Panasonic GH4 Cage

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Small update 13-05-2018 -Now with locking feature by using the hotshoe mount of the camera for extra rigidity! -Improved accessibility ISO button -Made the hotshoe mount width smaller to better fit accesories -Extra screw mount near HDMI port -Extra screw mount near cold shoe mount -Screw mount on the right made horizontal instead of angle -Very minor dimensions adjustments for better fit. -Print in PETG for less warping with 85% infill -Removed the 2 pads -Simplify3D: make sure to select "Merge all outlines into single model" in the advanced tab! END OF UPDATE This is a cage/armor for the Pananonic GH4 Photo / movie camera. Make sure you get good bed adhesion or else the edges might curl up a bit when printed in ABS. I recommend kapton tape + hairspray. Print at about 85% infill for added strength and use supports. Use a vile + sandpaper to clean up the print afterwards and give it an acetone vapor treatment for a pro look! Add the 3/8th to 1/4th inch screw threads by screwing them in the designated holes. Its a tight fit and might take a while to get them all in, but that's the only way they are firmly secured in the plastic. The 2 thin pads you can glue where the camera sits for anti-slip. I use this daily for my GH4 and it has been just as good as the metal ones. Features: -One solid piece for added strength -All 1/4 inch metal mounting screw holes. -LCD screen fully rotatable and battery and SD card slot reachable -Flash is NOT usable when the camera is mounted -Cable locking for headphones / mic and HDMI cable (it locks the cables, but not the plugs) -Removable handle with 1/4 inch metal mounting screw holes -Anti-twist feature when mounting the camera and when mounting tripod plate underneath -Works with available tripod quick release plates. For example the Manfrotto MN501-PL -Compatible with Metabones speedbooster Print Settings Printer: Flashforge Rafts: No Supports: Yes Resolution: .3mm or .2mm Infill: 85% Notes: Recommend ABS because of acetone vapor treatment, but can also be printed with PLA or PETG Post-Printing