The MID49 range of accessories and kits for the Canon C80 that were announced in September are now shipping. These look to be good solutions as the C80 is a camera that does require some sort of cage to be able to mount certain accessories.
Upper Cage for Canon C80 ($350 USD)
Available for pre-order, expected to ship in October.
The upper Cage for Canon C80 is a form-fitting cage with 1/4-20, 3/8-16 with ARRI accessory pins, and M4x20mm ARRI-spaced threaded holes in several places. In the center channel, a replica of the Canon striped rosette allows the C80’s original handle to be attached.
The included top accessory rod holds a combination hot shoe, ARRI 3/8-16, M4x20, and the Canon mic hole pattern for attaching the C80’s original microphone shock mount. A special 1/4-20 recess at the end of the rod holds the Audio Breakout AB-4 (Canon C70/C80) which is available as an optional add-on, and converts the camera’s two mini XLRs to standard, full-size XLRs.
The HDMI protector clamps cables securely, and front lens support mount attaches to 3rd party lens adapters like Metabones, etc. Top ARCA Swiss dovetail slot accepts products like our ARCA Top Handle or ARCA Top Plate which are sold separately.
Lower ARCA Swiss dovetail attaches to our Baseline 15mm Baseplate to provide rods at the correct lens height and is also available separately.
Product Weight: 15.5oz (438g)
Product Dimensions (WxLxH): 5.2 x 7.2 x 6.4n (438 x 132x 162mm)
Base Kit for Canon C80 ($750 USD)
Available for pre-order, expected to ship in October.
Base Kit for Canon C80 is an accessory kit that includes:
Form fitting cage with 1/4-20, 3/8-16, and M4x20mm threaded holes in several places along with a shoe mount and 15mm rod clamps. ARCA Swiss dovetail slot on top accepts included ARCA Top Handle and Top Plate. The 15mm accessory rod provides additional mounting for the optional AB-4 XLR adapter. The lower ARCA Swiss dovetail attaches to the included baseplate and lens support adapter attaches to 3rd party lens adapters like Metabones, etc.
Baseline 15mm LW (Core)
Quick-release 15mm LW baseplate with ARCA Swiss camera dovetail interface on top and ARRI standard dovetail interface on the bottom.
Baseline ARRI Dovetail
Baseline ARRI Dovetail is the lower ARRI mounting plate that interfaces with the Baseline Core.
ARCA Top HandleSliding camera handle that has 1/4-20, 3/8-16 with ARRI locating pins, and M4x20mm threaded holes plus two hot shoe mounts.
Add on the optional Audio Breakout AB-4 (Canon C70/C80) which adapts the camera’s two mini XLRs to standard, full-size XLRs.
Product Weight: 29.2oz (830g)
Product Dimensions (WxLxH): 5.21 x 7.2 x 10.26in (132 x 183 x 261mm)
Mid Kit for Canon C80 ($995 USD)
Available for pre-order, expected to ship in October.
Mid Kit for Canon C80 is an accessory kit that includes:
Upper Cage for Canon C80Form fitting cage with 1/4-20, 3/8-16, and M4x20mm threaded holes in several places along with a shoe mount and 15mm rod clamps. ARCA Swiss dovetail slot on top accepts included ARCA Top Handle and Top Plate. The included 15mm accessory rod provides additional mounting for the included AB-4 XLR adapter. Lower ARCA Swiss dovetail attaches to the included baseplate and lens support adapter attaches to 3rd party lens adapters like Metabones, etc.
Baseline 15mm LW (Core)
Quick-release 15mm LW baseplate with ARCA Swiss camera dovetail interface on top and ARRI standard dovetail interface on the bottom.
Baseline ARRI Dovetail
The baseline ARRI Dovetail is the lower ARRI mounting plate that interfaces with the Baseline Core.
ARCA Top HandleSliding camera handle that has 1/4-20, 3/8-16 with ARRI locating pins, and M4x20mm threaded holes plus two hot shoe mounts.
ARCA Top Plate (114mm)Sliding top plate that has 1/4-20, 3/8-16 with ARRI locating pins, and M4x20mm threaded holes. 114mm dovetail length.
Rod Bracket (15mm LW)Attaches to the Top Handle or Top Plate to provide 15mm LW rod support.
Audio Breakout AB-4 (Canon C70/C80)Adapts the camera’s two mini XLRs to standard, full-size XLRs.
2x 15mm 9 inch stainless steel rods are included in the Mid Kit.
Product Weight: 42.0oz (1192g)
Product Dimensions (WxLxH): 9.0 x 7.2 x 10.26in (228 x 183 x 261mm)
