The Original Capture Clip System
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The clip is sturdy enough to hold, but remember the scenario of bulky camera parts jiggling around your neck we were trying to avoid? With a large lens, that’s happening in a new way. The Capture Clip isn’t just my favorite trail accessory. I can attach my camera safely to my person instead of in the damp boat bottom or tucked into a dry bag out of reach.
Camera Clips
I’d be willing to try something like this if I wouldn’t have to remove my RRS L-bracket from my Nikon D810 with the original vertical grip. Since my tripod head and macro rails are also RRS lever type I have to (and want to) use the L-bracket (and RRS plates for my lenses too). A strength rating of 200 pounds is ridiculously reassuring. I’m assuming there’s no photographer alive who uses a single camera and lens setup that gets close to that weight. The holster look of the Capture Clip is also professional looking, though; this difference is subjective.
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You can then sandwich your backpack strap, belt, or bag strap of your choice between the inner and outer portion of the clip and then simply tighten the bolts. For a more permanent connection, Peak Design includes a second set of bolts, without knurled heads, that can be snuggly tightened using a provided allen key. Just note, for one-handed access keep the quick release facing down. One cool thing about the standard plate is that it has four anchor points. This gives your camera four-way entry into the clip. There’s no front or back – you can’t get it wrong, making it an ideal camera harness for hiking or outdoor activities when you need easy and quick access.
Reviews
Review: Peak Design Capture Clip Pro - The Phoblographer
Review: Peak Design Capture Clip Pro.
Posted: Mon, 12 Aug 2013 07:00:00 GMT [source]
I can't imagine doing that with my D5300 even with the small 35mm lens attached. It will be bulky and unbalanced enough to be uncomfortable. I looked at these before a recent trip to London, but the thought of an accidental detachment worried me. So, I used an $8 carabiner, and hung the camera by its strap off a loop on the upper strap of my backpack.
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If you have a previous version of the Capture Clip and are wondering if it’s backwards compatible, the answer is most likely yes…with a few exceptions as shown in the table below. Peak Design’s Capture Clip has been around long enough to have a number of accessories available for it. The downside is that they’re all pretty pricey. The upside is that they’re all exquisitely designed.
My poor left shoulder was DESTROYED by the end of that hike. While on the trail, I never once felt like my camera was insecure with the the Capture Clip. Sure, I was nervous at first – it seemed like an odd way to carry a camera – but it held and I quickly learned to love it. I didn’t even notice the safety lock on the quick release button.
Usage Compared to Harness Systems
Even if your bag has a chest strap your gear would still swing on the verticle axis as you walk, which hits your chest or your strap. Sure, I can do "ninja walk" as if I'm using a gimbal, but come on. With V3, Peak Design has simplified the Capture lineup to just one product – V2 offered both the Capture Standard and CapturePro at different price points. The former had a glass-reinforced nylon back and was cheaper than the all-aluminum Pro.
The leash is set long enough that it doesn't dangle awkwardly, but I can still remove the clip and use the camera comfortably. @Daniel No, I'm not rock climbing, but if you sometimes take paths that are anything else but simple walking you will have the problem I described. Basically, in exactly the same situations where a normal strap wouldn't work I found, for me, that the clip also didn't. But yes, you're right, maybe it's not exactly mirroring Jimothy's experience but the more general one that the system is not as practical as it sounds in theory. So far, I didn’t find a single article in PD’s line-up really as useful as a wheel. Words as big as their price tags and mostly empty promises.
Construction of the Peak Design Capture Clip
I also very much like the Spider Camera Holster, but it makes using an Area-Swiss style adapter more difficult, and when not in use the attachment 'knob' gets in the way. Ive been mainly using the hex screws, but ive found that coating the entire screw with vibratite does wonders. You only have to reapply every 5-6 removals too.
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Despite the slight shortcomings, this clip has become an accessory I don’t hike or travel without. The clip moves easily between bags and can fit on everything from my backpacking pack to my fanny pack. This simple design means your camera can be carried on the front of your pack and be out in your hands at a moment’s notice while still having functional use of your hands for the rest of the trail. It can be easily unscrewed to attach to any bag strap or even a PFD.
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