Dedicated to Tilta's Camera Cage for the Sony PXW-FX9, this Quick Release Baseplate is a replacement part from the original cage. This baseplate is Sony VCT-U14-compatible and allows you to attach a variety of accessories via 15mm rods on either the front or back sides of the plate. The plate also has an integrated shoulder mount, for quick switching to shouldered shooting, and has ARRI rossette connections on both left and right sides for attaching accessory handles, including Sony's own FX9 operating handle.

Camera Rig for Sony PXW-FX9    Gold Mount Battery Plate    Lightweight 10" Dovetail Base Plate    6-Pin Power Input Module    Extended Handles and Top Plate    Multiple 15mm Rod Ports    1/4"-20 and 3/8"-16 Accessory Threads    Lens Adapter Support

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Does the raw expansion unit fit on the body with this cage?

A: Yes and no. The Sony XDCA-FX9 extension unit will fit with the VCT-U14 Baseplate and the Top and Side plates included with this kit, but the V-Mount Battery Plate assembly from this kit cannot be used in a set up with the XDCA-FX9.

Q: 2. Can I have a Sony battery in the camera simultaneously for hot swapping while this is attached?

A: The Small Battery that the FX9 comes with can be installed in behind this unit.

Q: 3. Does the 4-pin DC input also provide power to the D-tap outputs?

A: The Core SWX Battery Plate for Sony PXW-FX9 (Gold Mount) can use the 4-pin XLR input to provide power to the power output ports, like the D-Tap, the 4-pin Hirose, and the 5v USB.

Q: 4. Is it possible to put another top handle with this cage ?

A: no it not. the cage is designed to use the Sony handle

Q: 5. Does this cage comes with 15mm rods?

A: This modular aluminum and steel cage includes a bottom VCT-U14 baseplate, a V-mount battery plate, a lens adapter, 15mm LWS rod clamps, a top plate, and a side plate. (rods are not included).

Q: 6. The cord that is pictured from the gold mount to the camera is that included or is that an extra item to purchase? If so what is it called and where can I find it?

A: Yes that cable is included.

Q: 7. Is this cage compatible with the XDCA-FX9 Extension Unit?

A: No, The Tilta Camera Cage with Battery Plate for Sony PXW-FX9 does not support adding the Sony XDCA-FX9 extension Unit.

Q: 8. Will this work with FX6?

A: We have not yet been able to test this, as camera is yet unavailable as of this writing.

Q: 9. Is the ES-T18 compatible with standard universal quick-release VCT Tripod plates?

A: Yes!

Q: 10. Does the 4 pin connector allow me to connect to the battery charger from the camera to power it?

A: no it does not, but it does allow the use of a 4pin XLR power supply to power the camera and how swap batteries