RED top handle/extension question.

[Yousuf Abbasi]

Just got my RED top handle extension.. when I twist the extension handle into the top handle, seems like you cannot tighten it all the way if you want to mount it/line up properly... there is a bit of wiggle there, is this common?

 

[Carlos Prio]

No, it shouldn't wiggle. You should be able to line it all up and bolt it down with rock solid performance. If my memory serves me I think the allen screw in the front part has something to do with the alignment.

 

[Yousuf Abbasi]

It doesnt wiggle too much once I screw them in, but my point is I cannot twist the handle extensioin all the way into the top handle tightly otherwise the screw holes don't line up properly on the top mounts.

 

[A. Clint Litton]

It doesnt wiggle too much once I screw them in, but my point is I cannot twist the handle extensioin all the way into the top handle tightly otherwise the screw holes don't line up properly on the top mounts.

That was my finding too, but the handle portion on my extension doesn't twist when holding the camera or picking it up, due to tightening the allen (if memory serves correct). Tinker with it and you'll get it to work just fine.

Cheers,
Clint

 

[Carlos Prio]

Hand tighten all the way and you should be able to line it up with a less than a 1/4 or 1/2 turn. Lock it down and it should be golden!!! That method is pretty standard across us all.

It doesnt wiggle too much once I screw them in, but my point is I cannot twist the handle extensioin all the way into the top handle tightly otherwise the screw holes don't line up properly on the top mounts.

 

[Yousuf Abbasi]

Thanks. So i guess everyone deals with the remaining 1/4 to 1/2 turn. I agree, not a big deal once locked down.

 

[Stephen Webb]

Screw handle & extension together until tight. Unlock the allen key at the back of extension. Turn to align. Tighten allen.

 

[Yousuf Abbasi]

Screw handle & extension together until tight. Unlock the allen key at the back of extension. Turn to align. Tighten allen.

Rock 'n roll. Can't believe I didn't notice that little allen key hiding behind the extension. Worked like a charm.. thanks!