SmallRig Quick Release Top Handle with Quick Release Slider, Two-Way Smooth Installation, Ergonomic Design, 15kg Max. Load, Built-in Multiple Mounting Points, HawkLock H21-4483

This is an excellent top handle. The build quality is outstanding — it locks in securely, and I never worry about it coming loose or detaching from the camera. It gives me a solid, confident grip and adds so much versatility with all the accessory mounting options. Easy to use, reliable, and makes rigging the FX3 a breeze. Absolutely love it.

I had to order this because I was on set and my top handle broke off when I pulled my camera down while it was on a flycam, it was the rhinoceros top handle and a issue/descrapancy Smallrig will be made aware of. I decided to go with this top handle because it looks reliable and feels reliable, the base is metal so going forward I don't have to worry about it breaking while I'm actively filming a scene.

I like the HawkLock system in general a lot for its rock-solid connections and trivial quick release, and this handle is as solid for it as it looks. Unfortunately it is quite big; too big for my small rig to be able to balance well in either forward or reverse. I'd really like to see a mini-HawkLock handle released. This handle is clearly designed for more typical rigs that run larger lenses and particularly rear-mounted batteries (admittedly, that's what's shown in the marketing material).Also, the included HawkLock rail isn't particularly better than the basic square ones included with the magic arms and such, as it allows only the same singular mounting point (only 2x2 HawkLock pin grooves). It'd be much better if this handle came with the longer rail (7x2 grooves) included with the Tilt Monitor Mount / Side Handle, to enable horizontal balancing.

Great Handle! Quick release is a must have for me!

SmallRig consistently provides high-quality, professionally designed products.

The media could not be loaded. I am returning this item because it locks in place directly in the middle of the camera. In some cases that may be useful, but if you’re like me and use a side handle, you’ll need a standard NATO mount handle so that you can slightly move the handle back and forth on top of the camera to balance it perfectly. I love Smallrig’s quality, but this handle will not work for me because I’m not able to balance it on top of my camera with the side handle. If it’s not locked in, the handle will slide around with slight force.

This is a very useful top handle by SmallRig. The build is high quality, durable metal and it includes a quick release attachment for your camera cage, so you can easily slide the handle on & off. Simply attach the Quick Release Slider to the 3/8 hole on your camera cage and slip the handle over the bracket. It stays tightly in place with no wiggles. When it comes time to remove, press the button on the handle and slide to the left or right and voila; done. The handle includes several 1/4 holes for accessories, two cold shoe slot and two NATO rails. The handle is lightweight, so it doesn't add much to your rig, but is very comfortable to hold and maneuver the camera for shots close to the ground. I enjoy simplicity and ease of use, and this definitely fits the bill.

Why did you pick this product vs others?:I should have purchased this handle years ago. It is ergonomically better than the handle it replaced, and the NATO-type mounting points are an added benefit. Mountability:It is a huge plus. I love that I can easily slide the handle off whenever I need to break down my camera rig or use the NATO rail to attach something else to the camera rig.