So, I think I prefer the 1446b handle on the cage.

My main issue with it was simply a practical one. I could not fit it in my bag without dis-assembly and that was difficult with a screw mounted one. The 2094c could simple unscrew and slide off the cold-shoe mount, the 1446b needed a key and more fiddling time, but when on it is better balanced with the monitor*, lower in profile (due in part to the cold shoe adapter the 2094 needs) and more comfortable.

Turns out I can actually fit it in the big backpack I have assigned to video duties. Its extra height is impact protected by the small, semi-rigid cases I use for my mics etc (big post coming about all my current kit(s) when I have everything sorted out).

This handle has the best dynamic with a monitor.

The 2905 basic tilt head slips into the same cold shoe adapter the 2094c would have used, but is mounted on the front of the 1446b handle and low. This puts the monitor itself low and forward, where I prefer it (picture coming when I have everything together). On the 2094 it was angled, higher and closer to the hand.

My main issue with the 2094 as bought was the weight it was expected to take through the hot-shoe of the G9 camera with zoom lens on etc. I got the serious jitters with 1kg+ being taken through that mount.

The cage that solved that issue then opened the door to monitors, big mics etc, so all good, but the 2094c was a bit off for that rig. The 1446b fits it more securely and without any a-into-b-into-c shenanigans and has better balance. The main benefit was quick removal.

So, what do I do with the second most expensive single item I have for my video cage setup?

I tried it on the EM1 mk2 as a possible B or C camera when the 26mm on the OSMO is not ideal or it is already being used.

The EM1, especially with a small prime, is light as a feather compared to the G9. I have no fear of using this kit like this and the handle adds cold shoe options for rigging it up. Taking into account the much lower work load this camera will have for video, I am happy with the combo.

The EM1 has great 4k, the better stabiliser and different contrast and colour, but is limited to 4k for best quality (even if down sampled to 1080) and not ideally set up for video shooting. There is always a call for more options and angles on a big job. Matched to the ancient 25mm Pen lens, it has genuinely antique looking colour.

Having said that though, just a short play with it reminded me why I bought the G9. Apart from better OOC 1080p and more 4k options, the G9 has quickly become second nature to me for video. The ability to set any feature to any button (well 95%), then assign them to 5 custom settings, makes the G9 ideal.

*Balance is not something many talk about when rigging up their cameras, but I feel it is important. I have several weights left over from my Gimbal, so I have screwed one into the base of the cage (left side), which balances out the camera left/right and can add one to the rear of the 1446b handle helping front/back. The handle is long enough to take it without it getting in the way and the slight back heavy balance then evens up the monitor at the other end. I can rest the whole rig on my pointer finger with near perfect balance. It is heavy, but that is desirable with hand holding (and nothing like the weight of many pro cameras). If I switch to any of the primes, the weight comes off and things stay centred.