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product_id: 549173893
title: "NATO Top Handle"
brand: "smallrig"
price: "€ 73.39"
currency: EUR
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reviews_count: 8
category: "Smallrig"
url: https://www.desertcart.pt/products/549173893-nato-top-handle
store_origin: PT
region: Portugal
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# Ultra-light 144g aluminum alloy 5 cold shoe mounts + 12 threaded holes Ergonomic 4-finger silicone grip NATO Top Handle

**Brand:** smallrig
**Price:** € 73.39
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> 🎥 Grip the future of filmmaking with SmallRig’s featherlight, ultra-versatile top handle!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** NATO Top Handle by smallrig
- **How much does it cost?** € 73.39 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.pt](https://www.desertcart.pt/products/549173893-nato-top-handle)

## Best For

- smallrig enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted smallrig brand quality
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## Key Features

- • **Accessory Powerhouse:** 5 built-in cold shoe mounts plus 12 threaded holes let you customize your rig with lights, mics, monitors & more.
- • **Ergonomic Comfort Grip:** Silicone 4-finger texture reduces arm strain during long shoots—shoot longer, shoot smarter.
- • **Universal Compatibility:** Fits any camera cage with dual 1/4" threaded holes—upgrade your setup without limits.
- • **Effortless Quick Release:** Slide & lock in seconds with the 50mm NATO rail for seamless rig adjustments on the fly.
- • **Featherweight Durability:** Aluminum alloy frame weighs just 144g yet supports up to 10kg—balance meets strength.

## Overview

The SMALLRIG Lightweight NATO Top Handle 4345 is a precision-engineered aluminum alloy camera accessory featuring a quick-release 50mm NATO rail, ergonomic silicone grip, and extensive mounting options including 5 cold shoe adapters and 12 threaded holes. Weighing only 144g, it supports up to 10kg, enhancing rig balance and comfort for professional DSLR shooters seeking fast setup and versatile customization.

## Description

Free delivery and returns on eligible orders. Buy SMALLRIG Lightweight NATO Top Handle, Quick Release NATO Grip with NATO Rail for DSLR Camera Cage, Universal Top Handle built in 5 Cold Shoe Adapters - 4345 at desertcart UK.

Review: Versatile and Comfortable Top Handle for My Camera Rig - I recently added the SmallRig Quick Release NATO Top Handle to my camera setup, and it has been a game-changer for my workflow. One of the best features is the quick attach and detach mechanism. It effortlessly mounts onto the NATO rail of my camera, allowing me to swiftly remove or reposition the handle as needed. This has been incredibly useful for switching between different shooting configurations on the fly. The size of the handle is perfect, especially for someone like me with medium/small hands. The grip is comfortable and fits easily in my hand, making it a pleasure to use during long shoots. The handle also offers excellent versatility with multiple mounting points for adding a monitor and other accessories. This flexibility has significantly improved my rig's functionality, making it easier to set up and use additional gear during shoots. For those using a heavy lens in front, I recommend fitting the handle the opposite way. This helps counterbalance the weight and stabilizes the camera more effectively, making it easier to handle. Overall, the SmallRig Quick Release NATO Top Handle is a fantastic addition to any camera rig. It's well-built, easy to use, and enhances the overall shooting experience. I highly recommend it!
Review: Good, light, fast, improves camera balance with few downsides - Good item. Works well. Permits better balance and support as camera weight sits (ideally) below a single top handle. The Arri screw quickly attaches into the top centre Arri hole on most SmallRig camera cages - makes adding removing relatively fast and precise (ie no risk of slop/twist due to Arri pins). I used to use a similar SR top-handle that connected onto a small Nato rail. That's maybe a second or two faster to fit and remove, but any difference is barely noticeable. It required a separate Nato rail to be fitted on top of cam cage and meant the handle wasn't always 100% exactly positioned (adjustment maybe +/- 3mm laterally). So I prefer this simpler, lighter solution. The handle is compact, relatively light at 123g and has multiple points for potentially mounting additional kit - like a small monitor, mike or light etc (best never to use a light mounted there - as that typically looks horrible). The top handle can easily be reversed too (ie handle points forward) to better balance a minimal size rig. If using 15mm rails, V-mount and other heavier kit, located further rearwards, then a rear facing position (as typically shown) would be better for most users. Only issue for me is the handle mounted top centre (ideal position) then conflicts with the Sony hot-shoe (multi-interface shoe), so any mike or receiver (typically Sony OEM sound kit) can't be used with this screwed top centre into a standard SmallRig camera cage (ie as found on most Sony alpha cams). That's inconvenient and I wish that SR would design a work around handle. But it's not a problem as I can wire non Sony mikes (or receivers) into the 3.5mm mike jack and locate a mike either above the handle or off to one side for scratch sound. If I'm using on a tripod then I can just use a digital mike and dispense with a top handle. Generally it's better (ie quality) to record sound separately, rather than direct into camera, but that requires a heap more kit (possibly a separate field recorder and/or time-code set-up) to do it well. As such that's starting to get beyond the scope of what this is - ie a light, quick top handle, for better rig balance and smoother movement, in a minimal rig hybrid type shoot scenario.

## Features

- Comfortable Ergonomic Grip: The NATO top handle features a silicone part with a 4-finger texture, providing a more comfortable and anti-slip grip. It is designed for easy low-angle shooting and to reduce strain on the arms.
- Wide Compatibility: Comes with a 50mm NATO Rail, allowing the top handle to be compatible with any camera cage featuring two 1/4" threaded holes. The handle can slide directly onto the NATO Rail and be secured with the built-in knob, making it easy toassemble and disassemble.
- Lightweight and Solid: The handle w/ NATO Rail is made of aluminum alloy and features a hollowed-out design, which ensures that the handle weighs 144g (0.31lbs) while supporting a weight of up to up to 10kg (22lbs).
- 5 Built-in Cold Shoe Mounts: The front of the handle has 3 cold shoe mounts, while the back end has 2, allowing for connection of up to 5 external devices simultaneously, such as LED light, monitor, microphone, transmitter, and more.
- 12 Threaded Holes: Ten 1/4" threaded holes and two 3/8" threaded holes for arri could attach more accessories, such as monitor mount 2903B and magic arm 2066B.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0CCHHCJBR |
| Audio Recording | No |
| Best Sellers Rank | 96 in Camcorder Accessories |
| Box Contents | 1 x NATO Rail, 1 x Top Handle |
| Brand | SMALLRIG |
| Brand Name | SMALLRIG |
| Colour | Black |
| Compatible Devices | Camera |
| Compatible devices | Camera |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 4,611 Reviews |
| Exposure Control Type | Automatic |
| Folded size | 156 mm (l) x 83 mm (w) x 43 mm (h) |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 73D x 25W x 73H millimetres |
| Item Weight | 124 Grams |
| Item weight | 124 Grams |
| Manufacturer | SMALLRIG |
| Maximum Weight Recommendation | 10 Kilograms |
| Media Type | ProductImage |
| Model Name | SmallRig Top Handle - Lite |
| Product dimensions | 73D x 25W x 73H millimetres |
| Water Resistance Level | Not Water Resistant |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** SMALLRIG
- **Colour:** Black
- **Compatible devices:** Camera
- **Folded size:** 156 mm (l) x 83 mm (w) x 43 mm (h)
- **Item weight:** 124 Grams
- **Product dimensions:** 73D x 25W x 73H millimetres

## Images

![NATO Top Handle - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/613cJYFjVML.jpg)

## Available Options

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Versatile and Comfortable Top Handle for My Camera Rig
*by R***V on 26 July 2024*

I recently added the SmallRig Quick Release NATO Top Handle to my camera setup, and it has been a game-changer for my workflow. One of the best features is the quick attach and detach mechanism. It effortlessly mounts onto the NATO rail of my camera, allowing me to swiftly remove or reposition the handle as needed. This has been incredibly useful for switching between different shooting configurations on the fly. The size of the handle is perfect, especially for someone like me with medium/small hands. The grip is comfortable and fits easily in my hand, making it a pleasure to use during long shoots. The handle also offers excellent versatility with multiple mounting points for adding a monitor and other accessories. This flexibility has significantly improved my rig's functionality, making it easier to set up and use additional gear during shoots. For those using a heavy lens in front, I recommend fitting the handle the opposite way. This helps counterbalance the weight and stabilizes the camera more effectively, making it easier to handle. Overall, the SmallRig Quick Release NATO Top Handle is a fantastic addition to any camera rig. It's well-built, easy to use, and enhances the overall shooting experience. I highly recommend it!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good, light, fast, improves camera balance with few downsides
*by R***. on 10 June 2025*

Good item. Works well. Permits better balance and support as camera weight sits (ideally) below a single top handle. The Arri screw quickly attaches into the top centre Arri hole on most SmallRig camera cages - makes adding removing relatively fast and precise (ie no risk of slop/twist due to Arri pins). I used to use a similar SR top-handle that connected onto a small Nato rail. That's maybe a second or two faster to fit and remove, but any difference is barely noticeable. It required a separate Nato rail to be fitted on top of cam cage and meant the handle wasn't always 100% exactly positioned (adjustment maybe +/- 3mm laterally). So I prefer this simpler, lighter solution. The handle is compact, relatively light at 123g and has multiple points for potentially mounting additional kit - like a small monitor, mike or light etc (best never to use a light mounted there - as that typically looks horrible). The top handle can easily be reversed too (ie handle points forward) to better balance a minimal size rig. If using 15mm rails, V-mount and other heavier kit, located further rearwards, then a rear facing position (as typically shown) would be better for most users. Only issue for me is the handle mounted top centre (ideal position) then conflicts with the Sony hot-shoe (multi-interface shoe), so any mike or receiver (typically Sony OEM sound kit) can't be used with this screwed top centre into a standard SmallRig camera cage (ie as found on most Sony alpha cams). That's inconvenient and I wish that SR would design a work around handle. But it's not a problem as I can wire non Sony mikes (or receivers) into the 3.5mm mike jack and locate a mike either above the handle or off to one side for scratch sound. If I'm using on a tripod then I can just use a digital mike and dispense with a top handle. Generally it's better (ie quality) to record sound separately, rather than direct into camera, but that requires a heap more kit (possibly a separate field recorder and/or time-code set-up) to do it well. As such that's starting to get beyond the scope of what this is - ie a light, quick top handle, for better rig balance and smoother movement, in a minimal rig hybrid type shoot scenario.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Game changer in handling
*by L***Y on 25 January 2024*

The SmallRig Lightweight NATO Top Handle has significantly elevated my filming experience. Its sleek and ergonomic design not only provides a comfortable grip but also adds a touch of professionalism to my camera setup. The NATO rail design ensures a quick and secure attachment, making it easy to mount or remove the handle effortlessly. Constructed with lightweight yet durable materials, this handle strikes a perfect balance between sturdiness and convenience. The multiple 1/4"-20 and 3/8"-16 mounting points offer endless possibilities for additional accessories, allowing me to customize my rig according to the needs of each shoot. One standout feature is the built-in cold shoe mount, perfect for attaching a microphone or monitor without the need for extra adapters. This handle has become an indispensable part of my kit, providing both versatility and ease of use during various filming scenarios. Whether you're a professional filmmaker or an enthusiast looking to enhance your rig, the SmallRig Lightweight NATO Top Handle is a must-have accessory that effortlessly combines form and function. Highly recommended for anyone seeking top-notch quality in their filmmaking gear.

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*Last updated: 2026-02-04*