For those of you shooting with the BlackMagic Design Cinema Camera [or looking into the Production Camera 4K], here's a quick and closer look at F&V's new BMC Cage. Assembly is pretty simple, and the final product fits nicely around the BMCC without obstructing any of the ports, doors, buttons, or screen.
At approx. 1/2" thick frame, the cage is rock solid and thick enough to mount accessories to any of the available 1/4-20" or 3/8" threaded holes over the top and along the sides. The frame can be adjusted to a wider setting if you need additional clearance around the sides. Unfortunately neither the Base or Advanced Kits come with a set of 15mm rails, so you'll need to provide your own.
Although there are cheaper BMCC cages available, I would say the build quality of this new F&V BMC Cage is at a very professional level, could easily match any of the more expensive brand names, yet the F&V BMC Cage Base Unit starts at just $369. More information about the BMC Cage (found here).
F&V BlackMagic Design Cinema Camera BMC Cage
joots
are there 3/8 -16 holes on the sides of the cage? i see markers for the 1/4-20 spots the camera left side but i dont see any for the larger size thread? are the two rounded spots on the right side where the 3/8th threads are? its tough to tell for sure from the pictures.
Emm
Post author@Chris - The cage is locked on top and bottom, so it is anti-twist for the camera. The rails are also locked in place, so there is no shift.
Chris
Hey Emm, thanks for the video!
I can't tell... does the baseplate have a pin for the BMCC's locking pin hole, in order to keep it from rotating? (ex: like this one does)
You say above that "the bottom part uses two screws," but I'm not quite sure what you mean.
Emm
Post author@Joroen - The bottom part uses two screws to mount under the camera. I don't know if it will be a nice fit, but with all the mounting options i'm sure you can find another 15mm clamp to add to the top.
Jeroen
I was wondering: If I was to get the basic kit, which does not feature the tophandle nor the top-plate, would I be able to attach the part where the 15mm rods go through to the top of the cage, while attaching a quickreleaseplate directly to the botton of the cage.
Basically just moving the bottom part with the rod-openings to the top and replacing it with a regular, standard QR plate.
Will the holes allow that?
Emm
Post author@Chung Dha Lam - At an angle it looks like a solid block, but it has been cut to still allow ventilation.
Chung Dha Lam
It looks like it does obstruct the air vents on the bottom, which is for cooling down the SSD.