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T H A N K Y O U F O R C H O O S I N G A X L E R .

The Axler APC-A7S is a rugged, dedicated camera cage for Sony's a7 and

a7 II series cameras. It offers stability, protection, and a wide variety of

options for mounting accessories to your camera.

This camera cage is constructed with sturdy aluminum to precisely fit

your Sony camera. It provides numerous 1/4ʺ and 3/8ʺ mounting points

for accessories such as monitors, microphones, lights, or audio recorders.

In addition, the camera cage is designed with three cold-shoe mounts

for more attachment options. An ergonomic rosewood handle provides

comfort when holding the camera, and the removable top handle makes

lifting and moving a heavy rig easy.

The APC-A7S gives you access to all of the features of your Sony camera.

The HDMI plug protector ensures that the HDMI connection will not come

loose during shooting, and will securely hold the plug in place to prevent

damage to the camera's HDMI port.

The cage comes with a quick-release plate for easy attachment to

the baseplate. And the baseplate is designed with 1/4"-20 and 3/8"-16

tripod mounting options. The baseplate accommodates two 15 mm rods

(included) to allow for the addition of follow focus or matte box systems

as well as other rail-mounted accessories.

A S S E M B LY I N S T R U C T I O N S

1. Attach the top hand grip to the top hand grip connector. (Fig. 1)

a. Align the three screw holes of the top hand grip connector with the

screw sockets on the top hand grip.

b. Insert the top hand grip and attach it by tightening all three M4×6

screws with the hex key.

2. Attach the top hand grip connector to the main body. (Fig. 2)

a. Align the two holes at the base of the top hand grip connector with

two of the sockets on the front of the main body (see note below).

b. Insert and tighten the two M4×8 screws with the hex key.

Note: There are three available sets of screw sockets to attach the top

hand grip connector to the main body. If the position of the top hand grip

needs to be changed to better balance the camera once it is attached to

the main body, remove the two M4×8 screws and select another pair of

screw sockets on the main body.

3. Attach the camera to the main body.

a. Turn the cage and top handle assembly upside down and fit the

camera into the cage. (Fig. 3)

b. Align the camera's mounting socket with the camera locking screw

hole on the main body. (Fig. 4)

Fig. 1

Fig. 2

Fig. 3

Fig. 4

Fig. 6

Fig. 7

c. Use the 1/4ʺ-20 screw to attach the camera. To ensure the camera is

securely attached, tighten the screw with a screwdriver or a coin.

4. Attach the HDMI plug protector and micro HDMI cable.

a. Open the door to the HDMI port on the side of the camera.

b. Align the screw holes of the HDMI plug protector with the screw

sockets on the side of the main body, and attach the HDMI plug

protector by tightening the M4×14 screws with the hex key. (Fig. 5)

c. Insert the HDMI D (Micro) plug through the plug protector and into

the camera's HDMI D (Micro) port. Secure the cable by tightening

the two plug protector screws.

d. Fit the HDMI plug through the gap in the plug protector and lock it

into place by tightening the plug protector screws. (Fig. 6)

AT TA C H I N G T H E R O D S

1. Insert the two 15 mm rods into the baseplate holes and set the rods

Fig. 5

at the desired position. (Fig. 7)

2. Tighten the locking knobs on both sides of the baseplate.

AT TA C H I N G T H E B A S E P L AT E

1. Loosen the locking screw on the baseplate and fit the quick-release

plate into the baseplate. (Fig. 8)

2. Lock the quick-release plate by tightening the locking screw.

Fig. 8

Important! Make sure that the quick-release plate is seated entirely

inside the baseplate.

M O U N T I N G O N A T R I P O D

The baseplate is designed with 3/8ʺ-16 and 1/4ʺ-20 threaded mounting

sockets .

1. Remove the camera cage and camera assembly from the baseplate.

2. Align the appropriate mounting socket with the mounting stud of

the tripod's quick-release plate and screw it in until secure.

3. Attach the camera cage and camera assembly to the baseplate and

secure with the locking screw.

4. Mount the assembly to your tripod's locking plate.