Ignite Digi has a new KEYSTONE cage for the PIXBOOM Spark. KEYSTONE allows users to integrate accessories like power breakouts, side plates, and lens supports while protecting the camera body.

Ignite Digi took what they learnt from KEYSTONE for KOMODO and designed a similar ultra-strong, lightweight cage. For the PIXBOOM Spark version, they dropped the cold shoe mounts.

KEYSTONE features a rigid, single-billet aluminum frame with ARRI-standard mounting holes, designed to make vertical shooting and gimbal balancing easier. It also allows you to utilize larger servo lenses, including power and control integration via Ignite Digi’s Fusion Hub and Servo Link.

KEYSTONE (140 x 140mm) is symmetrical, and it positions the Spark so that the sensor is perfectly centred inside the cage, making it a good solution for landscape and portrait orientations, and rigging flexibility for cinema robots,

There are twelve 3/8″-16 Pin-Locks and three 1/4″-20 Pin-Locks based on the ARRI interfaces standard. Users can mount dovetail plates, rod mounts, rosette handgrips, transmitters, monitors, Power Breakouts, and MDRs.

As KEYSTONE was designed as a square cage, it makes it easy to transition to a vertical or horizontal setup. Because KEYSTONE maintains consistent height and width, you can easily rotate the entire camera assembly 90 degrees without needing to completely rebuild your rig. Since the frame features the same mounting holes on its sides, top, and bottom, you can maintain a clean, organized rig by moving accessories like your monitor or wireless transmission system to the desired orientation, which is handy.

Additionally, if you are using gimbals like the Movi Pro or DJI Ronin 2, which often pose significant mounting challenges when turned on their side, KEYSTONE keeps the camera body stable and allows for easier rod mount management

Along with KEYSTONE, Ignite Digi also offers a variety of accessories for the PIXBOOM Spark, including:

• Power and Control Breakouts: Custom EXT and power breakouts that mount directly to the KEYSTONE.
• Mounting Plates: Various side plates for mounting wireless video systems.
• Gimbal Integration: The Gimbal Mate bottom plate and quick-release bridge plates allow for easy transitions between setups.
• Lens Support and Rods: Specialized 105mm and 60mm rod mounts and lens supports.
• Handling: Ergonomic top handles with quick-release systems and rosette handles.

The KEYSTONE for PIXBOOM Spark is now available for $488 USD.

Matthew Allard is a multi-award-winning, ACS accredited freelance Director of Photography with over 36 years' of experience working in more than 50 countries around the world.

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Matthew has won 51 ACS Awards, including six prestigious Golden Tripods. In 2016 he won the Award for Best Cinematography at the 21st Asian Television Awards.

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