Halo Universal Advanced Kit

Description

All cameras, no problems: the Halo Universal Advanced Kit is our latest and greatest camera cage – designed to work with any and every camera system. From the Halo’s bespoke design suitable for any camera body to the Create Baseplate’s multi-standard dovetail channel, the Halo Advanced Kit offers end-to-end compatibility for seamless shooting.

A Lifetime of Compatibility

With the Halo Universal Camera Cage, any camera can be set up for rigging in moments. The Halo forms a square around the camera body, striking a balance between clearance for large cameras and a compact form factor. You can use any camera (though smaller cameras may need to be elevated with our quick-release Riser that can be found in the Universal Base Kit for Small Cameras).

Dovetail Design

Complete the cage with our Universal Dovetail, which mounts via the included 15mm LWS Rod Bracket to form a base for any camera. The Dovetail is the only one of its kind to have dual compatibility with Manfrotto tripods and DJI gimbals, allowing you to seamlessly transition from mount to mount.

Get Creative

The Advanced Kit also features our Create Baseplate: the perfect mounting point for your setup.  With 1/4″ and 3/8” screw threads in the base and a multi-standard dovetail receiver on top, the Baseplate perfectly complements the Universal Dovetail for easy static mounting. The upper and lower dovetail channels make the Baseplate compatible with Arca, DJI and Manfrotto dovetail plates; further expanding the definition of “Universal”.

Clean Rigging

Wrapping around your camera body, the Halo offers a huge range of accessory mounting points for you to use. Along with industry-standard screw threads (1/4” and 3/8”), the Halo also offers MAP and QD sockets, a cold shoe mount and NATO rails. Able to take up to 10kg of load without flexing, you have huge scope for accessorising your rig.

Convenient Carrying

For handheld shooting, the Halo Advanced Kit comes with a low-profile Short Create Top Handle which mounts to the top of the cage via the integrated NATO rail. The handle has a small mechanism that clicks into place when exactly centred, optimising the balance for transporting the camera.

By Filmmakers, For Filmmakers

The Halo Universal Advanced Kit makes professional camera setups more accessible. You don’t need a dozen different Hex Keys or a batch of dedicated risers or spacers: everything fits together cleanly and efficiently onto 15mm support rods – which are included in the Kit.

Built to Last

Our Halo Kits are designed and engineered to the highest standards of quality, making them long-lasting camera rigging solutions. Our Drumstix are made from a durable structural alloy with extendable ends, and the rest of the kit is made from aerospace-grade anodised aluminium. Lightweight yet still resistant to wear-and-tear and rough treatment, the Halo Advanced Kit will be a constant companion in your filmmaking journey.

Part of the Halo System

The Halo is our best universal camera cage: offering total freedom and scope for customisation in a single package. Ideal for filmmakers with constantly changing setups, the Halo provides a consistent starting point for any camera and any rig.

Instructions/Assembly

The Halo Universal Advanced Kit ships partially pre-assembled. You will require a flathead screwdriver and 4mm Hex Key Hein order to assemble it.

15mm LWS Rod Bracket to Dovetail

1. Align the two 3/8” screws on the top of the rod bracket with the threads on the base of the dovetail.

2. Use a 4mm Hex Key to tighten both screws into place.

Rods to Rod Bracket

1. Slide the 15mm rods into their bracket until correctly positioned.

2. Use the lever clamps to tighten each bracket and secure the rods in place.

Halo to Rods

1. Slide the completed Halo onto the 15mm rods.

2. Use the two lever clamps to tighten each bracket when in the optimal position.

Top Handle to NATO Rail

1. Slide the NATO clamp onto a corresponding NATO rail – if the rail has a central socket, you will hear the spring-loaded balls click into place when the handle is centred.

2. Use the lever clamp to tighten the Top Handle into place.

Universal Dovetail to Create Baseplate

1. Load the Dovetail into the Create Baseplate from the rear – ensuring that the safety screw is loaded in the “Manfrotto Mode” channel.

2. When positioned, lock the dovetail in place with the locking mechanism.

Compatibility

The Halo Universal Base Kit is compatible with any camera system. Smaller cameras, where the distance between the lens mount and the base of the camera is shorter, may require additional height clearance – which can be provided in the optional Arca Riser and Arca Receiver.

Zero Compromises

Developed and tested in the UK, Bright Tangerine products are made to the highest standard; and support productions across the globe. Each product is built with sustainability as a core consideration, which in turn means that products are both long-lasting and high-quality. Our customer service team can assist you, with plenty of resources and support to help you make the most of our products.

Warranty

24 months