The SmallRig 5956 Cage Basic Kit for Canon EOS R6 Mark III / R6 Mark II (Advanced Edition) is designed to reduce arm load and increase stability during handheld shooting, while offering a wide range accessory mounts. It includes a cage, a HDMI cable clamp, a top handle and a side handle.
The kit has incorporated HawkLock quick release interfaces for swift and secure mounting. It features the H21 quick release NATO rail, H38 Arca-Swiss quick release plate, 1/4"-20 threaded holes, 1/4"-20 locating holes, 3/8"-16 threaded holes, ARRI 3/8"-16 locating holes, cold shoe mount, NATO rails, QD interfaces, strap slots, and more for attaching monitors, microphones, tripods, follow focus systems, handles, and other accessories to enhance video content creation in various scenarios.
The cage secures the camera in place with a single 1/4"-20 screw at the base and two locating blocks on the sides, incorporating built-in silicone pads to prevent scratches on the camera. The built-in Arca Swiss quick release plate enables seamless mounting on Arca-type tripods (ID4353,4060) and DJI RS 2 / RSC 2 / RS 3 / RS 3 Pro / RS 4 / RS 4 Pro stabilizers, facilitating swift transitions between stabilizer, handheld, and tripod setups.
The top handle feels comfortable and enables easy carrying and at low-angle shot. The side grip features a silicone insert for better grip and more stable two-handed shooting. The HDMI & USB-C cable clamp securely fastens with a single thumbscrew, preventing signal interruptions and ensuring stable signal transmission. In addition, holes on both sides of the cage allow attaching hand straps. The cage comes with built-in magnetic flat-head screwdriver & hex spanner that facilitate disassembly and assembly.
Note:
Remove the side locating blocks on both sides of the cage before mounting.
Not compatible with the DJI RS 4 Mini gimbal.
When used with Cage 5956 the Canon R6 Mark II is incompatible with the included cable clamp. For this configuration, please purchase the cable clamp 2981B separately.
