peak camera clip, anyone use one?

[back alley]

https://peakdesign.com/store/capturepro

curious about these...might be good for a smallish camera hanging on my belt...wondering if anyone here has tried them?

 

[Timmyjoe]

YMMV but I'm a huge critic of any type of camera support system that hangs the camera from the tripod socket at the bottom of the body. Seen too many of those come loose with disastrous results. If you've got a throw-away camera that you don't care about, I guess it could be an option. But I'd never use one.

Just my very opinionated 2¢ worth.

 

[back alley]

i've never tried one...
certainly can appreciate the risk of it falling off but it was made for mountain climbers so i would think some thought was put into keeping it attached to the camera.

 

[GaryLH]

Depending on how easy for someone else to hit the quick release.. I was thinking more like crowded area, pick pocket paradise --> equal one missing camera when u least expect it myself.

Gary

 

[Timmyjoe]

What I've seen happened with many different variations of the "attach at the tripod socket" straps is that the 1/4-20 screw that screws into the tripod socket, works its way loose, and that is where the camera and support part ways, usually with devastating results for the camera.

 

[Travis L.]

Scares the bejeezus out of me

 

[crosseyed-cricket]

I got one to hang the camera off the shoulder strap while backpacking. I attached it (Canon 5DMK2 + lens) and shook it around quite a bit and it did not release.

However, after looking closely at the latch mechanism, I decided that I don't trust it enough to use it. I carry my camera a different way, even though I have moved to a Sony A7 which is much smaller and lighter.

 

[back alley]

i should google to find any horror stories...

 

[Ranchu]

I saw one at a thrift store for 2 bucks, but I passed on it. I couldn't imagine wanting the camera hanging off me sticking out like that. It does have a screw thing that secures the plate in addition to the quick release mechanism.

 

[pharyngula]

I used one for a couple of weeks last summer while backpacking. I used it with a Sony A6000 and pancake lens and found it secure and convenient. It also has a secondary safety latch that is easy enough to use once you get the hang of it. It is easy to stow and release the camera.

However, I wouldn't use it with a heavy camera like an SLR, not so much because of doubts about security but because of the weight imbalance and the fact that it would sag too much. That said and weight aside, I still wouldn't use it with my MP precisely because I would probably worry about some kind of catastrophic failure, warranted or not. But then again, I don't have much desire to take a heavy rangefinder and lenses backpacking.

 

[tktk]

I have one and use it with my Nex 6. I went hiking with one in the Grand Canyon last year. I probably wouldn't use it with a DSLR either, but for a light mirrorless, it seems strong enough. The quick release button has a lock and there is a second friction lock. With both engaged, it would take a lot of force to have the camera come off. The tripod mount will always be the weak point.

 

[Lawrence Sheperd]

Zack Arias uses a similar system, the SpiderHolster Black Widow camera holster. He likes it.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...ode=as2&tag=dedpxl-20&linkId=CTQ65UBXP52HTRL2

 

[segedi]

I have one and only use it with a DSLR, a bit overkill for a mirrorless system in my opinion. You can lock the quick release, so not as much chance of theft. I sometimes find it hard to get in and out, it has to be at the right angle.

Overall I'm very happy with it. I tried to get along with straps and even used a harness, but this is way better. I used it with a D750 and Tamron 24-70 / 2.8 and it worked very well. I also use the propad with it.

Swing down to Calgary and give it a try!

 

[ColSebastianMoran]

How about using this rig AND a strap? I'm thinking one of the diagonal bandolier type straps. Holds camera steady while hiking, QR to grab for a shot, strap adds safety?

I find the diagonal strap alone leaves the camera too free to swing around.

One more comment: I have some other Peak Designs strap gadgets and I think they are quite good.

 

[asilda]

I use it pretty much all the time now. It depends on what you shoot with, but in general it's more secure than having s trap on the shoulder that can slip off. Here my review of the clip: http://asildaphotography.com/peak-design-capturepro-camera-clip-with-propad-review