Protect and mount a variety of accessories onto your Sony FX3 camera while still keeping your camera small and lightweight with this Kondor Blue Base Rig MK II for Sony FX3/FX30in a black finish. The cage provides protection for your camera from the rigors of the production day, as well as multiple accessory mounting points, including 1/4"-20 and 3/8"-16 with ARRI-style anti-twist divots. NATO rails are built into the removable side pieces of the cage, and the NATO rail on top of the cage can be removed, allowing you to use the Sony FX3 XLR top handle (not included).

In addition to the removable top NATO rail, the top of the cage features a cold shoe with a safety pin arrangement designed to prevent your cold shoe-mounted accessory from accidentally falling out. The bottom of the cage features a raised front that helps keep your camera from twisting in the cage, and an integrated Arca-Swiss plate makes it easy to mount your camera/cage directly on a tripod head with an Arca-Swiss QR mechanism.

Camera Cage for Sony FX3/FX30    Top Handle with Run/Stop Button    ARRI-Style Baseplate    501-Type QR Plate Included    2 x 8" PPSH 15mm Rods

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Will an FX3 display battery percentage as if it had a real battery inside?

A: The FX3 does not show the percentage number. But it will show the battery icon with sections inside it. So if the battery icon shows 2 out of 4 sections, the battery is at 50%.

Q: 2. Item states it can work with a Sony a7sIII, but the A7sIII doesnt have a hole in the battery door for the dummy battery?

A: The Sony A7S III has a removable door.

Q: 3. The video overview of the product shows the EVF wings as being included in the base. Is this not true?

A: Yes, the Kondor Blue Base Rig for Blackmagic Design URSA Mini 12K, 4.6K & 4K (Space Gray) comes included with the EVF wings.

Q: 4. Would this accessory mount to the Kondor Blue FX3 XLR Handle Extension just as well as the Smallrig version?

A: The SmallRig Top Plate for Sony FX3/FX30 XLR Unit is not listed as compatible nor are there any reports that it is either.

Q: 5. This product was working fine and then as I was preparing for a shoot it no longer would power my camera. All the connections are good and I used a normal battery which worked just fine. Any ideas why this product would just stop working?

A: Feel free to email us as askbh@bhphoto.com for assistance with this question.

Q: 6. Does this work with A7S III and FX3 without the battery warning? The two cameras mentioned would spit "the operation and safety of this battery cannot be guaranteed, continue" warning on most third party batteries.

A: No, as with most third party products, the risk of function warnings remains and cannot be side stepped.

Q: 7. Will this work with a battery eliminator in a Canon EOS R8?

A: The Kondor Blue DC to USB-C Power Delivery Cable for Canon R5 C/Sony FX3 (Blue, 16") will power a Canon EOS R8 with a suitable power source.

Q: 8. Can be used with the FX3 without risk of frying it?

A: The Kondor Blue D-Tap To Sony a7S III Dummy Battery NP-FZ100 Cable is regulated.

Q: 9. Would this work for Sony A7iii?

A: We can't see why not, as the A7S III and the A7 III both employ Sony NP-FZ100-Type batteries for power.

Q: 10. Can this top plate fit at the same time with the other small rig accessory ( Smallrig Handheld Kit for Fx3 ) ( the top handle extender )

A: Yes, The SmallRig Top Plate for Sony FX3 XLR Unit would also be able to attach to the extender kit rail.