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Review on SmallRig M50/M50 II/M5 Cage (Upgraded): Aluminum Alloy Video Film Movie Making Rig with Integrated Grip and NATO Rail for Canon EOS M50/M50 II/M5 2168C by Ray Sheptock

Revainrating 3 out of 5

ONE big mistake, ONE small mistake, FEW suggestions for improvement

Arca-Swiss slide alongside its Smallrig label. Problem? I can't INSERT my cage cam into my ball head! Ridiculous! This means that this cage is NOT PERMITTED to mount the Arca-Swiss. I can't "insert" the camera from above either. Little problem. The cage wobbles slightly on my Canon EOS M50. I think the problem is rather minor. The rest of the setup is quite well done. Opening and tilting the screen does NOT interfere with the cage (but with a mic), but the mic interference is Canon's fault. Message to Smallrig for version 2: 1. Remove cast plug. 2. Offer left-handed grips that do not interfere with the swiveling screen. 3. Suggest some kind of plate bracket to allow the camera bottom plate to be installed at a 90 degree angle from the original position. 4. The cage should also have a camera strap attachment point on the left side. 5. Test your cage with Metabone's Speedbooster. I've read about some tolerance issues. I don't know if that's true or not. 6. Swap the cage on the left side to use with the standard NATO grip. 7. Provide the ability to attach a left 90 degree Arca-Swiss plate to turn it into a true L-Bracket. In short, turn this cage into a TRUE hybrid cage that can handle both photos and videos.

Pros
  • Easy installation
Cons
  • Not as thick as other picks

Comments (2)

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March 20, 2023
Great cage! Just a few issues..
March 14, 2023
ONE Major Flaw, ONE Minor Flaw, SEVERAL Suggestions for Improvement