Best Cage for S5ii – Black Mamba by SmallRig Review

Black Mamba is the best cage for Lumix S5ii. Check out this video to learn why.

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00:00 Intro
00:52 Rigging the Camera
01:41 Review
02:13 Dial Access
02:29 Port Access
02:39 Ergonomics
03:08 Neck Strap
03:38 Top Mounts
04:12 Side Mounts
04:24 Bottom Mounts
05:44 Focus Rail
06:00 Top Handle
07:10 Cable Clamp
07:41 Cons
08:03 Your Input

[garreswe]

If you configure the top handle "sideways" you can use it as a left side handle. Fits perfectly.

[michaelocunningham]

Graet review Rytis! I think I'm gonna be picking up this cage after watching this!

[garreswe]

Great review! You covered its features well and you did it better than many other videos.

I have the PD Clutch and it works well with the little bar att the bottom. The Clutch's clip scratches against the metal though and it makes it hard for the camera to stand alone. Maybe it works better with Smallrig's own hand strap, I haven't tested that.

Also too bad you didn't mention the QD port in the bottom plate. There are some excellent camera straps you can use with that port.

[ZitoVino]

Nice video. Comprehensive. Very helpful. I have liked this cage and actually just ordered one but I was glad to hear you talk about it to see how you use it. The only downside I see is that I really like to use the spider holster pro plate on the bottom and that would negate the arca Swiss adaptability of the bottom.

[rollplay]

Ronin rs3 comaptibilty tip!🤯🤯🤯 Had no idea. Thank you!

[lewishague]

Great review, looking at picking this up in January. Seems like a no-brainer to buy a nato rail for the top handle, for quick-release?

[jimmyji]

I had the other small rig cage and I loved it but returned it because I couldn't take it off my DJI RS2 quick release the bottom of cage blocked me from taking it off.
(I did not want to take the whole Manfrotto plate off the gimbal just the end with the arca swiss)

I feel like this is also having that problem, but I can't really tell.

Have you had any issues?

[doublem]

Nice video! I find the cable attachment on the side sticks out is not very good spot for holding cables in place. Anyway I like the mamba! Also the top handle on mine doesn't have the option for turning the handle sideways. And the big screw for mounting the handle is different than yours. Mine is a turn knob, not a screw. Interesting.

[ShellyBHollis]

yea man I picked up that same cage for the X. Was a little worried about coverage because my old cage on my S1 wrapped more around the camera.

[gcprost]

I have a GH6 with a black mamba cage and I like it very much but unfortunately you cannot attach the XLR adapter when the handle is in place.

[paravisual]

Sveikas, o kokios kitos kokybiškos pigesnės šio narvo alternatyvos?

[ZitoVino]

You know what I like to do with cable cramps is clamp in a little 90° adapter. Then I can still easily plug my cable in and it also doesn't stick out.

[eoinc_Ire]

SmallRig do a nice ssd holder! So would be nice addition

[eddiespectral]

Why is tyhe Black Mamba better than the classic one?

[OasisExplorer]

I was considering the Black Mamba cage but the cage getting flexed while picking up using the top handle made me concerned. Now I am in double mind.