The Scorpion EX Cheese Plate allows you to mount the Scorpion EX directly onto a tripod, Slider or Shoulder Support. Go back and forth from handheld shooting to a tripod without making any adjustments to your setup. The versatile design enables the Scorpion platform to double as a DSLR cage allowing the operator to attach an endless variety of accessories, such as: lights, microphones, monitors, lavaliere receivers, & stabilization weights.