Zacuto Panasonic Lumix S5II & S5IIX Cage

The Panasonic S5II and S5IIX Cage is super lightweight, compact, and compatible with Arca Swiss. It packs in a ton of new and innovative features!

The cage screws into the bottom of the camera with a provided ¼-20 screw. It also attaches to the sides of the camera, securing to the neck strap loops. It connects to the camera with 3 connection points, making it super secure and rock solid.  It also includes a Zacuto camera hand strap for a secure and comfortable grip on the camera. The cage does not cover the camera's built in handgrip, keeping the cage small, light, and allowing easy access to all camera controls.

The top of the cage includes ¼-20 and ⅜-16 holes for accessories. Each mounting hole sits in a bi-directional Z-rail (NATO), which creates negative space in between for mounting coldshoe accessories. An Arri compatible M6 rosette, additional Z-rail for mounting a handgrip, and a stress relief clamp for the HDMI cable are featured on the left side. The bottom of the cage has a ¼-20 thread and ⅜-16 thread for a tripod plate and a built-in Arca Swiss compatible plate to mount to any Arca Swiss compatible quick release mounting base or Zacuto's own ACT Mounting Plate. This allows you to move quickly from handheld, to shoulder mount, to tripod shooting.

If you’d like to add rods onto your cage, you can slide the cage into our ACT Baseplate and from there you can also build a shoulder rig.

Optional Hand Grips:

Tactical Handle- Top or Side Handle-  Our most versatile handle! With the turn of one ratcheting lever, this handle can be a top handle, left hand grip, or right hand grip-  use it where you need it for your shooting style. The slim design fits comfortably in your hand. Along the top is a Z-Rail (NATO rail), giving you multiple ¼ 20 screw holes for mounting accessories like an Atomos Recorder or small monitor with our Universal Monitor Mount. It also has a coldshoe mount and 15mm rod port for mounting additional accessories like one of our Axis Mini or Axis Micro, EVF Mounts.

The Zarn, inspired by filmmaker Clinton Harn, is a railed mounted wood ball-shaped handgrip. It slides onto any Z-Rail, or any compatible rail*.  It was designed to be mounted on the side of our mirrorless cages but can mount on any cage with rails. The ball shape grip allows for smooth camera movement in the palm of your hand and is best utilized with a “ball and socket” technique.

Features:

• Ultra Slim & Lightweight
• Cage with side handle .9 lbs, Cage without side handle .6 lbs
• Includes a Zacuto camera hand strap for stability and comfort while using the camera’s grip
• Access to camera’s battery, hotshoe and full button control
• Attaches to camera’s neck strap eyelets for secure connection
• Top Z-Rail for top handle or accessories
• ACT compatible (Arca Swiss compatible)
• HDMI Cable strain relief with right angle adapter
• Optional Tactical Handle- top or side handle.
• Optional Zarn
• Replacement 1/4-20 Screw