SmallRig Camera Cages are engineered to turn a camera into a modular, production‑ready platform. Precision‑machined from lightweight aluminum or magnesium‑alloy, they add protection and a dense grid of pro mounting points while maintaining full access to ports, buttons, battery door, card slots, and the flip screen. Anti‑twist designs with bottom 1/4″-20 screw + side locks or locating pins keep the body secure under follow‑focus torque, HDMI cables, or top‑handle lifts.

Each cage integrates 1/4″-20 threads, ARRI 3/8″-16 locating holes, and cold shoe mounts for fast, repeatable accessory placement monitors, microphones, wireless video, timecode boxes, LEDs, arms, and cable clamps all find a stable home without stressing the camera shell. Select models add built‑in NATO rails on the side or top for tool‑less quick‑release handles and clamps, perfect for rapid reconfigurations on gimbals or handheld moves.

Under the base, many cages feature a built‑in Arca‑type quick release for direct mounting to popular gimbals and tripod heads, enabling instant swaps between tripod, handheld, and stabilizer without extra plates. Rubber pads protect the body finish, and a magnetic flat wrench sits neatly under the cage for field adjustments. Strategic cutouts preserve heat dissipation and keep the overall footprint tight for balancing on RS‑series gimbals.

For cine‑leaning builds, optional accessories expand the cage into a complete rig: top handles for low‑angle control, side handles for two‑handed stability, single‑rod clamps for lightweight follow focus, mini V‑mount plates and power bank holders for tidy power distribution, and cable clamps to protect HDMI/USB‑C ports. With ARRI‑locating points and NATO interfaces, re‑rigging for car rigs, sliders, or shoulder setups stays quick and repeatable.

Whether building around a mirrorless body, compact cinema camera, or hybrid setup, SmallRig cages strike the right balance: protection, rigidity, and mounting density without unnecessary bulk. They keep accessories locked to the cage—not the camera reducing wear and tear and maintaining alignment for focus pulling, anamorphic de‑squeeze monitoring, or wireless video routes across long shoot days.

As a camera rental partner, Unicorn Films kits SmallRig cages as ready‑to‑roll rig foundations. We match the exact cage to the camera model and include top/side handles, rod clamps, cable protection, quick‑release plates, power plates, and essential screws/tools to suit the brief. Our knowledgeable crew pre‑configures mounting points for monitors, wireless video, audio, and follow‑focus so the rig lands hassle‑free and balanced—ready for tripod, gimbal, or handheld from the first call of the day.