{"id":609724,"date":"2026-07-29T09:30:32","date_gmt":"2026-07-29T09:30:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/609724\/"},"modified":"2026-07-29T09:30:32","modified_gmt":"2026-07-29T09:30:32","slug":"smallrig-hawklock-cage-and-accessories-for-sony-fx5-announced","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/609724\/","title":{"rendered":"SmallRig HawkLock Cage and Accessories for Sony FX5 Announced"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"SmallRig<\/p>\n

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\u2019s take a closer look at all of these new accessories!<\/strong><\/p>\n

Right on the heels of Tilta and MID49, SmallRig has just unveiled its lineup of accessories for the Sony FX5<\/a>. While the camera should only start shipping in August, it\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n

\"TheThe 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 \u2013 features<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n

\"TheThe standard HawkLock cage for the Sony FX5. Image credit: SmallRig<\/p>\n

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\u2033-20 and 3\/8\u2033-16 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\u2033-20 and 3\/8\u2033-16 threads.<\/p>\n

\"\"The advanced HawkLock cage for the Sony FX5. Image credit: SmallRig<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

\"\"Image credit: SmallRig<\/p>\n

However, the cage has small differences, including a safety stop on the right side\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n

\"HawkLockHawkLock cage kits with D-Style handle and dual rod system kit. Image credit: SmallRig<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

\"SmallRigSmallRig mount plate for Sony XLR-H2 \/ H1. Image credit: SmallRigSmallRig mount plate for Sony XLR-H2 \/ H1<\/p>\n

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\u2033-20 screw and gives you extra 1\/4\u2033-20 and 3\/8\u2033-16 mounting points with locating holes, as well as an extra cold shoe.<\/p>\n

\"SmallRigSmallRig extension mount plate kit for Sony XLR-H2. Image credit: SmallRigSmallRig extension mount plate kit for Sony XLR-H2<\/p>\n

Last but not least, the extension mount plate wraps around Sony\u2019s top handle and is secured with two screws.<\/p>\n

\"SmallRigSmallRig extension mount plate kit for Sony XLR-H2. Image credit: SmallRig<\/p>\n

The plate features a cold shoe mount and a built-in NATO rail with 1\/4\u2033-20 and 3\/8\u2033-16 threads, with locating holes.<\/p>\n

Price and availability<\/p>\n

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\/\u20ac79, the advanced cage is $119.99\/\u20ac106, the D-Style advanced kit is $199\/\u20ac174, the advanced dual rod system kit is $269.99\/\u20ac237, the mount plate retails for $29.90\/\u20ac30, and the extension mount plate kit will set you back $38.90\/\u20ac39.<\/p>\n

For more information, please visit SmallRig\u2019s website here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

What do you think about SmallRig rigging options for the Sony FX5? Have you already preordered the camera? Don\u2019t hesitate to let us know in the comments below!<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"SmallRig has just announced their HawkLock cage for the Sony FX5. Multiple kits will be available, standard and…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":609725,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":"","_share_on_mastodon":"0"},"categories":[74],"tags":[257455,21506,257451,257454,18,257449,19,17,131988,257452,257453,257450,82],"class_list":["post-609724","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-technology","tag-cage","tag-camera-cage","tag-camera-cage-kit","tag-camera-rigging","tag-eire","tag-fx5","tag-ie","tag-ireland","tag-smallrig","tag-smallrig-cage-sony-fx5","tag-smallrig-hawklock","tag-smallrig-hawklock-sony-fx5","tag-technology"],"share_on_mastodon":{"url":"https:\/\/pubeurope.com\/@ie\/117002569921532154","error":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/609724","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=609724"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/609724\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/609725"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=609724"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=609724"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=609724"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}