Be careful when using Peak Design anchors with those cages. Just watched a vid about how a6700 cage almost destroyed someone's camera. Sharp edge mounts cut through cords.
@PhilThachАй бұрын
@@TheWickedPebbles I’ll keep an eye on it, thank you.
@flyingmolamolaКүн бұрын
I have the zv1 cage and I just upgraded to the A6700 and I’m hard on my stuff so I bought the cage with it. At first I didn’t know how to take off the strap mount, but then I realized it’s just like a key ring. Installation was a breeze. Looks like I’m gonna be happy with it!!
@isotechimages.913011 ай бұрын
Phil l have balance issues due to arthritis & if it were not for Smallrig cages my R6 & R7 would both be battered possibly even beyond functional. I would not buy a camera that Smallrig don’t make a cage for.
@PhilThach11 ай бұрын
Fortunately, small rig makes cages for just about everything I think. I’m glad you are able to get some use out of them!
@willbrink5 ай бұрын
I got one for protection, added grip purchase, maybe some accessories at some point.
@PhilThach5 ай бұрын
I still have not taken mine off the camera since I put it on while I was making this video.
@trouble27322 ай бұрын
What about the USB cable? Is there any way to protect it like the HDMI with a cable clamp for someone who streams via USB?
@TheIrishMegaphone2 ай бұрын
Many thanks. You really covered everything. Am just about to order this and was concerned about how it would feel compared to it without the cage.
@PhilThach2 ай бұрын
Thank you! There is a link in the "my gear" area in the description.
@jameskuhn40204 ай бұрын
I just ordered SR Cage, so this video was of interest to me. I appreciate your low-key delivery and helpful tips. I also have small form factor Arca-Swiss plate that will mount nicely. Thanks.
@PhilThach4 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@jameskuhn40203 ай бұрын
I just received the 'SmallRig' a6700 cage. IMHO, the improved handgrip is worth the cost of admission. The additional security of a full-cage is really nice. Fit and finish are excellent. Of note is the HDMI cable strain relief mechanism. Simple, but ingenious. Truthfully, the most I'll do with is to add a handle. However, there are a lot of mounting options for just about all the doo-dads you'd want.
@frostgodx10 ай бұрын
All the Sony cages since the zvE1 version have been so so nice. Nothing like the square garbage designs of the past.
@PhilThach10 ай бұрын
It’s a very nice design ergonomically. 👍
@bigjimny8 ай бұрын
Can you still fit a Sony flash to the Multi Interface Shoe with the cage fitted? With the Falcam cage which is similar, the shoe is not itself obstructed but there is not enough clearance at thee front of the show for the bulbous foot of Sony Flashguns
@PhilThach8 ай бұрын
That’s a great question. I do use a third-party flash with the cage attached, but I don’t own a Sony flash to test that for you unfortunately.
@berndsczepanski5 ай бұрын
What about flipping out the screen and then rotating the screen..... does it work? Thanx
@PhilThach5 ай бұрын
Yes, it works. I would not use any device that makes the flippy screen useless.
@Albertoabrian9 ай бұрын
Is it fine if it stays forever attached on the camera? I mean will it make the body broken?
@PhilThach9 ай бұрын
Yes, I have had mine on for well over a month now with no problems.
@johnsonguite3 ай бұрын
how is the EVF with spectacles? being only 1 cm, is it easy to use with spectacles?
@PhilThach3 ай бұрын
I don’t know because I don’t use my reading glasses when I looked through the EVF. The EVF and the rear screen are definitely the weakest parts of this camera in my opinion.
@adrianalfordphotography11 ай бұрын
Smallrig make some nice gear and this cage looks great. Good idea getting it from protection and L bracket 👍🙏
@PhilThach11 ай бұрын
I can’t wait to take this little camera out for some more landscape photography! Thanks, Adrain!
@sergey.romanenko8 ай бұрын
What about overheating?
@PhilThach8 ай бұрын
I haven’t experienced any overheating but I do mostly stills with this camera.
@MattWhittinghamАй бұрын
Great review, thanks
@PhilThachАй бұрын
Thank you!
@tommyblue16675 ай бұрын
Are you able to attach a strap to it
@PhilThach5 ай бұрын
Yes.
@carlpollitt11 ай бұрын
I got one for my Z8 and just love it I knew if Phil tried one he would be doing backflips over it !!!!!!
@PhilThach11 ай бұрын
They make really great gear!
@billmartin101011 ай бұрын
Thanks, Phil! Very informative. I've been curious what these cages were all about. It's really not a product for me, but I wouldn't have known that if not for this video. Thanks!
@PhilThach11 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@MrTmiket000711 ай бұрын
Thanks so much for sharing another wonderful video like always, today Friday the 13 is amazing for birding, we got so many American Redstart warblers, Ruby and Golden Crowned Kinglets and a lot of Eastern Tohies, be on the lookout because you guys will get a big wave of birds this weekend 🐦👍
@PhilThach11 ай бұрын
Thank you! That sounds great!
@antonoat11 ай бұрын
Good review Phil, Smallrig make really high quality gear which I’ve always enjoyed using, it’s design is always really well thought through!
@PhilThach11 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@RobSandstromDesigns10 ай бұрын
Good review. New to SONY Cameras and have never used a gage before so this sounds like something that would be interesting to use. I use mine in a shop doing wood working so having protection would be great. I need to find out more about the basic operation of the camera, such as what type of cable and how to use it for the hdmi you talked about coming out of the camera.
@PhilThach10 ай бұрын
Thank you! I am still happy with it and have yet to remove it from the camera since I made this review.
@rdphoto211 ай бұрын
Nice review. Was wondering if it had built in Lbracket. You answered that question for me.
@PhilThach11 ай бұрын
Thanks, Ron!
@PhotoGearFun11 ай бұрын
Thanks for the review Phil! I own a few cages and use them mostly on cameras for video. Your use case is one I didn't really think of. You get the L Bracket functionally plus all of the other advantages you outlined. Thanks for all of the info. Cheers.
@PhilThach11 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@SensLens4 ай бұрын
the only reason I even searched for this video was to see how to take off the strap holders on the side... and you already had them taken off... lol
@PhilThach4 ай бұрын
Sorry. It's basically just like removing a key ring.
@TheJonOsborne3 ай бұрын
Thank you for saving me
@flyingmolamolaКүн бұрын
😂, me too!!
@flyingmolamolaКүн бұрын
@@PhilThachAnd I figured that out with a little visual inspection, but the video was good!
@WelcometotheJones11 ай бұрын
I’ve used SmallRig cages on a number of my camera bodies! They are fantastic.
@PhilThach11 ай бұрын
They make really good stuff. I have owned several pieces of smallrig gear, but this is my first cage.
@jonscobey67711 ай бұрын
Wish I could buy one. Neither BH or SmallRig have them in stock nor know when they will
@PhilThach11 ай бұрын
There is a link in the description.
@macbaar60737 ай бұрын
👍👍👍
@PhilThach7 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@paulmitchellphoto11 ай бұрын
Nice review. I ordered the cage and a top handle the same day I ordered my camera and it's still on backorder.
@PhilThach11 ай бұрын
They still have some in stock at the link in my description.
@luxmeister7 ай бұрын
Thank you for this great review and installation guide!