SmallRig has just announced their HawkLock cage for the Sony FX5. Multiple kits will be available, standard and advanced, including versions with a D-Style top handle and a dual-rod system kit. Furthermore, the company has also released a mount plate and an extension mount plate kit for the Sony XLR-H2 top handle. So, let’s take a closer look at all of these new accessories!
Right on the heels of Tilta and MID49, SmallRig has just unveiled its lineup of accessories for the Sony FX5. While the camera should only start shipping in August, it’s interesting to see more and more third-party camera accessories already announcing their rigging solutions, so filmmakers have some time to choose which solution works best for their workflow and shooting style.
The SmallRig HawkLock standard cage for the Sony FX5 on the left, and the advanced version on the right. Image credit: SmallRigSmallRig HawkLock cage for Sony FX5 – features
Let’s start with the foundation of the SmallRig solutions for the Sony FX5: the HawkLock cage. Two versions are available: a standard version and an advanced one.
The standard HawkLock cage for the Sony FX5. Image credit: SmallRig
The standard version consists of three pieces: a cage, a top plate, and an HDMI cable clamp. The wrap-around cage is entirely made out of aluminum. It features a built-in ARCA Swiss plate at the bottom, multiple 1/4″-20 and 3/8″-16 threads with locating holes on the left and right sides, a built-in NATO rail on the right side, and a cold shoe mount on the top right side. The top plate attaches via two screws and is a NATO rail with 1/4″-20 and 3/8″-16 threads.
The advanced HawkLock cage for the Sony FX5. Image credit: SmallRig
The SmallRig advanced HawkLock cage for the Sony FX5 has similarities with the standard version, including the same top plate, a similar-looking wrap-around cage, and the same HDMI cable clamp.
Image credit: SmallRig
However, the cage has small differences, including a safety stop on the right side’s NATO rail and a thread below the lens mount to secure a lens mount adapter. The advanced version also comes with an additional top plate, which gives users more mounting points.
HawkLock cage kits with D-Style handle and dual rod system kit. Image credit: SmallRig
For both cages, two kits are also available. The D-Style kits include, as its name suggests, a D-Style handle, a 15mm side rod mount, and a hand strap. The dual rod system kit comes with a 15mm LW baseplate and two carbon fiber rods.
SmallRig mount plate for Sony XLR-H2 / H1. Image credit: SmallRigSmallRig mount plate for Sony XLR-H2 / H1
SmallRig also released a mount plate for the Sony XLR-H2/H1 top handle. This optional top handle allows the Sony FX5 to record 32-bit float audio. The mount plate attaches to the top handle via one 1/4″-20 screw and gives you extra 1/4″-20 and 3/8″-16 mounting points with locating holes, as well as an extra cold shoe.
SmallRig extension mount plate kit for Sony XLR-H2. Image credit: SmallRigSmallRig extension mount plate kit for Sony XLR-H2
Last but not least, the extension mount plate wraps around Sony’s top handle and is secured with two screws.
SmallRig extension mount plate kit for Sony XLR-H2. Image credit: SmallRig
The plate features a cold shoe mount and a built-in NATO rail with 1/4″-20 and 3/8″-16 threads, with locating holes.
Price and availability
All the products are available for preorder now and should start shipping mid-September. The SmallRig HawkLock cage for the Sony FX5 retails for $89.99/€79, the advanced cage is $119.99/€106, the D-Style advanced kit is $199/€174, the advanced dual rod system kit is $269.99/€237, the mount plate retails for $29.90/€30, and the extension mount plate kit will set you back $38.90/€39.
For more information, please visit SmallRig’s website here.
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