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As the Nikon ZR begins to show up in more demanding cinema workflows, one practical issue surfaces quickly: mount rigidity. Pair the camera’s compact body with EF or PL glass via an adapter, and the mechanical load changes. What was once a lightweight hybrid camera starts behaving more like a small “cinema” system. Jaquet’s Niko Cage for the Nikon ZR is built around that scenario. The CNC-milled aluminum half-cage reinforces the mount area, with support for KipperTie’s Adapta LC EF and PL interface via dedicated brackets. Let’s take a look at how this cage works.
The Niko Cage originated as a companion to Jaquet’s own remote pan head, The Spinner. After identifying the Nikon ZR as a suitable camera for that setup, Jaquet developed a dedicated half-cage when no existing solution met their requirements. While conceived for a lightweight motion-control context, the cage incorporates bolt-on brackets for KipperTie’s Adapta LC EF and PL interface, allowing the adapter to integrate directly with the cage structure.
We previously covered KipperTie and their LCminiND, which won a CineD Best-of-Show Award at IBC 2025 in the Camera Support & Accessories category. The Niko Cage extends that ecosystem on the mechanical side.
The Niko Cage is CNC-milled from aluminum and follows a symmetrical half-cage layout that does not extend beyond the front of the lens mount. The camera mounts to the cage using one 1/4″-20 UNC screw from the base, combined with a 3D-printed stud bolt that fits into the locating hole next to the tripod thread on the Nikon ZR body. This two-point attachment reduces the likelihood of rotational movement under increased lens load while maintaining full clearance around the mount area for precision adapters.
Multiple 3/8″-16 and 1/4″-20 UNC threaded mounting points are integrated into the cage. On the base, one 3/8″ and one 1/4″ thread are positioned beneath the removable dovetail plate and aligned along the optical axis to support balanced rig configurations. A detachable Arca-Swiss plate is included for compatibility with standard support systems.
The Niko Cage includes a detachable and vertically adjustable cable clamp designed to secure micro-HDMI and USB-C connections. SmallRig HDMI adapters are supported, and cables can be further secured using an M2 locking screw if required. This provides additional strain relief when external monitoring or data connections are part of the build.
The removable Arca-Swiss plate allows the cage to transition between support systems without reconfiguring the base. Beneath it, integrated 3/8″ and 1/4″ UNC threads remain available for direct mounting if needed.
The Jaquet Niko Cage for KipperTie’s Adapta LC EF and PL configurations is priced at €280 plus VAT. At the time of writing, it is listed as back-ordered, with an estimated delivery time of 2–4 weeks. The package includes the Niko Cage, two Adapta LC brackets, a detachable Arca-Swiss plate, a cable clamp, mounting screws, and both the standard 1/4″-20 camera screw and the additional locating stud bolt. For more information, visit the Jaquet website.
Also of interest, according to Jaquet, they will soon be testing a new version of the Niko Cage with an integrated 15mm mount.
Are you integrating the Nikon ZR into a cinema lens workflow? Are you familiar with KipperTie’s products? Share your experience in the comments below.
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A camera was put in my hands at 16, and I’ve been taking photographs ever since. Before moving to Vienna, I worked as a photographer on film sets, telling stories as they unfolded behind the scenes. Since then, I’ve focused on immersive theater, both as a photographer and an actor. I am the photographer for the award-winning Nesterval ensemble, documenting the energy and atmosphere of their performances. I’m a teller of stories. Stories hold my interest. I’ll take on any project with a story to tell.