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SmallRig NATO Top Handle Lite with Low-Profile Rail

BH #SM4345 • MFR #4345
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SmallRig NATO Top Handle Lite with Low-Profile Rail
Key Features
  • Ergonomic Cheese-Style Top Handle
  • Quick Release NATO Clamp
  • 5 x Shoe Mounts, Weighs Only 4.4 oz
  • 1/4"-20 & 3/8"-16 Accessory Threads
Add an ergonomic grip to your cinema rig with this SmallRig kit that bundles the NATO Top Handle Lite with a Low-Profile NATO Rail.
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Add an ergonomic grip to your cinema rig with this SmallRig kit that bundles the NATO Top Handle Lite with a Low-Profile NATO Rail.

SmallRig NATO Top Handle Lite

The cheese-style NATO Top Handle Lite from SmallRig mounts easily onto a standard NATO rail and can slide side to side to help balance your camera rig, facilitate low-angle shots, and provide multiple accessory mounts. This handle incorporates five shoe mounts on the front, back, and sides, as well as multiple 1/4"-20, 3/8"-16, and ARRI-style anti-twist threads.

The top handle is made from aluminum and stainless steel, and it can support camera rig loads up to 22 lb despite weighing only 4.4 oz. It features an anti-slip, anti-freeze silicone-lined grip to ensure a solid hold.

Compatibility
Camera rigs and cages with a standard NATO rail

Also compatible with but not limited to:
SmallRig NATO Rail 1409
SmallRig NATO Rail 2172
SmallRig Monitor Mount 2903
SmallRig Monitor Mount 2348
SmallRig Magic Arm 2070
SmallRig Remote Control 2924
SmallRig Low-Profile NATO Rail (2")

Attach NATO accessories such as a monitor, extension arm, or light to your camera cage or rig with this 2" Low-Profile NATO Rail from SmallRig. This lightweight NATO rail measures only 0.2" thin and 2" long, and it attaches to your cage or rig using the two included 1/4"-20 screws. Two safety pins on either end of the rail ensure your components are safe and don't slide off the ends.

Kit Contains:

SmallRig NATO Top Handle Lite

Item Type
1x Handgrip for Top Side
Rotation
No
Main Attachment
1x NATO Rail Clamp (Built-In)
Additional Mounting
Multiple 1/4"-20 Female Thread on Handgrip Shaft
Multiple 3/8"-16 Female Thread on Handgrip Shaft
Multiple ARRI Anti-Twist 3/8"-16 Female Thread on Handgrip Shaft
5x Cold Shoe (Built-In)
Load Capacity
22 lb / 10 kg
Materials
Aluminum, Silicone, Steel
Dimensions
5.3 x 2.9 x 1" / 135 x 72.5 x 24.5 mm
Weight
4.4 oz / 124 g
Packaging Info
Package Weight
0.35 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
6.1 x 3.8 x 1.8"

SmallRig Top Handle Reviews

The NATO rail doesn't fit

By Ashton
Rated 3 out of 5
Date: 2026-01-29

I was excited to use this top handle with my Smallrig cage (Canon R50V), but the included NATO rail did not fit on the top of the cage. It fits on the side though, so I can use this as a top handle when I'm shooting vertically. I'll have to buy another NATO rail to use this as a top handle for horizontal shooting.

Neat little handle

By Christopher
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2026-01-08

I ended up not needing the rail that came with this, but I'll keep it in my back pocket because I'm sure it'll come in handy later. The handle itself is great – it feels secure and stable and is easy and quick to attach or remove. It's slightly undersized for my hands, which I think are average sized, but I kind of expected that based on the description and price. Great value for money.

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Does this come with the Nato Rail Attachment?

Does this come with the Nato Rail Attachment?
Asked by: Alexius
Yes, the SmallRig NATO Top Handle Kit comes with the NATO rail included.
Answered by: Jonathan S
Date published: 2025-05-25

can this be mounted on the Blackmagic pyxsis 12k? ...

can this be mounted on the Blackmagic pyxsis 12k? looking for a smaller, simpler and cheaper handle than the blackmagic handles
Asked by: Duane
The SmallRig NATO Top Handle Kit is not compatible with the arrangement of the top mounting threads of the Blackmagic Design PYXIS 12K Cinema Camera (Leica L), B&H # BLPYXIS12K.
Answered by: Marvin C
Date published: 2025-07-23

would this fit/work with a panasonic x1500 camcord

would this fit/work with a panasonic x1500 camcorder?
Asked by: Stephen
No, the SmallRig NATO Top Handle Lite with Low-Profile Rail cannot mount on the Panasonic HC-X1500 UHD 4K HDMI Camcorder with 24x Zoom however if you use the Kondor Blue NATO Rail to Hot Shoe Adapter for Remote Trigger Top Handles (Black) you will be able to attach NATO top handles.
Answered by: Jonathan S
Date published: 2026-06-02
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