SmallRig has just introduced a new variant of their “Black Mamba” camera cage, this time for the newly-announced Panasonic LUMIX S5II. It features a sleek matte design and offers many 1/4”-20 and 3/8”-16 mounting points, NATO rail, dual cold shoe mount, a built-in Arca-Swiss plate, and strap holes. A top handle kit is also available. Pricing starts at $99. Panasonic has just pulled two new full-frame mirrorless cameras out of the oven, the classically-styled LUMIX S5II and its matte black S5IIX sibling. As always when a new camera is released, the race for developing dedicated cages and accessories starts. SmallRig is usually one of the first companies to show up to the party, although this time they are faced with a new competitor. Indeed, SIRUI has just announced their entrance to the accessory industry by designing a new camera cage precisely for the new LUMIX S5II. So let’s take a closer look at SmallRig’s answer! SmallRig “Black Mamba” cage for Panasonic LUMIX S5II. Source: SmallRig SmallRig “Black Mamba” cage for Panasonic LUMIX S5II: overview Usually, SmallRig’s “Black Mamba” camera cages are well thought-out. I personally used the Canon EOS R5 C variant in the past and I must admit that I appreciated the overall design and build quality, which feels far superior compared to their standard cages. SmallRig “Black Mamba” cage for Panasonic LUMIX S5II size. Source: SmallRig The “Black Mamba” cage for Panasonic LUMIX S5II (product code: 4023) features a lightweight construction (157g), made of aluminum. The accessory nicely...
Published By: CineD - Monday, 9 January, 2023