Micro Clutch: Everything you could ever possibly want to know.
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- čas přidán 14. 07. 2024
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How do you pick the right hand strap for your camera? How does Micro Clutch work? How easy is battery changing? Find answers to all of these questions, and more, through this video.
0:07 - what is micro clutch?
0:59 - why use a hand strap?
1:30 - how to pick the right PD hand strap + compatibility charts
2:58 - camera compatibility exceptions
3:56 - measuring your camera for compatibility
4:46 - materials & design deep dive
At Peak we pride ourselves in making big deals out of small things. That's why we spent 2 years engineering a tiny little hand strap for small mirrorless cameras. That's also why, when it came time to create an instructional video about said product, we produced a 13-minute deep-dive into every single nook and cranny. - Zábava
I ordered it, will be interesting to see 2 things:
1) the whole construction seems to have one weak point: If the screw, which you need to loosen and tighten quite regularly, it not tight enough, or loosens itself just a bit more than half a turn, the plate slides out and bang! goes your camera.
Ideas for a backstop to this:
a) make the strap longer and put the screw through it, too. Won't work if your battery slot is on the right side of the screw, since it would cover the whole thing even with the plate slidden to the side. Since most cameras have battery on the right side, a) doesn't really work.
b) have an additional mechanism in the screw: Thread it in and then fold-over a security lever which is on top of the screw, which snaps into dedicated holes in the plate. Would look similar to some of the base plate screw, just that the moving top piece is not D-shaped but J-shaped, with the hook of the J locking into the plate (magnet). This would prevent the screw from turning and you would get rid of the proprietary tool.
2nd general thing to observe: How cumbersome is the plate removal over time. I never change batteries on my X100V (they last so freaking long) but I always remove the SD card for transfer to computer.
yea someone forgot to ask someone with actual functional design experience to look it over. i mean the much heavier cameras using the clutch and link connection is used. why not for this?
Thank you for clarifying about the X-T4, I backed the project but was unsure about the L plate choice! Looking forward to getting it!
Thank you! Looks like an awesome product! This will solve a major problem that has kept me from getting a mirrorless camera.
Got mine today!! awesome tool again from PD ! :)
This video is what I needed today.
I think I will stay with the "Cuff". Attaching to my wrist is safer on security (someone running by and grabbing the camera) and by me accidentally dropping the camera, not to mention the battery access door. I also have the "Leash" & "Slide" that barely get used as I prefer the "Cuff".
I love these informative videos, keep em up'!
I wish the plate itself was Arca Swiss compatible without the additional capture compatible plate. Most of the time I don’t need the capture functionality but I do want a tripod mount that doesn’t make the camera unstable when placed on a table.
u can use any arca swiss instead of capture plate dude 11:43
@@zizjzjjsjsj Read what I typed again but this time pay attention dude.
@@Stealther Read what they wrote on numerous occasions and also said in the live stream about that topic again but this time pay attention, dude!
Now this product made changing battery massively convenient.
The unfortunate part is that you always need the tool to access the battery compartment. Is it just me or this will be a hassle in the long run?
It's not much of an issue with newer cameras from the past few years being able to charge battery through USB. Someone needing to change batteries throughout the day with heavy use should look elsewhere, and may already have a different solution if they need a hand strap. I use a RRS solution on my A7 camera(s) which allows for battery compartment access.
I know it’s probably just an extra 30 seconds (to a minute) to loosen and swap batteries but depending on the conditions on location (especially when shooting solo), this can be a dealbreaker.
I can totally see myself losing that little tool when I’m scrambling to swap batteries in the dark.
As slick and well-designed as this “tool” solution is, it feels like an impediment the original clutch never had. It’s definitely gonna slow me down.
It’s on me that I didn’t go through all the resources PD provided before backing the project; I wouldn’t have had I seen this vid.
That said, I’ve loved literally everything else I’ve backed and I kinda blindly trusted this time.
Anyway, still love PD. Looking forward to the next Kickstarter!
I just finished installing the J version of the Micro Clutch. Doing this isn't for the faint of heart. The product comes with a teeny-tiny instruction sheet. I think following the instruction sheet would be difficult. This video is excellent and is the best guide. I have a pointy tool (kind of like a skinny knitting needle) that helped me with thing like splitting the split ring (the included tool isn't that great) and threading the Peak Design Anchor through the hole (which practically speaking has to be done with the plate unattached)..
I'm really eager to use this. There are times that a neck strap is the best way to carry your camera but there are many times I just carry my camera in my hand and don't really need a neck strap. I can already see how well this works to essentially attach it to my hand. Another Peak Design win IMHO.
I use the first clutch since after release at my Sony A6300. I like it, the new design looks good but every time you have to deinstall it for battery and/or SD card exchange depends on the camera type….but maybe it fits better around the fingers…
Coming in clutch with the info dump
I have been using the OG Clutch since I got my A6400 and it's been pretty good. I actually used it with a new lens this past weekend and was fine. I wonder how much more comfortable this is? It will be less bulky for sure.
I have a clutch which I use with my C R6 and I highly recommend it.
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I kickstarted one micro grip but now I want two. One for my X-T4 and one for my X-H2 😂
I was thinking about using it on the T4 but now that I know it works with extra beefy grips, I want another one to make my H2 even more comfy to hold.
love Peak Design very much
The Peak Design Micro Clutch is undeniably a high-quality product, delivering excellent performance. However, upon installation, it becomes evident that there is a slight limitation when used in conjunction with the flip screen of the Fujifilm XPro3. The clutch base unfortunately interferes with the full opening of the flip screen, requiring users to exercise caution to avoid inadvertently applying excessive force and potentially compromising the integrity of the screen's pivot point.
This micro clutch with the L plate looks like it will give more access and flexibility for the index finger than the regular clutch which traps you index finger inside requiring you to loosen the strap every time between just carrying and actually taking a shot.
How about ZV-E1: i measured it to be suitable for I-plate but if I got a cage installed it became more suitable for L-plate due to the shift of the 1/4" screw hole. i feel conflicted
Very odd question: On a Leica M10 or older, could you take the camera's baseplate off with the screw still on? It would be a question of diameters. If not, then I'd have to remove the microclutch baseplate and the screw entirely to change battery and SD card.
You guys really didn't need to invent this honestly. What would've made the regular clutch perfect was if the strap going thru the earloop was just a tad narrrower... just a tad bit narrower! so that it can thread thru Sony A7's loop without fraying and it would have been perfect!
I have a laundry list of peak design products. Hands down my favorite brand of camera gear. However I had to return this because it's just impossible to use it comfortably with my a7c. (Yes I have the I plate) was really excited to get this and now I'm super disappointed. I'll stick to my cuff and slide lite for now.
Hello! I'm definitely very interested in this micro clutch and wanted to ask -- since when I shoot I use a tethertools tetherblock, would it be possible to attach that on to the L plate?
Its been a while you guys came out with a new carbon fibre tripod..
anyone been able to get the extra ring onto the Ricoh GRIIIx yet? I havent been able to fit the ring through the tiny GRIIIx holes. Only thing that has worked for me is using an anchor and sliding the microclutch strap through the anchor but its not ideal.
Is it only compatible with the PD QR plate? I use an F38 QR plate from Ulanzi, does it attach to the bottom in the same way?
You need a tool to change out the battery? Seems to easy to lose the tool.
Yep. It’s a pain in the backside. I’ve given in with mine and dumped it into a drawer.
I need this. I have a Nikon Zf and I bought a SmallRig grip to put on it. It is still a bad grip. Could I use your Micro clutch with this? Thanks.
Have you tested it in Sigma fp? Thanks!
Which bracket goes with the Sony A6000 series? Specifically the A6600? Straight or "L"?
UPDATE - You shared the answer as "L" so thanks!
I have the Sony A6400. Will I need the I or L plate? Seems to measure just under 3cm.
Their campaign page say A6000 series use the L plate.
Would have been great if the bottom part could be attached to a tripod without the additional capture plate, too bad :/
otherwise it looks very handy :)
I have never used it, but the "Micro Clutch" is very small and seems like the normal "Clutch" grips the whole hand more firmly and comfortably in long-term use of 3-4 hours. Which Sony A7 III users use and what do they recommend?
Your hand size determine what u may wanna use. I have that camera and I have normal hand strap with wrist lock. But when snug i can still comfortably use shutter, exp comp dial and top custom buttons..because of my small hands..i can almost grip a7 with 4 fingers...that may give you idea
I just got one of these on my Leica Q3 and it’s not as comfortable or easy to use as the standard clutch on my D810 . 2 fingers inside and my smallest finger is hurting as it touches the strap edge.
Which one do i need for nikon Z8
does Micro Clutch work with dual plate?
Can I use micro clutch with cage. Sony fx30
Doesn't seem like you can replace the battery on many cameras with this product? If you're out on location or doing street photography it is very impractical to need to remove the bottom plate to change the battery then reinstall it all again.
did anyone think about battery and sd card access? i mean its cool magnets were used to keep the tool in a slot and all but you are using links to attach the clutch. so for this reason. im out
What about the new Sony zv line up?
The ZV1 has an X on their campaign page. Incompatible
That plate will stop a lot of buyers way to cumbersome
The bottom plate seems too inconvenient . why not design it with a cavity so we have access to the battery without taking the whole thing apart every time?
ill have pass on this one.
IMO this product makes too many design compromises in order to keep the product as “universal” as possible. I generally like most Peak Design products but lately they have been putting out products that are half-baked when looked at objectively.
Hey I’ve pledged the micro clutch. Which would you recommend for a Fuji XT5?
with the tripod plate I can't tighten this thing down enough. It's loose
Almost but no cigar. No reason to upgrade from the Clutch. What I want is stabilization and ease of use.
Did you ever have a field test? Did you try to install it yourself? It sucks.
So... It's cute, but kinda sorta il-conceived... I've got the version 2 Clutch on my Sony a6600. A few thoughts... First off, it attaches to a tripod plate, so there's no need for extra parts. It uses a hex key of a relatively common size, and I have one on my keychain that lives in my pocket. Because it's a tripod plate, you can access the battery slot *without* taking the whole dang thing off first.
And, most importantly... It wraps around the back of my hand, instead of two fingers (OMGWTF?!?), so it holds the camera much more securely to my hand, even with the a6600's smaller body.
Final point... It's adjustable. So you can really crank it down to secure the camera to your hand when you're just walking around and not shooting, and then loosen it quickly for comfort and ease of use when you actually need the camera.
Crap. Ordered the wrong one. I'll bin it I suppose and just keep the Small Rig one I have.
4:47 Coffee in the Yeti mug is not full anymore
with the plate dosnt work good on fuji , with the I - plate ON XPRO does not remai fixed and the bracket moves because the long screw does not hold securely. What a disappoint of peak design , spend a lot for something that dosnt work .
As someone that has bought your bags, tripods, straps and clips - I hate this product. It’s awful. It’s nigh on impossible to fasten the strap once threaded through the triangle clip. I’ve given in and left it in a drawer to gather dust.
I know too much now
This is a poorly executed great idea. The micro clutch blocks the battery compartment and has to be removed to change the battery. On a lot of the smaller cameras that is every couple of hours if you're lucky. I hope the next version has a battery door and is already arca swiss compatible so you don't have to add the plate as well.
I just bought two of these to test... And i regret so much.
This is one of the most lazy designs somebody could come up with. 1. Every time you remove the battery you need to fiddle with a special key to remove the mount to access the battery. This one is so smart that it has a proprietary lock size hole thread for the screw and it needs his own key, because this is special, and is not easy to remove that key from the magnetic place. 2. This thing doesn't have a 1.4inch screw hole. if you want to mount this on any other tripod (besides the peak design ones) you're screwd. Why??? This is a very anti-consumer design at a premium price. The idea of having a grip with three finters on the camera is very good, but the implementation it lacks intelligence, i'm sorry. I need to return them.
Sorry, I don't understand the hand clutch. If a person will be using a camera for a long time, why not just use the peak design arm cuff or just use the peak design camera clip around his belt? Holding a camera even with the arm clutch would be tiring because your still holding your camera? No offense, can someone enlighten TY
For me it’s going to be combined with clip, the clutch is mainly for safety as I would like to try without neck straps. The straps causes rashes on my neck if I’m wearing tshirt.
If you have tried a phone holder/finger grip, it allows the hand and finger to relax and even open up without the device falling off. It can also be helpful in places where in the event the device drop it will be lost forever(sea, mountains).
I’m just worried about the hassle of changing batteries, using a Sony A6500 their batteries run out real fast and I’m not sure if it would deter me from using the clutch.
Complicated and unnecessary, I dont need this thing.
6:04 What's with the double wedding rings? A polygamous marriage thing?
1) Not your business I guess
2) It could be 1 wedding ring and 1 other ring (of importance maybe)
3) It could be a deceased partner and new wedding ring or something like that, we never know
4) Still not your business
This product has no market. The normal strap is fine and keeps giving you access to the battery compartment without adding bulk with the baseplate etc.
They got almost one an a half million dollars on their kickstarter. Maybe that will be their entire market, but with the quality of peak designs stuff, I think their products usually sell for a while instead of a lot up front.