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Very light it comes in
. When I took it out of the box for the first time, I was surprised and thought that something was missing. The design is not a complete cage, which helps to reduce a lot of weight. The thickness of these parts is not as thick as some cages I have bought over the years, if it is strong enough, I would be a little doubtful.
Once it is installed on the C70, it can be fully assembled and handled without any problems. Good job, Zakuto!
As you can see, the Zacuto C70 cage works well with Zacuto's ACT system kit and drill bit to create the camera setup that best suits you.
The fixed frame has HDMI strain relief clips. In the evaluation kit, the right angle HDMI adapter is not included. Instead, a short HDMI cable with adjustable angles is used. I personally prefer adapters, but they are cheap to purchase.
In order to gain full access to the port with the plastic cover cage, it should be completely removed. I got used to it, but it took some wedges. The cover is easy to remove without breaking the tab. This is done by carefully pulling it out. Don't worry, the lid can be replaced when the cage is not in use. This may be a problem for some people who want to keep the cage all the time and shoot in dusty or humid environments and have to cover the lid when not using the HDMI output.
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At the bottom is a built-in Arca Swiss wedge plate, which is compatible with Zacuto's ACT system and other Arca Swiss fixtures. I like this very much, because I use Arca Swiss QR plate on all cameras, without having to fix another QR plate on the bottom, I can put it in the cage faster.
The bottom plate also has three 1/4"-20 and one 3/8"-16 mounting holes. These are convenient to quickly install on a teleprompter or universal bracket. It's all about having options.
The fixed frame is installed on the top and bottom of the camera. Slide the top into the cold shoe and use its 1/4 inch-20 tap in the middle of the shoe. This is also used to install the handle included with the C70.
At the bottom, the cage utilizes all three taps. One 3/8" -16 in the middle and two 1/4" -20 on each side. The Zacuto C70 cage is firmly connected to the camera at the three installation positions.
The top of the cage includes many 1/4"-20 holes for mounting accessories.
It also has built-in Z-shaped rails (NATO) on the top and sides for mounting optional handles or other accessories, and Canon’s anti-twist grooves for mounting the handles that come with the C70. If you don’t want to invest in other tools, that’s great. On the right is a pair of sandals and a bunch of more taps. On the left side, you get... is more 1/4" -20 taps and the cute Arri Assesory bayonet. Zacuto cannot add more taps to this cage, and too many taps will also make the cage lighter.
The side of the cage is also equipped with an M6 ARRI rosette for grips or other exquisite rosette accessories and several 1/4" -20 taps, plus ARRI anti-twist 3/8" -16 taps, and you can choose Reposition the camera's film flat screws and screw them to either side of the camera.
Zacuto has been making Z-Finder for a long time, because the magnifying glass design makes it easy and cost-effective to add to the LCD screen instead of EVF.
Zacuto C70 Z-Finder is designed for Canon C70. Z-Finder uses 2.5x magnification, and the included extender frame has a diopter range of -2 to +2. If more adjustments are needed, you can use the included extension stand, or purchase a built-in diopter for further diopter adjustments. Interchangeable anti-fog diopters -1, +1, +2, +3 and +4 can correct focus.
Z-Finder can be used independently of the camera mount. It is firmly mounted on the camera strap hook built into the camera body, providing a firm mounting point. Installing and removing Z-Finder is as easy as turning the lever, flipping the latch, and sliding Z-Finder on the LCD. It has foam padding, so it can provide a light and strong seal without scratching the camera's LCD.
The unique design of Z-Finder allows it to have a 135-degree range of motion when tilted up or down, allowing you to comfortably watch the LCD when shooting in low mode or when the head is raised. The flip function allows you to easily access the LCD touch screen.
(Not included) is a multifunctional Z rail (NATO) rail mounting seat. It consists of two parts. A 1/4"-20 rosette ring on a 15mm rail and a NATO angle arm with a 15mm rail mounting clip. The Z-shaped guide rail on the top allows adjustment of the track length of the NATO clip.
I tried it with Gratical HD and it was suitable, but due to its large size, it was very compact within a limited range. If the arm is longer and the angle is smaller, you can schedule a larger one. Like
Or Gratical Eye would be more suitable.
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It might be better, but you need to add a 15mm rail mount to connect it to the cage.
I like the design of the cage because it does not interfere with the buttons on the C70. The only two that are close are the white balance buttons because they are located above the HDMI lock.
The cage is very lightweight, so if you are worried about adding weight, you don't need to use it.
It is very meaningful to install a cage on a compact camera. The Zacuto C70 cage can provide you with many options, including so many 1/4 inch-20 and Arri accessory mounts. You can add an EVF on the top, in addition, if your handle also has a 15mm rod holder, you can easily add the Axis EVF kit and move the EVF to the side. Like all cages, it is up to you to decide whether you want to add a drill bit to make it suitable for you, and with the Zacuto C70 cage, you can do this easily.
The retail price is US$285.25 and can be pre-ordered.
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