Overview
The Tilta ES-T17 Handheld Camera Cage fits all of the Sony alpha a7 and a9 series full frame, mirrorless digital cameras. It features a fully enclosed unibody camera rig made up of a single piece of CNC machined aluminum. The lightweight support baseplate includes an integrated lens adapter support.
Mount Points & Camera Access
The ES-T17 Handheld Camera Cage Rig boasts over 100 (1/4"-20 and 3/8"-16) threaded mount points to mount accessories on every side of the camera, if necessary. All locking levers on the cage use the standard Tilta spring-loaded design.
The unibody cage fits around the hot shoe mount. The bottom portion of the ES-T17 features an option section for the battery port to provide you with fast battery changes or removal. The cage also offers side compartment access to the camera.
Baseplate Support
A 15mm Light Weight Support (LWS) baseplate with an integrated lens adapter comes with the ES-T17. The lens adapter is compatible with EF to E-mount or PL to E-mount Metabones adapters (sold separately). A second lens support bar is also included.
The quick release rail design allows the ES-T17 cage to easily connect or detach from the baseplate so you can switch from tripod (with rod support) to a compact camera cage which is ideal for gimbal or aerial work.
In addition, you could add the optional Tilta TT-C16 10" lightweight dovetail plate since the provided baseplate is compatible. That optional dovetail plate is ideal when using your telephoto or zoom lenses.
Top Handle
A NATO rail-mounted Top Handle is included with the ES-T17 and is removable from the unibody camera rig. The Top Handle can be adjusted into (4) different positons. It features a cold shoe mount connection.
Top Handle Features:
- ARRI Standard Rosette
- Camera Strap Access
- Cold Shoe mount
- NATO Rail
- 15mm Accessory Rod Clamp (for adding stubs, your EVF, an optional on-board monitor, etc.)
- HDMI Plug Protector (can install in three different positions)
- 15mm Threaded Rods
- Multiple 1/4-20 & 3/8-16 mount points
Additional Accessories
The lens support on the baseplate is compatible with EF to E-Mount and PL to E-Mount Metabones adapters, which are sold separately.
This Camera Cage Rig is compatible with Sony's XLR-K1M and XLR-K2M audio adapters, which require realignment of the top handle or an optional moount TT-E06.
Be sure to read the Quick Start Guide for this Sony a7 Series Camera Rig.
What's in the Box
- A7 Lens Support Baseplate
- Top Handle
- Thumbscrew
- Support Bar For PL Lens Mount
- Support Bar For EF Lens Mount
- Standard HDMI Plug Protector (TSP-129)
- 4 x 4mm Flat Phillips Head Screw
- 3 x 3mm Socket Cap Screw
- 3/16 Socket Cap Screw
- Single Rod Clamp
- Multi-Terminal USB Control Cable (TSP-148)
- Micro HDMI Plug Protector
- Micro (Male) To Standard (Female) HDMI Cable
- Accessory Rail
- A7RII / A7SII Quick Release Rail
- A7 / A7S Quick Release Rail
- 2 x 12" Threaded 15mm Rods (R15-300)
- a7 / a9 Series Camera Cage
Specifications
Key Highlights
- Cage fits Sony a7/a9 series cameras
- Suits gimbal, Steadicam, & aerial work
- Easy-access battery port
- Cage is single piece of CNC machined Al
- Over 100 mount points
- 15mm LWS baseplate support
