Review on Enhanced Shooting Experience: SmallRig Cage for FUJIFILM X-T4 with VG-XT4 Vertical Battery Grip CCF2810 by Randy Bin

I reviewed a similar third party cage that looked like the Smallrig but was about $30 less. In the end I chose Smallrig because of a few small things. Smallrig, in case you don't already know, is a name that has earned a lot of respect over the years for producing very high quality and affordable cages and rig accessories. from your cameras. Especially with the advent of digital SLR cameras and mirrorless video, they've been busy releasing cheap cells for every new camera that comes out. Sometimes they will create new frames for the same cameras if they can improve them. It was a turning point as more companies followed suit to offer a similar product at these low prices compared to the cost of cinema accessories. a few years ago at least $250 for the most basic (and that's on the low end). There's really no difference between a cage that costs $100 now and one that cost $2,000 a few years ago. I think people who make film equipment just took their place in the market because everything was very expensive. Now back to the frame. Everything is thought out to fit the Fujifilm X-T4 perfectly. The designs are based on all the previous experience in making frames for different cameras. The left side panel protrudes forward, blocking all ports and even allowing you to use a full articulating screen. The thing is that it is a one-piece construction, so only one piece compared to some fakes that have two or three cage pieces that are bolted together. Generally it doesn't matter, but sometimes it does. In this case, when the two pieces meet at other cages, there is a smaller gap, so moving the camera in and out often resulted in the cage being hit. It all fits the X-T4 like a glove, but I noticed movement in the grip area. I don't know why or how as everything is reliable. I've been using it for about 4 months now and haven't noticed any scuffs on the camera, so that's a plus. Some other cells have left marks on my camera in the past after prolonged use and repeated removal. All this is thought out to the smallest detail and has many functions. * Arca-Swiss base allows direct mounting on any Arca-Swiss style tripod. * A magnetic screwdriver is built into the base. So you can unscrew and unscrew the camera body from the cage. Stay in place. Haven't lost it yet.* NATO rails are built into the right side of the cage. I have a wooden handle that attaches with a nato rail and no longer has to attach the rail to use the handle.* So many threaded holes I can attach almost anything. It's very versatile so I can use it with other accessories from different manufacturers although I find the smaller rig to be the best. * Thread holes around the edges for attaching straps if you wish. Accessories such as microphone, flash, receiver/transmitter, etc.* Optional front handle. The X-T4 is known for its small grip. Adding this piece on top of the handle makes holding the whole cage easier, especially when you start adding monitors, microphones and other accessories. Is it ideal? Nearly. There is a newer version that added another hole near the base with a jig to add a 15mm rod. Personally I could use this if I don't want to add a pole baseplate, but I need a pole for my follow focus. Besides, I'm very happy with this cage for about $75. It protects my camera and allows me to turn it into a cinema set without compromise. a newer version that added another hole near the base with a jig for adding a 15mm rod. Personally I could use this if I don't want to add a pole baseplate, but I need a pole for my follow focus. Otherwise I'm very happy with this cage for about $75. It protects my camera and allows me to turn it into a cinema set without compromise. a newer version, which added another hole near the base with a jig to add a 15mm rod. Personally I could use this if I don't want to add a pole baseplate, but I need a pole for my follow focus. Besides, I'm very happy with this cage for about $75. It protects my camera and allows me to turn it into a cinema set without compromise.