Add a compact top handle to your camera cage or rig using the 4.3" Wooden Camera Mini Top Handle 3/8-16from Wooden Camera. This lightweight handle mounts on your rig via a captive 3/8"-16 screw with detachable ARRI-standard, anti-twist locating pins. The versatile screw mount is attached with an easy-to-use thumbwheel, and it can be further tightened using a flat head screwdriver or either a 5/32" or 4mm Allen key. This aluminum handle features numerous 1/4"-20 threads and 3/8"-16 ARRI-style mounts for attaching a variety of camera accessories.

4.3" Length Mini Handle    Captive 3/8"-16 Screw Mount    Detachable Anti-Twist Pins    5 x 1/4"-20 Accessory Threads    3 x 3/8"-16 ARRI-Style Threads    Tightens via Thumbwheel    Durable Aluminum Construction

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Are hot shoes designed to support the weight of the camera and lens hanging from it?

A: Hi William. The intention of this handle is for lightweight camcorder and DSLR camera setups. That said, a hot shoe mount can support heavier cameras depending on the application. If you would like to discuss this further you may email us directly with camera and lens information.

Q: 2. What's the weight capacity?

A: There isn't a specific weight limit from Wooden Camera, but through testing I would say less than 3 lbs.

Q: 3. Anyone know if this would fit on the Walimex Pro Univeral Cage?

A: Outside of the 15mm rod spacing and the use of 1/4 and 3/8 holes, there are no standards to camera rigs and manufacturers are free to design the way they see fit. Unfortunately, we cannot say if this will work as you ask. Hopefully someone will be able to report to this.

Q: 4. Can this be natively mounted to the top of FX6 (with Sony handle removed) without a plate?

A: The Wooden Camera Master Top Handle with Universal Center Screw Channel should work as intended with the FX6

Q: 5. Do you sell replacement o-rings for the ball attachment part of these arms?

A: A 1" O-ring to consider for the Wooden Camera Mini Universal Ultra Arm (Combo 1/4-20 & 3/8-16) BH #WO278800 is the Ultralight Ball O-Ring (12-Pack) BH #ULORINGBL12P. This can be viewed here. https://bhpho.to/44ER486

Q: 6. does wooden camera Top Handle Kit (RED KOMODO, ARCA Swiss) fits to RED dsmc2?

A: no this will not work on the DSMC 2 bodies

Q: 7. Is this compatible with the Sony ax100?

A: Yes, this piece will fit into the hot shoe of the AX100. For long term attachment, an allen wrench is included for applying additional torque.

Q: 8. Does the 19 mm end opening mean a rod can be screwed into the end of the handle?

A: Sorry but the mention of a 19mm on this handle is an B&H web error for it does not have one. Other Wooden Camera Handles that do are:

Q: 9. Will this handle fit on top of the Redrock Micro ultraCage Black for the c100?

A: Unlike the standards for placement of 15mm rods, there is no standard for handles and unfortunately we are not able to test the compatibility of these two different brands of handles. That being said they do look very similar and the swap may very well work.

Q: 10. Can you verify if this will fit a Wooden Camera Top-Mounted Cheese Plate for Blackmagic URSA Mini Pro?

A: Hi Jason. For the URSA Mini we would instead use our NATO Handle Kit (Plus, 70mm) - WC175700 or NATO Handle Kit (Cheese, 70mm) - WC166300 as the rail length better matches the top plate.