Building on the earlier suggestion, you really gotta check out the Kondor Blue Sigma fp Cage Raven Black Aluminum. It is seriously amazing for travel!! Its way less bulky than others and only costs about $99.

• doesnt block the LVF-11
• super lightweight
• looks incredible I love mine so much!! Pair it with a SmallRig 1638 Top Handle to stay under budget and youll be set for Japan!!

I'd just get the SmallRig Cage for Sigma fp Series 2671. It's the most budget-friendly choice, and tbh the extra weight actually helps stabilize the camera when shooting handheld.

just reading through these and honestly i have to disagree a bit on the full cage route if youre using the lvf-11 all the time. i spent a year trekking with the fp and realized that most full cages just make accessing the side ports a total nightmare when things get hectic. @Reply #6 - good point! actually i found that for travel doc work where weight matters but safety is key, a half cage is way more reliable. i ended up sticking with the Tilta Half Cage for Sigma fp TA-T02-HCC because it leaves the left side of the camera completely free for the viewfinder and cables. i had a scary moment once where a full cage snagged on my bag and almost bent the hdmi port... never again. the tilta is super solid and fits your budget easily. i usually pair it with a SmallRig Top Handle with Cold Shoe 1638 for my mic. it feels way more secure than the kondor blue stuff imo, even if its a bit more industrial looking. plus the battery access is perfect which is a lifesaver when youre swaping cells every 40 minutes in the middle of a busy street in shinjuku.

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saw this earlier but just now responding... japan is gonna be amazing with the fp! its such a tiny beast for travel docs. before you decide on a cage tho, are you planning on rigging up a big external monitor or just using the lvf-11 the whole time? knowing how much weight youre actually adding helps a ton for the balance.

• honestly just go with anything from wooden camera if you want it to feel like a tank and stay reliable.
• smallrig stuff is always a safe bet for performance vs price, you basically cant go wrong with their ecosystem.
• check out some of the modular brands that let you strip parts off, they are fantastic for keeping it slim for travel. youre gonna love shooting there!! let me know about the monitor and power setup so i can give better advice.

Just saw this... are you using an SSD? I'd suggest the 8Sinn Cage for Sigma fp / fp L Aluminum. Just make sure your top handle clears the LVF-11 before you buy it.

Works great for me

Late to the party here but I've tried a bunch of these setups over the years. To add to the point above: while the SmallRig and Kondor options are the standard go-tos, you might be missing a solid middle ground. Basically we've covered the tank-like SmallRig for stability and the featherweight Kondor for travel. If you want something that stays well under your $150 limit but feels more premium than the basic options, check out the Nitze Sigma fp Cage TP-SIGMAFP. In my experience, the Nitze is a bit more refined than the budget SmallRig without being as pricey as the 8Sinn. It's really sleek and fits the fp body like a glove. I've paired it with a Nitze Lil Stinger Top Handle PA28-A before and it kept the whole rig very compact for bag storage. It works fine with the LVF-11 too, which is usually the dealbreaker for most people. Definitely a smart way to save some cash for extra batteries or glass while you're over in Japan. Just make sure your cold shoe mounts aren't too crowded if you're running a big mic... it can get tight on the left side tho.

To add to the point above: i think kernelknight is absolutely right about the importance of port access, especially when you are out in the field. you definitely want to be careful with how a full cage might interfere with the lvf-11 since that connection can be quite delicate over time. i would suggest looking at the catalog from Niceyrig for something more adaptable. make sure to verify that whatever you choose offers some kind of cable protection for the micro hdmi port because that is a major failure point on this camera. you might want to consider how much heat builds up during a travel doc as well; some cages trap heat against the body which can be risky for the sensor. honestly, just get a simple setup from Camvate and you should be fine. their components are very reliable and tend to handle the wear and tear of travel much better than the thinner aluminum options.