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2022-12-01T14:47:38
One of the best directors monitor cages I've seen. Solid design. Put a Goldmount plate on the back and used it as an AC monitor cage for a year. Handles are decent. Feels very high quality and is much better than the V2 version of this cage.
Jacob V.
11 x 7 x 4" (279.4 x 177.8 x 101.6mm)
1 lb (476g)
Great solid monitor cage for Director's and AC's
By Jacob V.
One of the best directors monitor cages I've seen. Solid design. Put a Goldmount plate on the back and used it as an AC monitor cage for a year. Handles are decent. Feels very high quality and is much better than the V2 version of this cage.
Just when you thought professional videography couldn't get any better, the Director's Monitor Cage v3 (DMCv3) steps in to revolutionize your filming experience. This high-quality, durable, and versatile equipment is universally compatible with any monitor up to 9 inches (measured diagonally). It securely attaches via top, bottom, or rear 1/4-20 mounting locations, offering a sturdy and reliable setup for your filming needs.
The DMCv3 boasts a new design that provides a 33% weight reduction compared to its predecessor, making it easier to transport and handle. This model introduces unique features like a dual direction swing away bracket, quick release neck strap, dual Teradek mounting areas, and carbon fiber rods and handles, enhancing its versatility and user-friendliness.
Arriving mostly pre-assembled, the DMCv3 offers simple, rod-based height adjustment. The carbon fiber hand grips can be swiftly positioned via the built-in 15mm clamps, ensuring a comfortable and secure grip. The battery mounting plate features V-Mount and Gold Mount attachment points, as well as dual direction swing away functionality for easy access to the rear of the monitor and installed wireless devices.
The cage includes a built-in baby pin clamp with a locking thumbwheel for stand mounting and holes on the main brackets for attaching directly to the back of Convergent Design Odyssey and Apollo. The included sun shade, adaptable to most monitors, snaps directly to the cage frame. The bottom of the shade is made of self-securing closure, which can be adjusted to the proper width of the monitor.
The tool-less design of the handles allows them to be folded in for easy packing, and the sun shade can be repurposed to act as a protective cover. The package also includes a padded neck strap with 4 mounting points and quick release clips, Teradek mounting areas that allow up to two wireless receivers to be mounted side by side, and a cable tie for cable management.
The DMCv3 is also capable of side-by-side mounting of two monitors, making it a versatile choice for directors who require multiple viewing angles. It is compatible with a wide range of monitors including SmallHD, TVLogic, Ikan, Odyssey, Blackmagic Video Assist, and Atomos models, among many others. The Director's Monitor Cage v3 is the ultimate tool for professional videographers seeking to elevate their filming capabilities.