Adding protection, stability, and accessory mounting options, the Varavon ARMOR II Standard Cage for Canon EOS 5D Mark III prepares your Canon 5D Mark III camera for video production work. For handheld shooting, a top handle in included, as well as a leather hand strap that attaches to the right side cage. With the camera in the cage, you still have access to the SD card slot, battery compartment, and all camera controls, so you won’t have to waste time removing the camera from the cage during a shoot.
The cage offers a variety of accessory mounting options. A 15mm rod port is integrated into the left side of the cage that is adjustable to position a rod in front or behind the camera. A 6″ long rod is included that, when position in front of the camera, is useful for mounting an optional follow focus. Positioning it behind the camera lets you mount an optional external battery, shoulder stock, or other accessory. In addition to the rod port on the side of the cage, there are also two rod ports on the top handle. One of the ports allows you to place a 15mm rod centered above the lens, while the other lets you position a rod horizontally above the camera, useful for mounting an external monitor or EVF.
For further accessory mounting, there are 1/4″-20 and 3/8″-16 threaded hole on all sides of the cage. There are also 1/4″-20 threads on the top handle as well as an included cold shoe mount that screws into the front of the handle. For added convenience, the screws used to mount the camera, attach the top handle, and attach the cold shoe adapter are tightened in place using the same Allen wrench, which is safely stored into a slot on the side of the top handle. For cable security, the left side of the cage features a built-in cable clamping system that helps prevents connected cable from accidentally being pulled out while shooting.
Key Features
- Formfitting design retains the camera’s body shape
- Leaves access open to SD card slot, battery compartment, and all buttons/controls
- Leather hand strap
- Top handle with removable cold shoe mount
- Side 15mm rod port for front or back positioning of included 6″ rod
- Two rod ports on top handle for positioning a rod parallel or perpendicular to the camera
- 6″ long 15mm rod included
- 1/4″-20 and 3/8″-16 accessory mounting threads
- Cable clamp
- HDMI adapter included
