Comparing Camera Cages: Small Rig Classic Case vs. Black Mamba for Panasonic Lumix S5 II and S5IIx

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Check out this video to see how the Panasonic Lumix S5 II X looks with two different SmallRig cages! I compare the Small Rig Cage for Panasonic Lumix S5IIx and the Black Mamba Cage, which offer plenty of mounting options and make accessing the camera’s buttons and wheels easy. See which is the perfect fit for your Panasonic Lumix S5 II or S5IIx?
Products in this video:
SmallRig Cage for Lumix S5II / S5IIx: geni.us/smallrig_S5IIx_cage_ff
SmallRig Black Mamba Cage for S5IIx: geni.us/smallrig_blackmamba_ff
SmallRig Top Handle Arri: geni.us/smallrig_handle_ar_ff
Panasonic Lumix S5IIx: geni.us/lumix_s5iix_ff
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00:00 Intro
00:20 Small Rig Cage for Panasonic Lumix S5II and S5IIx
03:05 SmallRig ARRI Locating Top Handle
04:23 Small Rig "Black Mamba" Cage for Panasonic Lumix S5II and S5IIx
07:19 Conclusion
07:39 But wait!!! All different in the End!
08:59 Please like and subscribe!
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@LuvIsLuvRadio 3 ай бұрын

I currently have the S5II and I recently went with the Classic Small Rig this video played a part in my decision...Kudos & Great Content 💪🏾💯

@flofroschmayer 3 ай бұрын

Thank you!!

@lunayconsuela 3 ай бұрын

You're absolutely right about the white letters of the Smallrig combined with the S5IIX. A quick tip: use a black CD-marker (not alcohol marker) on the white letters and problem solved. I really liked this video and it inspired me to do two things: - buy both cage so I can try for myself and send one back. - subscribe and watch some more of your Leica content. I hope I never buy one though and so does my wallet.

@flofroschmayer 3 ай бұрын

Thank you!! I hope you’re having fun watching the Leica content… you never know what the future might bring… The CD-Marker, very good idea! 👍🏻

@mischiefincproductions2533 2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for making this video, it was very helpful. I couldn't decide which cage to get, until I watched your video. Very informative! I went with the classic also!

@flofroschmayer 2 ай бұрын

Happy to hear my video was helpful! Thank you!

@fantacobista Ай бұрын

Thank you for uploading the helpful video. I would like a more detailed explanation of the ease (difficulty) of accessing the buttons on the top of the body.

@flofroschmayer Ай бұрын

Thank you! The buttons and wheels are pretty well accessible... The only thing is that the engravings, especially on the left dial, are not as well visible anymore because it is covered by the cage.

@fantacobista Ай бұрын

@@flofroschmayer Thank you so much, that was very helpful!

@christianwmeyer 4 ай бұрын

Hello Florian, thank you for the excellent comparison. Your valuable insights have helped me make a well-informed decision. I appreciate your effort and expertise.

@flofroschmayer 4 ай бұрын

Hello Christian! Sure, thank you for watching!

@bobcoco6047 11 ай бұрын

Great job at comparing both, it was exactly what I needed, & it seemed to be far too specific to find such content. The timing was perfect apparently, 3 days lol . From what I saw as well, there isn't much diff between them, so unless there would be anything we missed (like the material used, but if so they'd have to communicate it in the 1st place), now it's official .

@flofroschmayer 11 ай бұрын

Thank you! The regular cage is a mix of materials: Aluminum Alloy and Stainless Steel. The Mamba Cage Aluminum Alloy only... probably the reason it feels lighter. For which one did you go?

@bobcoco6047 11 ай бұрын

@@flofroschmayer The 5g note made me laugh btw ! I'll go for the regular 1, I didn't pull the trigger yet, & I don't even have the camera yet either ^^

@MotivationalFoodForThought 8 ай бұрын

Appreciate it, you sold me with the classic

@flofroschmayer 8 ай бұрын

Let me know if you are happy with it!

@Bobbyisrael17 9 ай бұрын

Needed this video. Thank you.

@flofroschmayer 9 ай бұрын

Your absolutely welcome! Which one are you going for?

@Bobbyisrael17 9 ай бұрын

@@flofroschmayer just purchased the regular cage yesterday. I really was going to buy the mamba, however your video showing the differences pulled me to the other version. Also I liked how you said it felt good in your hand as well as it having a extra cold shoe. It just arrived today! So I’m going to open it and set it up.

@johnnymauser7577 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for this Video! I bought the cage you recommended, and am very happy out of the same reasons compared to you! My pinky is very happy with the classic cage!

@flofroschmayer 4 ай бұрын

Great! Happy I could help!!

@joergkampers_photography 4 ай бұрын

Thx Florian for the comparison. I had already a look to the different vendor options, but my past experience with SmallRig now makes me want another one again and I also like the bottom grip extension, as I have fairly large hands. A mix of both would be the perfect cage I guess. I would prefer the top of the Mamba and the bottom of the regular cage - but you can’t have it all 😂

@flofroschmayer 4 ай бұрын

;-) I am with you... I also like to have it all ;-D

@DanielSarli 10 ай бұрын

You forgot the nato rails! I would love the black mamba to have the nato rail on the top, that's a deal breaker for me. Nice video, thanks!

@flofroschmayer 10 ай бұрын

Your right!! - and thanks!

@stevens2279 2 ай бұрын

@flofroschmayer Thanks so much for making this video! I was trying to decide which cage to buy and your video made it easy. Keep up the good work! What SSD mounting bracket did you use?

@flofroschmayer 2 ай бұрын

Cool!! Thank you for telling me. I use the SmallRig Universal Holder for External SSD - works fantastic!

@stevens2279 2 ай бұрын

@@flofroschmayer Thanks! I'm going to get one.

@cobakameraid1467 11 ай бұрын

I prefer the classic one since it will secure the bottom plate more. Not just that having 2 cold shoes is amazing, plus the classic have nato rail built in on the top panel. While black mamba doesn't have one.

@flofroschmayer 11 ай бұрын

I am totally with you! I am very happy with the classic one so far.

@hoqmollim Ай бұрын

Wow, thank you!! I could see the shapes of both products really well and I could learn that one cold shoe can be more valuable. However, I am still struggling to choose what to buy. I've been having an issue with its real dial. It always rolls too well when carrying it. I wonder if these cages can help to prevent the problem. What do you think? Do you think either of them could solve the problem while in use?

@flofroschmayer Ай бұрын

I would say no.

@forgottenamericana 7 ай бұрын

The extra coldshoe on the classic (top right) is very handy for a SSD.... Classic for me.

@flofroschmayer 7 ай бұрын

I totally agree!

@JeffBourke 3 ай бұрын

I prefer the first one because it slightly helps prevent accidentally hitting the wheel b

@flofroschmayer 2 ай бұрын

True!

@garreswe 10 ай бұрын

For my S5 I got the Black Mamba since I mainly do photography and the cage takes up less space (and I also think it looks better). It's strange that Smallrig left a gap under the grip on this model since the S5 BM has it and it's unfortunate since it can't stand when you put on a lens. For my S5II I'll also get the BM or maybe the Tilta Half-cage or the Ulanzi Falcam F22, I haven't decided yet.

@flofroschmayer 10 ай бұрын

I guess they just wanted to make it as light as possible! I have to look into the other too as well. I had a Tilta Cage for another camera… in my memory it felt very bulky.

@speichenalarmalexanderdiec9019 11 ай бұрын

A Voice Like George Clooney .... Holy....🤘nice!

@flofroschmayer 11 ай бұрын

Thank you!! From Clooney to Pitt…

@loganwebb5449 12 күн бұрын

Is the top NATO rail compatible?

@samb3084 9 ай бұрын

Good review. I wouldn't say 5g makes any difference in weight though, it's such a tiny amount it's negligible.

@flofroschmayer 9 ай бұрын

Absolultey, but strangely it felt like more

@jorgemiro1613 2 ай бұрын

What monitor do you use with the Panasonic lumix S5iiX

@flofroschmayer 2 ай бұрын

I have a Atomos Ninja V.

@jimmyji8086 8 ай бұрын

Might seem dumb I went with original cage for the same reason as you but I also feel like it would take a hit better since it squares up the whole corners of the camera but that may be wishful thinking.

@flofroschmayer 8 ай бұрын

Absolutely! I dropped it several times already and the cage did protect it. Still! Don’t drop it! ;-)