The SmallRig “Night Eagle” cage kit for Nikon Z8 cameras was announced last year and is now available at Amazon (see also the SmallRig Amazon store) and at B&H Photo. International readers can purchase the kit directly from the official SmallRig website.
The “Night Eagle” cage shows some hints from iconic Nikon designs (red stripe, gold ring):
“SmallRig “Night Eagle” Cage Kit for Nikon Z 8 4317 is designed to provide creators with a comfortable low-angle shooting experience, protect the camera, and expand the interface with a variety of accessories. The kit includes a cage, a top handle, an HDMI & USB-C cable clamp, and a cold shoe mount. The cage features a brand-new design: gun brown curves interspersed with gold to supplement the classic style of the Nikon Z 8. The new press and flip design of the cable clamp allows you to open the interface cover without disassembling it to save time. It also prevents accidental cable disconnection and ensures stable transmission. The detachable Cold Shoe Mount can be installed on both sides and the top of the cage and is fitted with a positioning pin to prevent deflection. The detachable Cold Shoe Mount can be used to expand the LED video lights, microphones, etc. And the ergonomically designed handle brings you a comfortable grip experience and contains hidden 1/4″-20 screw, 3/8″-16 screw, and two M2.5 screws. The kit has a variety of built-in expansion interfaces, such as 1/4″-20 Threaded Hole, 3/8″-16 Threaded Hole, ARRI 3/8”-16 Locating Hole, Cold Shoe Mount, NATO Rail, Arca-Swiss Quick Release Plate, QD Port, etc. It also supports magic arms, side handles, top handles, rod clamps, bottom plates, LED video lights, microphones, etc.”