Protecting your Sony a7-series camera and improving its hand held ergonomics for shooting are just two of the many features of the Tilta ES-T17-A Handheld Camera Cage Rig. The precision-machined, form-fitting cage is made from aluminum alloy, providing a balance between durability and strength as well as numerous threaded 1/4"-20 accessory mounting points.
Once the camera is mounted in the cage, the included HDMI plug protector connects the included micro-HDMI to HDMI cable to the camera's micro-HDMI port and is clamped in place, providing a full-sized HDMI connector. This makes it easier to connect HDMI cables and means you don't have to worry about wearing out or damaging the micro-HDMI port by repeatedly plugging and replugging a micro-HDMI cable into your camera body. The HDMI plug protector clamps the micro-HDMI adapter cable in place and also attaches to the cage itself, acting as a strain relief and providing a platform for the full-sized HDMI connector to attach, so it doesn't just dangle freely.
The cage features an orientable, removable wooden grip for user comfort as well as a removable top handle that features 1/4"-20 accessory mounting points and a cold shoe. The cage also includes a 15mm LWS support rod system, featuring rod clamps, a pair of 300mm threaded rods, and three 1/4"-20 threaded helical coil inserts for attaching the rod support system to a separately available QR/Sliding baseplate, tripod, or other 1/4"-20 mounting equipment.
The cage attaches to the included 15mm LWS support rods via a quick release system that allows you to easily remove the cage from the rods for a minimum-sized shooting package or quickly remount the camera to the rods when working with rod-mounted accessories. The design of the system ensures that the lens' center height to the rods conforms to industry standards for using rod-mounted accessories. The included EF and PL supports work with available Metabones EF and PL mount adapters (must be purchased separately).
- The cage includes two removable mounting rails, one for the a7, a7S, and a7R, and the second for the a7 II, a7S II, and a7R II.
- The included wood handgrip features a start/stop-recording trigger and takes a AAA battery (not included). The handgrip mounts to the cage via an ARRI-compatible rosette system that allows you to adjust the angle of the handgrip for your comfort.
- This form-fitting cage features 89 1/4"-20 threaded mounting holes, useful for attaching accessories like the included single 15mm rod clamp.
- The top handle features an accessory cold shoe mount, and it can be oriented either facing forward, rear, or to either side. It mounts via a top rail and can be slid on and off from either side. Integrated into the top handle are nine 3/8"-16 and twelve 1/4"-20 threaded accessory mounting holes.
- The 15mm LWS support rod system features three 1/4"-20 helical coil inserts for tripod mounting and an integrated Tilta-compatible dovetail (dovetail plate not included).
- Included lens mount adapter supports are compatible with Metabones EF and PL-to-E-mount adapters.
- Locking levers are of the standard Tilta spring-loaded design.
| Material of Construction | Aluminum |
| Threaded Holes | 1/4"-20: 89 3/8"-16: 4 |
| Weight | 9.3 oz / 264 g |
| Top Handle | |
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| Mounting | NATO-type Mounting Rail Accessory Mounting Shoe Mounts: 1 1/4"-20 Threaded Holes: 2 3/8"-16 Threaded Holes: 1 |
| Weight | 6.7 oz / 190 g |
| Hand Grip | |
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| General | Material: Brazilian Rosewood, aluminum alloy Power: AAA battery (not included) Weight: 0.44 lb / 202 g |
| Quick Release | |
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| Rail Type | 1 x a7/a7S/a7R 1 x a7 II/a7S II/a7R II |
| Rod Clamp | |
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| Type | 1 x 15 mm LWS rod clamps 1 x 15 mm single rod clamp |
| Rods | |
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| Type | Diameter: 15 mm Length: 12" / 304.8 mm Weight: 3 oz / 84 g |
| Packaging Info | |
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| Package Weight | 4.3 lb |
| Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 14.1 x 8.4 x 5.9" |
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RM289.00 RM378.00
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