Sony a7 V / a7 IV / a7s III / a7R V / a7R IV / a9 III / a1 II / a1 Series CineBack® Instructions

Version 2 Instructions

Here is a video overview of how to use the CineBack® Version 2 for a1, a1 II, a9 III, a7 IV, a7S III, a7R IV and a7R V, cameras. You can view the product page here.

Video Sections

0:00 - Introduction
01:16 - CineBack Power Features
03:25 - Rotating D-Tap Splitter
03:46 - Cable Management Door
05:13 - Screen Holder
06:26 - Quick Release Module
06:54 - Cage Compatibility
07:10 - Spacers
07:20 - USB-C PD Power Delivery and Cables
08:27 - SmallRig 3667B Cage Install
11:39 - SmallRig 4308 Cage Install
14:47 - SmallRig 4481 Cage Install
18:06 - SmallRig 5187 Cage Install (A1 II, A9 III)
20:25 - Tilta TA-T66-FCC-B Cage Install (A1 II, A9 III)
22:20 - SmallRig 2999 Cage Install
25:37 - Tilta Tilta A7s III Cage Install (TA-T18-E-B)
26:52 - XLR Handle Extension Kit with the Sony XLR-H1
31:32 - Outro

Required Gear

You only need one thing to get CineBack® to work with your A7 series camera and that is a cage. Check the compatibility list below for more information. 

Camera and Camera Cage Compatibility 

Optional Gear

The XLR Extension Kit coupled with the SmallRig Adapter Plate for Sony FX30/FX3 XLR Handle (requires SmallRig 3667B for the a7 IV and the  SmallRig 2999 cage for the a7S III) allows you to use the Sony XLR-H1 XLR Handle Unit with the A7s III and A7 IV.

For camera power, you can use our right angle USB-C cables to power your camera via USB-C PD (power delivery) from one of the two USB-C jacks on CineBack®. Optionally you can power the camera from the D-Tap jacks on CineBack®. We've used the Alvin's Cable version as well as the Kondor Blue cable without issue.

 

Version 1 (Discontinued) Instructions

Watch the video below to learn about CineBack® for A7 Series Cameras and the new XLR Handle Extension Kit.

 

Video Sections

00:00 - Introduction
02:52 - Whats in the box
03:21 - Compatibility
05:21 - Assembly - SmallRig 3667B Cage
07:29 - Assembly - SmallRig 2999 Cage
09:26 - Fan Mount
14:50 - XLR Handle Kit
19:11 - Power Options and Info
22:33 - Conclusion

Required Gear

You only need one thing to get CineBack® to work with your A7 series camera is the SmallRig 3667B. The SmallRig 2999 also works but isn't compatible with the XLR Top Handle Unit and requires a 3/8" to 1/4" adapter and some shimming washers which are included.

We recommend the SmallRig 3667B cage for reasons mentioned above.

Optional Gear

The XLR Extension Kit coupled with the SmallRig Adapter Plate for Sony FX30/FX3 XLR Handleallows you to use the Sony XLR-H1 XLR Handle Unit with the A7s III and A7 IV.

Another optional item is this Tilta cooling fan that can be mounted inside CineBack® and can cool the A7 IV (not compatible with other A7 series cameras). 

Optionally you can power the camera from the D-Tap jacks on CineBack® with either a D-Tap to FZ100 Dummy Battery or a D-Tap to USB-C with Power Delivery into the cameras USB jack. We've used the Alvin's Cable version as well as the Kondor Blue cable without issue and also really dig the Kondor Blue D-Tap to USB adapter.