Cheap vs Expensive Camera Clips.
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I've used the Peak Design Capture camera clip for 2 years and I love it. But this week I thought I'd check out a cheaper version and see how it compares to the industry leader. Camera clips have completely changed my photography for the better. I always have my camera to hand now, and miss less shots because of it. So, if there's a cheap clip that does the job, I want to know...
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This "Cheap vs Expensive" needs to be a regular thing. Entertaining and informative. :)
I second the motion. Motion is approved.
@@pixlplague and so it shall be done
Gotcha :)
I think also a series of " last bike Vs new bike" would be absolutely required
Yes
the next "cheap vs expensive" should be tripods
The peak design clip is one of the best camera accessories I’ve ever bought.
Also saved numerous arguments with the other half with me saying “hang on, let me just get my camera out my bag”
Jep indeed. For running and gunning it's really awesome.
ditto
Good point! haha!
I've just asked for a peak design clip for my birthday 😂 my son went abit white when he saw the price but never the less, I'm sure it's well. Worth it 👍
PGY Tech do the beetle and a POV clip which is much much better (quality and functionality) . If you are carry a heavier camera a sternum pouch is better as in it spreads the load ,is more balanced and offers better camera protection.
Utebit is quite satisfying to say though.
Yeah, mostly because it sounds like something a crap Scottish version of the Chuckle Brothers might say as part of an annoying catchphrase
James: I went on Amazon again . . . .
Me: Hang on, I'll get some popcorn . . . .
That's like Jeremy Clarkson:
"I went on the internet and I found this!"
When James goes to amazon I go too
James should change his channel to Top Camera 😂
I half expected the opening to be his wife saying "What did you buy this time?"
I that exact camera clip (the Utebit) i brought it about six months ago, have never had any issues with it slipping or been worried about the secureness of my camera.
In regards to the size and it digging in, Ive personally never had that issue (but then I don't tend to go scaling up mountains or anything that extreme so perhaps that could be why)
Love your videos James, watching your videos inspired me to get back into photography again
Awesome! So nice to hear, thanks :)
I use the cheap clip which goes by another name here in Asia (but is the exact same) for mountain climbing. At first I was worried that I'd cheap out on the wrong end. However, I never had any trouble BUT as Mr. Popsys said the size might be uncomfortable in _some_ cases. TLDR: Get the cheap one if you don't drive a Lexus - it will do it's job!
Does yours also have some problem after some use such that is can be quite hard to get it in/out of the clip? I had the Utebit for a few years now and for the last year it has become a struggle to insert the clip unfortunately
@@delanyinspiron6400 I've only had it for about a year now so I couldn't say, could always try oiling it to see if that helps?
@@delanyinspiron6400 it is certainly not getting any smoother for sure. It may seem really obvious but the first time i encountered this i realized that the security bolt kept blocking an easy sliding. The bolt seems to loosen while hiking and blocking the shoe from sliding in/out doing so.
Besides that yes it certainly isn't as smooth as the focus-ring on a Takumar but I think it's nothing that some fine tuning (sandpaper, oil?) couldn't solve. However, still very very usable here for my 1-2 10km hikes/climbing each month for 9 months now.
Interestingly enough, you're holding the new Peak Design clip. Their first version had the same tension screw to help stop the wobble and they removed it in later versions.
I thought the same. My PD clip has a tensioning thumb screw and a big red release button.
The first version has also the howls and the tripod screw in the backplate. Both are gone with the seconed version. The last version is smaler and has the rubber.
I’m really enjoying the cheap vs expensive videos. More of these please.
You’ve convinced me to buy one of these... when I can go hiking again.
“It makes me feel like James Bond as opposed to James popsys” nooooo man you just made me feel bad
The tightening screw is more for securely mounting an action camera so it doesn't jiggle about when mounted.
The wider frame accommodates wider pack straps, something the older versions of the Peak Design once did. Once Peak started making their own packs, they trimmed down the width to fit their packs specifically.
Bonus: the design of the Utebit is based on the original design of the Peak Design capture clip version 1. The Peak used to have a tightening screw. When version 3 came out without it, they had to release a revised GoPro adapter kit to the plate could be tightened down.
I own several PD products, including the clip' and I am always 100% happy with my purchase. The engineering and design plus it being a small company with creative individuals makes me feel like my purchase supports good people and products at the same time.
Pretty sure the utebit clip was engineered to be like the peak design capture v2. The v2 also has no lock, a bigger frame, a tightening screw, no rubber on the back attachment plate, and even has the same red quick release button!
I was just thinking that! Good eye.
If the size bothers you, just set it diagonally to match the width of the backpack strap. It's worth noting that the button (red one in this case) is what you have to press for quick release. For a third of the cost, this is a no-brainer. Any other issue, just find some DIY way to solve it. I put a drop of multi use oil on mine to not have the cheap metal plate scraping as much when putting it back.
Now... let's talk about a strap placed on the belt. Can someone just make one that is cushoned on the inside so you don't end up with a red mark on your hip after a day walking around an event photographing?
1. I've had a PD Clip for a couple of years and love it. 2. You can replace the PD camera screw with one like the Utebit screw. 3. I learned that the PD Clip has a lock on it about 2 minutes ago. :) Thanks and stay safe.
I've actually had that same cheap clip & it really dug into my chest & arm and I've got a 'bigger frame' than you i.e I'm a fatty! Plus I found it really clunky to use
So one question then, for us who still use a tripod, is that clip under camera some standard or must I change clip between every time I want to "hang" the camera or use the tripod?
Mats Sandquist I also want to know this!
I 3D printed mine, you could make a video like "cheap vs expensive vs oh god please don't break"
I also really love the PD clip, but one of the best things about it is that it uses an Arca Swiss plate. That may not be that useful to you because you don't use a tripod very often, but I use a tripod quite regularly and I can always leave the plate on. That is a huge time saver. About two years ago I bought something similar to the Utebit for about 10€ and, apart from it not being very smooth, I ended up not using it because the plate didn't fit on my tripod.
Jep that is right. I don't often use a Tripod, but if i do, I use an arca swiss one as well. Or even on my gorilla pod.
Definitely :)
"Talk amongst yourselves." I got that reference. ;)
I've been using the Peak Design Capture Clips since 2017 and also their Shoulder straps (I carry cross shoulder, lens down) with the Anchor Link connection system. I have 2 of the Capture Clips. One I keep on my backpack shoulder strap and the other I keep on a Peak Design PROpad which I use as a belt holster for non hiking belt carry. Peak Design has a really nice system with their capture and strap systems.
Nice set up :)
If this is still anything, I was in China over the summer, I saw a xiletu clip, didn't buy it then. Recently found it on aliexpress for the same price, but with an extra "PD pro pad" clone and shipped to the US! Crazy despite being manufactured for the Chinese market. Just got it a week ago.
It's fantastic, 120g in total, only 5mm longer than the PD, comes with an arca swiss plate that can be rotated 4 ways. The plate can be screwed with a hex allen key OR a coin/flathead, the groove is semi rounded for quarters. The button release also is able to slide? like the silent switch on iphones to lock itself in place, very quick to unlock in a single motion & release camera.
I think it solves most of the issues with the utebit, basically PD clip for $20. Using the pad, it comfortably holds a r6 with battery grip and adapted sigma 100-400 C.
The screw holding the release button / lock cam fell out of my Peak Design, and was lost along with the button, which was annoying. I emailed them and they sent me a new clip immediately. Lifetime warranty great customer service.
I couldn't justify the price of the PD clip so bought a very similar cheap one for less than a tenner. And I agree, totally changed how I take photos. My camera feels safer and more accessible. I generally hate camera straps so would often carry by hand, which whilst hiking is a risky one.
My only issue is with my decision not to get the PD based on price. I've spent close to £2k on the camera and lenses I'm carrying (a lot for some people, a tiny amount for others). Felt a bit stupid being concerned about spending an extra £50. But, the cheap clip has worked very well. I also remember the newer PD version possibly being too small to fit on my bag strap so that would have been a non-starter.
Interesting take and very late to reply but do you happen to remember what make/model it was you bought? I'm looking for a clip top but don't want to shell out almost £70 for a small bit of metal.
Anybody seeing this in 2021, and thinking "Oh, it may not be as good but it's cheaper. I'll get one," then forget it. They are no longer on the market. I assume that PD sued them.
Take a drink every time James says Utebit!!
haha! What else is there to do right!?
Thanks for sharing! Couple of comments, having used both cheap and v3 capture clip:
The old capture clip version had a tightening screw as well. Utterly useless. It made holstering the camera way harder. Getting rid of it was the right move going from v2 to v3. Similarly, the capture clip is far easier to holster without looking and is smoother to holster/unholster vs the cheap one.
The capture clip has smoother contours and the smaller profile are better regardless of your size because it wont dig into your body like the cheap one will.
You can’t tighten the mounting plate nearly as tight using the D-ring vs an allen key. My plate always came loose after a short while using a d-ring. I personally never had a need to remove the peak design plate. Just lock it down with an allen key and never think about it again! Also it’s much lower profile than the cheap one, so it is less obtrusive day to day.
The peak design one can also take the camera strap anchors without getting in the way of holstering the camera. Cheap one has loops to add anchors but they interfere with holstering.
All said and done, I emphatically say that the peak design one is well-worth the cost difference!
Amazing timing, I was out on my bike today, as I often am, and I was just thinking how I needed something like this as I stop every 5 minutes to get my camera out my rucksack.
It could well be the answer :)
FYI: I just got my Peak Design clip this week. After I got it I watched a video made by Peak Design about the clip and they say that the movement between the plate and clip is actually intentional. The reason being that it allows for easier/quicker attachment and removing of the camera from the clip.
It can be very important, once I broke my lens because my hands were so busy, I think if I was using one I would save my lens.
I just bought a cheap one last night. Just literatlly hours before you made this!! I hope it's ok... :)
The utebit looks like the V2 of the Peak Design capture clip I have been using for a couple of years now. Was way bigger than the V3.
Having the camera outside your bag a majority of the time gives you way more space and carry options. I love mine.
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Great channel, James.
I'm a recent subscriber having located your channel during lockdown.
Really enjoying all the content and am slowly catching up with your back catalogue of videos.
Enjoy the style of delivery too :)
The Utebit looks like its based on the original Peak Design clip which has the same anti-jiggle screw. Technically the original Peak Design can be mounted on a tripod as quick release plate, in a pinch and also something you don't use. So basically Utebit is retro Bond.
You are my james bond mate dont worry. I have two PEAK design capture plates love them had them years and years
This is James' pronunciation of RUclipsit, let's face it... 😂😂
I would still go with the Peak Designs one. Have their system on all three of my cameras and use the cuff dally. I brought a couple of cheap cuffs (just want the clip to use as a jerk stopper - think about it lol) and the quality and design of the PD stuff is brilliant and I have to admit I trust the company. My advice buy Peak Design as all their stuff including the clip rock on design and quality. Some manufacturers overcharge for their stuff (that tripod plate thing, genuine chipped battery’s etc) but these guys are worth the £££ No affiliations just a happy punter.
Just bought the Peak Design clip to go along with the new PD travel tripod. I love how I can quickly go from one to the other. Really like the clip.
The previous PD camera clip had a locking knob to keep the plate from rattling around. I do miss that in the v3, but the PD v2 was a bigger unit.
The most helpful peace of gear i ever bought thanks to you, Mr. Bondsys....
Also, don't use the look either.
But i have a question: how often do you remove the plate from your camera anyway? I just don't. It just lives on the camera, allways.
Hey mate! Luckily the plate stays on mostly - unless I need to get the camera on a flat surface or something :)
@@JamesPopsysPhoto that's probably the only reason. In that case I put something under the camera or the lense to support it. Like my keys or my phone, or my wallet.
My plate lives on my both my Z6 and Z7 as well
Because you have some viewers who have more, shall we say curvy chests than your "regular" viewers do, you might ask Emily to try both types of camera holders on her camera bag (if she has one) (and if she doesn't, why not???), and determine if either or both of them have any effect on her range of motion. It would be cool, I think, to include her in any other product tests where a body shape other than standard male might make a difference in how a product is perceived and used. Just a thought.
That's a good point! I'll ask :)
@@JamesPopsysPhoto -- Team Emily! 👩👧👸🤶👵👩⚕️👩🎓🕵️♀️ Also I (we?) don't know how interested she is in learning the details of cameras and associated equipment and even software, so if you were to try something new and begin thinking "This is so easy anyone could use it..." she might be willing to be your "anyone". You would *_never_* wish to embarrass her (because you love and defend each other), but if she sees comedy in some testing situation and wants to show how funny something is, she might have fun being Grytpype Thynne devious to your good-hearted Neddy Seagoon... or John Cleese serious (with a funny walk?) to your exploring Michael Palin. (I'd say Gracie Allen to your George Burns, but others might not get how that smart 1940s-50s team worked).
Imagine coming here after 4 years just to see that Peak Design copied everything from the cheap brands :DDD The red button, the securing screw and even now selling the belt pad :D Absolutely ridiculous.
But...
The clip is 102mm wide... and my D7100 is considerably wider than that.. So does the camera not limit movement more than the clip?
Have to say £19.99 sounds a lot better than £44.95, not 1/3 the price but unemployed me less than half price is a big save!
Also, while I am here, especially if you were to fit it on a waist belt rather than bag strap, what is the likely hood of accidentally pressing the release catch and ejecting the camera into a spiral of death?
the utebit coukd be interessting for me because , sadly, the newest version of the PeakDesign CaptureClip is to Small for the Mindshiftgear Rotation 180 Profesional and i´m didnt find an Version of the First Series of the Capture Clip
I am late to the party here, but I have bought three of the knock-off camera clips and found them all to be junk. They do not have the security and quality feel of the Peak Design Capture Clip. Despite the huge price disparity, I now have a Capture Clip on each of my camera bags - that is four of them in total. It's a case of 'buy once, cry once' and you will remember the quality long after you have forgotten the cost.
I think the screw is for when it's on a tripod. Peak design removed the screw thread on their newer ones.
🇨🇦/🇺🇸... The frustration with that mount is that I really like my "L-Bracket" with the WIDE Arca Swiss rail base to it. I have the Peak Design travel tripod but overall I'm not a huge fan of it. That little SQUARE hangin' out on the bottom of my camera, in my mind, is not the best design! And so, I have to keep looking. :-/ Cheers, bro!
damn I've been using my peak design camera clip for 8 months and I only just found out about the lock
I love my pd clip. Its a secure thing and cost is relative. Camera bouncing of the clip during bike ride would definite cost more. I have 2 of them one fixed on a backpack and other removable to be used with different backs. It never failed and the plates are compatible with gimball heads. Only thing I miss on these clips is a easy way to connect the lens cap. So I won't loose it like you loose the allen key. ;-)
😮🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑 ! Hundreds of them!
Simple, just buy second hand PD from eBay and save money while having better quality one....just like I did....
I have just bought my first camera, lens and cheap one before my wife start complaining about the shopping... What ? One nore box? How much did you say you spent? 😂I will stick to the cheap one for now. Thanks for sharing
I looked at the Peak Design at CAD 140 and the Utebit (not available under that name, but there are identical items under various names on eBay) at CAD 22, and being a cheapskate I chose the cheaper of the two. After all, I thought, how can the Peak Design one be worth THAT much more? BIG MISTAKE! The cheap one is a piece of junk! It is almost impossible to get the camera to clip into it without using both hands and craning one's neck to look at it, and the location of the release button means you have to do contortions to get the camera out of the clip. I would never feel safe with this thing, as it would be far too easy to drop the camera when using it. So if you want a unit that actually works, I guess you have to pay $100, but I'm not likely to do so, as just for the short period I tried this, I found that this is NOT a practical way to carry a camera! Even my little Olympus E-M10 with the tiny kit lens wobbles around alarmingly when walking. Maybe it would work with a compact camera, but I wouldn't feel comfortable using it with a mirrorless camera, and certainly not a full frame camera.
I buy most things from B&H in NY City, USA. They have a weekly deal section called "The deal zone!" I have got all my Peek Design stuff from them off the deal zone! I however have the luxury to wait them out till the item is on sale! Get 40-60% off most of the time. I love Peek Design and buy everything they offer, just well thought out product.
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Hey James, I know I'm about a year late to this video but the play in the PD clip was intentional so that the camera can slide out "easier". They said it in one of their product videos on their channel. Thanks for producing these videos!
I have the peak design one since last Sunday, did not know it locked... XD But it is a wonderfull product. Love it already. On the photography fair it was 20% off ^^.
Thanks for showing the clip, I learned something.
Thank you James, i have been toying with the idea of getting a clip and have now ordered one.
That's a good choice. Enjoy the usefulness
I bought one of the cheap clips from eBay to try. Despite trying the clip on a few hikes, I just couldn't get on with the concept of having my DSLR hanging from my backpack's shoulder strap and abandoned the clip. However, It was a worthwhile and cheap exercise which saved me from wasting £54 on the PD version which would have been consigned to the drawer instead of the eBay cheapie.
The UTEBIT seems to be a copy of the Peak Design V2 (yours is the V3 version); I've had both the V2 and V3, but sold the V2 recently. The V2 was larger, like the UTEBIT, but also had the extra screw for tightening the arca clip. Something they apparently took away on the V3 which is a bit weird, but honestly I never found it particularly necessary as I started using it either. Thanks for another great vid mate! Cheers /Fred
My camera lives in an L bracket so have never been tempted by the Peak Design clip. But now 3 legged Thing have brought out a plate so you can clip their Ellie L bracket into one of those clips so I'm tempted............
I didn't buy the Peak Design at first because like all their products it is way Over-Priced. I'm a production engineer, it costs them around 4€ to make it!
I did buy the "Fotima" which is basically the Utibit from this video and I do have a broader frame so it fitted. It worked well for around 4 months, then:
1. The low quality aluminium scagged up and it sometimes took 30 seconds to get the camera off it.
2. The camera plate would not stay put - the rubber is not good enough, so the camera started swinging on the screw!
3. The 2 screws which hold it to the strap are a bit too proud so the bottom of the camera was worn and has marks (not a big issue).
The Fotima - Utibit was good enough however to get me hooked and decide I need one.
I then paid up, over-paying makes my brain hurt but I bought the Peak Design and it is much much better! I presume they have so many patents and spare un-earnt money now that noone can make a cheaper one. Basically you're stuck with it and now I need it so basically PD have successfully screwed us all.
It works great but I have absoloutely zero brand loyalty so will not buy their other over priced products.
James - you got the right one first - hats off sir.
Me a few weeks ago:
''eh I don't know these camera clips are kinda gimmicky and expensive.''
Me now:
''Yeah there's no way I'm going out without my Peak Design clip''
I bought a camera clip for my belt, on Wish for free only shippingkost it was 2 euro. And sinds the lockdown i spent 150 euro’s on Wish and Alieexpress. Most of it i do not need. Keep healthy and stay inside. Greeting from Belgium
Top video, so glad I found this channel. Funny story I ordered the UTABIT before watching this video and the seller cancelled the order because of some issue he had. I reluctantly decided to cough up a little bit more for the peak design. It is arriving tomorrow. After watching this video, I'm so happy that this happened.
I have a G9, would that be ok weight wise? Which camera is your standard to clip in ? Sounds interesting, I'd probably go for the peak design due to quality and size. Keep up the great work James, subscribed.
Interesting, I just tried one of the Ulanzi versions as I bought their F38 tripod, it's the claw version and the clip itself is excellent, and I love the claw system on the clip, but it also means you have to use the claw system on your tripod and there's some play in it, so just doesn't work, so now I've had to order another Ulanzi plate as they do a Peak Designs compatible one, I'll get there one day...
The Peak Design v1 and V2 camera clips (u have the v3) had the turnscrew as well. The Utebit is actually just copying the v2 PD Clip with some small cosmetic differences. It's not meant to be turned everytime u're taking it off/on its just supposed to increase the tension to stop it moving but still be light enough to pull the camera in and out. PD removed theirs because they said ppl weren't using it much. I also have a v2 clip and concur. It was too much hassle to try and get the tension juuusst right to hold the plate but still be free enough to slide the camera in and out easily.
One thing I love about the new v3 clip and plates is their low profile size. Esp compared to the v1/2 plates. They're so small now I don't have a problem leaving them on the camera all the time. Esp since they can also act as an anchor point for straps AND as a mounting plate for any Arca swiss tripod. So now all 3 of my cameras have the plates and I can switch between strap, clip or tripod w/o having to fiddle with anything. I only have to take off the plate if I plan to use the battery grip. I still keep one of their allen keys in an obscure pocket in my bag tho just in case :)
BTW if I'm doing an event with 2 cameras I use a strap on each and the clip. Whichever camera I'm not using gets clipped into place /w its strap still around my neck so it doesn't swing about annoyingly.
For Carnival, where I usually use all 3 bodies, I'm toying with the idea of having my main camera on a strap around my neck as normal but putting a camera and clip on each hip. I'd then connect the PD Leash via one connector to each hip camera going across my shoulders/neck. ie the strap would have a camera on each end If I get bounced and a camera drops the clipped in camera on the other hip would stop it from falling.
I reckon you're going to be saying Utebit in your sleep James Bond :D
great video lol very entertaining loll gonna buy one!
You may have thought of this by now, but I replace all my mounting plate screws that aren’t D screws with D-screws, also available from Amazon. Why any manufacturer uses screws that need a tool to lose is beyond me. Cheers!
When buying an expensive camera, you probably shouldn't be saving money on accessories that are safe and effective for the camera. but people will spend the savings on an expensive camera and then look for cheap accessories.....
The screws to tighten down the capture clip can be a bit short for some backpack straps. I literally caught my A7R3 w/$2K lens inches above rocks when one of the screws came out and the whole clip ripped off my strap. I wish there were some more positive way of locking the screws. I may have to drill them for safety wire as I use to do on my road racing bike. Cautionary tail since you're clearly a frequent user of the capture clip as am I. Thx for the videos James.
My jacket has really large pockets so to keep my camera accessible I just put it, lens down, into my left pocket. XD This does have the issue of having to constantly take the lens cap on and off though, which I guess you clip-lovers don't have to do so often?
Look like its the same size of the PD V1 clip, don't use it much because it digs in same as the cheap one you have. Maybe now I need to get the PD V2.... Your amazon habit is affecting my amazon habit 😅
PGY Tech do the beetle and a POV clip which is much much better (quality and functionality) . If you are carry a heavier camera a sternum pouch is better as in it spreads the load ,is more balanced and offers better camera protection.
Is there anything similar to hold/quick release tripods with Arca Swiss plates?
I guess practically it wouldn’t work but my bag you have to buckle it back on each time with 2 straps and gets tedious when on the move.
Isolation afternoon exercise 😂 . How we were completely mugged off.
I bought the PD clip because I kind of trust it more that a knock off, I have some neewer products and while they're cheaper they are cheaper, maybe i'm just being cautious, but if I have my camera and a lens strapped to me that's anywhere from 2k to 3.5k worth of gear, that's a lot to trust to something that may be sub par.
0:38 how did you manage to attach this ridiculous small clip to your backpack strap? I bought mine yesterday and I'm amazed how badly designed it is. Tinyyyyy
I bought a version of the cheap one on amazon and my camera has fallen out of the clip 3 times (!) because I didn't lock it down with the twisty screw thiing you said you wouldnt use. Granted, I was swinging my bag up to my shoulder to put it on, but still...3 freaking times! ya i prob should've learned my lesson after the first time...still i would really like to try the Peak Designs one.
Also, the mounting plate on the cheapo one doesnt stay screwed tight to my camera (there's not rubber foot on the plate) so while my camera is secured to my shoulder strap, it still swings left to right and feels very unsecured. Also, the cheapo one is a bit wide and digs into your bicep if your move your arm inward across your chest, but at the same time my hiking pack's straps are kinda wide and i dont think the PD clip would fit so theres that too.
I am considering buying PeakDesign camera clip for my next trip but I am concerned about the tripod mount.
Do I have to remove all the way to mount the camera on the tripod?
My clip also has a screw down lock and I do use it if I clip it on my belt. It's not an issue on my backpack strap but I once dropped my camera when it was clipped on my belt. I bent over- my body pressed the release button- away my camera went down a 20' embankment. 😬 thankfully all was well.
The Utebit design is a copy of the original PD Capture Clip. The original Capture clip had the same screw to tighten the Arca Swiss wedge so that the Clip could be mounted on a tripod. That's why there is a screw thread for a tripod mound in the back of the utebit.
I bought the exact cheap one you got and it basically works, but the turnable screw does not really work .. maybe I turned it out too far or whatever, but its not really doing it's job of immobilizing the plate.
I have a cheapo clip and its eh... it kinda does the job but can destroy your camera. Story time! So I was climbing some rocks with the camera on the clip, when suddenly the clip just let off my camera. Left it with a hefty scar on the lens hood which could have easily be a shattered front element. The camera didn't roll downhill since I was wearing the strap in addition to the clip. If it wasn't for the strap, rip 200d.
I later found out that the little metal pin that holds the plate is just barely too short to do the job. I still use that clip but I have to be extra careful with it.
This is one of the best accessories I have bought along with the 3 legged thing L-Bracket that has the Peak Design plate attached. I tried a cheaper larger one and it fell off my bag (combination of thick straps and shorter screws) luckily I caught the camera. Phew. You can easily tell the quality difference between them.
I really like the Peak Design clip bit it’s a bit narrow for Lowepro Protactic straps. Once at the airport laid the bag down and the clip exploded due to how tight it was. Since then I can’t fully depend on keeping my camera on
The play in the peak design is there for the ease of user experience. Any tighter tolerance and you’d have to pull it DIRECTLY out or deal with a jam. They designed the perfect clearance, and thats why you dont hear it when you wear it or have that plate on a camera. Get a small rig cage with an allen holder.
really unfortunate you didn’t do more research before you made this video. you completely ignored the BIG red button on the cheaper clip which is what releases the camera quick, not the screw. how did you actually miss that? really lost me with the review when you focused on the screw more than the actual release mechanism.
To be honest, there are even cheaper, lighter and smaller options. But i agree peakdesign one has slicker feel. But to be honest I bought mine for £9.23 and as poor student I am pretty happy with the product.
I was today years old when I learned my Peak Design clip locked.... Maybe I should have read the box.
Stumbled here one year later, curious why someone was comparing the v1 capture with the v3... damn those guys from amazon are late to the version games.
You were very brave (or possibly foolish) testing it by bouncing over the path. I'd have been on the lawn, you know just in case! 😲
I don't think a broader frame would really save the cheaper clip unless someone is _super_ big. I'm built like a Panzer but that looks like it would get in the way of my arm too. Then again I can reach my arms around me to touch each shoulder blade, so maybe I'm an odd one out.
Hello James, is there any way that this could be used in conjunction an L-Bracket fitted to our cameras, or am I asking for too - much???
I know this comment is a bit late James but just watched this as I have an Utebit clip. I have been using it now for several months and never had an issue with it except fitting it to my shoulder strap, bit of a tight fit if it's chunky. I never use the tightening screw as the engineering ensures it doesn't rattle. The Arca Swiss mount means I can also mount it on my tripods with interchanging the tripod clips.
The Utebit is a knockoff of the Camera Clip V2 :)
I have two original V2s and a few knockoff V2s.
You can easily remove the bolt from the PD plate and replace it with one that has a D ring. Just push it down and unthread it. Also, don't touch your face.