Customer Reviews for Peak Design - Anchor Mount - Black
Customer Rating
5
Great product.
on June 2, 2022
Posted by: KD
from MS
I love to take pictures while hiking. I have historically attached my camera with straps to my backpack so that it is easily accessible for a photo. The problem is as I walk the camera swings which is very annoying. This purchased this clip to attach to my backpack strap. It keeps the camera attached but easily accessible. Great clip great solution. Thanks Peak Design.
The shipping was very fast, and the mount itself is even smaller than I thought. It feels very sturdy and I have no fears of it twisting itself loose. I specifically chose this mount because other mounts are bulkier and dig into your hip. This one doesn't. Highly recommend!
I do love the ability to move the strap location depending on my setup. The one thing I wish is that the "Anchor Mount" also had a tripod mount. I do not want to put the larger mount on my camera and a tripod screw could be added to the Anchor Mount without increasing the size by much.
I purchased the Anchor Mount after seeing an Instagram advert, and actually seeing someone with it at my local camera shop. The mount plate secures nicely to my camera body, and slides nicely in and out of the anchor itself with ease. The anchor is very secure, even with my largest lens (not pictured). My two gripes are these. The locking the release button with the camera in place is difficult if you have large fingers. It could be easier to access if the diameter of the button was slightly larger. The other gripe is the bolts to secure the anchor to my backpack loosen easily over time. In one case, the anchor detached from my back pack as I was getting up from a rock near the ocean because one bolt fell out. Luckily I was still holding my camera, and was able to find the bolt camouflaged against the black volcanic rock. Lesson learned: Over tighten those bolts before sliding in the camera. Otherwise, I really do like the product, and am very pleased with my purchase!
The anchor mount holds the camera and lens securely (just over 1 kg). Mounting and dismounting the camera just takes too long, however. When the mount is positioned just past my hip (so I can have access to my pocket) it really is not visible and I have to try again and again to secure the camera. When removing the camera I have to hunt for the release button and too much time is required. Using the pad makes the mount more visible, but then the release button is in an awkward place for right hand access. Honestly, a good strap is a lot quicker handling.