# Base Kit for Sony FX5

**_Available for pre-order, ships in late September 2026_**  
  
Base Kit for Sony FX5 is an accessory kit that includes:

  

[Upper Cage for Sony FX5](https://www.mid49.com/products/upper-cage-for-sony-fx5 "Upper Cage for Sony FX5")[  
](https://www.mid49.com/products/baseline-core-15mm-lw-0mm-platform-height?_pos=1&_sid=6018d20d6&_ss=r "Baseline Core 15mm LW Baseplate")

A modular cage for the FX5 that includes:

  

[Left Corner Bracket FX5](https://www.mid49.com/products/left-corner-bracket-for-sony-fx5 "Left Corner Bracket for Sony FX5")

A mounting cheeseplate that attaches with two 1/4-20 screws, has a swing-away HDMI clamp and included reduction inserts, and 1/4-20 and 3/8-16 holes with ARRI locating pins.

  

[Right Corner Bracket FX5](https://www.mid49.com/products/right-corner-bracket-for-sony-fx5 "Right Corner Bracket for Sony FX5")

Attaches to the right side with a slot tab, 1/4-20, and M4 bullnose screw to provide additional 1/4-20 and 3/8-16 mounting points, along with a contoured thumbrest for easy camera gripping.

  

The base of the cage attaches to the camera with two 1/4-20 screws and a front lip to make sure the camera is aligned correctly. Mounting points on all sides make rigging easy, and a recessed area allows battery door access.

  

Below the base is an included ARCA dovetail with 3 lengths of 1/4-20 support posts for attaching to 3rd party lens adapters like Metabones, etc.

  

Side-loading rear filter lens adapters are compatible with the cage, as cage components do not obstruct the lens area.

  

[Baseline 15mm LW (Upper Cage Sony FX5)](https://www.mid49.com/products/baseline-15mm-lw-upper-cage-sony-fx2 "https://www.mid49.com/products/baseline-15mm-lw-upper-cage-sony-fx5")

Quick-release 15mm LW baseplate with ARCA Swiss camera dovetail interface on top and ARRI standard dovetail interface on the bottom.  

  

 **Product Weight:** 29.2oz (830g)

## Details

- **Price:** 495.0 USD
- **Vendor:** MID49
- **Type:** Cage
- **Tags:** base-kit, feature-60

## Variants

| Variant | Price | Available |
|---------|-------|-----------|
| Default Title | 495.00 USD | In stock |

## Images

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## Additional Information

- **Google: Label 3 (Core Feature):** Swing-away HDMI lock and lens support prevent port damage and adapter stress.
- **Camera Brand:** Sony
- **Compatible Camera:** Sony FX5
- **Product rating:** 5.0/5.0

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> Source: [MID49](https://www.mid49.com/products/base-kit-for-sony-fx5)
> Updated: 2026-09-14