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SmallRig drops HawkLock cages for Sony FX5 by 15%
SmallRig has reduced prices on two HawkLock cages for the Sony FX5, with the basic cage now $76.49 and the Advanced at $101.99, while kits stay at regular prices.
Key points
- SmallRig has discounted the HawkLock cage for Sony FX5 by 15% to $76.49.
- The Advanced HawkLock cage for Sony FX5 is also 15% off, now $101.99 with extra support features.
- Five kits built on these cages remain listed at their regular prices, ranging from $139.99 to $269.99.
SmallRig has applied a 15% reduction to its HawkLock cages made for the Sony FX5, moving two of the bare-cage SKUs to lower price points while the accessory kits stay at their usual listings. The company's HawkLock cage for Sony FX5 is now priced at $76.49, down from $89.99, and the Advanced HawkLock cage for Sony FX5 is reduced to $101.99 from $119.99.
Both include a removable NATO top plate and an HDMI cable clamp.
The Advanced model carries a few additional reinforcement details intended for heavier, accessory-filled builds. The maker lists an extra top plate on that version, along with a safety stop on the NATO rail at the side and a threaded point beneath the lens mount designed to accept a supporting mount adapter.
SmallRig first introduced these HawkLock cages shortly after Sony released the FX5, and the two standalone cages are included in the current price cut. Beyond the two bare cages, SmallRig also sells five kits built around the same cage designs; those bundles remain priced at their normal tags, starting at $139.99 for the kit with the XLR handle and peaking at $269.99 for the Advanced kit that includes a dual-rod support system.
The discounts are straightforward: a 15% markdown on the two bare cages brings the basic HawkLock to $76.49 and the Advanced to $101.99. If you plan to assemble a larger rig, the Advanced cage's additional plates and the side-rail safety stop give more mounting points and a more secure NATO interface for top handles and accessories.
SmallRig's approach keeps the modular options intact: customers can buy a reduced-price bare cage and then choose from the collection of kits and components at their standard prices, or pick one of the prebuilt bundles if they prefer a factory-configured solution. The listing shows the five kit options at their usual numbers, which range from $139.99 to $269.99.
For those comparing staple features across the two cage types, the inclusion of both a removable NATO top plate and an HDMI cable clamp across the range simplifies basic build decisions, while the Advanced version's extra plate, safety stop and mount-adapter thread are the main differentiators for heavier setups.
Specs
| Discount | 15% |
|---|---|
| HawkLock price | $76.49 |
| HawkLock regular | $89.99 |
| Advanced price | $101.99 |
| Advanced regular | $119.99 |
| Kit low price | $139.99 |
| Kit high price | $269.99 |
Where to buy
SmallRig HawkLock cage for Sony FX5FAQ
- How much are the cages discounted?
- Both bare cages are 15% off: HawkLock cage for Sony FX5 is $76.49 (regular $89.99) and Advanced HawkLock cage for Sony FX5 is $101.99 (regular $119.99).
- What mounting and cable features do the cages include?
- "Both include a removable NATO top plate and an HDMI cable clamp."
- What extra hardware does the Advanced model add?
- The Advanced version adds a second top plate, and it also includes a safety stop on the side NATO rail and a thread below the lens mount for a supporting mount adapter.
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