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 Sony a7/a9 Cameras    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    Adds 15mm Rod Capability    Correct Rod-Center to Lens-Center Height    2 x 15mm Support Rods

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. Are these accessory rails compatible with nato clamps?

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

Q: 2. What are the differences between the Vello BG-S3 Battery Grip & the genuine Sony grip other than the humongous price gap?

A: Technically they do the same thing. Many prefer the cameras manufactures version over a third party brand. That is very subjective.

Q: 3. Is this compatible with the new 6k Pro version?

A: While we have not been able to test it with the new 6K Pro, the camera has different dimensions than the 4K/6K (it's larger) and might not sit completely correctly in the cage. It is our assumption that Wooden Camera will soon release a unified accessory kit for the 6K Pro separately.

Q: 4. Hello All (Including B&H Staff) Does anyone know of an L bracket that works with this grip and A7iii? Thanks

A: Here you go. ProMediaGear L-Bracket for Sony Alpha a9 and a7RIII with VG-C3EM Vertical Grip B&H # PRPLSVGC3EM

Q: 5. Can batteries be individually swapped out without powering-down the camera?

A: In order to change 1 or 2 batteries in this grip, the battery tray needs to be removed. Therefore, power will be lost during the change.

Q: 6. can it be used for a Sony A7 ii?

A: No, the Vello BG-S6 Battery Grip for Sony a9 and a7 III Series Cameras, B&H # VEBGS6, is not compatible for use with the Sony Alpha a7 II Mirrorless Digital Camera. If you are looking for a Vello battery grip compatible for use with the Sony Alpha a7 II Mirrorless Digital Camera, the Vello BG-S3 Battery Grip for Sony Alpha a7 II, A7S II & a7R II, B&H # VEBGS3, would instead work for your usage needs.

Q: 7. Is the remote both wireless and wired? One review says it is not.

A: The receiver attaches to the flash shoe mount and the remote is wireless. It works very well eliminating camera shake.

Q: 8. Sounds like there is a potential issue with the A7Rii. Has anyone experienced bugs with the A7sii? Such as the grip causing the camera to change settings on it's own? I had a Neewer grip for the a7s and there was a bug that kept making the custom button 2 engage randomly...Try to stay away from that!

A: No bugs with my A7sII so far. Much better quality than Neewer as well. Get it!

Q: 9. Will it work with A7RM5?

A: Yes. The Vello BG-S7 Battery Grip for Sony a1, a9 II, a7 S III, a7R V, a7R IV, and a7 IV Series Cameras is compatible with the A7RV, also called A7R5.

Q: 10. Can the Wooden Camera Arca-Type Dovetail Camera Plate included in this package mount a C70 directly into the DJI RS2? If not, is there a good way to use this system with the DJI RS2?

A: The Wooden Camera Arca-Type Dovetail Camera Plate cannot mount on the DJI RS2. You will need to attach an additional lightweight baseplate to the DJI RS2 quick release plate.