Product Video

This short shows the matching Tilta Xeno Top Handle, with the same Xeno grip shape and textured silicone as the side handle.

Key Selling Points

Six improvements of the Tilta Xeno Side Handle: new design, improved flexibility, mounting options, three connection types, integrated tools and comfortable grip
Hand raising the Tilta Xeno Side Handle grip through its 40mm height adjustment
Built-in Allen key stored in the Tilta Xeno Side Handle being used to tighten the mount
Three connection types of the Tilta Xeno Side Handle: NATO, 1/4"-20 with locating pins, and dual 1/4"-20
Tilta Xeno Side Handle mounting options: 1/4"-20 thread and cold shoe receiver on top, dual 1/4"-20 screws, locating pin with thumbscrew knob, and NATO clamp with toggle screw

The Tilta Xeno Side Handle is a camera side handle for cages and rigs, with a non-slip silicone grip, 40mm of height adjustment and a built-in Allen key. It mounts on the left or right of a cage and comes in three mount versions, 1/4"-20 with locating pins, NATO, or dual 1/4"-20, in Black or Titanium Gray.

Key Features

  • Three mount versions: 1/4"-20 screw with locating pins and a thumbscrew knob, a NATO clamp with a toggle screw for NATO rails, or dual 1/4"-20 screws with thumb screws for a two-point hold.
  • Mounts as either a left or a right side handle, and the grip raises or lowers 40mm relative to the mounting point.
  • Non-slip textured silicone over an aluminum alloy body for a secure handheld grip.
  • Cold shoe receiver and a 1/4"-20 thread with locating points on top of the handle for a small monitor, light, microphone or receiver.
  • Built-in Allen key with a magnetic attachment, so the tool stays with the handle for assembly and adjustments.
  • Net weight 205 g (0.45 lb) for the 1/4"-20 and dual 1/4"-20 versions, 216 g (0.48 lb) for the NATO version, in Black or Titanium Gray.

In the Box

  • 1x Tilta Xeno Side Handle (selected mount and colour)
  • 1x 3mm Allen Key

How It Compares

Spec Details
Connection to the rig 1/4"-20 with Locating Pins: 1/4"-20 screw, locating pins, thumbscrew knob
NATO: NATO clamp with toggle screw
Dual 1/4"-20: Two 1/4"-20 screws with thumb screws
Fits 1/4"-20 with Locating Pins: A 1/4"-20 hole with locating points
NATO: A NATO rail
Dual 1/4"-20: Two 1/4"-20 holes
Size 1/4"-20 with Locating Pins: 58.8 x 105 x 94 mm
NATO: 58.8 x 105 x 87.5 mm
Dual 1/4"-20: 58.8 x 105 x 83.7 mm
Net weight 1/4"-20 with Locating Pins: 205 g (0.45 lb)
NATO: 216 g (0.48 lb)
Dual 1/4"-20: 205 g (0.45 lb)

Choose the NATO version if your cage has a NATO rail on the side. Choose a 1/4"-20 version if it has threaded holes; the dual screw version holds at two points.

Specifications

Mount versions 1/4"-20 with Locating Pins (TA-XSH1), NATO (TA-XSH3), Dual 1/4"-20 (TA-XSH4)
Top accessory mount Cold shoe receiver and 1/4"-20 thread with locating points
Height adjustment 40mm relative to the mounting point
Mounting side Left or right
Grip Non-slip textured silicone
Tool Built-in Allen key with magnetic attachment
Dimensions 1/4"-20 with Locating Pins: 58.8 x 105 x 94 mm (2.3 x 4 x 3.7 in). NATO: 58.8 x 105 x 87.5 mm (2.3 x 4 x 3.5 in). Dual 1/4"-20: 58.8 x 105 x 83.7 mm (2.3 x 4 x 3.3 in)
Net weight 205 g (0.45 lb); NATO version 216 g (0.48 lb)
Materials Aluminum alloy, silicone
Colours Black, Titanium Gray
Three mount versions: 1/4"-20 screw with locating pins and a thumbscrew knob, a NATO clamp with a toggle screw for NATO rails, or dual 1/4"-20 screws with thumb screws for a two-point hold.

Mounts as either a left or a right side handle, and the grip raises or lowers 40mm relative to the mounting point.

Non-slip textured silicone over an aluminum alloy body for a secure handheld grip.

Cold shoe receiver and a 1/4"-20 thread with locating points on top of the handle for a small monitor, light, microphone or receiver.

Built-in Allen key with a magnetic attachment, so the tool stays with the handle for assembly and adjustments.

Net weight 205 g (0.45 lb) for the 1/4"-20 and dual 1/4"-20 versions, 216 g (0.48 lb) for the NATO version, in Black or Titanium Gray.
1x Tilta Xeno Side Handle (selected mount and colour)

1x 3mm Allen Key

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Special Order Items (Final Sale)
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  • Large-scale lighting equipment
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FAQ

Should I get the NATO or a 1/4"-20 version of the Xeno Side Handle?

Pick the version that matches the side of your cage. The NATO version clamps onto a NATO rail with a toggle screw. The 1/4"-20 with Locating Pins version screws into a threaded hole and its locating pins stop the handle from twisting, and the Dual 1/4"-20 version uses two screws for a two-point hold. If your cage has threaded holes but no NATO rail, choose one of the 1/4"-20 versions.

What are the cold shoe and 1/4"-20 thread on top of the handle for?

The top of the handle has a cold shoe receiver and a 1/4"-20 thread with locating points. Use them to add a small monitor, an on-camera light, a microphone or a wireless receiver right on the handle and keep the top of the cage free.

Can I put the handle on either side of my cage?

Yes. Tilta designed the Xeno Side Handle to work as a left or a right side handle, and the grip can be raised or lowered by 40mm relative to the mounting point so it sits where your hand wants it.

How quick is it to install and take off?

The 1/4"-20 versions tighten with a thumbscrew knob or thumb screws, and the NATO version with a toggle screw. A built-in Allen key with a magnetic attachment stays with the handle, so you can make adjustments on set without hunting for a tool.

Is the grip comfortable for long handheld shoots?

The grip is covered in non-slip textured silicone over an aluminum alloy body, and the handle weighs 205 g (216 g for the NATO version). Moving your hand out to the side of the camera also gives you a steadier two-handed hold than gripping the body alone.