It’s one of the best camera mounting devices I’ve used. Even with the hex screws, though, I had a hard time getting the Capture Clip on my backpacking rucksack. It did, however, work fine on my Osprey day pack. I’ve accidentally set down my bag with it attached, only for the lens to smash into the ground more times than I’d care to admit.
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It's a better solution to strap over the shoulders which makes you look like a tourist. Also doesn't bang around as it does on a sling. Great for travel in conjunction with a wrist strap. Overall V1 still still great for the convenience I provides when with kids or needs both hands free. I saw coworker's V2, was not impressed because there wasn't a knob to tighten the plate on the base. I've used one on a bergen strap with a Pentax K3II hanging off it with the DA 20-40mm attached when hiking in Snowdonia, it's not a problem, it works.
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But by and large, this is one of the handiest accessories I hike, camp, backpack, or kayak with. I like a lot most of Peak design products but this one I can't get it. Unless one have a small camera attached I don't think it's practical to walk around with it clipped on the shoulder or chest.
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I frequently find straps to be awkward and uncomfortable. When I am shooting portraits or just walking around, it is nice to have one less strap to get tangled with my bag, and I like how it doesn't bounce around. It's not perfect or for everyone, but I vastly prefer it to a strap. "I love my neck strap, you can't pry it out of my dead heads!!!"... Holster-styled bags are by far the best solution. It provides not only fast camera/lens retrieval, but also protection if you bump into something or trip and fall.
It’s meant for pro photographers (hence its name) but I haven’t had a chance to try it out yet. Anyway, I’m shooting on a Sony A7III, so I’m not really carrying that much weight. Simply turn it 90 degrees and the button will be locked.
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Peak Design could easily have also made a notch so we could use a quarter. If your going to load yourself up and your the mule logic tells me get a mule, the idea is KISS it’s for quick action and not have the weight on your neck I use the slider strap as well. If you can come up with a better way of carrying a camera when hiking, that looks like it was designed by Apple I'm sure they'd love to hear from you. For m43 I have Olympus E-P5 or light weight DSLR this clip is brilliant, I have also the older version and had my Canon 70D attached to my messenger bag it has evil brilliance to it and you can expand on it. I often have to scramble over rocks and push through thick brush. At these times, I really wouldn't want my camera exposed, weather sealed or not.
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But as a photographer who hikes a lot, I’m always delighted to shed any amount of unnecessary weight. As such I’d be interested in a lighter alternative to aluminum and steel, perhaps carbon fiber. Even at a higher cost, this would likely be a consideration for many creators like myself. The two intended and most typical locations however are either on a belt, or the shoulder strap of a camera bag/backpack. Peak Design’s bags are often designed with extra straps specifically for mounting the Capture Clip, as well. I don’t think Peak Design has ever advocated for strapping your heaviest lens to your chest and hiking for miles and miles on end with it.
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The other big use I've found for it is with my second body... The key thing is that you don't have to unclip your backpack straps, pull the backpack off, put it down on a potentially dirty and uneven surface, open it, pull out the camera, put it back it in and remount the backup. The screw to the plate come loose once in a while, so I check on it several times a day while it's on me to make sure it's secured. The belt clip is secure, though I still habitually check on it to make sure it's tight because the A7ii and combo is expensive.
For me personally, the Hasselblad was a bit too heavy to be comfortable. But it wasn't just the weight; I also didn’t feel comfortable with the way large cameras or those with long lenses tend to pull down, potentially jabbing into your body. The Peak Design Capture Clip V3 fulfills an integral need for photographers – ensuring immediate and unencumbered access to your camera.
First one weighs oneself down with a backpack like a mule and not being satisfied with that balace it all out with more gear up front. Maybe I missed it - but some pictures of actually carrying a largish camera like that would be nice... If I had to guess, I would say that the overlap between using something like the Capture Clip and using a tripod is relatively low. The Capture Clip is about fast and easy access.
There’s always an inherent risk of taking a camera on board, but firmly attaching it to my PFD means it only goes down if I do (a risk I feel secure taking). After one trip where I spent three days carrying my bulky camera gear tucked in my bag through the backwoods only to pull it out for maybe five shots, I mostly just stopped taking it. Get the clip-only SKU and add any of our plates and adapter kits for a totally custom setup. Moment's T-series lenses are well-built, offering the look and feel of a premium product. But with high-end smartphone cameras getting so good, can they still up your photo game?
That being said if long distance is your thing I'd recommend Aarn backpacks with the photo pocket front. They're really popular in Australia, incredibly durable, and significantly more comfortable than you'd think. I stop and unpack the camera when I want to take a photo. After all, I might want a lens change or to use a different filter, so still need the kit bag with me.
I mean, once you've used it a couple of times, you really will wonder how you managed without it. @Jacques - for me, I got pentax cameras - weather sealed camera and lenses; light rain / snow isn't much trouble. If there's heavy rain forecasted (well I won't be out hiking in the first place), and if I had to be out, I'd prepare for it and just leave camera in the pack. (One should plan for the day, not just blindly take the step?) 'Don't trip' also applies to those who wear neck strap, or even bags (bad fall could also break the camera inside, too). At a weight of 70 grams for the clip and 14 grams for the standard plate, it’s also a very light accessory.
Various accessories allow you to carry more than just your camera with the Capture Clip. Also, there’s supposed to be a little bit of play between the camera and the clip. Without that play it would be impossible to get your camera in or out. It’s best to start with two hands when you’re first starting out. As a camera holder for backpack users, I can see the Capture Clip being very popular.
Purchased one to intend to bring my D750+17-35/F2.8 for a backpacking trip. After tried it at home, had to call it helpless and returned it. You never need to remove it because it is an Arca baseplate. It also cracked the base of my M50 after 3 short hikes. Peak Design continues to bring a photographers-first approach to their design with a very strong sense for what works and what doesn’t.
Nature photography on the go felt impossible to me, and I didn’t possess the patience of birders who set up and waited half a day in the perfect spot. The all-new Capture is the most secure, convenient, accessible way to carry your camera, period. All gear bought on the Marketplace is guaranteed for life by Peak Design. We also guarantee that the seller has accurately represented the item's condition, or you may return the item for a full refund.
