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Reddit mentions of SMALLRIG GH5 GH5S Cage for Panasonic Lumix Camera and DMW-XLR1 (Upgraded Version) - 2049, Video Stabalization Camera Cage, Professional Video Accessories
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We found 4 Reddit mentions of SMALLRIG GH5 GH5S Cage for Panasonic Lumix Camera and DMW-XLR1 (Upgraded Version) - 2049, Video Stabalization Camera Cage, Professional Video Accessories. Here are the top ones.
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- 【UPGRADE VERSION】 SMALLRIG cage 2049 is specifically designed for Panasonic Lumix GH5/GH5S, and this is modified the frame on the top right side of the old version. Also, it is made by Aluminum Alloy, very sturdy and lightweight, which will bring more comfortable shooting experience.
- 【ANTI-TWIST】The cage connect with camera firmly via a screw on bottom, the raised edge can effectively prevent twist and don’t need worry the camera fall off from your cage.
- 【BUTTON ACCESSIBLE】This gh5/gh5s cage embraces camera body perfectly and will not block any access to the SD card slot, battery compartment, and all camera controls. Additionally, on the right side of cage is an eyelet for wrist strap for your convenience.
- 【MOUNTING POINTS】The integrated cold shoe on the top could attach microphone or accessories with cold shoe adapter. It also features NATO rails on both sides for mount NATO accessories such as NATO Clamp to Arri-standard Rosette 2046 and then Wooden Handgrip 1941 for quick release. Cold Shoe 1241 could be mounted on the cage via 1/4’’ and M2.5 threaded holes for microphone, LED lights and so on.
- 【RELATED RIGS】 There are abundance of 1/4’’ and 3/8’’ threaded holes for accessories, such as QR plates for Manfrotto and Vinten or Quick Release Baseplate Kit 2035. HDMI Lock 1822 could be mounted on the side via 1/4’’ threaded hole for the protect camera HDMI port. Lens Adapter Support 2016 could be mounted at the bottom of cage to support Metabones lens adapter.
Features:
Specs:
| Color | CCP2646 |
| Height | 4.38976377505 Inches |
| Length | 5.9842519624 Inches |
| Weight | 0.4188782978 Pounds |
| Width | 2.59055117846 Inches |
Here is a list of everything I bought to mount to the rails:
Smallrig GH5 Cage
Smallrig Top Handle
Smallrig Cheeseplate
Camvate V-Lock Mount
Koolertron D-Tap splitter
Smallrig D-Tap Power Cable
D-Tap to GH5 dummy battery
With my GH5, I mount both a Sennheisner MKE400 and a receiver to this Audio-Technica Wireless Lav to the camera using a SmallRig cage. I use a cheap Hosa splitter to separate the two channels. Now, I can run around and get decent ambient noise via the shotgun mic, and I also can quickly add the lav for interviews. It's a fantastic run-n-gun setup that has very impressive results.
Otherwise, I just use a Tascam DR-40 and do everything externally.
I use a Smallrig cage. I like the way it goes the body and it seems very well made for the price. I use the xlr adapter on my GH5 so I picked up the cage designed to fit that.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B075R7238M/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_t1_GRwaCbZCK4GB6
/u/JesseTheVideoGuy - I use a [20 cm cold shoe extension] (https://www.amazon.com/Neewer-Aluminium-Extension-Accessories-Microphone/dp/B017SQK8CI//ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&linkCode=ll1&tag=battleforthew-20) (as seen [here] (https://photos.google.com/share/AF1QipMHuIy8kDQZvtOixh-8dBrmlJZhIM0qrpFDlAy4Bs_fuRrNgBxZJbu58zZLJlzUqw/photo/AF1QipORs36MpoIzMiBp6ZF8-_jeo2l7nCsJFdWDKEUP?key=TTdVd2tHVGdQWDdBOE5PdXdZMFVmUi1fU05US25n)).
That said, shoe extensions can be tough on your hot shoe when you load them up with recorders, mics, top handles, etc.
If I had it to do all over, I'd get a [SmallRig cage] (https://www.amazon.com/SmallRig-Panasonic-DMW-XLR1-Upgraded-Version/dp/B075R7238M//ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&linkCode=ll1&tag=battleforthew-20). Cages cost a little more money, but they also provide more places to mount your gear - and they're easier on your camera.
Hope this is helpful and good luck!