shoulder to tripod operating modes.
4.5 CARRYING HANDLE
The carrying handle of the XTRprod is reinforced to safely accommodate
any carrying, operating or mounting situation.
4.5.1 3/8 Accessory Screw
The handle features a 3/8-16 insert to receive accessories such as
french flags and lightweight monitors. Be sure not to use a 3/8 screw
longer than 10mm (7/16"); longer screws can fracture the insert cas-
ting and damage the viewfinder's optics.
4.5.2 Mounting from the Carrying Handle
The 3/8 insert, along with a guide hole at the rear of the handle, can
also be used to build a plate to undersling the camera or to configu-
re the rig for Steadicam low mode use. For this reason, the handle
features a long flat top surface that is parallel to the bottom of the
camera.
4.5.3 Tape Measure Stud
The handle is also equipped with a hideaway tape measure stud,
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