Use this Top Handle Adapter Plate from SHAPE to add a top handle or replace the original top handle on the Sony PXW-FX9 camera with the SHAPE Top Handle. The adapter plate mounts on top of the camera and it is also designed to fit within the U-shaped SHAPE Top Plate for the FX9. The aluminum adapter plate features numerous 1/4"-20 threads for mounting the top handle for the proper balance and your preferred configuration.

Mount SHAPE Top Handle on FX9 Camera    Add a Top Handle or Replace Original    Designed to Fit with SHAPE FX9 Top Plate    Multiple 1/4"-20 Mounting Threads    Durable Aluminum Construction

Sony PXW-FX9 camera

SHAPE FX9 Top Plate

SHAPE Sony FX9 Cage Top handle

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Are you able to slide the camera body back on the shoulder mount to evenly distribute weight with a larger/heavier lens?

A: There is a decent amount of play, but depending on the size of the lens in question, rod extensions and counterweights should be considered.

Q: 2. Does this plate interfere with the Sony Extension unit, or any 3rd party battery adapters that mount to the rear of the camera?

A: No. The following unit is form fitted to not interfere with addons or extensions.

Q: 3. Will this work with the Sony FS6 handgrip?

A: The Vocas Handgrip Rosette Adapter for Sony PXW-FX9 is designed for the FX9. Here are a few options for an FX6 adapter: the SHAPE Side Handle Adapter to ARRI Rosette for Sony FX6 (B&H # SHFX6HAR) and the SmallRig Handgrip Rosette Adapter for Sony FX6 (B&H # SM3403).

Q: 4. If ordered now will this be the new model ,as in the picture ?

A: Yes, you will receive a brand new model, the same as pictured.

Q: 5. will this be able to attach to a tripod?

A: Please add this VCT Plate if you would like to attach the Shape FX9 shoulder rig to a tripod. SHAPE VCT Tripod Plate BH #SHVCTSH https://bhpho.to/3R6FyvK

Q: 6. Does the 4 pin connector allow me to connect to the battery charger from the camera to power it?

A: no it does not, but it does allow the use of a 4pin XLR power supply to power the camera and how swap batteries

Q: 7. Can I mount accessories on top of v-mount adapter? I see three holes that looks like quarter inch screw holes.

A: Yes, those 3 holes are 1/4"-20 threadings.

Q: 8. Which top cheese plate would this mount on? Shape? SmallRig?

A: this Zacuto Sony FS7 & FX9 Top Plate will mount to the Zacuto top plate

Q: 9. Would this also fit an FS7 hand grip?

A: The Vocas Handgrip Rosette Adapter for Sony PXW-FX9 will fit both the Sony FS7 and FX9 handgrip.

Q: 10. Is there any chance this will fit the Sony FS5?

A: The SHAPE Top Plate for Sony FX6 does not fit the FS5. You can consider this SHAPE product for your camcorder: the SHAPE FS5TPKIT Two-Part Top Plate Kit for Sony PXW-FS5 and PXW-FS5M2 (B&H #SHFS5TPKIT).