Rigid PRO OMNIA Review: A Universal Aluminum Cinema Rig With Built-In V-Mount Power
Filmmakers who shoot on more than one camera often end up buying a separate cage for each body. Rigid PRO built the OMNIA Universal Cinema Rig to solve that with one rig for every camera. Here's what it offers.
About Rigid PRO
Rigid PRO makes camera rigs and mounting gear for filmmakers, handcrafted in Melbourne, Australia. Its range includes the OMNIA universal rig, camera-specific Cinerig bases and accessories like top handles and extension plates.
What Is the OMNIA Universal Cinema Rig?
OMNIA turns a mirrorless or cinema camera into a box-style cinema body with integrated battery power. Rigid PRO says it fits any camera with a standard 1/4-20 mounting thread, including bodies from Sony, Canon, Panasonic, Nikon, Fujifilm, Blackmagic, RED and ARRI.
Key Features
Integrated battery plate
The rig includes a V-Mount or Gold Mount battery plate with four D-Tap outputs for powering your camera and accessories.
Quick camera swaps
An ARCA-compatible quick-release base plate lets you swap cameras in under 10 seconds, according to Rigid PRO. No separate cage is required, as the rig itself acts as the cage.
Machined aluminum build
OMNIA is machined from aircraft-grade aluminum and anodized, not 3D-printed or stamped. The rig body with battery plate weighs 672 g.
Colors and Price
OMNIA comes in five colors: Pitch Black, Arctic Blue, Crimson Red, Burnt Orange and Pastel Pink. At the time of writing, it's listed at $379 with a V-Mount plate and $399 with a Gold Mount plate.
Shipping and Warranty
Rigid PRO ships free via DHL Express worldwide, usually in 2-5 business days, and offers a 12-month warranty against manufacturing defects. Change-of-mind returns are not accepted.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- One rig fits many camera bodies
- Integrated V-Mount or Gold Mount plate with 4 D-Tap outputs
- Quick-release plate for fast camera swaps
- Machined aluminum, handcrafted in Australia
- Free DHL Express shipping worldwide
Cons
- No change-of-mind returns
- Adds size and weight compared to a bare camera
- Body-specific top handles are sold separately
Who Is It Best For?
OMNIA is a strong fit for independent filmmakers, content creators and small crews who shoot on multiple camera bodies and want one consistent, powered rig.
Final Verdict
The Rigid PRO OMNIA replaces a drawer full of brand-specific cages with a single, well-built, powered rig, which makes it a smart long-term investment for multi-camera shooters.
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