Ultimate SmallRig Rhinoceros Cinema Rig Cage for Sony a7IV, a7SIII, a7RV
The SmallRig Rhinoceros cage for the Sony a7 IV, a7 RV, and a7 sIII
SmallRig Rhinoceros cage for the Sony a7 IV, a7 RV, a7 sIII: https://geni.us/Amaran-200XS
RHINOCEROS
Full Cage - Wraps around Front instead of over the Top Buttons
Lighter
Mixed with Carbon Fiber
Dark Grey Color
Built in NATO Side Rail
Built in Arca Swiss Bottom plate
HDMI cable clamp
3 points of Contact for Anti Rotating camera
SMALLRIG RHINO CAGE: https://geni.us/Amaran-200XS
Grip side:
Ergonomic grip
Form fitting cage with Carbon Fiber grip really improves the overall grip of the a7IV.
Colored Iridescent bolts
2 shoulder strap slots on Top and Bottom
(1) 3/8” hole with Locking Pin Holes
(3) 1/4”-20 threaded holes
Port Side:
Bolts into Camera Strap Holder Clip
NATO rail side plate with
(3) 1/4”-20 threaded holes
Camera Strap Slot
Cold shoe on Top
Optional Included Attachment : HDMI cable clamp
This video is my full review on YouTube. Don’t forget to subscribe:
SmallRig Rhinoceros: https://geni.us/Amaran-200XS
Video by:
RAY VALENCIA, FULL-TIME FILMMAKER WORKING IN MOVIES & TV PRODUCTION.
VIDEO CHAPTERS:
0:00 Overview
0:42 Rhinoceros Cage
1:45 Install and Review
5:10 Baseplate
6:22 Monitor Mount
7:18 VB 99 Pro
7:45 V-Mount plate
8:14 Cable Clamp
9:05 Freewell Eiger
9:45 Microphones
10:16 Media
10:36 Final Thoughts
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Camera: Sony a7IV: https://geni.us/Sony-alpha_a7IV
Cage: SmallRig Rhinoceros: https://geni.us/SmallRig-RHINO-Sony
Monitor: Godox GM6S: https://geni.us/Godox_GM6S-4K-monitor
VIDEO: https://youtu.be/dnJPNtFx8BU
SmallRig Monitor Mount: https://geni.us/smallrig-2903b
SmallRig 4K HDMI Cables: https://geni.us/smallrig4K-HDMI
Carbon Fiber Rods: https://geni.us/15mm-Carbon-Fiber-Rods
SmallRig-Universal-Baseplate: https://geni.us/SmallRig-Baseplate3357
Catefo VM06 Battery Plate: https://geni.us/CaTeFo-VM06
VIDEO: https://youtu.be/4RoEg8QHhM8
SmallRig VB99 PRO: https://geni.us/SmallRig-VB99-PRO
VIDEO: https://youtu.be/CKr9y7YJhHQ
SmallRig VB155: https://geni.us/SmallRig_VB155
D-Tap to NPF: https://geni.us/Andycine-D-tap-NPF
D-Tap to Locking DC: https://geni.us/D-Tap-to-DC
Freewell EIGER Matte Box: https://geni.us/Freewell-Eiger_MB
VIDEO: https://youtu.be/grZx79mOcx8
Freewell Magnetic Filter: https://geni.us/Freewell_EIGER_FILTERS
Freewell EIGER VND: https://geni.us/Freewell_Eiger-1-5stop
Freewell Variable ND: https://geni.us/Freewell-Magnetic-VND
AUDIO:
Comica VM30 Wireless Shotgun mic: https://geni.us/Comica-VM30
VIDEO: https://youtu.be/04nCbBq1UvY
DJI Wireless Mics: https://geni.us/DJI-Wireless-mics
MEDIA:
Lexar CF Express Type A: https://geni.us/Lexar-Gold-CFXA
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What you Get:
FIND SCG Tripods:
Aputure AMARAN 200XS Light: https://geni.us/Amaran-200XS
THERE ARE SEVERAL MODELS AVAILABLE. Make sure you pick the right one. Details are later in this article.
Installing the Cage:
This small bolt will be moved from the side of the cage to the strap holder to secure the camera in place.
Remove bolt
Loosen this sliding bar so you can move the bar back and forth.
Push the bar up against the strap holder so we can bolt it in.
Use the bolt we removed the side of the cage and screw it in through the A7 strap holder hole.
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SmallRig Rhinoceros cage: https://geni.us/Amaran-200XS
Secure the bottom the camera
Remove this tiny bolt from the bottom of the cage using the included magnetic tool on the bottom of the cage.
It looks like a little pin with a bolt when you remove it.
Drop the pin and bolt into the hole located beside the battery door, and screw it into the camera.
Now you’ll notice the battery doesn’t open freely anymore, but there is a solution that SmallRig already thought of!
Battery Door Opening Lever:
https://geni.us/Amaran-200XS
SmallRig Rhinoceros Top Handle
3/8” Locking Pin
Screw it into the top plate of the cage
Finished look without the HDMI cable clamp
Base plate #3357:
Line up 2 holes to secure the plate to the bottom of the camera cage.
Bolt it in.
2 bolts are always better so your baseplate doesn’t end up coming loose and rotating.
Aputure AMARAN 200XS Light: https://geni.us/Amaran-200XS
15mm Rods
Carbon Fiber
Aluminum
Baseplate
Monitor Mount #2903B
There are several 3/8” with locking pin holes on the handle or one spot on top of the cage for attaching the monitor mount to
I’m going to use the one on front of the top handle
Attach your monitor
You could also attach your monitor to this 3/8 hole but I want to use the Cold shoe to hold my wireless mic receiver.
You also have a cold shoe on the front of the handle so you have flexibility to set this up either way.
And there is a Cold shoe on the cage too if you don’t want to use the top handle.
Catefo - Mini V-mount plate with USB-C PD capable ports
SmallRig VB 99 PRO:
Matte Box - Freewell
Magnetic Filters
Drop in filters
Solid Drop in Filters
Small rig Rhino cage: https://geni.us/Amaran-200XS
OTHER GEAR I USE:
CAMERAS:
Sony FX6: https://geni.us/Sony_FX6
Sony FX3 https://geni.us/SonyAlphaFX3
Sony a7RIII https://geni.us/j6Ph
Sony ZV-E10: https://geni.us/SonyalphaZVe10
LENSES:
Sony 70-200mm GMii: https://geni.us/Sony70-200mmGMii
Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 ART: https://geni.us/Sigma2470ART
Sigma 14-24mm f2.8 ART: https://geni.us/Sigma1424ART
Sigma 35mm f1.4 ART: https://geni.us/Sigma35mmf14
Sony 90mm f2.8 G MACRO: https://geni.us/Sony90mmG
Sony PowerZoom 28-135mm: https://geni.us/Sony28135mm
(APSC) Sony 11mm f1.8 : https://geni.us/sony11mmf18
AUDIO:
Rode NTG5: https://geni.us/RodeNTG5shotgunmic
DEITY S-Mic 2S: https://geni.us/Deity_S-Mic-2S
RODE VXLR to 3.5mm ADAPTER: https://geni.us/RodeVXLRadapter
Sony XLR mic: https://geni.us/SonyECMXM1
Rode Video Mic Pro+: https://geni.us/RodeVMProPlus
Audio Technica Headphones: https://geni.us/AudioTechnicaM30X
COMICA BoomX-U QUA: https://geni.us/ComicaBoomXU_QUA
Comica BoomX-D2 PRO: https://geni.us/ComicaBoomXD_PRO
Comica CVM-DS-XLR Cable: https://geni.us/Comica_XLRsplitter
DEITY V-Mic D4: https://geni.us/Deity-vmicD4
Deity Pocket Wireless: https://geni.us/DeityPocketWirelessKit
Deity D4 Duo Mini Shotgun: https://geni.us/Deity
Vaxis Filters and Tilta Mirage Matte Box System:
VAXIS:
Vaxis Orange V-Streak Filter: https://geni.us/VaxisStreakFilter
Vaxis Rainbow Dazzle: https://geni.us/VaxisRainbowDazzle
Vaxis VI Star Cross: https://geni.us/VaxisVIStarCross
Vaxis Black Mist 1/4: https://geni.us/VaxisBlackMistQuarter
Vaxis Black Mist 1/8: https://geni.us/VaxisBlackMist8th
TILTA :
Tilta Mirage VND Matte Box KIT B: https://geni.us/TiltaMirageVND
Tilta Mirage BASIC KIT A: https://geni.us/TiltaMirage
Tilta Mirage MOTORIZED KIT C: https://geni.us/TiltaMirageMotorized
Tilta Mirage VND Filter: https://geni.us/TiltaMirage95mmVND
Tilta Nucleus Nano Wireless Focus: https://geni.us/TiltaNucleusN
Tilta Stackable Circle Filter Tray: https://geni.us/MirageStackableCircle
Tilta Stackable Square Filter Tray: https://geni.us/MirageStackableSquare
Dual (two) Circular Filters Holder: https://geni.us/MirageDualCircleFilter
==FX3 CINEMA RIG AND ACCESSORIES=
SMALLRIG FX3 HANDLE EXTENSION: https://geni.us/FX3handleExtension
SmallRig Wood Top Handle https://geni.us/SmallRigRosewoodNato
Rosewood Trigger Handle https://geni.us/SonyWoodHandleTrigger
SMALLRIG NINJA V CAGE: https://geni.us/NinjaVcage
SmallRig 2071 NATO Ballhead: https://geni.us/SmallRigNatoMagicArm
SmallRig Sunhood for Atomos Ninja V: https://geni.us/NinjaVSunhood
Monitor Mount with Locating Pins: https://geni.us/SmallRigMonitorMount1
SmallRig a7RIII Cage: https://geni.us/SmallRiga7R3Cage
Tilta FX3 Cage: https://geni.us/TiltaFX3
Tilta FX3 15mm Rod Baseplate: https://geni.us/TiltaFX3Baseplate
Tilta Wooden Left NATO Handle: https://geni.us/TiltaWoodenLeftVI
Tilta Mini V-Mount Kit I: https://geni.us/TiltaMiniVmount
POWER OPTIONS: Tilta 18650 Battery Pack: https://geni.us/Tilta18650
Moman Power99 Mini V-Mount Battery: https://geni.us/MomanPower99
Portable P-Tap/D-Tap Charger: https://geni.us/portable
DTAP Core SWX Neo 9 Battery: https://geni.us/CoreSWXneo9
Nucleus P-Tap Cable: https://geni.us/AlvinsPtapMicroUSB
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