DIY Camera Rig

A camera rig I made for my Fujifilm XT-4, made from aluminum extrusions

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Will-Faught

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Fujifilm XT-4 Cage

I wanted to create a handle for my Fujifilm X-T4 so I could hold it to stabilize video shots. The Smallrig camera cage for the X-T4 costs around $70-$80 and that’s out of my price range of $0 unfortunately, so I wanted to make a usable design that could be made for much more affordably (at the cost of bulk and weight). From scratch, the materials used are not free, but I was able to source everything from the Northwestern shop. This design is the fifth iteration of the camera rig, but there are a lot more to improve about the design. Additional changes in the design will be reflected as I update the website.

Specs

  • Size: 32.1 x 8.3 x 14 cm
  • Weight: 1.32 kg
  • Assembly Time: 30 min

Materials

  • 2020 Aluminum Extrusion
  • 2020 L Corner Connecter
  • 2020 Sliding T Nuts
  • 10-32 3/8" Hex Screws
  • 10-32 Washers
  • 1" Diameter Wood Dowels
  • Small Wood Screw
  • PLA Plastic

XT-4 Attachment Base

Base Specs