SmallRig at Cine Gear Expo 2026: New Releases, Live Demos & Exclusive Prizes

There are trade shows. And then there’s Cine Gear Expo.

Held on the Universal Studios backlot — a working set where countless films have been shot — Cine Gear is where the people who build cinema gear meet the people who use it. No fluorescent-lit convention halls. No guesswork. Just real equipment, real hands, and real conversations.

This year, SmallRig is setting up at NY Backlot — Booth 13, and we’re bringing something for everyone: three brand-new products, one-on-one demos with our engineers, and two on-site events where you can walk away with exclusive prizes.

June 5–6, 2026. Universal Studios Lot. Booth NY Backlot — 13.

What We’re Bringing: Three New Products

SmallRig’s First-Ever SSD

Yes, we’re making an SSD now.

We’ve spent years building cages, rigs, and power solutions that creators trust on set. Storage was the missing piece. Our new SSD is built for the same environments your gear endures — fast transfer speeds, rock-solid reliability, and a form factor that integrates seamlessly into your rig.

Bring your camera to the booth, push the write speed yourself, and ask our engineers anything. No spec-sheet reading required.

T99 Rugged V-Mount Battery

Sets are unforgiving. Gear gets dropped, rained on, covered in dust. The T99 V-Mount battery is built for exactly that — a rugged, weather-resistant power source that won’t quit when conditions get tough.

Packed with high-capacity LG cells and featuring multiple outputs (BP, D-Tap, USB-C, USB-A), the T99 keeps your camera, monitor, lights, and accessories running from a single source. If your work takes you outdoors, to remote locations, or into unpredictable environments, this is the battery that goes with you.

TRIBEX Carbon Fiber Monopod - Online Sales Will Begin Soon—Stay Tuned!

If you’ve used a monopod before, you know the drill — extend, lock, adjust, lock again. The TRIBEX monopod changes all of that. It inherits the same patented X-Clutch hydraulic system from our TRIBEX tripod line, so it deploys in seconds. Just squeeze the handle and the leg extends smoothly to your height. No twisting. No bending. Set and shoot.

Whether you’re tracking a fast-moving subject on the sidelines or steadying a long lens on a wildlife shoot, the TRIBEX monopod gives you speed without sacrificing stability. Come feel the difference one squeeze makes — right at our booth.

On-Site Events: Play, Shoot, Win

Event 1: Take Your Best Shot

Think you’ve got the steadiest hands on the lot? Prove it.

• Pick up our latest TRIBEX monopod at the booth

• Shoot the most exciting goal attempt you can — on-camera, on the spot

• Post your IG Story and tag @smallrig.global

The best shot wins an exclusive prize. It’s fast, it’s fun, and it’s the most immediate way to experience what the TRIBEX monopod can actually do in your hands — not from a description, but from a real shot you create.

📍 June 5–6 | Booth NY Backlot — 13

Event 2: SmallRig Exclusive Raffle

We’re giving away gear. Here’s how to get in:

1. Follow @smallrig.global on Instagram

2. Scan your badge at our booth

3. Get your raffle ticket

Raffle Times:

• June 5: 2:00 PM & 4:00 PM

• June 6: 12:00 PM & 2:00 PM

⚠️ Only 100 tickets per session. First come, first served. Don’t miss your window.

📍 NY Backlot — 13, Universal Studios Lot

One-on-One Demos — No Appointment Needed

Not a fan of crowded demo stations? Neither are we.

At our booth, you can grab a product, talk directly to the engineers who designed it, and take all the time you need. No sign-up sheets. No time limits. Bring your camera, bring your questions, bring your entire rig if you want — we’ll figure it out together.

See You on the Lot

Cine Gear is where the film community gathers — not to flip through catalogs, but to put hands on gear and make real decisions. We respect that. That’s why we bring real products, real engineers, and real conversations.

Booth NY Backlot — 13. June 5–6. Universal Studios Lot.

Come for the new releases. Stay for the raffle. Leave with something you didn’t expect.