Kondor Blue has posted up a video that gives you a good breakdown of all of the features of their Pyxis Cage System.
Topics Covered
- 0:00 – Intro
- 0:40 – Side Plate Intro
- 0:59 – Mounting Options
- 1:38 – Different kits
- 1:52 – C-Kit
- 3:33 – B-Kit
- 4:54 – Side Level Plate
- 6:02 – A-Kit
- 8:00 – limited only by your creativeness
- 8:21 – Design
- 8:58 – Rigging with Clifton
- 10:54 – Outro
The base PYXIS Cage System starts at $499 USD.
The Top and Bottom Plates take up half of the area front to back. These plates are fully symmetrical from left to right. This is ideal for several use cases, for instance when operating on a gimbal, as it cuts the cage weight in half while providing essential mounts. Cages A & B include two sets of Top and Bottom Plates and can be rigged with the Pro-Blade SSD Top Handle with the new dual NATO mounting kit.
The Top and Bottom Plates can be reversed and mounted under-slug for challenging jib and/or dolly shots. Much like the Sony FX6 and Burano cages, the front ARRI mounts are 60mm apart and work to mount 15mm rods with the KB M12 Anti-Twist Mounts. For power options, you can run both the native Sony BP-U battery and a V-Mount or Gold Mount plate off of the back of the Top Plate or with a Baseplate kit.
The Left and Right Side Rosette Ribs have been optimized for multiple operation modes. They include an integrated ARRI style 60-tooth rosette with M6 mounting standard, NATO rail with a safety pin, and multiple ¼”-20 and ⅜”-16 anti-twist mounts. They can also be used at either end of the camera and even flipped upside down to place the rosette to the bottom, which is a good option for those looking to rig extension arms and grips for shoulder and Easy Rig configurations. The Side Rails are also compatible with Drop-in filter lens adapters such as the MOFAGE Poco and Breakthrough Photography DFM adapters.
The Side Plate provides a wide range of options from dual cold shoes, anti-twist mounts, removable safety-pin NATO, in-line bubble level, and more. The Side Plate can be mounted with the NATO at the top or bottom of the plate. The NATO rail can also be removed so tripod plates can be mounted in either orientation for vertical shooting. The mounting row is directly centered with the sensor for consistent paralaxing when used on a gimbal or tripod. Two 3mm anti-twist pins are also stored in the back of the plate for accessories that need to be mounted which can be done through the Side Plate’s center mount. 1.5mm and 3mm hex tools are magnetically mounted to the plate for easy access.
