Capture - camera clip system
Capture Camera Clip System
I've been asked to try the Capture camera clip system and see what I think, so here goes.
It's very compact and easy to carry when not in use and very fast to setup for use. It can be attached either to a belt or the carry strap of a backpack or shoulder bag. It appears very well made and secures the camera very well. It's very easy to attach the camera to the clip using the quick-release plate which is attached to the camera. As the quick-release plate is square you have the choice of which way you want the camera to face. I found that with a heavy lens like a 70-200 f2.8 it was most comfortable with the quick-release plate attached to the camera not the lens and mounted to the clip with the lens hanging down. One very useful point to mention is that if you mount the camera in a horizontal position it is easy to changes lenses as the camera is held firm and you have both hands available to handle the lens change.
The 5D2 and 550D were fine even with lenses such as the EF300 f4 IS L or EF70-200 f2.8 IS L attached. With the bigger lenses attached I preferred the clip attached to my backpack strap but YMMV. I think the Capture camera clip will be great for hiking or when you are shooting with one camera but want a second one kept out of the way but instantly available.
UPDATE : When I first reviewed the Capture Camera Clip I said I thought that the Canon Pro bodies were too heavy for good balance. However I've been using them more and have found that the position of the clip on the backpack strap makes a huge difference. By positioning it towards the bottom of the strap it allows the camera to hang without feeling out of balance. See the last 2 images in the set.
Would I recommend it? Yes no doubt about it>
Update: I recently hiked around for five hours with the Canon 550D and 300mm f4 IS L lens plus Kenko 1.4x attached to the Camera Clip on the shoulder strap of my back-pack. It was a great way to carry it. I often needed both hands going up and down slopes and using the clip meant I could do so without the camera bouncing around on a strap getting in the way and potentially getting damaged.
Read MoreI've been asked to try the Capture camera clip system and see what I think, so here goes.
It's very compact and easy to carry when not in use and very fast to setup for use. It can be attached either to a belt or the carry strap of a backpack or shoulder bag. It appears very well made and secures the camera very well. It's very easy to attach the camera to the clip using the quick-release plate which is attached to the camera. As the quick-release plate is square you have the choice of which way you want the camera to face. I found that with a heavy lens like a 70-200 f2.8 it was most comfortable with the quick-release plate attached to the camera not the lens and mounted to the clip with the lens hanging down. One very useful point to mention is that if you mount the camera in a horizontal position it is easy to changes lenses as the camera is held firm and you have both hands available to handle the lens change.
The 5D2 and 550D were fine even with lenses such as the EF300 f4 IS L or EF70-200 f2.8 IS L attached. With the bigger lenses attached I preferred the clip attached to my backpack strap but YMMV. I think the Capture camera clip will be great for hiking or when you are shooting with one camera but want a second one kept out of the way but instantly available.
UPDATE : When I first reviewed the Capture Camera Clip I said I thought that the Canon Pro bodies were too heavy for good balance. However I've been using them more and have found that the position of the clip on the backpack strap makes a huge difference. By positioning it towards the bottom of the strap it allows the camera to hang without feeling out of balance. See the last 2 images in the set.
Would I recommend it? Yes no doubt about it>
Update: I recently hiked around for five hours with the Canon 550D and 300mm f4 IS L lens plus Kenko 1.4x attached to the Camera Clip on the shoulder strap of my back-pack. It was a great way to carry it. I often needed both hands going up and down slopes and using the clip meant I could do so without the camera bouncing around on a strap getting in the way and potentially getting damaged.
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