SMALLRIG Camera Cage with cold shoe, NATO rail, 1/4’’-20 and 3/8’’-16 threaded holes, Arri locating holes for Canon EOS M50 and M5-2168

This cage fits to the camera so well and protects the body in most areas. It also helps the camera with the weight distribution when using heavy lenses and when mounted on a gimbal.

I absolutely loved the product. The camera now fits perfectly in the hand and would recommend to everyone having a canon M50.

The Canon EOS M50 is a very light and quite small DSLR and this is good when you are just carrying it around hoping to get lucky with a candid shot. I'm currently messing around with nature macro photography and this wee rig really gives the camera just a little extra 'heft.' It won't be right for everyone but it just makes the camera feel a bit more substantial, balanced and less fragile when working at close range with a long lens and extension rings.The rig fits snugly with appropriately placed padding in areas that may otherwise cause cosmetic damage to the camera body over time. There are numerous holes to bolt on anything else you might require although I think this would be more for the vlogging crowd. The design has been well thought out and nothing is blocked. The flash pops up, the display screen is not obscured or limited in its movement and there is easy access to the battery area. There's even a small screwdriver key magnetically attached to the underside for removal of the rig.Maybe not for some, who probably bought the M50 for its size and weight but it has its uses along with the extra protection it gives.

If you own a Canon M50 or M50 Mk 2 and are planning to go on the move or even for general use, this is a good accessory to pick up.Before I go on, I have not tried with the Zhiyun Crane M3 gimble yet, but it adds little to the overall weight of the small Canon camera.Robust, light metal with no rough edges and a feeling of quality.I personally like the slight weight addition and extra grip offered by the the Rig.In addition to the overall quality & handling I am hoping to take advantage of the extra utility slots/add-one available once you have the Small Rig fitted to your camera (there is a small magnetic key included to secure the unit to your camera, which is out of sight and under the rig). Battery & SD card are accessible with the rig on and it is easy to set/remove from a tripod/stand (depending on your personal choice/set-up).In addition to the above, the Rig offers a good level of protection an with a possible wrist/neck strap, this will give an added sense of security.On first look, not the best on price, but when you consider the overall protection, ability to add various add-ons - shotgun mic, light, handles (both side & top), wireless mic etc. it's worth it.Personal not: even though I have the camera in a bag; knowing the Rig cage is on it, means that i am not worrying too much if the bag gets a hit or dropped.I have also bought 2 of these for my cameras, which are used for all aspects of photography/videography.

Pros:- Good metal build. Cannot overstate how solid it feels- Virtually infinite amount of options for customisation. Even has a built in horseshoe so that you can place a handle on the top of the cage which might impede your camera's inbuilt horseshoe. Thoughtful touch by SmallRig for the filmmakers who want to take low shots and still have crystal clear audio!- Cutouts in the cage so that all the doors and hinges can be opened fully. My cage is as much a part of my M50 as my phone case is of my phone. In other words my M50 lives inside this thing.- Protects the camera to some degree. If anything the cage is so solid it will damage whatever it lands on- The grip is amazing. For all those who think the M50 is a little small this adds great weight and feel to the overall package!Cons:- A little pricey. The quality is indisputably incredible but would have liked it to be ten pounds cheaper. Don't regret it at all however, and it seems more and more worth it as time goes byIn conclusion, the cage is warmly reccomened to any and all M50 owners looking to accessorise their M50 with mics, handles, tripods, external displays, etc... or those who simply want to have a larger grip. The solid build is inviting and encouraging when opening the package and the quality shines through!

I use a number of Canon M camera bodies, the only problem is that without a cage such as this, I find I keep accidentally hitting the buttons on the back of the camera. This is always a problem with physically small camera bodies. By mounting the camera in a Smallrig cage, it gives that more space to keep the palm/thumb away from the buttons and as a bonus you get loads more mounting points to attach other gear particularly useful for video work.

So, I bought this to use with a canon M50. My goal was to put a top handle on the top, and mount the mic on the cold shoe.Unfortunately, unlike the previous version, the cold shoe is slightly closer to the top bar - meaning you can't attach a microphone to it. I could mount the mic on my top handle, but I don't want weight above that point. As you can see on the photo attached, where the cold shoe is doesn't leave enough room for the screw thread that tightens something onto the shoe :/Great if you're not using a top handle, the improved grip for your right hand is worth the price alone but for me it's a dud.