At IBC 2024, we caught up with Jack from Tilta to talk about their new cage for the Canon EOS C400. One of the key features is the method of power distribution and an adjustable PD plate, which supports both V-mount and Gold mount batteries. We also explored how the cage performs when the camera is used in a shoulder-mounted setup. Jack explained that the key feature of the EOS C400 cage is its power distribution. Tilta designed a new PD plate that supports both V-mount and Gold mount batteries. Because the plate is adjustable, users can hot-swap internal batteries in the EOS C400, which can be of different sizes. This means there is a PD passthrough – two PD Outs and a PD In, so the C400 can be run off another external battery if needed. Tilta cage on the EOS C400 camera. Source: CineD Mounting options One reason for using a cage is to improve handling when carrying a camera on your shoulder, so we asked Jack about setups for this purpose. He explained that their LWS (Lightweight Support System) features a triple baseplate. There is an in-built shoulder rig and a removable VCT plate that can be swapped out to fit a Manfrotto standard. This provides a wide range of mounting options for different systems. Additionally, the back of the baseplate has a NATO rail, similar to what’s found on Tilta’s lightweight shoulder rig, so you can interchange the backplate from the lightweight shoulder rig and put...
Published By: CineD - Wednesday, 25 September