Tilta Full Camera Cage (A7 V Pro Kit)

This pro cage kit is for hybrid shooters and video-first photographers who use Sony a7-series bodies and need a compact, repeatable way to add handles, rods and accessories without rebalancing every time you swap cameras. It solves the common problem of cobbling together parts that don’t align by bundling an adjustable Arca-style baseplate with dedicated top and side handles and multiple mounting points. ## What makes it worth it The cage is explicitly built for Sony α7V, α7 IV and α7R V camera bodies and uses an adjustable sliding design so the same cage fits those three bodies securely, which is much faster than re-jigging a universal cage. The included Xeno top handle and Xeno side handle give multiple 1/4"-20 mounting points and locating pins for rock-solid accessories and improved handheld ergonomics, while the Arca height-adjustable 15 mm LWS baseplate preserves the LWS 85mm rod-to-sensor spacing that filmmakers expect, making rod-mounted follow-focus, matte boxes and battery plates drop in without lengthy setup. The kit also exposes a variety of 1/4"-20 and 3/8"-16 threaded holes plus a cold shoe receiver and an HDMI cable clamp to keep connections secure during shooting. ## Where it falls short It’s a well-rounded rig kit but not the lightest or most minimalist option; competing cages such as SmallRig’s Rhinoceros series favour lighter carbon or hollowed designs and sometimes add anti-twist quick-release systems that this kit doesn’t emphasise, so it won’t satisfy shooters who prioritise minimal weight above modularity. If you regularly shoot handheld or on gimbals with Sony a7-series bodies and need fast, repeatable rigs choose this kit, and if you only want the lightest possible protection or a specialized quick‑release system look to slimmer SmallRig-style cages instead.

£219