SmallRig 5257 Cage for Nikon Z5II

SmallRig Cage for Nikon Z5II 5257 is designed to provide comprehensive protection for the camera while offering versatile expansion interfaces. The cage boasts a three-point locking system, using a bottom 1/4"-20 screw and dual side locating blocks to secure the camera and prevent deflection, while built-in pads protect it from scratches. Importantly, the cage does not interfere with the camera’s buttons, ports, flip screen, or battery compartment.

1. Integrated Full Cage: Fits snugly to provide comprehensive protection against impact and abrasion.
2. Three-Point Locking System: Secured with a bottom 1/4"-20 screw and dual side locating blocks, ensuring a stable installation during shooting.
3. Versatile Expansion Interfaces: Includes 1/4"-20 threaded holes, 1/4"-20 locating holes, 3/8"-16 threaded holes, ARRI 3/8"-16 locating holes, HawkLock quick release NATO rail, QD socket, and cold shoe mounts.
4. Built-in HawkLock Arca-Swiss quick release plate: Enables swift mounting on Arca-type tripods and DJI RS series gimbals, enhancing shooting efficiency.
5. Included Double Head Wrench: A handy tool for quick assembly and adjustments of devices.

SmallRig Cage for Nikon Z5II 5257 is designed to provide comprehensive protection for the camera while offering versatile expansion interfaces. The cage boasts a three-point locking system, using a bottom 1/4"-20 screw and dual side locating blocks to secure the camera and prevent deflection, while built-in pads protect it from scratches. Importantly, the cage does not interfere with the camera’s buttons, ports, flip screen, or battery compartment.

It is equipped with 1/4"-20 threaded holes, 1/4"-20 locating holes, and 3/8"-16 threaded holes for attaching accessories such as side handles (ID 4015) and top handles (ID 3765) for smooth camera movement, as well as monitor mounts (ID 2903B), tripods (ID 3989), power bank holders (ID BUB2336), and mini V-mount battery plates (ID 2987). The side features a 1/4"-20 locating hole for mounting single rod clamps (ID 3598), magic arms (ID 3873), and side handles (ID 4346).

The left side of the cage integrates a HawkLock quick release NATO rail, enabling the attachment of side handles (ID 4485) for quick accessory assembly and disassembly. It also features a cold shoe mount for microphones and lights, a strap slot for wrist straps (ID 3848), and a QD socket for shoulder straps (ID 4118B). It also features shoulder strap slots designed for carrying the camera with the lens facing down to prevent damage.

The bottom features an Arca-Swiss quick release plate for direct mounting to Arca-type tripods (ID 4060) and DJI RS 2 / RSC 2 / RS 3 / RS 3 Pro / RS 4 / RS 4 Pro / RS 4 Mini gimbals, enabling quick transitions between stabilizer, handheld, and tripod setups. For power solutions, it can be paired with V-mount battery plates (ID 4505) and V-mount batteries (ID 4608) for extended shooting time. The built-in double head wrench at the bottom facilitates easy assembly and disassembly.

Note: Please remove the locating blocks on both sides before installing the cage.