The SmallRig 6409 cage for the Nikon Z5IIc offers a HawkLock quick release NATO rail, cold shoe, 1/4"-20 threads, ARRI locating holes, a QD socket and a strap slot. Its Arca-Swiss base fits tripods and DJI gimbals, and cutouts keep all controls accessible.
The SmallRig 6409 cage for the Nikon Z5IIc offers a HawkLock quick release NATO rail, cold shoe, 1/4"-20 threads, ARRI locating holes, a QD socket and a strap slot. Its Arca-Swiss base fits tripods and DJI gimbals, and cutouts keep all controls accessible.
The lightweight aluminum cage wraps around the camera, protects it and adds mounting points for accessories. Its Arca-Swiss base lets you move quickly between handheld, tripod and gimbal shooting.

Attach side and top handles, SSDs, DJI microphones, monitors or an iPad to the cage and turn the camera into a complete shooting setup.
A quick release rail for side handles and other HawkLock ecosystem accessories.
Protective pads and three mounting points hold the cage firmly without twisting.
Cutouts keep the controls, flip screen, battery compartment and hot shoe free.
The integrated plate fits DJI gimbals as well as Arca-Swiss tripod heads.
The cage is designed for the Nikon Z5IIc as a lightweight yet expandable solution. It integrates a HawkLock quick release NATO rail, 1/4"-20 threaded holes, ARRI locating holes, a cold shoe, a QD socket and a strap slot, and is compatible with the HawkLock ecosystem. It is made of lightweight aluminum alloy.
Protective pads and a three-point locking structure provide secure anti-twist mounting without removing the camera strap rings. This reduces the need for repeated tightening, minimizes camera shifting and adds protection. Precision cutouts keep the hot shoe, dials, buttons, flip screen, battery compartment and dummy battery port accessible.
The bottom features an integrated Arca-Swiss plate for use with DJI gimbals and Arca tripods. You can switch quickly between handheld, tripod and gimbal setups without an extra quick release plate.
Once installed, the cage supports side handles, top handles, SSDs, DJI microphones, monitors and iPads, so you can build a complete professional shooting setup. The lightweight design keeps the rig portable.
The integrated Arca-Swiss plate fits straight into an Arca-Swiss tripod head, so you can move the caged camera from hand to tripod in moments.
The Arca-Swiss base is compatible with the DJI RS 2, RSC 2, RS 3, RS 3 Pro, RS 4 and RS 4 Pro gimbals.
| Manufacturer: | SmallRig |
| Category: | Cages |
| Colour | Black |
| Material | Aluminium alloy · Silicone |
| Version | Full cage |
| Mounting Interface | 1/4"-20 · ARRI 3/8"-16 · NATO · Cold shoe · QD · Arca-Swiss · Strap holes |
| For camera | Nikon Z5IIc |
| Product Weight | 157g |
| Dimensions | 148x62x105mm |
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