Starting with the mounting options - the underside is also an Arca-Swiss mounting plate so it can be attached to any AS compatible tripod head. The top has a 1" NATO compliant rail as well as an open bottom cold shoe. There are places in the top corners for attaching straps etc. There are also plenty of threaded holes on the sides and top and bottom. Top, bottom and both sides There are pin holes on both sides of the 3/8" mount for mounting a monitor. You can mount multiple monitors, a grip, a microphone, pole mounts and more - and the weight is NOT on your camera. It also frees the camera shoe, so You can attach cables, triggers, etc. 100% recommended!