{"product_id":"dslr-cage-rail-rig-with-matte-box","title":"DSLR cage\/rail rig with Matte box","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a rig based on the standard 15 mm rail system (60 mm spacing), where a large part of the rig is 3D printed, though rails, screws and some of the camera and tripod mounting hardware are not.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eI have used carbon fiber rails, but aluminium tubes can be used as well, but be careful with the dimensions, as some of the tubes I have gotten from the hardware store have been a little under in size, which results in a less firm grip.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf 15 mm tubes are not easily available, you can use the customizer to tweak some of the parameters, though it's not designed to be way different, but should work fine fo small adjustments.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe pictured setup is using a Nikon D600 camera, and a D800 will also fit, but it's a little tight and if you would like to use a larger camera, the cage size (distance between the lower and the upper rails) can be customized, but the print will not fit on the A1 mini build plate anymore\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOn the side and top\/bottom of the cage are mounting options for different sorts of accessories. This can be the adjustable handles, that can be mounted on either the top start pattern position or the lower one, or it can be smaller equipment, like microphones, lights, monitors, etc. that uses ¼\" screws, where eg. the Bambu Lab Maker Supply Camera Quick Release Plate Nut can be used (used for the microphone in the photos). Those screw in and stay in there, even when the accessories are removed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSide handles\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe handles are printed in 2 pieces with M3 brass inserts and an M6 nut embedded in the middle. They are hold together with 4 pcs. M3 x 20 mm cap head screws. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cfigure class=\"image\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/makerworld.bblmw.com\/makerworld\/model\/DSM00000001578520\/design\/2025-07-05_9053f560a22f3.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003cfigure class=\"image\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/makerworld.bblmw.com\/makerworld\/model\/DSM00000001578520\/design\/2025-07-05_e18628468331a8.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eQuick release plate assembly\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe camera plate uses 4 M3 heat set inserts for the connection to the Manfrotto 577 that sits under the camera. They are inserted from the bottom side (what will be bottom when mounted on the rig) to best secure the manfrotto plate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cfigure class=\"image\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/makerworld.bblmw.com\/makerworld\/model\/DSM00000001578520\/design\/2025-07-30_f05445787e642.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003cp\u003eOn the other side (what will end up being the top) insert 4x M6 nuts\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cfigure class=\"image\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/makerworld.bblmw.com\/makerworld\/model\/DSM00000001578520\/design\/2025-07-30_14a01c089d6b48.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003cp\u003eThen place the Manfrotto 577 adapter without the actual sliding plate on top, covering the M6 nuts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cfigure class=\"image\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/makerworld.bblmw.com\/makerworld\/model\/DSM00000001578520\/design\/2025-07-30_c67f6264cbc1f8.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnd secure with 4x M3x20mm machine screws. The ones pictured are black, but the ones listed in the BOM are stainless steel.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cfigure class=\"image\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/makerworld.bblmw.com\/makerworld\/model\/DSM00000001578520\/design\/2025-07-30_883ce2b5c7eb08.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor the bottom part, the one used to connect a plate for mounting the rig on a tripod, insert 2x ¼\" nuts\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cfigure class=\"image\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/makerworld.bblmw.com\/makerworld\/model\/DSM00000001578520\/design\/2025-07-30_e0bae499e86138.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003cp\u003ePut the rails and 2x “camera_plate_clamp\" on top.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cfigure class=\"image\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/makerworld.bblmw.com\/makerworld\/model\/DSM00000001578520\/design\/2025-07-30_6b419a4a047b3.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003cp\u003eThen place the tripod place with the nuts facing towards the inside\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cfigure class=\"image\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/makerworld.bblmw.com\/makerworld\/model\/DSM00000001578520\/design\/2025-07-30_975564e850db6.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnd finally secure the complete assembly with 4x M6x30mm countersunk screws. This will both keep the assembly together and tighten the clamps around the rails\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cfigure class=\"image\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/makerworld.bblmw.com\/makerworld\/model\/DSM00000001578520\/design\/2025-07-30_59cf1f4bb73f88.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003cp\u003eFinally you can mount a plate to the two ¼\" nuts. I highly recommend using both mounting options in a plate with a long slot (like the one that comes with Manfrotto 577 Quick Release Adapter with Sliding Plate and Safety Lock), but you will need an extra ¼\" QR plate nut (eg. the ones from Bambu Lab) as the Manfrotto kit comes with one ¼\" and one 3\/8\". Using two screws here help a lot with the stability and makes it much less likely to break.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMatte box with filter holder\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn addition to the cage and different handles, there is also a matte box, for shielding the lens from direct sunlight and for holding one or more filters (this is designed around relatively cheap plastic filters). It's modular, so you can add how many filter holders as you like, only thing is that the screws you use to assemble the matte box need to be 6.3 mm for each filter holder + 8-10 mm extra to hold everything in place securely.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe sun block on the matte box also functions as a lid to protect the lens during transport and when packed away. The thumbscrews for the lid uses M3 bras inserts and a 185mm long piece of M3 all thread to keep the lid in the desired angle during operation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe filter frames, that allow you to put in and take out the filter come in two versions, one for placing the filter in the wide orientation and one for the tall operation, eg. for partial fade type of filters. There is NO support for rotating a filter, so this is not ideal for polarizers or similar where the rotation is needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe matte box is mounted to the lens and there are support for either the Nikon 24-70 f2.8 or the Canon 24-105 f4, though it might not be too difficult to adjust it to also fit other types.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen using it with the Nikon 24-70 f2.8, the full wide will move the lens into the filters, if they are in place, so be careful when zooming.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDesign by flummer on MakerWorld (license: BY-SA).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mymadmanlab","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67369374941488,"sku":null,"price":37.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0987\/0809\/5280\/files\/0_6c88e750-4a28-47a6-9e1a-0a4efee8a69a.png?v=1784061231","url":"https:\/\/mymadmanlab.com\/products\/dslr-cage-rail-rig-with-matte-box","provider":"Mymadmanlab.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}