SmallRig 5259 Night Eagle Cage Kit for Nikon Z5II / Z7 / Z6 / Z7II / Z6II / Z5

SmallRig 5259 Night Eagle Cage Kit for Nikon Z5II / Z7 / Z6 / Z7II / Z6II / Z5 - Versatile and Protective Camera Cage

The SmallRig 5259 Night Eagle Cage Kit is designed to provide creators with a comfortable and secure shooting experience, especially at low angles. This cage offers comprehensive protection for your camera and allows for a variety of mounting options to enhance your filming experience. Whether you are a professional photographer or an enthusiast, this kit will meet your needs for flexibility and functionality.

Features and Benefits

The kit is equipped with a cable clamp that ensures stable cable connections, which is crucial to avoid interruptions during recording. The included detachable accessory shoe mount features a torsion-resistant mounting pin and can be easily mounted in the 1/4"-20 mounting holes on both sides and the top of the cage. This allows for easy attachment of accessories such as microphones and video lighting.

An ergonomic handle is included, facilitating smooth camera movement while providing storage space for various screws, including 1/4”-20 screws, 3/8”-16 screws, and M2.5 screws. This is particularly useful to ensure you have everything you need on hand for quick adjustments during your shoot.

The kit also features multiple mounting options, such as threaded 1/4”-20 and 3/8”-16 holes, ARRI 3/8”-16 mounting holes, a HawkLock NATO rail with quick release, a QD socket, and strap mounts. These interfaces allow for easy expansion of accessories such as monitor mounts, side handles, top handles, rod clamps, magic arms, and tripods, making it a highly flexible tool for creative projects.

For added security, the cage has openings for shoulder straps, allowing you to carry the camera with the lens down to prevent damage. At the bottom of the cage, there is an Arca-Swiss quick release plate, enabling direct mounting on Arca-type tripods as well as DJI RS 2/RSC 2/RS 3/RS 3 Pro/RS 4/RS 4 Pro/RS 4 Mini gimbals. This gives you the ability to quickly switch between stabilizer, handheld camera, and tripod without hassle.

For longer shooting times, the kit can be connected to V-mount battery plates and V-mount batteries, ensuring that you always have enough power to capture all your important moments.

Specifications

• Compatibility: Nikon Z5 / Z5II / Z6 / Z6II / Z7 / Z7II
• Included in the package:
• Cage
• Accessory shoe mount
• HDMI and USB-C cable clamp
• Top handle
• Manual

Frequently asked questions

Which cameras is the SmallRig 5259 Night Eagle Cage Kit compatible with?
The kit is compatible with Nikon Z5, Z5II, Z6, Z6II, Z7, and Z7II.

What does the ergonomic handle in the kit offer?
The handle facilitates smooth camera movement and provides storage space for various screws, including 1/4”-20 screws, 3/8”-16 screws, and M2.5 screws.

How are stable cable connections ensured with this kit?
The kit is equipped with a cable clamp that ensures stable cable connections, which is crucial to avoid interruptions during recording.

What mounting options are available on the cage?
The cage has threaded 1/4”-20 and 3/8”-16 holes, ARRI 3/8”-16 mounting holes, a HawkLock NATO rail with quick release, a QD socket, and strap mounts.