SmallRig Canon C400 Advanced Cage Kit Overview

The SmallRig 4946 Advanced Cage Kit for Canon C400 offers a fully-featured setup to meet the diverse needs of filmmakers. This kit includes a top plate, dual side plates, baseplate, extension module for the original handle, V-mount plate kit, D-tap to 4-pin power cable, 15mm dual rod base, 15mm dual rods, sun shade, NATO rail for LCD monitor extension, C-to-C handle extension cable, and a handle locking knob, ensuring adaptability and versatility.

Modular and Adaptable Configuration

This cage kit's modular design (top plate, side plates, and baseplate) allows for seamless adjustment to various shooting setups. It incorporates a variety of mounting interfaces, such as 1/4"-20 threaded holes, ARRI locating holes, 3/8"-16 threaded holes, dual rod clamps, QD interfaces, NATO rails, cold shoe mounts, and ARRI rosettes. Paired with the SmallRig tripod (4463), it enables quick landscape-to-portrait orientation switching and accommodates the addition of a QD shoulder strap (4118) for easy portability.

Enhanced Support for Accessories

The 15mm dual rods (1053) provide compatibility with the wireless follow focus (3918), and the V-mount plate kit enables the use of V mount batteries (4292) for extended power options. This configuration allows filmmakers to support a range of high-demand accessories for enhanced functionality.

Extended Handle Module for Customization

The extension module for the original handle not only enhances ergonomics but also provides added mounting points on the top handle. These points can hold accessories such as magic arms (3875, 3874), 15mm rod clamps (4171), monitors, and audio receivers, providing flexibility for a variety of setups and filming needs.

Versatile V-Mount Plate Kit

The V-mount plate kit includes a cheese backplate, adjustable backplate, and a V-mount battery mounting plate. The adjustable backplate’s side adjustments allow for compatibility with various battery sizes without blocking access to the INPUT, HDMI, or headphone ports, ensuring both power efficiency and accessibility.

Robust 15mm Dual Rod Base

The baseplate features a 15mm dual rod base with an integrated groove for ARRI bottom dovetail plates. Additionally, it includes anti-deflection pins, grooves for ARRI dovetail plates, a 1/4"-20 threaded hole, and a 3/8"-16 threaded hole, making it compatible with standard ARRI dovetail plates, ARRI BP-8 19mm bridge plates, and more, ensuring stable mounting options for diverse shooting setups.

LCD Sun Shade and Monitor Extension

The kit comes with an LCD sun shade to reduce glare and improve screen visibility in bright light. It also includes a 17mm NATO rail for extending the LCD monitor, which provides comfortable viewing angles, particularly in shoulder-mount or tripod configurations.

Original Handle Control Extension Cable

To enhance usability, the kit includes an original handle control extension cable that connects the handle to the camera. This feature allows the handle controls to remain functional when used in combination with a monitor or tripod, adding convenience and control flexibility for the operator.