GREAT Camera Cage For Fujifilm X-T4 | Falcam F22 Review

[@letsmap]

I was half anticipating a throwback to your old school intro with the clip of you holding on to the camera cage/rig as it is totally relevant to this review!

[@waegnw1793]

I am a bit late for this comment on cages for the X-T4, but I noticed the following. You did not do a review of the Smallrig cage for the X-T4. I owned an X-T4 camera and purchased a Smallrig cage for it. I was terribly disappointed in the cage as it only had one bottom 1/4"x20 screw t mount/anchor the bottom of the cage to the bottom of the camera. There were no top anchoring points provided on the X-T4 cage as there are for the Smallrig X-T5 cage which anchors to the top corner camera strap holes using an M2 screw for each of the two strap holes, respectively. This design oversight resulted in the top of the X-T4 cage not being firmly attached to the top of the camera, and the cage displayed a slight back and forth (i.e., front to back) movement with a slight bit of hand pressure. I finally decided that this was very much unacceptable and sent the Smallrig X-T4 cage back to the company for a full refund along with a full explanation of the problem. I suggested to Smallrig that they redesign the X-T4 cage similar to the X-T5 cage and use an M2 screw in each of the top strap holes of the X-T4 camera to anchor the top of the cage to the camera, and market the new X-T4 cage as an updated/improved version of the original X-T4 cage. The company representative said that they would pass this along to their design engineers. It will be interesting to see if they actually do this for the Smallrig X-T4 cage. My question is: Did you look at the Smallrig X-T4 cage and not review it because of this design defect, or was it not reviewed because you believed the Falcam F22 from Ulanzi (reviewed in this video) was an overall better cage for the X-T4? Thank you for sharing your knowledge about Fujifilm cameras with your viewers. These videos have been a great help to me.

[@AyoolaBoyejo]

I'm glad you like it. Their cage for Sony A7C is painful to work with. It is impossible to connect a speed light or flash trigger to the hotshoe due to a terrible design flaw of the cage. I sincerely regret buying it, imagine having to remove the camera from the cage whenever a speed light is needed.

[@anderspearson4596]

These Falcam quick release accessories are really neat, I definitely plan on picking some up. Just wish they made a cage for the X-T3!

[@thomasgrimes922]

You could easily grind the corners of that broad screw driver you so much love to fit the slot of the mounting screw.

[@bonjbonc]

You are a KZbinr from HEAVEN!

[@jiunjiunma]

WOW, exactly what I was looking for. Thank you for sharing.

[@matthewparriott]

Read my mind. Was hoping you'd do something like this. Would love to see more videos around setup/rigging for video shoots.

[@marklaurendet1861]

Looks like an interesting kit. I think I prefer the arca swis dovetail built into the base rail like small rig do with their X-T4 cage. Unless I missed it can you fully rotate the rear screen like you can with the smallrig unit. That quick release system looks good, and the fact that you can buy the full kit is nice. I watch their site and they are starting to produce some nice gear

[@thomasgrimes922]

You could mount a small button type magnet to the cage using silicone adhesive (easy to remove if you decide to remove the magnet). The screw driver blade shown is held to the magnet. I always carry a small screw driver with adequate blade width for 1/4"- 20 type screws in my camera case accessory pocket.

[@russellfernandes9607]

Thanks for this great video 👍🏻

[@readrepairs]

Exactly the video I was looking for! Brilliant. Thank you.

[@gilbertogranados3018]

Great review as always, I have my xt4s with smallrig cages as of right now but these seem very competitive, I am going to switch because of the flexibility

Fantastic cage with extremely practical component and thanks for this content.

[@merlebecker8417]

Holy Wow, typically do not utilize all of those attachments, but video makes me want to buy one. = Solid!!

[@thomas_fodor]

That's not just an Arca mount on the bottom. It's designed to work with their FALCAM mount system too.

[@LORDSPHYNX]

This is a really great review

[@TheAdios23]

Hi! Thank you for another one informative and well-done video! I would like to ask a question if you don't mind. In this video you mentioned magnetic holder for the tool. The question is: are magnets safe for the camera? For IBIS, IOS, focusing motors or something else? Thank you in advance for the answer!

[@irandario]

Ho! Great video! A couple of questions: Is it a problem not having a second screw other than the main at the bottom? Then I was looking for f22 plate on their website but I couldn’t find them. Are they still available? Thanks

[@robertgrenader858]

I would really love to sit in at a Ulanzi or SmallRig design meeting to watch the progress of developing a product.

[@Micro-Moo]

Thank you for this review! It looks very attractive. It's interesting that you've mounted the camera in the case without removing the lens. I cannot do it with my case, as it is not big enough to stick the lens of roughly the same size, I need to either temporarily remove it, or disassemble the frame into two parts (which is easy though). Can this case be disassembled in two parts for this purpose, to avoid removing the lens? What about the top handle? Are those 3 fixed positions all you can do to balance? No way to fine-tune the balance (as with NATO rails)?

[@tickityboo816]

Brilliant innovation! Thanks Chris±

[@geoffreymee7671]

Nice!!...one Q...can one trigger the shutter from the handle/hand grip? Thx

[@24obrazki]

Great video. I love Your Chanel. Is it possible to use on camera flash with this cage? Thanks for Your answer.

[@AyoolaBoyejo]

It might be tricky with the image shown @3:43 . I can't use a flash on my A7C when mounted in the cage. It's defeats the entire purpose of a "quick release system" if you can't quickly attach/remove a flash from a camera.

[@strepto77]

Thanks for this informative video. I really want to get this kit. However, when I followed the link and entered all my information, I realized that Ulanzi wanted my money without telling me expected delivery date or even if the product was in stock. My need for this product is time-sensitive and besides, I don’t trust a company that withholds that vital information. I tried other vendors (Amazon, B&H, etc.) and they have the basic cage but not the whole bundle. Does anyone know who else might sell the bundled kit? Or at the very least does anyone have a complete list of each of the accessory gadgets mentioned in this video so I can buy all of them separately and be sure not to miss one?

[@johnmildreduk]

Great review but have you seen the price?! Over £400 here in the UK makes them very expensive.

[@Banhdatrangnho]

Hi @pal2tech, is F22 cage suitable for XT5?

[@gopals264]

Sir, after too much videos and articles, I have decided to go for Fuji camera. but here also confused, 1) X-T4 = Costly (else this is first choice) 2) X-T3 = Weather sealing + 10 bit + iso, exposure Knobs on camera body + better EVF 3) X-S10 = IBIS 4) X-T30 II = low price of all + iso, exposure Knobs on camera body This is my preference, what is your opinion among, 2nd and 3rd choice (X-T3 vs X-S10) Do, IBIS (X-S10) should be given more weight over Weather sealing + 10 bit (X-T3) ?

[@adestar123]

Just wondering would you recommend a cage similar to this for x-t200

[@augustosuarezvincenty4785]

How do you manually focus? Do you attach some sort of focusing motor?

[@hfranke07]

Great video,- yet again.... thanks.

[@fengshuischoolindonesia6161]

informative and motivating video .......Excellent!

[@3likklebirds878]

Hi does this cage have a handle that you can start and stop recording like with small rigs handle?

[@azelan59]

great video sir......may I know what model of rode mic you use ....thanks...from Malaysia..

[@azelan59]

@TEXT ME ON TELEGRAM👉 @pal2tech_1 hi

[@MrNate858]

Can you attach a battery grip with the camera while on a cage rig?

[@thinkreset8612]

Love it, just a comment your suggestion of being able to use a massive screw driver is funny. Any multitool has the smaller one althoug everything else I agree.

[@kennethnielsen3864]

I think it's a bit fun, that people, when asked, why they use fujifilm, they often reply becaus it's small.

[@PhanorColl]

just beautiful!!

[@guidoambrosi4413]

Hello Pal! I bought ulanzi camera cage for xt4 but i cant mount the godox flash on the hot shoes. Slams the ring on the cage! 😢

[@AyoolaBoyejo]

I have the same issue with the A7C cage, it's a basic thing that is sadly omitted.

[@Eyeofkamau]

You made a skyscraper for that monitor lol

[@jgurtz]

Wondering how this cage is with the manual dials on top? Both a cheapo and the smallrig cages are not fantastic and partially block the dials. I wish someone would make a cage for the X-T4, really paying attention to how the bar goes over the dials so they can continue to be used easily.

[@stevegeorge7773]

Is there a version that allows or accommodates for the battery pack that screws into the bottom of the X T-4?

[@Apple_Ryan]

any advice for the fuji lenses with filters to cover them when i pack them away in my bag.. kinda enjoy that on all other lenses i can put on the lens caps with filters still attached to the lens instead of having to screw them of first

[@Presleympofu]

Any cage recommendation for the x-t30 can't seem to find any ☹

[@stefanocarrara8253]

Can i use it on a tripod?

[@chancebriley7354]

Do you have any recommendations for cages for the Fuji XT-3? I recently got one and I've been using it more for video. Any help is super appreciated!

[@jimt97038]

I use a Smallrig cage on my XT-3 for video. Smallrig makes great stuff, but are very a la carte and a little more spendy than the one in the video. In fact, the one in the video looks like a copy of Smallrig.

[@chancebriley7354]

@@jimt97038 Okay Sweet! That's the one I was leaning towards since it doesn't seem to cover the dials on the top. Do they have a cable clamp for that cage too for the HDMI / USB-C Ports?

[@jimt97038]

@@chancebriley7354 yup,they sell an HDMI clamp for it. I have one on my XT-3 cage and another one on my Atomos Ninja V cage (which is also Smallrig, btw)

[@christinawaybrant8549]

Cool gadget, thank you!

[@sclogse1]

That screwdriver looks like it's supposed to tie to your jacket zipper. You know, that WWII Flight Jacket you have that fit you when you were 22 you got in that vintage store in the Haight...but really, the driver goes on your key chain.

[@bce.gatien]

how usable are the controls ?

[@azelan59]

great review...

[@blacksheep7576]

Not sure I like the proprietary attachments even if they're quick release. It's too bad you can't get the 8sinn cage anymore. I can't even find them used

[@navastaj]

Thank you Brother 💪💪👌👌

[@HQuintanaFotografia]

Will the cage work with the XT3?

[@riennimporte]

The xt3 is smaller than the xt4, unfortunately it won’t fit

[@elplaysgames]

can you make a video on the best video settings for the Fuji Xh2s?

[@gaetanomagliuolo]

FANTASTICO

[@cobyzavala7520]

Is there anything similar for x-t3?

[@Micro-Moo]

Your suggestions to the manufacturer and to Fujifilm are very good, but I think one thing is wrong. Your SmallRig.screwdriver is just ridiculous, so you should rather blame SmallRig - the cage is perfectly fine and even impressive. Sinking the screw head in a perfectly fit tight opening is a good feature, not bad.

[@patrickmackay741]

I'm ALWAYS scared seeing you handle your devices or accessories without any gentleness, a little brutally.. LOL

[@BojanBojovic]

I love your channel, but it gets really annoying to watch you hysterically throw everything around, and knock one piece of equipment against another, scratch with a screwdriver or drop cameras on the table.

[@phillipabat8437]

you talk to fast