Photography lighting
SmallRig Mini Handle Kit with NATO Side Handle and ARRI Top Handle
Product description
This mini handle kit arrives as a small accessory set containing a NATO side handle, an ARRI-compatible top handle and a matching NATO rail designed to mate with a variety of camera cages. Both grips are intended for handheld shooting and make low-angle setups easier to manage.
The kit’s connecting component is machined from aluminum alloy; that part can be disassembled to change the side-handle orientation, so the grip works on either side of your cage. Vertical adjustment of the side handle is achieved by loosening the side screw, offering roughly 30 mm of travel up or down to help fine-tune balance and hand position.
There are several mounting interfaces built into the handles: a 1/4"-20 locating hole for accessories such as remote controls (example models referenced in compatible listings), and a cold shoe mount for monitors, microphones or small lights. The top handle follows ARRI-style mounting points for broad cage compatibility.
Both the side and top handles are compact and relatively lightweight yet rated to carry loads up to 10 kg each. For convenience, the kit includes a built-in magnetic hex key stored on the assembly so you can tighten adapters and fasteners in the field without hunting for tools.
Pros
- Multiple mounting points for monitors, mics and remotes
- Ambidextrous setup and 30mm vertical adjustment
- Compact, aluminum build with integrated magnetic hex key
Cons
- Side handle can feel bulky in some hands
- NATO rail quality and fit could be improved
- Occasional reports of missing parts on arrival
VerdictA compact, well-built accessory package for handheld cinematography. The kit delivers an ARRI-style top handle and a NATO-mounted side handle that attach to most camera cages, with multiple attachment points for monitors, mics and remote controls. Build quality is solid and both handles support up to 10 kg, though the side grip may feel bulky to some operators and the NATO rail could be improved.
Reviews
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Mom Shopping List 3/5
Okay
Top handle performs well, but the NATO rail for the side grip could be better.
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Dylam amaranto 5/5
Very good quality
Excellent build quality and it fit my rig perfectly.
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Donel L. Parsons Jr. 5/5
Solid value
Good performance and overall value for what it offers.
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Charles 5/5
Reliable gear
No issues to report; solid, dependable pieces from SmallRig.
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Cristofer Otalvaro Arboleda 5/5
Truly original product
Well made with quality materials and feels genuine.
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Milagros 5/5
Exactly what I wanted
Great components — matched my needs and worked as expected.
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Ian M 5/5
Sturdy and educational buy
I used this on an older Canon 5D Mark II for a rough outdoor shoot. The top handle felt very robust and comfortable; the side handle was a bit bulkier than I expected. Installing them taught me about NATO rails, ARRI mounts and locating pins, and my old cage lacked dedicated ARRI locating holes.
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daniel 2/5
Only 1/4 thread compatibility and incomplete
Arrived missing parts and only supports 1/4" thread mounting on my unit.
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