SmallRig Cage for the Sony a6700 Review and Installation How to

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9 ай бұрын

I unbox and install the SmallRig Cage for the Sony a6700 camera. Spoiler alert, I knew this accessory would be very functional, what surprised me was how comfortable it is in my hand!
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@jameskuhn4020 Ай бұрын

I just ordered SR Cage, so this video was of interest to me. I appreciate your low-key delivery and helpful tips. I also have small form factor Arca-Swiss plate that will mount nicely. Thanks.

@PhilThach Ай бұрын

Thank you!

@jameskuhn4020 Ай бұрын

I just received the 'SmallRig' a6700 cage. IMHO, the improved handgrip is worth the cost of admission. The additional security of a full-cage is really nice. Fit and finish are excellent. Of note is the HDMI cable strain relief mechanism. Simple, but ingenious. Truthfully, the most I'll do with is to add a handle. However, there are a lot of mounting options for just about all the doo-dads you'd want.

@luxmeister 5 ай бұрын

Thank you for this great review and installation guide!

@PhilThach 5 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@PhotoGearFun 8 ай бұрын

Thanks for the review Phil! I own a few cages and use them mostly on cameras for video. Your use case is one I didn't really think of. You get the L Bracket functionally plus all of the other advantages you outlined. Thanks for all of the info. Cheers.

@PhilThach 8 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@WelcometotheJones 9 ай бұрын

I’ve used SmallRig cages on a number of my camera bodies! They are fantastic.

@PhilThach 9 ай бұрын

They make really good stuff. I have owned several pieces of smallrig gear, but this is my first cage.

@antonoat 9 ай бұрын

Good review Phil, Smallrig make really high quality gear which I’ve always enjoyed using, it’s design is always really well thought through!

@PhilThach 9 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@billmartin1010 9 ай бұрын

Thanks, Phil! Very informative. I've been curious what these cages were all about. It's really not a product for me, but I wouldn't have known that if not for this video. Thanks!

@PhilThach 9 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@MrTmiket0007 9 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for sharing another wonderful video like always, today Friday the 13 is amazing for birding, we got so many American Redstart warblers, Ruby and Golden Crowned Kinglets and a lot of Eastern Tohies, be on the lookout because you guys will get a big wave of birds this weekend 🐦👍

@PhilThach 9 ай бұрын

Thank you! That sounds great!

@frostgodx 7 ай бұрын

All the Sony cages since the zvE1 version have been so so nice. Nothing like the square garbage designs of the past.

@PhilThach 7 ай бұрын

It’s a very nice design ergonomically. 👍

@carlpollitt 8 ай бұрын

I got one for my Z8 and just love it I knew if Phil tried one he would be doing backflips over it !!!!!!

@PhilThach 8 ай бұрын

They make really great gear!

@mitchphotoflix 9 ай бұрын

Nice review. I ordered the cage and a top handle the same day I ordered my camera and it's still on backorder.

@PhilThach 9 ай бұрын

They still have some in stock at the link in my description.

@adrianalfordphotography 9 ай бұрын

Smallrig make some nice gear and this cage looks great. Good idea getting it from protection and L bracket 👍🙏

@PhilThach 9 ай бұрын

I can’t wait to take this little camera out for some more landscape photography! Thanks, Adrain!

@willbrink 2 ай бұрын

I got one for protection, added grip purchase, maybe some accessories at some point.

@PhilThach 2 ай бұрын

I still have not taken mine off the camera since I put it on while I was making this video.

@RobSandstromDesigns 7 ай бұрын

Good review. New to SONY Cameras and have never used a gage before so this sounds like something that would be interesting to use. I use mine in a shop doing wood working so having protection would be great. I need to find out more about the basic operation of the camera, such as what type of cable and how to use it for the hdmi you talked about coming out of the camera.

@PhilThach 7 ай бұрын

Thank you! I am still happy with it and have yet to remove it from the camera since I made this review.

@bigjimny 6 ай бұрын

Can you still fit a Sony flash to the Multi Interface Shoe with the cage fitted? With the Falcam cage which is similar, the shoe is not itself obstructed but there is not enough clearance at thee front of the show for the bulbous foot of Sony Flashguns

@PhilThach 6 ай бұрын

That’s a great question. I do use a third-party flash with the cage attached, but I don’t own a Sony flash to test that for you unfortunately.

@rdphoto2 9 ай бұрын

Nice review. Was wondering if it had built in Lbracket. You answered that question for me.

@PhilThach 9 ай бұрын

Thanks, Ron!

@berndsczepanski 2 ай бұрын

What about flipping out the screen and then rotating the screen..... does it work? Thanx

@PhilThach 2 ай бұрын

Yes, it works. I would not use any device that makes the flippy screen useless.

@johnsonguite 14 күн бұрын

how is the EVF with spectacles? being only 1 cm, is it easy to use with spectacles?

@PhilThach 14 күн бұрын

I don’t know because I don’t use my reading glasses when I looked through the EVF. The EVF and the rear screen are definitely the weakest parts of this camera in my opinion.

@Albertoabrian 7 ай бұрын

Is it fine if it stays forever attached on the camera? I mean will it make the body broken?

@PhilThach 7 ай бұрын

Yes, I have had mine on for well over a month now with no problems.

@isotechimages.9130 9 ай бұрын

Phil l have balance issues due to arthritis & if it were not for Smallrig cages my R6 & R7 would both be battered possibly even beyond functional. I would not buy a camera that Smallrig don’t make a cage for.

@PhilThach 9 ай бұрын

Fortunately, small rig makes cages for just about everything I think. I’m glad you are able to get some use out of them!