Review on CAMVATE Camera Cage Rig Top Handle Tripod Mount Plate - Red (Compatible with Nikon, Sony, Panasonic) by Johnny Bloomer

I would give 4.5 stars if I could. It's perfect, except the mounting plate/stem mounting part really bugs me. I don't mind that this thing pretty much lives on top of your camera once you screw it on (if you want a cage that you can slide your camera in and out of in less than 30 seconds you're going to have to spend a lot more money), bugs, I wish there was at least some sort of quick release on the stem mount. At work this can be done either with or without the poles as the gaps are secured with hex head screws and you have to remove the camera to get to them. And then, even if - as I intend - you choose to simply removing the bars and adding a quick connect at the bottom of the cage you can easily do this except there are no center threaded holes in the bottom. Cell. In other words, if you're looking to install a cage floor quick coupler that attaches to a bar-based system, you'll need a matte box with vertical and horizontal adjustment components since the bars are off-center. Anyway, for the price it's unbeatable. Just be prepared to leave this cage on camera all day long for the shot. If like me you're shooting a wedding or other dynamic production where you need to switch from a tripod to a shoulder mount, slider, steadicam, etc., brace yourself - as I am doing now.