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Vintage Cage transforms action-cams into retro-styled compact cameras

Movmax's latest camera cage turns action cameras into compact cameras.
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Movmax's latest camera cage turns action cameras into compact cameras.
Action cameras are featuring increasingly larger sensors and, in some cases, even features like a variable aperture or a flip-out display. The Movmax Vintage camera cage is designed to transform high-end action cameras like the Insta360 Ace Pro 2 or the DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro into compact cameras.

Action cameras have become increasingly feature-rich over the past few years. For example, the Insta360 Ace Pro 2 already features a 50-megapixel sensor in a 1/1.3-inch format, a Leica-branded lens, support for capturing DNG-RAW photos, and a flip-out display, while the DJI Osmo Action 6 boasts an even larger 1/1.1-inch sensor and a lens with a variable aperture ranging from f/2.0 to f/4.0.

The Movmax Vintage Cage is designed to provide these cameras with a housing that more closely resembles a traditional compact camera. This is because the camera cage features a more ergonomic shutter button that simply mechanically activates the camera’s shutter, eliminating the need for either a battery or an electronic connection between the cage and the camera. It also comes with a faux leather shell reminiscent of traditional half-shells found on rangefinder cameras, as well as eyelets for attaching a camera strap.
 


The bottom features a threaded mount for attaching the camera to a standard tripod. The top, on the other hand, has a hot shoe that lacks electronic contacts but is still useful for attaching wireless microphones or LED lights. The cage is made of aluminum. To remove the camera from the cage, simply turn the wheel on top, after which the top can be flipped open.

Pricing and Availability

The Movmax Vintage Cage is now available on Amazon for $79.99. Movmax offers versions for the DJI Osmo Action 6, the Insta360 Ace Pro 2, as well as for the DJI Osmo Action 3, Osmo Action 4, and Osmo Action 5 Pro.
 

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> Expert Reviews and News on Laptops, Smartphones and Tech Innovations > News > News Archive > Newsarchive 2026 06 > Vintage Cage transforms action-cams into retro-styled compact cameras
Hannes Brecher, 2026-06-15 (Update: 2026-06-15)