Rollei has launched the Rolleiflex 4K Cage, a ‘robust’ accessory for videographers, compatible with Sony Alpha A7/A7S/A7II/A7R and Panasonic GH4/GH3 compact system cameras. Rollei says the move ‘revives’ the Rolleiflex brand name.
PRESS RELEASE
London, UK, 31 March 2015
Rollei, the iconic camera manufacturer, has today revived the Rolleiflex brand name with the launch of the Rolleiflex 4K Cage, a robust video camera cage.
The cage, which can be attached to a range of compatible cameras, is ready for any extreme endeavour due to the impressive number of accessories included. As well as the peripherals, including a range of attachments, handles and plates, the cage also comes with a 24-month warranty.
The Rollei 4K Cage boasts:
• An aluminium base plate – 2x (220 x 15mm) thick carbon-fibre tubes.
• A mount for either a follow focus or sun visor – ¼in thread for the attachment of accessories, such as articulated arms with monitor, video lights or microphones.
• Adjustable handle for ground-level filming.
Thomas Güttler, Managing Director of Rollei, comments: ‘With the revival of the Rolleiflex brand name, we are determined to position Rollei as a brand synonymous with quality and underline our commitments to producing products of the highest quality, for both professional and ambitious videographers.
‘We hope to inspire even more videographers and also ensure that thrill seekers never miss the perfect moment of all their adventures by giving them confidence in their equipment to capture even the most extreme of adventures.
‘Rollei has been committed to making photography relevant and accessible for over 90 years and we’re pleased to still be helping to spark sports enthusiasts’ imaginations.’
The Rolleiflex 4K Cage can be easily installed onto Sony Alpha A7/A7S/A7II/A7R, Panasonic GH4/GH3 and Blackmagic Design Pocket Cinema Camera (BMPCC).
The Rolleiflex 4K Cage costs £429.99. Each Rolleiflex 4K Cage comes with a top handle, side handle, base plate, carbon-fibre tubes, a frame body, a cold shoe and a quick-release plate.
For more information about the Rolleiflex 4K Cage, please contact the UK sales department on 0208 963 0444.
