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Message: <blockquote data-quote="BF Hammer" data-source="post: 829511" data-attributes="member: 48483">My understanding is somebody shooting video often has an external mic, some constant lights, external monitor, and possibly a video gimbal that all need an attachment point. The cage gives that and takes the load off of the body which may not be built for that.I adopted L-brackets after I discovered that a standard quick-release plate is difficult to tighten-down enough. A heavy, long lens which can apply a lot of torque on that screw can overcome the friction of the plate against the camera base and you just watch the thing droop down in portrait mode. That and the tripod is much better balanced using the L-bracket for portrait shots which can be a big deal if the wind is blowing and you are using a lighter hiking tripod.</blockquote>