black Mamba Series Camera Cage has a Arca Swiss plate integrated into the cage design that can be used with Arca Swiss compatible adapters. The cage also has mounting screw points ( 3/8 and 1/4 20 ) on the bottom of the cage that will work with any standard tripod plate. Image of the cage bottom https://bit.ly/3yFb9wF

Q: 3. I want to buy this, but the thing that is holding me back is the lack of an HDMI cable clamp. Is there a suggested clamp that works with this or is there one in the works?

A: Here is a universal cable clamp that will work with the Kondor Blue cage: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1603728-REG/smallrig_3104_hdmi_clamp.html

Q: 4. So what particular model is this? Is this particular unit compatible with C70 or not? I'm notseeing the actual model numbers you have listed as compatible with C70 anywhere.

A: The Kondor Blue Cage Top Handle with Start/Stop Camera Control for Select Cameras (Space Gray) uses a LANC connection to trigger the cameras, so a LANC compatible camera like the C70 would be compatible with this handle.

Q: 5. Can this cage be used as an L-bracket for vertical camera orientation on a tripod?

A: Yes. As long as the ball head or video head offers a 90° Tilt. The unit offers a build in Arca-Swiss quick release system built into the cage.

Q: 6. Any support for RED Komodo start/stop?

A: The Kondor Blue Cage Top Handle with Start/Stop Camera Control for Select Cameras (Black) does not support start/stop control for RED Komodo cameras.

Q: 7. How does the top hand start/stop button connect?

A: this product does NOT feature a top hand start and stop

Q: 8. Will it fit the Canon R3?

A: The interior of the Kondor Blue Full Cage with Top Handle for Canon R5/R6/R with Battery Grip (Raven Black) (B&H# KOCANCAGGRPK) is neither wide enough nor tall enough to accommodate a Canon EOS R3 Mirrorless Camera (B&H# CAER3).

Q: 9. is this compatible with the original 2012 Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera?

A: Yes, the Kondor Blue Cage Top Handle with Start/Stop Camera Control for Select Cameras (Black) can mount above the Blackmagic Design Pocket Cinema Camera with an appropriate NATO rail adapter and provide start/stop triggering for the camera.

Q: 10. This item compatible with Panasonic g9 camera?

A: No it is not.