WARNING - SMALLRIG HANDLE WILL DAMAGE YOUR EOS R5

Update: SmallRig has taken this cage off the market and replaced it with a new cage. Thank you to SmallRig for that. I’m glad that they have addressed the issue.

I try to keep my videos on a positive note but this one is going to be a bit of an honest and negative review of a product. When using the SmallRig Top Handle Grip (HTN2439) with the SmallRig Camera Cage (2982) on the Canon EOS R5 you run the risk of damaging your camera if you connect the handle with the handle pointing in a forward direction.

In my personal opinion I think It’s absolutely unacceptable that SmallRig released a product without thoroughly testing it or at the very least taking the responsibility to mention the issue with the product on their webpage so EOS R5 users are informed before they buy the product. SmallRig offers a variety of handles on their webpage. Hopefully somebody tests them out to make sure they don’t damage other EOS R5 bodies. I won’t tell you not to buy SmallRig products but now that you know your R5 could potentially be damaged I suggest you do your research before buying parts from SmallRig.

Here are some photos of the rig and the damage to the camera.

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▶ EQUIPMENT USED
Canon EOS R5 - https://amzn.to/3snWNve
Canon EOS R - https://amzn.to/3troRPY
Canon RF 15-35mm f2.8 L IS USM - https://amzn.to/32fkIma
Canon EF 50mm f2.5 Macro - https://amzn.to/3afvQUq
K&F Concept 82mm Variable ND Filter - https://amzn.to/3uTcgVR
Tiffen Pro Mist 1/8 - https://amzn.to/3uYDXMs
Godox VL300 - https://amzn.to/2SCUEQQ
Godox SL-60W - https://amzn.to/3xNwMJp
Neewer 36” Softbox - https://amzn.to/3snYqZS
LIFX Lightstrip - https://amzn.to/3gc6z15
Comica CVM-WM200 LAV Mics - https://amzn.to/32glbEA
*** SmallRig Camera Cage for EOS R5 - https://amzn.to/3tn4Cmn
*** SmallRig Top Handle NATO Rail - https://amzn.to/3tAcGjy
Neewer F100 7-inch Monitor - https://amzn.to/3mSUsY1
Tripod - https://amzn.to/32mjpBX
Neewer Heavy Duty Tripod Dolly - https://amzn.to/2WjCeWo
Cybeart Gaming Chair - https://youtu.be/SH1gnkCRpHE

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