Peak Design Clip System

I was at BH Photo after Christmas for the first time - I was like a kid in a candy superstore. Anyways, one of my biggest hurdle in my photography is the amount of time it takes a camera to shoot starting from the time that I have to open my bag, remove camera, close bag, remove lens cap, make a mental note where I kept the lens cap, turn on camera, and so on.

I've tried hand strap, BlackRapid, OEM strap and multitude of neck straps, etc. So I thought this would be a good opportunity for me to test what B&H offers. I spent the next 3 hours or so comparing all what they offer, from designer neck strap to Cotton Carrier and everything in between.

I was almost convinced that BlackRapid is the best although not ideal - I hate to carry my gear and walk in NYC with thousands of people and I still have to worry if someone will cut the strap and run away with my camera/lens.

My feet were tired, I skipped lunch as I was so excited to check out things I've never seen before and I was just about ready to give up on my search for a system that will allow me to carry my camera securely and shoot in a flash.

I saw laminated picture of Peak Design Clip system and it said - "please talk to our sales associates to test" (or something to that effect). I hesitantly asked one of their friendly staff and the minute I saw it - I knew this was it!!!

We were in NY for a week and for the 3 days I used this clip system, I took about 465 pictures. Some of you may say, I take that much in a day on vacation. My average the past almost 8 years of shooting - about 20 or so pictures per trip! Best $80 I've ever spent. Oh yeah, I also got a lens cap holder with it.

Sorry about the long thread - I'm even more excited about this clip system than when I got something else worth >10x more than this!

I agree with your findings and after a few years of use still share your excitement about its product design, recognizing its practical limitations with weight of something like a pro-camera body.

I have it as a very compact convenient simple travel aid for one of my 5DmkIII’s with smaller lenses only (such as: 24-70f2.8L mkII, 16-35f2.8L, 24-105f4L, 85f1.2L, or 50f1.2 L).

Combine the Peak Design Clip with the following and you have a very compact, light weight, care-free travel solution for walk-a-bouts, or destination events or gigs.

Think Tank Skin Belt:
http://www.bhphotovide​o.com …_Thin_Skin_Belt​_V2_0.html

Think Tank Skin Body Bag:
http://www.bhphotovide​o.com …_Skin_Body_Bag_​Black.html
(for a spare lenses, speedlite, cell phone, lens cloth & brush, business cards, pen & paper, snack, etc.)

Less is more! Just one view...

Thanks for the recommendation. I was thinking of the Pro Pad (http://www.bhphotovide​o.com …k_design_pp_1_p​ropad.html) to go with my regular belt. I've had a belt system before but like others said, having a full belt system seems like you're in a SWAT team. The TT system looks good though, like most of their products.

Oh yeah, I used this with my 5D3 & 35L.

happy2010 wrote in post #16594559
I agree with your findings and after a few years of use still share your excitement about its product design, recognizing its practical limitations with weight of something like a pro-camera body.

I have it as a very compact convenient simple travel aid for one of my 5DmkIII’s with smaller lenses only (such as: 24-70f2.8L mkII, 16-35f2.8L, 24-105f4L, 85f1.2L, or 50f1.2 L).

Combine the Peak Design clip with the following and you have a very compact, light weight, care-free travel solution for walk-a-bouts, or destination events or gigs.

Think Tank Skin Belt:
http://www.bhphotovide​o.com …_Thin_Skin_Belt​_V2_0.html

Think Tank Skin Body Bag:
http://www.bhphotovide​o.com …_Skin_Body_Bag_​Black.html
(for a spare lenses, speedlite, cell phone, lesn cloth & brush, business cards, pen & paper, snack, etc.)

Less is more! Just one view...

545iBMW wrote in post #16594610
Thanks for the recommendation. I was thinking of the Pro Pad (http://www.bhphotovide​o.com …k_design_pp_1_p​ropad.html) to go with my regular belt.

A quick review was posted here:

https://photography-on-the.net …?p=16353417&pos​tcount=102

545iBMW wrote in post #16594610
Thanks for the recommendation. I was thinking of the Pro Pad (http://www.bhphotovide​o.com …k_design_pp_1_p​ropad.html) to go with my regular belt. I've had a belt system before but like others said, having a full belt system seems like you're in a SWAT team. The TT system looks good though, like most of their products.

Oh yeah, I used this with my 5D3 & 35L.

I highly recommend the PROpad. I reviewed all of Peak Design products and the PROpad was a much needed accessory that I had mentioned to them when they first launched with the first Capture. The PROpad should just come with the Capture. You won't notice that its there and it helps with some added protection and padding.

There's a 10% off coupon code for any product from Peak Design if ordered from their site. Coupon is on my site.

You guys rock! Thank you for the review and coupon code!

happy2010 wrote in post #16594559
I have it as a very compact convenient simple travel aid for one of my 5DmkIII’s with smaller lenses only (such as: 24-70f2.8L mkII, 16-35f2.8L, 24-105f4L, 85f1.2L, or 50f1.2 L).

When you stated "smaller lenses only," is that because the Capture isn't up to the task with bigger and heavier lenses, like 70-200 or 100-400?

SYS wrote in post #16594761
When you stated "smaller lenses only," is that because the Capture isn't up to the task with bigger and heavier lenses, like 70-200 or 100-400?

Absolutely not; I use the system with a 100-400 all the time and it works wonderfully, with a couple of exceptions.

If you are using it as a belt-mounted solution, you must remember to tighten the tension collar before replacing it on your hip...otherwise, you wind up beating up your leg a bit.

But, more notably, something has come from 1Kind in the past, if you are using a gripped body, the larger lens/body combs tend to droop and dig in to your leg. I'll let him chime in a little more knowledgably on that one though, as I don't use grips.

Snydremark wrote in post #16594838
Absolutely not; I use the system with a 100-400 all the time and it works wonderfully, with a couple of exceptions.

If you are using it as a belt-mounted solution, you must remember to tighten the tension collar before replacing it on your hip...otherwise, you wind up beating up your leg a bit.

But, more notably, something has come from 1Kind in the past, if you are using a gripped body, the larger lens/body combs tend to droop and dig in to your leg. I'll let him chime in a little more knowledgably on that one though, as I don't use grips.

It wasn't the lens that dug into your legs, its more of the capture because there was no padding. But with the propad, that eliminated the digging. It still droops due to physics but much more tolerable.

1KIND wrote in post #16595072
It wasn't the lens that dug into your legs, its more of the capture because there was no padding. But with the propad, that eliminated the digging. It still droops due to physics but much more tolerable.

So, for those who don't use grip, the Propad isn't really needed, right? I just received TT Pro Speed Belt V.2 today, and the Capture should be attached to it with no problem?

Snydremark wrote in post #16594838
If you are using it as a belt-mounted solution, you must remember to tighten the tension collar before replacing it on your hip...otherwise, you wind up beating up your leg a bit.

If I do end up buying the Capture, I do plan on using it on my newly acquired TT Pro Speed Belt V.2. Can you explain what you mean here, as I don't understand what tightening the tension collar has to do with "beating up your leg a bit"?

SYS wrote in post #16595121
So, for those who don't use grip, the Propad isn't really needed, right? I just received TT Pro Speed Belt V.2 today, and the Capture should be attached to it with no problem?

If you're attaching the Capture to the TT Pro Speed Belt, the only issue I can see is trying to attach it. The screw is barely long enough so you'll have to force it. You may have to purchase the long screw if you want that extra length. The PROpad comes with the longer screw.

If you don't use a grip, its up to you if you want the PROpad. Some who don't use a grip still purchase the PROpad because it provides extra padding between you and that camera. Also, the PROpad allows you to put the Capture horizontally. So when you're clipping your camera to the Capture, you just slide it from top down. If you just have the Capture in a vertical position, you slide the camera from right to left. See my images:

I was in the same delima that you wete in for a while. I hike a lot with my camera and it is important to keep the camera secure but readily accessible. I bought the capture pro a few months back and have loved it since day one. It fits the bill perfectly!

Okay, so if I get the Propad, then I don't need a set of long screws, right? Longs screws are only needed if I'm trying to place the Capture on the TT Speed Belt without the Propad.

Insecto wrote in post #16595225
I was in the same delima that you wete in for a while. I hike a lot with my camera and it is important to keep the camera secure but readily accessible. I bought the capture pro a few months back and have loved it since day one. It fits the bill perfectly!

Was the camera ever in danger of coming off the Capture while hiking? Could it accidentally loosen itself off the Capture due to the physical movements involved in hiking?