NEEWERG9 II S5 II Cage S5 IIX Cage with HDMI Cable Clamp, NATO Rail, Arca QR Base, 3/8" ARRI Locating Holes, Cold Shoes Compatible with DJI RS2 RS3 Gimbal Panasonic LUMIX S5 II S5 IIX G9 II, CA020

I was looking specifically for half cage for my Panasonic G9 ii. S brand does not make one to my knowledge. It is well built and I like that the cold shoe one the left also protects the left dial. Because it doesn’t block the handle part, it’s very comfortable and you barely notice it. It’s very easy to set up in that it only takes 2 screws and it also comes with the wrench that attaches magnetically to the bottom. How convenient. I thought the top portion would flex but it is designed well and have very very minimal flex.

The only half cage that works with the G9ii. If you want a half cage then it’s a no-brainer.

Nice build quality and perfect fitment. Works well thus far. Only knock is it could maybe be a lighter material and the cable organizer is kinda useless.

This is my first half cage and I absolutely love it. I have the Black Mamba cage before and always found myself putting it on and taking it off because of how clunky it felt. I like having my camera rigged up when shooting video especially in studio but prefer a leaner carry when I'm out shooting photos or traveling. This half cage is absolutely perfect in that I'm able to rig up the camera when I want and strip it down quickly and easily without ever taking the cage itself off. I wish I had ordered this thing sooner!

Finding a half-cage for this camera is not easy. Tilta dropped the ball and delivered a cage that looks like it wasn't finished when it was manufactured (oops, we forgot the nato rails). Smallrig's offering isn't a half rig. The Mamaba is close, but no top nato rail and the bottom doesn't extend for the pinkie grip. The Falcam offering requires you to switch to proprietary mounts... Plus so many now come in funky colors and finishes (picky, right). The Neewer has nato rails. Its a true half cage. It has the built-in Arca plate, it's black, it has the right mounts. I was a bit worried as it doesn't have front mounting holes (minor nit-pick), and it looks less than sturdy. It is less than sturdy, but it is sturdy enough and checks more boxes than any other half-cage for the S5iix with no major drawbacks. I can still pick up an attached Ikan video head and tripod by a top handle. In the most extreme cases, the cage flexes- mostly you may notice a slight twist. BUT it is a half-cage leaving the working end completely free. AND- I have never had a perfectly slid rig- especially a half cage. SO- this is a BIG WIN. of, plus it is super affordable- but I would pay more for a bit extra material or robustness. No rig is perfect, but this is so close- and bested by no other rig available yet, that it gets a full 5 stars! Oh- the all nato construction means I can derig this camera in about 7 seconds!

Solid build, very lightweight yet aturdy

If you want a half cage for your s5ii, this is the best option. If you want a full cage, this is still better than some of the full cages offered.I bought this cage first, thinking I'd upgrade later. My main reason to upgrade was mounting the camera vertically on the handle side, something a half cage simply cannot do.What I found when upgrading to the SmallRig Black Mamba cage, was that I had entirely taken the Neewer half cage for granted.Don't get me wrong, there is a bit of flex from the top handle mounting point on this cage, however, there is about the same or even more from the SmallRig full cage. Not only that, but this cage includes top and side nato rails, which cannot be said for some of the other offerings.The main conclusion here for me is that I'm sorry I doubted you Neewer. I'm sorry i let SmallRig's fancy branding, and gunmetal finish distract me from what I already had. A sleek, well designed, and affordable half cage, from a brand that quietly has been putting out better and better products since i purchased my first (crappy) Neewer light nearly 10 years ago.

Frame was missing the screw and lock for the right side of the cage and box was opened. Be sure to check for all the parts otherwise you will damage your camera. There is no guarantee you will get a new item.