Peak Design Clip System

SYS wrote in post #16596983
Just thought about another way of using the Capture clip system. Instead of using the tripod female thread on the bottom of the camera itself, why not use the tripod collar of the 70-200 or the 100-400? Has anyone used it this way?

I assume you're meaning putting the quick release plate on the tripod collar? If so, yes; sort of. That part works when transferring over to an actual tripod, but when you're mounting it to the clip on your body it doesn't work well. The foot pushes the whole system too far out, which levers everything at an awkward angle.

Snydremark wrote in post #16597015
I assume you're meaning putting the quick release plate on the tripod collar? If so, yes; sort of. That part works when transferring over to an actual tripod, but when you're mounting it to the clip on your body it doesn't work well. The foot pushes the whole system too far out, which levers everything at an awkward angle.

Yes, that's what I meant. It's too bad the idea doesn't work well. Since you've stated that you use 100-400 all the time with the clip, what's your opinion about my concern regarding placing all the weight on the camera's tripod thread?

No worries whatsoever there. The way it hangs in the clip, there isn't really any more stress on the mount than when using it on a tripod.

Thanks, Eric. Now, I'm going to pull the trigger!

One other thing; if you plan to use the ProPad on a belt mount, you can help mitigate the sag that is just inherent in slinging something of weight like that by picking up a belt designed for carrying firearms. Something heavy leather or made from/reinforced with Kydex. I, primarily, use the rig on a backpack (98%) but I picked up a new belt for the times I do use it as a belt unit and it made wandering our local festival (4hrs or so) this last year much easier.

SYS wrote in post #16596966
I'm not familiar with all the strap systems out there, but there are sling straps that hang from the tripod screw? And there haven't been any reports of issues hanging all that weight off the tripod screw?

All sling straps connections are usually the same. Most popular is blackrapid. Not a lot of reports, if any of the tripod screw on the camera failing.

SYS wrote in post #16596983
Just thought about another way of using the Capture clip system. Instead of using the tripod female thread on the bottom of the camera itself, why not use the tripod collar of the 70-200 or the 100-400? Has anyone used it this way?

Connecting to the tripod collar is the same as if you connected to the camera itself.

Mounting to tripod collar would cause the camera to stick out further and higher up. The camera is no longer by your hip by probably by you ribs making it difficult to reach for your camera.

In all honesty, I see your concern of relying on the clip to bare the weight of your gear but you're thinking too much into it.

1KIND wrote in post #16597150
In all honesty, I see your concern of relying on the clip to bare the weight of your gear but you're thinking too much into it.

Yup, that's me.

Just placed an order. It turned out that ordering the items (clip and propad) would be slightly cheaper through Amazon than directly from Peak Design even with your 10% discount code, but it looks like there's no way that I can order the clip with the RC2 plate, only Arca plate, through Amazon. So I ordered them directly from Peak Design.

Snydremark wrote in post #16597080
One other thing; if you plan to use the ProPad on a belt mount, you can help mitigate the sag that is just inherent in slinging something of weight like that by picking up a belt designed for carrying firearms. Something heavy leather or made from/reinforced with Kydex. I, primarily, use the rig on a backpack (98%) but I picked up a new belt for the times I do use it as a belt unit and it made wandering our local festival (4hrs or so) this last year much easier.

I already got the TT Pro Speed Belt V.2. But in case using the clip system on this belt turns out not too good, then I'll keep this in mind.

Got one of these for Christmas, the Pro version. Haven't gotten much use out of yet but tried with a 6D and Sigma 50mm and it worked well. It seems to come down a lot to what it's attached to that will limit how much it can carry more then anything.

Haven't tried with a battery grip yet, but I'm guessing it will be less effective as the lens won't be resting against the strap and more flapping about?

I dropped 80 bucks on the Capture(version1) It is a solid mount... I wore a 6D w/ a 24-70 on a belt.. (another body+lens combo on a rapid strap) worked awesome!!! hands free and 2 cameras @ the ready... although i did lose the lockout screw in the first 20 minutes... The retailer had no sympathy for me and sugessted I call Peak Design... 80 bucks and no support from the retailer.. bummer... I still use the mount on a backpack strap.... 6D and the 40-2.8 is a bitchin combo... If you are on a hike with any sort of back pack, run the Capture on the shoulder strap hands free hiking and your camera is supported by the back pack.. you will forget it is there..(body+small lens)

redrocket wrote in post #16603821
... although i did lose the lockout screw in the first 20 minutes... The retailer had no sympathy for me and sugessted I call Peak Design... 80 bucks and no support from the retailer.. bummer...

You might want to contact Peak Design after all. I have found them to be very responsive and willing to make things right.

GroWeb wrote in post #16604126
You might want to contact Peak Design after all. I have found them to be very responsive and willing to make things right.

One thing I don't like about Peak Design is that the only way to contact them is via email. I looked everywhere on their website but no phone number is to be found.

Never had a problem contacting them via e-mail, replies have always been prompt and helpful.

Love my Capture, leech and cuff. Debating on the pro-pad at the moment, though what I really want them to design is a messenger style bag that can take a gripped body, and have a capture pad on the strap.

redrocket wrote in post #16603821
I dropped 80 bucks on the Capture(version1) It is a solid mount... I wore a 6D w/ a 24-70 on a belt.. (another body+lens combo on a rapid strap) worked awesome!!! hands free and 2 cameras @ the ready... although i did lose the lockout screw in the first 20 minutes... The retailer had no sympathy for me and sugessted I call Peak Design... 80 bucks and no support from the retailer.. bummer... I still use the mount on a backpack strap.... 6D and the 40-2.8 is a bitchin combo... If you are on a hike with any sort of back pack, run the Capture on the shoulder strap hands free hiking and your camera is supported by the back pack.. you will forget it is there..(body+small lens)

They have lifetime warranty and since they are relatively a small company, I would be surprised if they'd give a crappy service.

545iBMW wrote in post #16605629
They have lifetime warranty and since they are relatively a small company, I would be surprised if they'd give a crappy service.

And to add that they are a small company, they won't be answering emails 24/7. They're based in San Francisco, CA, so you have that time difference and they work until a certain time and go home. They also may not answer during the weekend. So don't expect Amazon or other big name company time response time. There are other emails, so just be patient.