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Best side handle for camera

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SMALLRIG Right Side Rosette Wooden Handle for Shoulder Mount Support Rig for DJI Ronin Gimbal, Right Hand - 1941 SMALLRIG Right Side Rosette Wooden Handle for Shoulder Mount Support Rig for DJI Ronin Gimbal, Right Hand - 1941
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NICEYRIG Rosette Wooden Handle Grip (M6 Thread Diameter 31.8mm) Applicable Nikon Compatible with Canon Camera Cage Shoulder Mount Support Rig (Left Side) NICEYRIG Rosette Wooden Handle Grip (M6 Thread Diameter 31.8mm) Applicable Nikon Compatible with Canon Camera Cage Shoulder Mount Support Rig (Left Side)
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SMALLRIG Universal Side Wooden Handle Grip for DSLR Camera Cage w/Cold Shoe Mount, Threaded Holes - 2093 SMALLRIG Universal Side Wooden Handle Grip for DSLR Camera Cage w/Cold Shoe Mount, Threaded Holes - 2093
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CAMVATE DSLR Wooden Handle for Right Grip Mount Support for DV Video Cage Rig(Right Hand) CAMVATE DSLR Wooden Handle for Right Grip Mount Support for DV Video Cage Rig(Right Hand)
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SMALLRIG Right Side Wooden Grip with Rosette Bolt-On Mount - 2083 SMALLRIG Right Side Wooden Grip with Rosette Bolt-On Mount - 2083
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SMALLRIG Side NATO Handle Bracket - Camera Top Handle with 1/4 SMALLRIG Side NATO Handle Bracket - Camera Top Handle with 1/4" and 3/8" Threaded Holes for DSLR Cinema Camera - 1534
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SMALLRIG Side NATO Handle Bracket - Camera Top Handle with 1/4 SMALLRIG Side NATO Handle Bracket - Camera Top Handle with 1/4" and 3/8" Threaded Holes for DSLR Cinema Camera, Rubber - 1951
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NICEYRIG Universal Side Wooden Handle Handgrip with Cold Shoe for DSLR Camera Cage NICEYRIG Universal Side Wooden Handle Handgrip with Cold Shoe for DSLR Camera Cage
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CAMVATE DSLR Wood Wooden Handle Grip Mount Support for DV Video Cage Rig (Left Hand) CAMVATE DSLR Wood Wooden Handle Grip Mount Support for DV Video Cage Rig (Left Hand)
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SMALLRIG Universal Wooden Left Side Handle Compatible with DJI Ronin S/Zhiyun Crane 2 / Crane V2 Series Gimbal Stabilizer w/Cold Shoe, 3/8'' Locating Holes for ARRI Standard - 2222 SMALLRIG Universal Wooden Left Side Handle Compatible with DJI Ronin S/Zhiyun Crane 2 / Crane V2 Series Gimbal Stabilizer w/Cold Shoe, 3/8'' Locating Holes for ARRI Standard - 2222
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1. SMALLRIG Right Side Rosette Wooden Handle for Shoulder Mount Support Rig for DJI Ronin Gimbal, Right Hand - 1941

Feature

The wooden grip with a rosette for ARRI standard. It is an extremely handcrafted rosewood grip which could be applied in shoulder mounting rig or handheld rig
The wooden handle can be rotated 360 for better handheld experience when mounting onto the shoulder support rig
You can adjust the position of rosette up and down within a certain range as per your need
Please be attentive to the type of the mounting screw. The M6 screw on the handle grip could not be directly applied to the camera cage if the cage doesn't have a M6 threaded hole. Search SmallRig Rosette Bolt 1939 for adapting this item to your rig
Lightweight and exquisite, very comfortable to hold with the smooth surface. Rotate the thumbwheel ratchet for quick and easy tightening and adjustment, easy to use

Description

Key Features:
1.Made of handcrafted rosewood, comfortable and attractive
2.Handgrip for Right Hand
3.Adjusts the position of rosette up and down within a certain range
4.Connection through rosette, more secure

Compatibility:
Camera accessories with Rosette

Package Includes:
1 x Right Side Wooden Handle with Rosette
2 x 1/4"-20 Screw

Product Dimensions: 97x76x100mm
Net Weight: 251g
Package Size: 160x120x70mm
Package Weight: 270g
Material: Aluminum Alloy + Wooden

2. NICEYRIG Rosette Wooden Handle Grip (M6 Thread Diameter 31.8mm) Applicable Nikon Compatible with Canon Camera Cage Shoulder Mount Support Rig (Left Side)

Feature

Carved from a solid piece of rosewood, M6 Thread and diameter 31.8mm
Ergonomic human engineering design, more comfortable experience for handheld.
Adjust the position of rosette mount up and down (9mm or 18mm) according to your need.
Easy to Install & Remove
This wooden handgrip is left side, so the screw thread is designed for the left of the camera cage.

Description

Package Includes:

1x Wooden handgrip

Tips: This wooden handgrip is made of natural rosewood without any painting, but their textures and colors will be a bit different from this picture on website.

3. SMALLRIG Universal Side Wooden Handle Grip for DSLR Camera Cage w/Cold Shoe Mount, Threaded Holes - 2093

Feature

FITS ANY CAGE: the wood handgrip is locked via two thumb screws and fits any cage featuring two 1/4"threaded holes with 18mm distance on the side. Suitable for all SmallRig Cages, such as A7RIII Cage 2087, GH5 Cage 2049, A6500 Cage 1889, A6300 Cage 1661, etc.
ERGONOMIC WOODEN HANDLE: The wooden handgrip is made of natural rosewood without any painting, which could provide a comfortable handheld shooting for cameramen.
COLD SHOE & THREADED HOLES: The handle features a cold shoe on the top for microphone and light, 1/4"& 3/8"screw holes on the top allows for mounting magic arm or ballhead for monitor.
SWEET DESIGN: the side handle can be adjusted up and down based on your needs. What's more, with the allen wrench built-in on the top of the wooden handle, it is easy to re-tighten the thumb screws for security.
NOTICE: If you want to use it on the other side of the cage, just take off the connection part of handle and change the direction.

Description

Key Features:
1.Fits any cage featuring two 1/4"threaded holes with 18mm distance on the side.
2.Features one 3/8"and two 1/4"threaded holes for magic arm and ballhead.
3.A cold shoe on the top allows to mount microphone and light.
4.Built-in Allen wrench for quick adjustment.
5.One piece aluminium alloy inner part and wooden handle external part to provide a comfortable and lightweight handheld shooting.

Compatibility:
Any cage featuring two 1/4"threaded holes with 18mm distance on the side

Package Includes:
1 x Side Handle

Product Dimensions: 105 X 77 X 52mm
Package Dimensions: 125X108X90mm
Net Weight: 190g
Material(s): Aluminum Alloy/Wood

4. CAMVATE DSLR Wooden Handle for Right Grip Mount Support for DV Video Cage Rig(Right Hand)

Feature

Rosewood handle
1/4"-20 threaded thumbscrew, compatible with RED camera
The center distance of the two screw thread is 18mm, need to install on 1/4"-20 thread hole,the center distance of the two hole is 18mm
Note: The wood handles are made of nature wood, but some color deviation may exist among them. If you mind the color difference, please purchase the wood handles specially sold in pairs when you want both left and right ones.)

Description

The Wood Handle is specially designed for DV Video Cage Rig.

The Wood Handle is used for the right hand.

you can according to your needs and mount for 1/4"-20 holes.the handle is strong and sit with your cage pectfectly.

material:wooden body & aluminum alloy thread

size:with 1/4"-20 thread

suit for :camera cage DV Video Cage Rig

Package Included:

1 x Wood Handle Grip

1 x Aluminum connecter

5. SMALLRIG Right Side Wooden Grip with Rosette Bolt-On Mount - 2083

Feature

SmallRig Right Side Wooden Grip Handle with Rosette Bolt-On Mount 2083 is exclusively designed for small sized camera cages, like SmallRig Cage 1661/1889/2049/1585/2004/2012/1950/1881/1844
The wooden handle is an assembly of SmallRig wooden handle 1941 and SmallRig rosette mount 1939
The Rosette can be adjusted up and down per your need for better handheld
The handgrip is made by handcrafted rosewood. It is ergonomically designed for comfortable handheld experience
Lightweight, only weighs 0.6lb

Description

SmallRig Right Hand Wooden Grip with Rosette Bolt-On Mount 2083
is exclusively designed for some small sized camera cage to bring out the camera's maximum potential, like SmallRig Cage 1661/1889/2049/1585/2004/2012/1950/1881/1844. It includes Wooden Grip for right hand with Rosette 1941 and Rosette Bolt-On Mount 1939. It offers lots of possibilities for extension as per your needs during shooting.

Right Hand Wooden Grip with Rosette 1941 is an extremely handcrafted rosewood grip, which is applied in shoulder mounting system or handheld shooting. The position of rosette could be adjusted up and down within a certain range as per your needs. It is lightweight and exquisite, very comfortable to be held with the smooth surface.
Rosette Bolt-On Mount 1939 is a multi-functional Rosette (M6, 31.8mm diameter) mount. It is equipped with two through holes and four M2 threaded holes and can be attached to cage, rosette handle and other accessories.
Rosette Bolt-On Mount 1939 could be attached to the right side of Cage 1661, and then Right Hand Wooden Grip with Rosette 1941 could be mounted on Rosette Bolt-On Mount 1939 for handheld shooting the video.

Compatibility:
SmallRig Cage 1661/1889/2049/1585/2004/2012/1950/1881/1844

Package Includes:
1 x Right Hand Wooden Grip with Rosette
1 x Rosette Bolt-On Mount
2 x Hex Spanner
2 x 1/4"-20 Screw

Product Dimensions: 97x74x100mm
Net Weight: 272g
Package Size: 125x108x98mm
Material(s): Aluminum Alloy + Wood

6. SMALLRIG Side NATO Handle Bracket - Camera Top Handle with 1/4" and 3/8" Threaded Holes for DSLR Cinema Camera - 1534

Feature

SMALLRIG Side NATO Handle for DSLR 1534 directly attaches to the top of monitor/camera cage or matches another NATO rail to achieve side holding your camera or monitor
It features an integrated NATO rail with a safety pin on the top, which allows to easily and safely attach any NATO compatible devices, such as SmallRig Nato Clamp (SmallRig 1885).
Ensuring an access to mount light rigs, like monitor, LED light or microphone etc.
With an integrated NATO rail and NATO clamp, Attaches to NATO compatible devices, such as monitor/camera cage
Attaches NATO clamp for monitor, LED light or microphone attachment

Description


Key Features:
1. With an integrated NATO rail and NATO clamp
2. Attaches to NATO compatible devices, such as monitor/camera cage
3. Attaches NATO clamp for monitor, LED light or microphone attachment

Compatibility:
Any NATO compatible devices

Package Includes:
1 x DSLR NATO Side Handle
Product Dimensions: 140x126x45mm
Net Weight: 164g
Package Size: 212x145x56mm
Package Weight: 229g
Material: Aluminum Alloy

7. SMALLRIG Side NATO Handle Bracket - Camera Top Handle with 1/4" and 3/8" Threaded Holes for DSLR Cinema Camera, Rubber - 1951

Feature

SMALLRIG NATO Side Handle(Rubber) 1951 directly attaches to the top of monitor/camera cage or matches another NATO rail to achieve side holding your camera or monitor.
It features an integrated NATO rail with a safety pin on the top, which allows to easily and safely attach any NATO compatible devices, such as SMALLRIG NATO clamp 1255 and NATO Rail Clamp with 1/4" Thread 1885.
Thus, ensuring an access to mount light rigs, like monitor, LED light or microphone etc.
Material: Rubber and allumiun alloy.
Net Weight: 164g

Description

Key Features:
1.With an integrated NATO rail and NATO clamp
2.Attaches to NATO compatible devices, such as monitor/camera cage
3.Attaches NATO clamp for monitor, LED light or microphone attachment

Compatibility:
Any NATO compatible devices

Package Includes:
1 x DSLR NATO Side Handle

Product Dimensions: 140x126x45mm
Net Weight: 164g
Package Size: 212x145x56mm
Package Weight: 229g
Material: Rubber

8. NICEYRIG Universal Side Wooden Handle Handgrip with Cold Shoe for DSLR Camera Cage

Feature

The wooden handle attaches to cage via two thumb screws and fits any cage featuring two 1/4" threaded holes with 18mm distance on the side. Compatible with all SmallRig Cages and NICEYRIG cages. Also tightening the thumb screws for more security by Allen key.
The handle features a cold shoe on the top to mount microphone and led light, 1/4" threaded holes on the top allows mounting magic arm or ballhead for monitor.
The slot on the handle is 45mm. Adjust the position of thumb screws up and down to adjust the height of the handle according to your need.
Made of natural rosewood without any painting, ergonomic human engineering design, more comfortable experience for handheld.
If you want to use it on the other side of the cage, just loosen screws and change the direction of the connection part.

Description

The wooden handgrip attaches to cage via two thumb screws and fits any cage featuring two 1/4" threaded holes with 18mm distance on the side. Compatible with all SmallRig Cages and NICEYRIG cages. Also tightening the thumb screws for more security by Allen key.

The handle features a cold shoe on the top to mount microphone and led light, 1/4" threaded holes on the top allows mounting magic arm or ballhead for monitor.

The slot on the handgrip is 45mm. Adjust the position of thumb screws up and down to adjust the height of the handle according to your need.

Made of natural rosewood without any painting, ergonomic human engineering design, more comfortable experience for handheld.

If you want to use it on the other side of the cage, just loosen screws and change the direction of the connection part.

Package Includes: 1x wooden handgrip

Tips: This wooden handgrip is made of natural rosewood without any painting, but their textures and colors will be a bit different from this picture on website.

9. CAMVATE DSLR Wood Wooden Handle Grip Mount Support for DV Video Cage Rig (Left Hand)

Feature

1/4"-20 threaded thumbscrew, compatible with RED camera, Red Rig and other 15mm DSLR Camera Rig, 15mm Cage
The Wood Handle is specially designed for DV Video Cage Rig
The Wood Handle is used for the left hand
Ergonomic wooden handgrip
Rosewood handle,Note: The wood handles are made of nature wood, but some color deviation may exist among them. If you mind the color difference, please purchase the wood handles specially sold in pairs when you want both left and right ones.)

Description

DSLR Wood Wooden Handle Grip Mount Support fr DV Video Cage Rig

Package Included:

1 x Wood Handle Grip 1 x Aluminum connecter Camera and Cage not included

10. SMALLRIG Universal Wooden Left Side Handle Compatible with DJI Ronin S/Zhiyun Crane 2 / Crane V2 Series Gimbal Stabilizer w/Cold Shoe, 3/8'' Locating Holes for ARRI Standard - 2222

Feature

HIGH CUSTOMIZATIONUniversal Wooden Left Side Handle 2222 is exclusively designed for Ronin S / Zhiyun Crane 2 / Crane V2 Series Gimbal Stabilizer. Attached to the bottom of gimbal via two detachable screws (1/4 and 3/8 screws, perfect for RoninS). Comfortable to hold and effective to improve your shooting experience
WELL-BALANCEDAssist in the stabilization so you could get a better grip on your rig so as to get a better movement. With the built-in cold shoe, you can attach a SmallRig Shoe Mount 1875 (ASIN: B01M3SHVGX) to mount a monitor onto it
MUTILPLE CONNECTIONSFeatures 1/4 threads, 3/8''-16 locating holes for ARRI standard that allows you to attach more accessories, such as Smallrig Ballheads 2070. With the 1/4 and 3/8 threaded holes at the bottom of the handle, you can attach the original tripod or base plate (SmallRig Baseplate for Manfrotto - 1280)
SCRATCH RESISTANCEThe rubber cushion on the bottom is helpful to protect from scratching
WHAT YOU GETA Wooden Handle, friendly 24-hour Customer Support, 30-day No-hassle Return Service, Worry-free 2-year Warranty

Description

SmallRig Universal Wooden Left Side Handle for Ronin S / Zhiyun Crane 2/Crane V2 Series Gimbal Stabilizer w/ cold shoe, Arri Locating Holes, 1/4&3/8 Threaded Holes - 2222

Key Features:
1.Universal wooden side handle to provide comfortable handheld shooting.
2.Multiple 1/4"-20, arri 3/8"-16 locating holes and cold shoe for accessory attachment.
3.Compatible with the original tripod mount of gimbals.
4.Features 1/4"-20 and 3/8"-16 threaded holes on the bottom allows attaching tripod plate.
5.Works perfectly with RoninS with both 1/4"-20 and 3/8"-16 screw connected.

Compatibility
Any Handheld gimbal with 1/4" or 3/8" threaded holes on the bottom
For Ronin S / For Zhiyun Crane 2/ For Crane V2 Series Gimbal Stabilizer

Package Includes
1 x Wooden handle 2222
1 x Hex Spanner

Product Dimensions: 152x140x60mm
Net Weight: 330g
Material(s): Aluminum Alloy/Wood

Conclusion

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