Peak Design Capture Camera Clip V3 (Black with Plate)

I bought the Capture for my Sony A7III with 24-105 f/4 zoom (2.9 lb/1.3 kg together). Clipped to the strap of my backpack, it is by far the most comfortable way to carry that camera/lens combination out of those I've tried. The camera is in sight and within easy reach, securely locked but easily unclipped, and I hardly notice the additional weight on the strap, even after hours of walking.When I got it, I spent some time getting the position on the backpack strap right and practicing detaching and attaching the camera with one hand. I could then always do it reliably. I detached/attached my camera hundreds of times and never felt I was at risk of dropping it. A strap is still safer, of course, but you can add a safety line if you want.Build quality is great, which honestly is the minimum at this price point. The edges of the plate, inevitably, are quickly worn down to bare metal by the constant clipping and unclipping, but the coating on the clip's receptacle hasn't worn much so far.My only major gripe with the system, which is not a fault but an inherent limitation, is that it doesn't work as well with slings and messenger bags. I tried Peak Design's own 10 l sling bag, which has fabric bands at the sides for fitting the clip, but the weight of camera and bag on the single (mediocre) strap is quickly bothersome. Fit aside, the immediacy is just not there anymore; I could not figure a way to unclip the camera safely and reliably with the bag tightly secured to my back (where it's most comfortable) and loosening the bag first adds a bit of time to the proceedings, which quickly adds up if you attach and detach the camera often. Use with messengers is probably best limited to light camera/lens combinations.Other caveats:- The clip barely fits my Thule backpack strap in both width and depth. Thickness can be dealt with thanks to the included pair of longer screws but I'm not so sure about width — do your own research carefully.- The thumbscrews do loosen little by little — I've seen a significant amount after only a few hours of walking around. Make sure they are tight and check on them every once in a while. At least they can be easily retightened without a tool.- The plate can only be secured with the included hex key, as it has no D ring on the screw, an annoyance common to several Peak Design products. Have the tool with yourself when you're out and about, in case you inadvertently loosen the plate (for example by yawing the camera about).Even with all these caveats, I do like the Capture. After having it for a while I find it hard to do without, to the point where I carry a backpack with the clip where before I'd have preferred a messenger bag. If it fits your requirements, I recommend you give it a try.

I was looking for a product to be able to quickly stow my camera when out of the bag without having to set it down or put it all the way back in my backpack. I had tried the Spider Holster Spider X Backpack Starter Kit, but found the mounting plate that attaches to the camera to be cumbersome especially when I was trying to get my camera system out of my backpack. The extended metal ball joint would get stuck in the backpack as I tried to take my camera out. I liked the appeal of this as a holster instead primarily because it is less sightly as a holster and it is much lower profile on the camera itself than the Spider Holster attachment.So the things that I like about this is: both the attachment to the camera and the capture clip are low profile and stylish. This keeps my camera very secure. It also has made switching lenses on my camera a bit of an easier than doing so with the camera free in my hand. The options of where to put the capture clip, whether it's on my shoulder strap, belt clip, or even on my waist strap on the backpack itself, is equally appealing and not particularly hard to switch between. I also really like being able to change orientations of putting the camera into the holster. When using it on my waist strap, putting the camera lens down for storage is my go-to. When changing lens from my hip, having my camera facing forward is my preferred orientation. Just having the option is fantastic though. Additionally because of it's low profile nature, I keep the capture clip mount constantly on my waist strap on my backpack and it tucks away fairly nicely so as not to get scuffed or dinged up.The things I don't like about this: compared to the Spider X Backpack Kit, it's just a little bit slower/harder process to get my camera out of the holster. The Spider X was incredibly easy and a fluid motion both in and out of the holster. The PD Capture Clip is not as fluid in that regard. It has a slightly higher learning curve and you have to look to put it in your holster because the margin of error is pretty narrow. I also don't like that the capture clip and the PD Pro Pad are separate products needing to be purchased. I think they should come bundled together.Despite those two things, I think the positives far outweigh my dislikes. I am very pleased with this and would definitely recommend using this if you are looking for a quick holster device.

I am not one to write glowing reviews about items unless they are truly outstanding. Many products for sale cut corners in one way or another. Over time this will become evident through use. THIS IS NOT ONE OF THOSE PRODUCTS.I use this in run and gun photo and video shoots when I need an extra point of contact to hold my expensive camera/lens combo in place as I move from one spot to another. I cannot say enough good things about this product. It feels as if the Peak design team actually used and tested this product extensively before releasing it to the public. Every part of this item feels well thought out and it is a joy to use in the field for all-day shoots. LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS ITEM! It is now a vital piece of my gear set and will remain so for as long as it withstands the abuse. Then, I will probably buy another.Please note that I use a camera strap and this product for 3 points of contact. My camera strap bears most of the weight of the camera and this device is used primarily to hold the camera in place so as to keep it from swinging around and getting banged up when I am using a second camera. It took some adjusting on the camera strap to find the sweet spot but once I found said sweet spot the experience has been AMAZING!THANK YOU, PEAK DESIGN FOR A WELL THOUGHT OUT PRODUCT THAT ANSWERS A SERIOUS PROBLEM IN A MINIMALIST FORM FACTOR!