Since the birth of the DreamRig Project, users have personally participated in product development and jointly created more than 2,000 customized products with us. Today we have selected six representative products in the camera cage series. Let's take a look at their creative process!

If you also have special customization needs or any creative ideas, you are welcome to join the DreamRig family!

Sony FX6 Series Cage

Mr.Nguyen has a wealth of industrial design experience. This cage design, his first DreamRig Project submission, combines the bold color scheme of navy blue & dark red and is not restricted by the camera’s square shape.

He feels that the Sony FX6 is a professional video camera that deserves its own professional cage system. And he hopes that we can make this color cage for him - balancing practicality and design.

Features:

1. The top plate design does not block the installation and use of the special audio handle
2. Additional threaded holes for attaching the power supply bracket
3. The side panel does not block the controls or cooling outlet
4. Multiple 1/4"-20 and 3/8"-16 threaded holes on the bottom plate for attaching a dual rod system and more.
5. Multiple ARRI positioning holes built into the side plate for accepting ARRI locating side handles
6. All-around protection of the camera body

Chronos 1.4 Cage

The Chronos series of cameras are niche cameras. They are high-speed cameras that were first crowdfunded in 2016 and had a video recording function of up to 38,500fps. Not many people have access to this limited production camera, and it is hard to find accessories for it, so user Nicholas came up with a great idea. With the assistance of the DreamRig Project team, a dedicated cage for the Chronos 1.4 was born.

Features:

1. Protect the BNC connector and various ports on the side of the camera
2. Top and side built-in NATO rails for quick handle installation
3. The bottom has a built-in threaded hole for using with a tripod

Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II/III Cage

Based on the OM-D E-M1 Mark Ⅱ cage of KOL@菲林视界 in bilibili platform suggested many improvements and innovations, added several interfaces, and enhanced the appearance to better match the body style.

After the cage design was finalized, we shared some images on social media that caught the attention of Olympus’s official account. They were very impressed with the results, so we decided to produce a small number of cages. If you want to buy one, you can leave a message in the comment area.

Features:

1. Better integration with the camera body
2. Built-in Arca quick-release plate on the bottom
3. Built-in cold shoe on top and ARRI positioning hole
4. Built-in NATO rail for a side handle or grip

Blackmagic Micro Cinema Camera Cage (with side handle)

The Blackmagic Micro Cinema Camera was the first "cube" camera released in 2016. It was one of the first cameras with RAW and ProRes codecs, packing several powerful features into a compact body.

Creator Lance wanted the camera to have extensive expansion options and a comfortable ergonomic design, but most companies have discontinued cages for this camera. Undeterred, he designed this cage himself to maximize the BMCC’s potential. His vision focuses on modularity, which can help in multi-scenario applications.

Features:

1. Exclusively designed, all-inclusive cage
2. Consists of a side plate, back plate, top plate, baseplate, and right side handle
3. Provides multiple 1/4 "-20 and 3/8" -20 threaded holes for attaching a wide range of accessories
4. An external battery can be quickly attached to the V-mount adapter, providing longer battery life

Sony Alpha 7S Ⅲ Cage

User Mr.Du wanted to design a cage for the Sony Alpha 7S Ⅲ that would be compatible with Sony’s FX3 dedicated audio. He also wanted to add sliders on the top and side and a built-in Arca quick release platform on the bottom. Adjusting the position of the cold shoe was needed to prevent the Rode Wireless Go system and top slider from interfering with each other.

Mr.Du provided detailed design files, and the DreamRig Project team helped him complete the 3D model. Through Mr.Du’s vision, we now have a deeper understanding of users' needs and real-world applications, which is essential for future product development.

Canon EOS R5 CAGE

This hand-held kit for a Canon EOS R5 is a gift from motorcycle racer Lex’s dad. Because his daughter loves the color purple and photography and often uses the products, he contacted the DreamRig Project team and asked them to customize a purple Canon EOS R5 cage for his daughter.

The DreamRig Project has co-created thousands of products with our users. After reading this article, do you want to customize a cage with your unique style? Bring your creativity and become a part of the growing DreamRig team!