To my excitement, the handle is very light and is nowhere beyond the base plate. The rubberized gripping bead fits snugly because the camera to where it belongs. So it is more than anything, and the pack size in my pocket does not change. The handle must be from only if you have to manage to connect a memory card or battery. Of course, Nikon had this bead may provide the same - probably because the design department had a little too much influence.
But as everything is now perfect.