Broken Handle

[Kenn Christenson]

Anyone run into a problem where the top handle's base breaks off from the top mount at the narrowest point around the screw holes?

After looking at the small amount of material actually holding the handle on - I was wondering if anyone else has had this happen?

[Michael Thornton]

Nope, been almost a year, nope.

if it does happened.

I want some pictures.

LOL

Tek

[Kenn Christenson]

Here you go-
It happened while in the care of our lovely airlines. Camera was SECURELY packed in a Pelican 1620 - surrounded by foam.

[hunterrichards]

Oh, thats not a problem with the Red handle, TSA just needed to see if it was a bomb so they took it out of the case and broke it...it didnt blow up so they put it back into your pelican case. Did you get the "Your luggage was randomly searched for safety, we had to break some stuff" Memo in the case?

[gdv]

It happened to me with the right or the left handle. The assistant was tightening it for a handle shot and the edge broke.

[Kenn Christenson]

Oh, thats not a problem with the Red handle, TSA just needed to see if it was a bomb so they took it out of the case and broke it...it didnt blow up so they put it back into your pelican case. Did you get the "Your luggage was randomly searched for safety, we had to break some stuff" Memo in the case?

Did get the memo - minus the bomb testing part.

[Michael Thornton]

Here you go-
It happened while in the care of our lovely airlines. Camera was SECURELY packed in a Pelican 1620 - surrounded by foam.

I guess we can't say that is from stress of loads.

LOL

Tek

[C.H.Haskell]

Shoud I worry about this, I carry my RED from that handle?

[Leo Ticheli]

Fully laden with a large zoom, a Red can easily hit the scales at around 50 lbs.

While we've had no problems with the handles, I really don't trust them for extended carry or abrupt moves. I always carry the Red with two hands; one on the handle, the other cradling the camera.

Good shooting and best regards,

Leo

[Brian Broz]

Does anyone know if the center portion is available as a part?
Basically the vertical piece that the bolts sit in...not the rubber horizontal part.
Mine appears to have cracked.
Probably was tightened too much on set.

[Kenn Christenson]

Think everyone should check the condition of their handles - along the thin sides, surrounding the bolt holes. the metal in that area is incredibly thin.

http://www.reduser.net/forum/uploaded/129_1218915561.jpg

[Harry Clark]

ALWAYS cradle the camera when holding by the handle. That's just good AC habits. Besides the handle breaking (Arri SR 1 top handles and right hand grips were famous for this) your hand could be sweaty or greasy, or you might have a muscle spasm or just lose your grip.
I do think the thickness of the material in the top handle, as well as the top mounts they screw into, are a cause for concern. Over time I think we'll see a change in design, or third party vendors like ET producing better solutions.
Let's be careful out there!
Cheers,
Harry

[Steve Murray]

Mine has also cracked in the same place but has not broken off... I'm thinking about getting the ET cheese stick handle instead.

[Esteban Sosnitsky]

I think that handle should be able to support the camera with no issues.
Maybe the thingy around the screw its been designed too thin?
Dunno.. So bad they opened your case and damaged the thing. I would complain to the airline and the TSA.

[Nick Gardner]

The first thing me and my AC said was "Fuck, I don't trust that handle one bit." Have been busy in the shop fabricating The "Man Handle". I'd hang off a roof from it.

Pics upon completion.

Nick

[Jan Reiff]

waz up with the handle extension? it feels more stable with it.

[Pawel Achtel]

http://www.red.com/store/product_detail/54 :weight_lift:

[Jan Reiff]

yes. i always use it.
4 screws instead of 2 makes it feel better to carry.

but i support it always with the other hand on the bottom of the camera when i transport it.

[J. Bernard Vallon]

The first thing me and my AC said was "Fuck, I don't trust that handle one bit." Have been busy in the shop fabricating The "Man Handle". I'd hang off a roof from it.

Pics upon completion.

Nick

Nick, can I get one of your Man Handles when they're done?

-J

[R. Gonzales]

Anyone run into a problem where the top handle's base breaks off from the top mount at the narrowest point around the screw holes?

After looking at the small amount of material actually holding the handle on - I was wondering if anyone else has had this happen?

My handle had a crack where the screw holes are. Luckily i found it it time and I sent it back to RED for replacement. Since then I always remove the top handle when storing the camera. Admittedly, I really do not trust the RED Top handle and now I am convinced I will be going with a Zacuto handle solution.

http://store.zacuto.com/product.php?productid=245&cat=0&page=2

Method

[R. Gonzales]

Does anyone know if the center portion is available as a part?
Basically the vertical piece that the bolts sit in...not the rubber horizontal part.
Mine appears to have cracked.
Probably was tightened too much on set.

Yes it is, just phone your rep and put in an order.

Method

[gdv]

my right side handle broke too only because the AC was tightening it for handle shot. Red said it was not under warranty and I had to buy a new one. Now I see that this handles break is sort of epidemic.

[Dylan Macleod, CSC]

That's why I got one of these.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_AATbf5J8vE&feature=related

SIM's top handle is SOLID!

[Miguel "Macgregor" De Olaso]

Yep, ours broke too.
RED sent us a new one.