Build up your DSLR or mirrorless camera for professional video and cinema production with Wooden Camera's Unified DSLR Cage. The cage itself surrounds your camera on three sides, adding a measure of protection to mirrorless cameras like Sony's a7 series and Panasonic's GH series, as well as smaller DSLR cameras like Canon's Rebel line and Nikon's D3000, D5000, and D7000 lines. 1/4"-20 and 3/8"-16 threaded holes line the top and sides of the cage for securing accessories such as articulating arms. The top of the cage leaves the space above the camera's accessory shoe unobstructed for mounting audio accessories, such as XLR adapters. An HDMI cable clamp is integrated with the cage's vertical post to protect the camera's HDMI port from cable snags, as well as all necessary mounting screws and an articulating wooden top handle.

Cage for Panasonic GH5 Camera    Slew of 1/4"-20 & 3/8"-16 Threaded Holes    Wood Top Handle with 15mm Rod Clamp    Leaves Camera Grip Unobstructed    Manfrotto Standard Quick Release    Unified DSLR Baseplate    Height-Adjustable Platform    Correct Rod-Center to Lens-Center Height    8" Long Safety Dovetail    3" Ultra Arm Monitor Mount

Included with the cage, the reversible top handle has a wooden handgrip which provides additional ways to comfortably handhold your camera. A cold shoe at the top can be used to mount a microphone, monitor, or other camera-top accessory. The handle folds down when packing your bag and can be alternately secured onto the left vertical rod for a secondary grip.

The base of the cage is a Manfrotto quick release dovetail which can directly secure your camera to Manfrotto standard quick release plates and tripod heads. Quick release functionality works the same as existing Manfrotto plates. Simply turn the thumbscrew and depress the release pin to slide the plate backward out of the base.

A built-in lens adapter support system is integrated into the base. This provides extra security when attaching lens adapters with 1/4"-20 threads on the bottom, like the separately available Wooden Camera PL adapters and most Metabones adapters.

With the seamless addition of Wooden Camera's Unified DSLR 15mm Baseplate, you can add 15mm LWS rods for accessorizing your DSLR or mirrorless camera. Additionally, the Baseplate adds ARRI dovetail compatibility while maintaining all quick release functionality of the DSLR cage itself.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Does this work for a Fujifilm X-T3? It is similar size to several Sony cameras listed.

A: Hi Russell. Our Unified DSLR Cage (Medium) will fit a Fuji X-T3. What you see on this page is our Small Cage. You will find the Medium Cage here: https://woodencamera.com/products/unified-dslr-cage-medium?_pos=2&_sid=e22c14d65&_ss=r.

Q: 2. Is it an arca type plate at the bottom of the cage?

A: No, those are Movcam dovetail rail slots. You can only use Movcam dovetails which are similar looking to the Arri dovetail but are not the same. This will work on MOV-303-1706 and MOV-303-1706B Dovetails.

Q: 3. Will this work with the Wooden Camera MFT to PL Mount Pro for MFT Cameras?

A: The Wooden Camera MFT to PL Mount Pro for MFT Cameras plate will fit into the base however the cage and handle cannot hold the Wooden Camera MFT to PL Mount Pro for MFT Cameras.

Q: 4. Is the cage compatible with the EVF/Can you take the top handle off?

A: Yes, the EVF fully works with the camera when the cage is on. The top handle can be removed or if you are going to keep the top handle on the cage with the EVF, it would be best to rotate the handle forward.

Q: 5. Will this fit the Panasonic GH4 with the YAGH Interface unit attached?

A: No it will not. It is not tall enough to accommodate the YAGH interface.

Q: 6. Can I use this baseplate with non-Wooden Camera cages? Will the Manfrotto 577 Rapid Connect Adapter work to connect my 8Sinn cage to the four posts on this baseplate?

A: Hi Keith, This product was created specifically to mount to our Unified DSLR Cages and the hole alignment is not likely to fit another brand of cage. Also, it is engineered to reach perfect height to optical center, which would be thrown off if installed on another device. Thank you.

Q: 7. What it your estimated date for shipping?

A: Sorry, no ETA on this item a this time. Wooden Camera is pretty good at delivering in a timely fashion however so it should not be too long.

Q: 8. Are these accessory rails compatible with nato clamps?

A: Yes, the Wooden Camera Mini Accessory Rail Kit is compatible with NATO clamps.

Q: 9. Is the cage compatible with the new BMCC6K Full Frame?

A: Including the Wooden Camera Unified Accessory Kit for Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K, there are no cages that accommodate the new Blackmagic Cinema Camera 6K L mount at this time.

Q: 10. What shoulder plate should I use for this?

A: We recommend using the Wooden Camera Shoulder Rig v3. You will seamlessly be able to transition from the two dovetails.