Peak DesignCapture Camera Clip V3 Solo (Black Clip Only)

Perfect as always

I got this item after a lot of dithering about whether I really needed it or if there were other items out there, but I finally got it and couldn't be more pleased with the results. I wanted something that would allow me to carry my camera in an easy to access manner with my hands free while carrying a heavy pack (my load is currently a 2 year old, but I hope to get back to actual back packing).With this order I purchased the Clutch CL-3 (which included the baseplate) and the Pro Pad V2. As this sits close to your body, having a thicker handle strap was out of the question, but the Clutch was also excellent. My camera is a Canon 7D with a 24-105mm lens. So a decent sized setup.Security - The camera clipped into the clip securely and will not come out unless you press the release trigger. You can lock the release trigger as well, but I never felt the need. Yet it was easy to remove the camera and begin taking pictures with it. Once attached, the camera didn't wobble at all with my movements.Comfort - With the addition of the ProPad V2, I didn't have any discomfort at all while carrying the camera on my shoulder strap. I felt a little lopsided, but that's really to be expected. Best of all, both of my arms could swing freely enough to use hiking poles in both hands. I had a hydration tube on the side opposite my camera.Ease of installation - It was very simple to install. I used the thumb screws to test placement on the strap but used the included longer hex head bolts for a secure and easy fit. The shoulder straps are quite thick on the back and while not absolutely necessary, I wanted the extra security for it. Probably 5-10 minutes max, but most of that was hemming and hawing about how high it should go on the strap.I would definitely recommend this to anyone who likes to hike with their camera. In the past I've used a neck strap but that almost inevitably begins to get tiresome as you have to also hold the camera from swinging around with one hand.I'm extremely pleased with this product and will be showing it to another friend of mine soon as she is another avid photographer / hiker.

There are plenty of reviews on this. I just need to stress how awesome it is.I hike a lot with my camera equipment. I’m used to my camera bouncing along on my hip at the end of the camera strap…. Or carrying it in one hand….. or two hands folded over it against my chest. It seemed like that was normal. Well it’s not. I LOVE this product! It is so comfortable while carrying my camera with ANY lens attached. I don’t even notice it when I have my 28-200 attached. With my 200-600 attached WITH hood I just gently hold the end of lens and it rides comfortably for miles. I typically hike 5-12 miles 3-5 times per week.I think it even improves the load distribution of the pack since it moves 1/2 (roughly) the load to front.I really wish I had this years ago. Soooo worth the price. Really well made. Works with any of the little square arca Swiss type mounts. I have 3 different brands… none are peak design but they all work fine.

I know it's a Peak Design product and it's made to be compatible mainly with Peak Desgin bags, but it would have been nicer had they made it compatible with a wider range of bags.

I own many other Peak Design products, but this was my first Capture Clip, and I will say that this one is great. It pairs extremely well with the new dual plate (I bought one on Amazon, but it looks like they have removed it, you will need to get it from somewhere else).Pros:- While I haven't owned the older versions, it definitely looks smaller and a lot more slick, definitely the best looking of the versions.- Built out of metal, and feels very sturdy- With the dual plate, very easy to get in and out and holds very secure (no wiggle room). I used it on my backpack strap with a Sony A7RIII and the heavy 24-70mm GM and actually went ahead and jumped up and down with this. While the lens beat me in the chest, the clip held up and I would say that even with it unlocked, it probably wouldn't be able to fall out since this new design can only slide in from the top.Cons:- I would maybe recommend a little bit of oil or grease on the screws since there seems to be a lot of metal rubbing (screeching) when you are tightening it down.- Again, I can't confirm, but it seems like using one hand to get the camera in and out is not so easy. I think it has something to do with the angle of the release button. In the picture, you can see both v2 and v3 side by side. Notice that v2's button is slightly angled upward, which probably makes it less awkward to press, since it's not behind the camera body. However, Peak Design has said that the design of v3 does also prevent accidental button presses, which may be reason for the change.Conclusion:There really isn't anything else like this out there, and I can already tell you that I liked this so much that I went out and bought another one for my second camera bag. I didn't like the limitations that the old plate design put on my camera, but with the new dual plate, this was a no brainer. I highly recommend the dual plate with this, you will be able to use one plate with both ARCA and Manfrotto systems, and still use Capture!