Protect your camera from the stress of added accessories with the SHAPE Top Plate for Canon C500 Mark II and C300 Mark III. This lightweight yet robust CNC-machined aluminum top plate is designed to fit on your Canon EOS C500 Mark II or Canon C300 Mark III.

Machined with several 1/4"-20 and 3/8"-16 threads with ARRI anti-twist divots which can be used to attach accessories to your camera without stressing its body. It also includes a removable 15mm rod clamp arrangement and two 4" long 15mm support rods for attaching rod-mounted accessories to your Canon camera.

C500 Mark II Cage    C500 Mark II Top Plate    Top Handle

Mounts on top of your C500 Mark II

Provides numerous 1/4"-20 threaded accessory mounting points, both with and without ARRI-compatible anti-twist divots

Provides two 3/8"-16 threaded accessory mounting holes with ARRI-compatible anti-twist divots

Includes removable 15mm rod clamps and a pair of 4" long 15mm support rods

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. I just wanted to double check that the top plate does work with the native c500 handle?

A: Hello Sean, Thank you for your question! As you can see on our product pictures, our top plate is fully compatible with the factory top handle for the C500 mkii. We hope this helps and we thank you for your interest in our products. The SHAPE team.

Q: 2. Hi! I'm just wondering how many rods this comes with. I see that it includes a pair of 4" for the top plate but does it also include the pair 8" and pair 4" for the baseplate? Cheers!

A: The included rods in this kit are listed below. SHAPE 15mm Aluminum Rods (Pair, 8") (Two pairs ) SHAPE 15mm Aluminum Rods (Pair, 4")

Q: 3. Will this extender work with a C100? Thank you.

A: Hello Gabe, Thank you for your question! Indeed, our cable is compatible with the C100. We hope this helps and we thank you for your interest in our products. The SHAPE team

Q: 4. Is this compatible with the C300 Miii?

A: The SHAPE Camera Cage for Canon C500 Mark II and C300 Mark III is compatible with the C300 Mark III.

Q: 5. Is there a reason this only comes with only one handle, and why the left side (especially if you are focusing with your left hand)? The display in the store, had both handles attached.

A: The second arm is not included with the Shape kit to offer you a choice on which arm solution you would like to work with. The options are - A duplicate arm BH #SHHAND2S or BH #SHC52RH - SHAPE Remote Extension Handle with Cable for Canon C500 Mark II and C300 Mark III.

Q: 6. Are the side parts of the cage system required to use this top plate, or does the top plate mount to the camera? I wish to use the top plate, handle and monitor mount without the rest of the cage components.

A: You can use the SHAPE Top Plate for Canon C500 Mark II and C300 Mark III as a stand alone item. It does not require other parts to mount to your camera. Part number for the Shape top handle is B&H # SHLPHT

Q: 7. Will this rig work with a C500 fitted with the Canon EU-V2 Expansion Unit 2?

A: Yes, The SHAPE Complete Solution for Canon C500 Mark II and C300 Mark III would have sufficient room to mount the EU-V2 Expansion Unit 2 B&H # CAEUV2.

Q: 8. Can I use this plate to attach to a Ronin 2?

A: This plate is designed to attach to the top of the Canon C500 II, C300mk III, and it should work with the Ronin 2 gimbal.

Q: 9. can I use the $2 dollar Pearstone 3.5mm Stereo Male to Female Extension Cable instead of this?

A: No, using the Pearstone 3.5mm Stereo Male to Female Extension Cable, or any standard 3.5 extension cable, won't work because it doesn't have the necessary data connections that allow the handgrip to communicate with the camera.

Q: 10. Will this also fit the C300 Mark iii?

A: Hello Derick, Thank you for your question! Indeed, our SHAPE Cage and Handle with EVF Mount for Canon C500 Mark II is fully compatible with the C300 mark iii as both cameras have the same physical body. We hope this helps and we thank you for your interest in our products. The SHAPE team