Kondor Blue Cage and Cine Mount for DJI Focus Pro LiDAR System Introduced

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by Francesco AndreolaYesterday

Kondor Blue has recently released a new cage, articulating mounting arm, and cables designed specifically for the LiDAR sensor module of DJI’s latest FIZ control system, the Focus Pro. These new accessories should make it easier to securely and precisely position the LiDAR rangefinder for optimal autofocus performance.

Back in April, DJI launched Focus Pro, an affordable but pretty advanced lens control ecosystem combining the benefits of a traditional wireless follow focus system with those of LiDAR technology. In short, it allows you to turn cine manual lenses into autofocus ones while still retaining full manual control of focus (as well as iris and zoom) if needed. You can read all about it in our initial coverage here.

The complete DJI Focus Pro kit consists of a hand unit, a grip, motors for Focus/Iris/Zoom (FIZ), and the LiDAR unit – which needs to be carefully centered with the camera’s optical axis and, ideally, positioned as close as possible to the lens’ entrance pupil. However, the flimsy, short, cold-shoe mount that comes standard with Focus Pro sometimes makes it hard to accurately position the LiDAR module for optimal results. Hence, Kondor Blue came up with an alternative. Let’s take a look!

Kondor Blue Cage and Cine Mount for DJI Focus Pro LiDAR

This tiny, low-profile cage wraps around the DJI Focus Pro LiDAR module without adding much bulk or weight to your camera setup. Indeed, the cage measures 86x39x60mm / 3.39×1.54×2.36in and is featherlight, tipping the scale at only 56g/1.9oz.

The accessory provides 1/4”-20 mounting points with anti-twist holes at the top, rear, left, and right sides, plus a 3/8”-16 threaded hole at the bottom. Moreover, the bottom of the cage integrates a Mini Lock male interface that allows you to use the cage in combination with Kondor Blue’s popular quick-release plates. All this allows you to easily mount the LiDAR module in the perfect spot using your own magic arm or other rigging accessories.

However, the company also offers a Cine Mount kit that includes the cage, a 15mm rod clamp, a 15mm rod (10 cm) with a built-in bubble level, and a pivoting arm. This solution should make it even easier to center the LiDAR unit with the lens’ axis and adjust its height.

Finally, the company also has a new range of USB-C cables that can replace the original DJI one. These come in various lengths (6, 10, and 20″) to easily adapt to different lenses and camera setups.

Price and availability

The Kondor Blue Cage and Cine Mount for DJI LiDAR can be purchased or pre-ordered from the manufacturer’s website. Some of these items seem to be in stock and ready to ship, while others should become available by the end of this year.

Both the cage-only and the cine mount options are available in black or space gray finish. They are priced at $75 and $160, respectively. Lastly, Kondor Blue’s 6, 10, and 20” cables for DJI Focus Pro LiDAR retail for $14.99 each.

For more information, please visit Kondor Blue’s website here.

Have you ever worked with DJI’s LiDAR system? Do you think this cage can make it easier to use on set? Let us know your thoughts in the comment section below!