How do I mount the top handle and a Red monitor together?

[Timothy Carr]

If this is a stupid question, please forgive me im only 15, and i want to make sure what i get will work together nicely. I have seen pictures of the monitor mounted on top, and also the handle in the same spot, but not together. Is this possible? can i just mount the monitor and the handle together? Im a little confused and again, its probably a stupid question.

 

[Daniel Di Stefano]

Hi Timothy,

what you need is a Nato Rail from Wooden Camera (150 mm) + 1 Clamp:
http://woodencamera.com/safety-nato-rail-150
http://woodencamera.com/nato-clamp

or the Swat Rail from RED (140mm) + 1 Clamp:
http://www.red.com/store/products/camera-guide-50mmn
http://www.red.com/store/products/bolt-on-camera-guide-clampn

If you use a top handle from WC you need another clamp.

The quality of WC accessories is just as good as the RED products but way cheaper.
I use the WC Nato Rail and I'm happy with it.

 

[Andy White]

Did a quick search - there are a few more, but this one has a variety of options and images to digest.

http://www.reduser.net/forum/showthread.php?63613-Top-Handle-vs-5-quot-Touchscreen

 

[Chris Jordan]

If you are talking about the original top handle, it fits perfectly right into the cup of the 5 touch screen. You will need longer bolts. I had it like this and loved it. PLUS it does away with the n eed of buying a top spacer for the red one handle on the scarlet body.

 

[Karim Ayari]

Wooden Camera's Easy Stick is all you need: http://www.woodencamera.com/easy-stick

 

[Jaakko Rinne]

If you use wooden camera's top handle you can mount the 5" touch on the front part of the handle with a single bolt. Also make sure to get a longer cable for the monitor, since the short one that comes with it is practically useless.

 

[Timothy Carr]

Ok thanks guys! Looks like i know what i need now

 

[George Tsai]

I have a wooden camera top handle and an easy plate attached to it. Picatinny rail and the swat adaptor with the monitor is a great combination.
The top handle is also on the swat adaptor. this makes setting up and switching around fast and easy.

 

[Timothy Carr]

Cant you just attach it directly with no accessories? Like what Chris Jordan said?

 

[George Tsai]

yes you can just bolt it on

However going from gig to gig, location to location, using picatinny rails helps a lot if it's within your budget.

 

[Alvise Tedesco]

I'm loving a lot my quick release by 16x9inc.

 

[Timothy Carr]

Ok nice, this is what i want to know! Thanks

 

[Joseph Hutson]

This is about as basic as you can build a Scarlet or EPIC...minus the top plate I have (which isn't necessary for this setup...

I always keep the LCD attached to the top handle. It cuts down on a lot of time building/taking apart your rig.

 

[Ian McGrew]

I'm loving a lot my quick release by 16x9inc.

I was going to upload mine... I literally have the same Adapter... Definitely +1 for the 16x9 Slider adapter... so quick and easy when shooting handheld to just pull it off

 

[Jaakko Rinne]

Here's how I mount the touch on the WC handle if I happen to want the monitor on top. Usually it's on a magic arm.

 

[nigelsmith]

Great thread! keep the pics coming please?