The SHAPE BMD 4K Video Assist Cage is compatible with the Blackmagic Design Video Assist 4K 7" Monitor and also supports a line of SHAPE ICON accessories, such as the ICON Rod Bloc and ICON Director's Kit with Handles.

The Video Assist Cage leaves access to the monitor's SD card slot and all input/output ports, and additionally features the names of all the ports marked in white beside them so you can find the right ones quicker on the fly.

The Video Assist Cage is made of CNC aluminum and offers six 3/8"-16 and fourteen 1/4"-20 threaded mounting holes on the top, and a single 3/8"-16 threaded hole on the bottom for attaching it to various supports. It also comes with a 1/4"-20 reducer for the 3/8"-16 hole on the bottom, expanding compatibility with virtually all support gear.

Fits Blackmagic Video Assist 4K Monitor    Supports Line of SHAPE ICON Accessories    Access to SD Card Slot and All Ports    Port Names Marked in White Beside Them    3/8"-16 & 1/4"-20 Threaded Holes on Top    3/8"-16 Threaded Hole on Bottom    1/4"-20 Reducer Included for Bottom    Made of CNC Aluminum

• Fits the Blackmagic Design Video Assist 4K 7" Monitor
• Supports a line of SHAPE ICON accessories, such as the ICON Rod Bloc
• Provides access to the SD card slot and all ports
• Names of all the ports marked in white beside them
• Six 3/8"-16 and fourteen 1/4"-20 threaded mounting holes on the top
• 3/8"-16 threaded hole on the bottom (and 1/4"-20 reducer included)
• Made of CNC aluminum

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. does this lens have encoding capabilities for Virtual sets? and tracking data?

A: There is no listing of such capabilities for this lens. It is a 2/3 sensor lens meant for the TV broadcast industry so such a need with this lens is most unlikely.Pro level cine lenses such as Zeiss and Cooke would be the ones with metadata capabilities that would allow encoding and tracking.

Q: 2. Will a metabones EF to MFT adapter be able to clear this?

A: Hello Jason, Thank you for your question. Indeed you will be able to install a Metabones EF to MFT on your camera with the cage. You can see examples on our BM Pocket 4k with a Metabones and an EF lens on our home page. https://www.shapewlb.com/en/home.aspx. We hope this helps and we thank you for your interest in our products. The SHAPE team

Q: 3. Where is your office and how can I get this monitor in Nigeria? Does it have SDI input and output

A: Please contact our mail order department.

Q: 4. What is the difference between the M58 and M6 versions of this lens? Trying to match

A: Compared to the older version, the Fujinon ZA12x4.5BRM-M6 ENG Style Lens with Servo Zoom (B&H# FUZA12X45M6) featured improved grip and controls for the servo zoom, zoom limit parameter setting, and the Focused Intelligent Network Diagnosis (FIND) system to catch certain types of mechanical malfunctions.

Q: 5. Could I use this to attach a RODE NTG4+ mic to the BMPCC4K for phantom power?

A: The RODE NTG4+ Microphone is battery powered, or Phantom powered. Yes. the Blackmagic Design Set of 2 Mini XLR to XLR Audio Cables would work with the Pocket Camera models, and allow you to work with the The RODE NTG4+. The camera will also be able to supply phantom power to the microphone as well.

Q: 6. Will this work with the BMPCC4K and the senheiser mkh 416 boom mic?

A: It will work with any mic that has a male xlr connector. R

Q: 7. Is this the right cable if you just want to connect a shotgun to the camera itself, or is it specifically for their video assists?

A: If you are asking about the Pocket Cinema 4K camera then yes, these cables will work for audio.

Q: 8. Can i use this cable for Bmpcc6k and rode ntg3 ?

A: That's exactly the cable you'll need.

Q: 9. What is the lens mount?

A: It is a Bayonet mount for robotic cameras That is all I can get from the produt number.

Q: 10. Can this monitor record without the camera recording. Does it work as a external recorder?

A: Hello Justin, Thank you for your question! We manufacture the cage around the monitor to protect it, but you should visit Blackmagic's website to obtain more info on the product. We hope this helps and we thank you for your interest in our products. The SHAPE team