Peak Design capture clip WARNING!

Paul the Sunman · 05-18-2021, 02:33 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Perfessor5646

I always used the Capture Clip with the Pro Pad. Recently bought the Think Tank Camera Clip Adapter and like it even more.

It's hardly an inconspicuous affectation. And it's awkward to sit with.

**jerryleejr** · 05-18-2021, 05:39 AM

Originally posted by Kwong

wow so sorry to see this happen especially with a brand new camera. I was looking at a clip system but I think now I will just forget it.

I wouldn’t write or off completely had I used the lock this wouldn’t have happened but as we tend to do because I was taking it out frequently I didn’t use the lock for the few steps I was moving from spot to spot. I would’ve engaged the lock had I been moving a great distance or over even ground etc.

Originally posted by bdery

That story, and those pictures, really suck. I'm sorry for your accident.

For the record, I've been using Peak Design Capture Clips for many years now, and I advocate for them when asked questions. However, I never felt confortable wearing them sideways like you pictured. I rarely use them on a belt, but when I do I use Think Tank's Camera clip Adapter.

When wearing a sling or messenger, I have a clip at the end of the bag (both are Peak Design), but most of the time I use a backpack and the clip is on a shoulder strap. The opening is facing up at all times, I wouldn't proceed otherwise.

Again, sorry for that accident.

Unfortunately due to shoulder surgery I wasn’t able to bring my bag which is where it normally would be clipped.

Originally posted by csa

Wow! Thanks for sharing your unfortunate experience with the Peak clip. I have one, and now will not use it!

Originally posted by MarkJerling

Ouch! Sorry to read about your mishap with your new camera.

Now, I don't know if anyone else has said so, but weather-sealing is now a problem, so you'll probably want to send that in for repair.
Your household insurance should cover you for falls and spills so make the whole thing their problem.

Lastly, when using such a clip, it may not be a bad idea to also have the neck strap around your neck. (Or is it too sort to reach?)

My K1MKii was on my neck, and as I said above I normally will not be wearing in on my belt…

JJ

bdery · 05-18-2021, 05:53 AM

Originally posted by jerryleejr

Unfortunately due to shoulder surgery I wasn’t able to bring my bag which is where it normally would be clipped.

Understood. If you want to give the Clip another spin, PD makes the "Pro Pad" which is supposed to improve comfort (and it of course rotates the Clip upwards). It is smaller and lighter than Think Tank's but works the same way.

**jerryleejr** · 05-18-2021, 06:13 AM

Originally posted by bdery

Understood. If you want to give the Clip another spin, PD makes the "Pro Pad" which is supposed to improve comfort (and it of course rotates the Clip upwards). It is smaller and lighter than Think Tank's but works the same way.

Knowing what I know now I have no issue using it with the lock and pro pad, I just hate they recommend the button to face down on the belt. Had it been facing up this wouldn’t have happened.

JJ

**jerryleejr** · 05-18-2021, 07:25 AM - **2 Likes**

Well on a positive note went back to the scene of the crime and found my AE-L button what are the odds…

JJ

**csa** · 05-18-2021, 08:37 AM

That is amazing! Good find!

**UncleVanya** · 05-18-2021, 09:31 AM

Originally posted by jerryleejr

Well on a positive note went back to the scene of the crime and found my AE-L button what are the odds…

JJ

Wow! You need to join some scavenger hunts - with that luck and search skills you could make a splash.

**jerryleejr** · 05-18-2021, 09:37 AM

Originally posted by UncleVanya

Wow! You need to join some scavenger hunts - with that luck and search skills you could make a splash.

Almost 30 years of inspecting aircraft I’ve learned to spot the little things lol…

JJ

gatorguy · 05-18-2021, 04:41 PM

Originally posted by jerryleejr

Almost 30 years of inspecting aircraft I’ve learned to spot the little things lol…

JJ

Gosh, and I ran an FAA Certified Repair Station for nearly a decade (Airframe and powerplant). Amazing the interests and experiences that Pentaxians share.

bdery · 05-19-2021, 05:21 AM

Originally posted by jerryleejr

Knowing what I know now I have no issue using it with the lock and pro pad, I just hate they recommend the button to face down on the belt. Had it been facing up this wouldn’t have happened.

I didn't know they recommended that, and it would not have been my guess personally.

Originally posted by jerryleejr

Well on a positive note went back to the scene of the crime and found my AE-L button what are the odds

That's amazing!

**jerryleejr** · 05-19-2021, 07:18 AM

Originally posted by gatorguy

Gosh, and I ran an FAA Certified Repair Station for nearly a decade (Airframe and powerplant). Amazing the interests and experiences that Pentaxians share.

Same for motorcycle groups lots of aviators there as well…

JJ

05-18-2021, 07:25 AM - 2 Likes	#65
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05-18-2021, 02:33 AM - 1 Like	#61
Paul the Sunman Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Melbourne Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,843	Originally posted by Perfessor5646 I always used the Capture Clip with the Pro Pad. Recently bought the Think Tank Camera Clip Adapter and like it even more. It's hardly an inconspicuous affectation. And it's awkward to sit with.

05-18-2021, 05:39 AM	#62
jerryleejr Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: TN Posts: 774 Original Poster	Originally posted by Kwong wow so sorry to see this happen especially with a brand new camera. I was looking at a clip system but I think now I will just forget it. I wouldn’t write or off completely had I used the lock this wouldn’t have happened but as we tend to do because I was taking it out frequently I didn’t use the lock for the few steps I was moving from spot to spot. I would’ve engaged the lock had I been moving a great distance or over even ground etc. Originally posted by bdery That story, and those pictures, really suck. I'm sorry for your accident. For the record, I've been using Peak Design Capture Clips for many years now, and I advocate for them when asked questions. However, I never felt confortable wearing them sideways like you pictured. I rarely use them on a belt, but when I do I use Think Tank's Camera clip Adapter. When wearing a sling or messenger, I have a clip at the end of the bag (both are Peak Design), but most of the time I use a backpack and the clip is on a shoulder strap. The opening is facing up at all times, I wouldn't proceed otherwise. Again, sorry for that accident. Unfortunately due to shoulder surgery I wasn’t able to bring my bag which is where it normally would be clipped. Originally posted by csa Wow! Thanks for sharing your unfortunate experience with the Peak clip. I have one, and now will not use it! Originally posted by MarkJerling Ouch! Sorry to read about your mishap with your new camera. Now, I don't know if anyone else has said so, but weather-sealing is now a problem, so you'll probably want to send that in for repair. Your household insurance should cover you for falls and spills so make the whole thing their problem. Lastly, when using such a clip, it may not be a bad idea to also have the neck strap around your neck. (Or is it too sort to reach?) My K1MKii was on my neck, and as I said above I normally will not be wearing in on my belt… JJ

05-18-2021, 05:53 AM	#63
bdery Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Quebec city, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,357	Originally posted by jerryleejr Unfortunately due to shoulder surgery I wasn’t able to bring my bag which is where it normally would be clipped. Understood. If you want to give the Clip another spin, PD makes the "Pro Pad" which is supposed to improve comfort (and it of course rotates the Clip upwards). It is smaller and lighter than Think Tank's but works the same way.

05-18-2021, 06:13 AM	#64
jerryleejr Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: TN Posts: 774 Original Poster	Originally posted by bdery Understood. If you want to give the Clip another spin, PD makes the "Pro Pad" which is supposed to improve comfort (and it of course rotates the Clip upwards). It is smaller and lighter than Think Tank's but works the same way. Knowing what I know now I have no issue using it with the lock and pro pad, I just hate they recommend the button to face down on the belt. Had it been facing up this wouldn’t have happened. JJ

05-18-2021, 08:37 AM	#66
csa Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Montana mountains Posts: 10,133	That is amazing! Good find!

05-18-2021, 09:31 AM	#67
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,401	Originally posted by jerryleejr Well on a positive note went back to the scene of the crime and found my AE-L button what are the odds… JJ Wow! You need to join some scavenger hunts - with that luck and search skills you could make a splash.

05-18-2021, 09:37 AM	#68
jerryleejr Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: TN Posts: 774 Original Poster	Originally posted by UncleVanya Wow! You need to join some scavenger hunts - with that luck and search skills you could make a splash. Almost 30 years of inspecting aircraft I’ve learned to spot the little things lol… JJ

05-18-2021, 04:41 PM	#69
gatorguy Moderator Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Central Florida Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,092	Originally posted by jerryleejr Almost 30 years of inspecting aircraft I’ve learned to spot the little things lol… JJ Gosh, and I ran an FAA Certified Repair Station for nearly a decade (Airframe and powerplant). Amazing the interests and experiences that Pentaxians share.

05-19-2021, 05:21 AM	#70
bdery Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Quebec city, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,357	Originally posted by jerryleejr Knowing what I know now I have no issue using it with the lock and pro pad, I just hate they recommend the button to face down on the belt. Had it been facing up this wouldn’t have happened. I didn't know they recommended that, and it would not have been my guess personally. Originally posted by jerryleejr Well on a positive note went back to the scene of the crime and found my AE-L button what are the odds That's amazing!

05-19-2021, 07:18 AM	#71
jerryleejr Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: TN Posts: 774 Original Poster	Originally posted by gatorguy Gosh, and I ran an FAA Certified Repair Station for nearly a decade (Airframe and powerplant). Amazing the interests and experiences that Pentaxians share. Same for motorcycle groups lots of aviators there as well… JJ