Tilta has introduced a new universal SSD holder and four new 15mm rod mounting clamps. These new rigging options expand Tilta’s accessories line, which had been largely proprietary and brand specific with their ‘Tiltaing’ line. Let’s take a look at these new offerings.
Tilta has emerged over the years as one of the leading camera accessories makers. Their products are reasonably well built for their price range and offer camera operators good options for building their rig. However, their components are usually designed to work exclusively with only their cages.
That’s why it is really great to see them making universal products.
Tilta Universal SSD Holder
The Tilta Universal SSD Holder Type I is designed to work with a wide range of external drives. Tilta notes its compatibility with “Samsung T5/T7, SanDisk E61/E81, and many other popular external SSD drives”. The holder is extendable from 52.5mm to 60.0mm, which should fit most modern SSDs.
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It is constructed out of aluminum and stainless steel to keep it lightweight and to ensure it will survive on set to keep your drive and data safe. The Tilta Universal SSD Holder uses an adjustable 1/4”-20 mounting screw, making it compatible with most cages and expanding options for mounting locations.
An integrated cable clamp helps to prevent accidental disconnections between the camera and the SSD.
New 15mm rod holders
The four new 15mm rod holders allow for more options to securely mount 15mm rods for follow focuses and other accessories. Compatible with a wide range of attachment types, these new rod holders have been developed to take advantage of the attachment points on their more recent camera cages’ 1/4″-20 or NATO rail attachments.
- 15mm Rod Holder to NATO Adapter – Black
- NATO Rail helps prevent the rod from rotating
- Can be mounted to top or side of cage with NATO rail.
- Price: $15
- 15mm Rod Holder to Dual 1/4″-20 Adapter – Black
- Mounts via two 1/4″-20 screws which help prevent the rod from rotating
- Designed to be mounted to the side of cages, will also mount to top of cages with enough threads.
- Price: $10
- 15mm Rod Holder to 1/4″-20 Adapter (Front Mounted) – Black
- Mounts to the front of Tilta cages with 1/4”-20 threads and dual locating pins
- Price: $10
- 15mm Rod Holder to 1/4″-20 Adapter (Side Mounted) – Black
- Mounts to the side of Tilta cages with 1/4”-20 threads and dual locating pins
- Price: $10
Tilta Universal SSD Holder and Tilta’s new 15mm rod holders are available to order directly from Tilta’s site. The SSD holder is listed for $25, and the rod holders are listed between $10-15.
Do you use Tilta’s accessories with your camera rig? Let us know what your thoughts and experiences are with their products in the comments below.
