As with all new beginnings you never know what the 'fair' price for tools etc is. I was a bit put off by the price close to 200 but I'm glad I got one High quality all metal cages not mostly metal from the same company. I removed the rear left bar to fully reveal the d5300's screen. I also have 2 Tascam dr 60ds that I mount on top of the frame (and an NTG-2). I installed the top handle on the right side (facing down) to hold the cage at a slightly different angle. I have no doubts about the quality and would advise anyone who wants a quality budget cage to get this one.