Vocas Cage and Top Cheese Plate for the Canon EOS C80 Released

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by Jeff Loch3 days ago

As the Canon EOS C80 slowly hits the shelves worldwide, third-party accessory manufacturer Vocas recently released their cage and top cheese plate rigging solutions. Made entirely of aluminum, these accessories will add plenty of 1/4″-20 and 3/8″-16 mounting points to your camera. So, let’s take a closer look at them!

At the beginning of September 2024, Canon announced the EOS C80. This compact camera features the same 6K BSI Full Frame image sensor as the Canon EOS C400, and it includes numerous Canon EOS C70 user feedback, including a new brighter built-in screen, the addition of a 12G-SDI output port, an improved autofocus system, a new triple base ISO, and so on. My colleague Johnnie did an entire review of the camera that you can watch here. The Canon EOS C80 was even elected as one of CineD’s cameras of the year.

As the camera starts to be delivered to content creators worldwide, more manufacturers are beginning to release their rigging solutions for it. Dutch manufacturer Vocas is joining the party by releasing a cage and top cheese plate for the Canon EOS C80.

Vocas cage for the Canon EOS C80

The Vocas cage for the Canon EOS C80 is a half cage entirely made of aluminum, which won’t add much weight to your camera package since it only weighs 250g/0.55 lbs. This cage attaches to your camera via five screws at the top and bottom, so it won’t twist or come loose. On the cage, you’ll find a plethora of 1/4″-20 Pin Lock and 3/8″-16 Pin Lock mounting points. Also, it has a cold shoe mount on the top’s right side.

At the top of the cage, you’ll find a 1/4″-20 mounting point with Canon’s anti-twist ridges, making it compatible with the stock top handle. Furthermore, the cage doesn’t obstruct the hot shoe at the back of the camera. Even if the Canon EOS C80 now has a built-in electronic level, Vocas included a built-in level at the back of the cage.

Even though the Canon EOS C80 now has a 12G-SDI output, it still has an HDMI output port. This Vocas cage has a right-angle HDMI adapter and clamp, so your camera’s HDMI connector stays safe and secure.

Vocas top cheese plate for the Canon EOS C80

If you want to keep your Canon EOS C80 more minimalistic but still benefit from extra mounting points, Vocas has a top cheese plate available. This plate secures your camera via two screws and gives you three 3/8″-16 Pin Lock and six 1/4″-20 Pin Lock mounting points, a cold shoe, and the same built-in level as the cage.

Price and availability

The Vocas cage for the Canon EOS C80 is available now for $320.27/€285.11, while the top cheese plate is €123.48. Of course, both products are compatible with other Vocas accessories, such as their top handles, baseplates, and RF to PL/LPL lens mount adapters.

For more information, please visit Vocas’ website here.

What do you think about these rigging options for the Canon EOS C80? Did you already receive your EOS C80? What is your go-to third-party accessory manufacturer? Don’t hesitate to let us know in the comments below!