In this video I’m rigging out my Canon EOS R3 with a super simple SmallRig build, because I genuinely hate bulky rigs on mirrorless cameras. I know it sounds ironic calling the R3 “small”, but for me it’s still a mirrorless body that’s meant to be nimble—run-and-gun, smaller productions, quick changes on set. My whole philosophy is minimalism: if you bought a compact camera, why turn it into a massive ass setup that defeats the point? I walk through the core pieces: the SmallRig EOS R3 cage (the only cage I know of for the R3), then a top handle (SmallRig Black Mamba) because ergonomics matter and I want multiple holding positions without adding weight. After that, I add my favourite style of side handle—the rotating NATO handle—because I can adjust it 360 degrees for low angles, high angles, and long handheld takes without wrecking my wrist. The big upgrade is the SmallRig HawkLock quick release system on a mini magic arm. I can swap between my Atomos Shinobi monitor and the Portkeys EVF fast, without screwing things in and out while a producer is rushing you. Downsides? This setup is front-heavy (especially with lenses), and I still avoid V-mount batteries because it adds unnecessary bulk—but the speed and flexibility is worth the trade-off for the kind of jobs I use this rig for.