SmallRig 6024 "HawkLock" Quick Release Cage for Sony Alpha 7 V / 7R V / 7 IV

SmallRig 6024 "HawkLock" Snap-On Cage for Sony Alpha 7 V / 7R V / 7 IV – Three-Point Locking System for Secure, Deformation-Free Mounting

The SmallRig 6024 cage is designed to provide your Sony Alpha 7 V / 7R V / 7 IV with a robust and secure protection solution. It not only offers protection against impacts and scratches but also adds a range of mounting options that are essential for both professional and hobby filmmakers. With its reliable three-point locking system, it minimizes the risk of deformation during use and ensures that your camera is both accessible and portable whether you are working handheld or with a tripod.

Key Features at a Glance

• Three-Point Locking System: Provides stable, secure mounting without the risk of deformation, which is crucial for protecting your equipment.
• Built-in Protection Pads: Protects the camera body and prevents scratches, keeping your camera looking new.
• Precision Cutouts: Ensures unobstructed access to all essential ports, dials, buttons, and the battery compartment, making it easy to use the camera without removing the cage.
• Multiple Mounting Points: Offers flexibility for attaching various accessories and building a custom rig for your specific workflow.
• HawkLock NATO Rail and Arca-Swiss Compatibility: Enables quick attachment and easy transitions between different rig systems.
• Integrated Tool and Convenience Features: Includes a magnetic hex key and a hinged battery door that supports the pinky for better handling.

Mounting Points and Accessory Compatibility

The cage is equipped with a variety of mounting options that allow the use of handles, accessories, and support equipment. These features enable you to build a compact and functional rig around your camera, ensuring that all essential controls remain easily accessible. Here are some of the specific mounting options:

• 1/4"-20 threaded holes for standard accessory screws, making it easy to attach various accessories.
• ARRI 3/8"-16 locating holes for secure and stable adjustment of accessories.
• “HawkLock” NATO rail for quick attachment of side handles, top handles, and other NATO-compatible accessories.
• Built-in cold shoe mount for devices such as DJI Mic 2 and smaller lights, providing additional functionality.
• QD socket at the bottom for shoulder straps, enhancing portability and making it easier to carry.

Quick Release, Base Plate, and Stabilizer Support

The bottom part of the cage is designed to allow quick transitions between handheld use, tripods, and gimbals. It can be combined with the "HawkLock" H38 Arca-Swiss quick release plate for fast insertion mounting with a self-locking mechanism. Additionally, the integrated Arca-Swiss quick release plate at the bottom allows seamless transitions between different support systems and is compatible with Arca-type tripods as well as DJI stabilizers including DJI RS 2, RSC 2, RS 3 Mini, RS 3, RS 3 Pro, RS 4 Mini, RS 4, and RS 4 Pro.

Protection, Access, and Ergonomic Details

SmallRig has invested time and resources in incorporating protection pads into the cage that offer extensive coverage and prevent scratches on the camera body. The precision cutouts on the cage are carefully placed to allow easy access to the camera's ports, dials, buttons, and battery compartment without needing to remove the cage. To enhance handling and stability, the cage also features a hinged door at the battery compartment, which also serves as a pinky support, making it easier to keep the camera stable during handheld use.

Frequently asked questions

Does the SmallRig 6024 "HawkLock" cage feature a three-point locking system?
Yes, the cage has a three-point locking system that provides stable, secure mounting without the risk of deformation.

What mounting options does the cage offer?
The cage offers 1/4"-20 threaded holes, ARRI 3/8"-16 locating holes, HawkLock NATO rail, and built-in cold shoe mount for various accessories.

Can I access the camera's ports and buttons when the cage is mounted?
Yes, the cage has precision cutouts that ensure free access to all important ports, dials, buttons, and the battery compartment.

What advantages do the built-in protective pads provide?
The built-in protective pads safeguard the camera body and prevent scratches, keeping your camera looking new at all times.