The open-style Camera Cage from Zacuto provides protection for your Panasonic S5 camera and support for a variety of accessories. The lightweight, formfitting aluminum cage is designed to use your camera's neck strap eyelets, using the cage's strap slots to keep your camera secure.

The design of the cage allows access to all the camera's functions, battery, and SD card compartments, and it leaves your camera's hot shoe unobstructed. It comes with a hand strap for additional security and has an HDMI cable clamp to protect your cable from pulling. There are multiple 1/4"-20 threads around the cage for mounting accessories such as handles, arms, and plates. The top of the cage features an integrated Z-Rail to mount a variety of Z-Rail/NATO-type accessories, such as an optional top handle.

The base of the cage features an integrated Arca-type plate compatible with a Zacuto ACT mount or any standard Arca-type mount. The bottom also features 1/4"-20 and 3/8"-16 threads to mount on a tripod or a baseplate. The camera mounts using 1/4"-20 screws on the base and sides of the cage to prevent twisting.

Formfitting Aluminum Cage    Unobstructed Battery and SD Card Access    Hand Strap, Strap Slots, HDMI Clamp    Multiple 1/4"-20 Mounting Threads    Z-Rail on Top, 1/4"-20 Camera Screw    1/4"-20 and 3/8"-16 Tripod Threads    Compatible with Zacuto Arca-Type Mounts

Panasonic S5 camera

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Has anyone used this cage with the panasonic xlr adapter?

A: There would be room for the Panasonic DMW-XLR1 XLR Microphone Adapter with this cage. See this image - https://bit.ly/2LWNwer

Q: 2. Can the kondor blue problade handle be attached to the top of this half cage?

A: The Tilta Half Camera Cage for Panasonic S5 II/IIX (Black) would need a Tilta NATO Rail Mount (Black, 0.7") BH #TITANRA18B • MFR #TA-NRA-18-B in order to accommodate the Tilta NATO Rail Mount (Black, 0.7") BH #TITANRA18B • MFR #TA-NRA-18-B.

Q: 3. will the Panasonic DMW XLR-1 adapter fit on the hot shoe under the handle?

A: The SmallRig Black Mamba Camera Cage Kit for Panasonic Lumix S5 does not list to accept the Panasonic Lumix S5 Mirrorless Camera with Panasonic DMW-XLR1 XLR Microphone Adapter when the top handle is on.

Q: 4. Is the optional HDMI and or USB C clamp available for this item?

A: This is also compatible with the S5 HDMI Cable Clamp 1679 https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1421872-REG/smallrig_1679_hdmi_cable_clamp_for.html I don't think you can fit a USB clamp in there as well..

Q: 5. HDMI port protection?

A: no it does not include one

Q: 6. Does this cage also fit on the Lumix S5?

A: No, the SmallRig Camera Cage for Panasonic Lumix S5 II & S5 IIX form fits these camera models and does not work with the older S5. Panasonic S5 cages: https://bhpho.to/3n3FDGR

Q: 7. Does this also fit the S5 II and the S5 IIX?

A: No, the SmallRig Camera Cage for Panasonic S5 is too small to fit the Panasonic Lumix S5 II Mirrorless Camera or the Panasonic Lumix S5 IIX Mirrorless Camera inside it?

Q: 8. Does this allow for use of the XLR1 adapter?

A: Yes, The following unit is designed and made to adapt all Panasonic accessories.

Q: 9. will the panasonic dmw xlr adapter fit on the hot shoe with the handle above?

A: Yes, when using the following handle model on the Tilta Full Camera Cage for Panasonic S5 (Black) you will be able to mount and use the Panasonic DMW-XLR1 XLR Microphone Adapter. Tilta Quick Release Top Handle (Black) BH #TIAQRTHB

Q: 10. Could I use the tilta hdmi cable clamp on this cage? https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1625871-REG/tilta_ta_t39_cc1_b_usb_type_c_cable_clamp.html

A: No Tilta and Smallrig have different spacing between threads. You can get the following HDMI clamp for SmallRig Camera Cage for Panasonic S5. SmallRig HDMI Cable Clamp for Sony a7 II/a7R II/a7S II or Nikon Z6/Z7 Cage BH #SM1679 • MFR #1679 https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1421872-REG/smallrig_1679_hdmi_cable_clamp_for.html?sts=pi&pim=Y