Customer reviews from Peak Design
Peak Design - Pro Pad - Black
Average customer rating
4.9
(58 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 58 reviews
5 Stars
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100%of customers recommend this product.
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Customer Reviews for Peak Design - Pro Pad - Black
Customer Rating
5
Much better than the original version, just one minor issue
on May 23, 2021
Posted by: Anonymous
The new Pro Pad is WAY better than the original version, which lacked rigidity and I found was always flopping over and not really doing the job right. The one thing I think is a miss on the new Pro Pad is the top corners. I find when I use them behind a shoulder strap to stabilize a large camera set up or binoculars, the top corners dig into me as I move around. If they were a little better rounded, I think it would make this set up far more comfortable. I almost took a star off for that issue, but decided it wasn't quite a star killer. Maybe a half-star killer.
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Helps a ton!
on December 30, 2021
Posted by: Jared
from Philadelphia, PA
I bought this a few months ago and I have used it in several ways and situations, and it's helped out a lot. I've used it on my belt loop with a Capture Clip and Lens Kit, which makes a huge difference. Without the Pro Pad, I would not be comfortable carrying a 70-200 on the Lens Kit and Capture Clip on my belt loop. But with the Pro Pad, it is comfortable and secure! Also, I've mounted my Canon 5D Mark III (not a very small camera) with a 16-35mm lens to my backpack strap with the Capture Clip, and putting the pro pad under the strap with the capture clip makes a huge difference. It does not rub into my shoulder or wiggle around nearly as much. It's just more secure and more comfortable! I love it!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
4
Enhances comfort of Capture
on August 28, 2022
Posted by: ken830
from San Carlos, CA
Having Capture on the belt is extremely convenient, but heavier camera+lens combo causes the belt to rotate and the bottom end of the Clip to start digging into the side of my body. The Pro Pad greatly enhances comfort with heavier cameras. I would say even medium set-up would benefit from the increased comfort. And because Capture is connected to the Pro Pad, putting the Pro Pad + Capture on my belt is easier and more convenient than putting Capture alone on the belt. I own a lot of PD gear and this is as high-quality as anything else.
A couple of things to point out:
1. Keeping Capture up against the belt requires a LOT of torque on the screws to clamp down on the Pro Pad so that it doesn't slide down with the weight of the Camera + lens pulling down on it all day. This is difficult to do with the thumb screws. Using the hex bolts was a no-go because I needed to be able to remove my belt and the Capture Clip to get through security check-points with metal detectors (pretty much everywhere including airports and theme parks). And I think the hex bolts may be a bit long.
2. Capture clip only mounts horizontally (vertical insertion). Vertical insertion is more secure (less prone to accidental release), but it is more difficult to remove camera with one hand. With horizontal insertion (with the lock button facing down), I can grab the camera's grip with 4 fingers and use my pinky to press the lock button. With vertical insertion, this is nearly impossible to do because the grip is much further away from the button and the angle is different.
1. Keeping Capture up against the belt requires a LOT of torque on the screws to clamp down on the Pro Pad so that it doesn't slide down with the weight of the Camera + lens pulling down on it all day. This is difficult to do with the thumb screws. Using the hex bolts was a no-go because I needed to be able to remove my belt and the Capture Clip to get through security check-points with metal detectors (pretty much everywhere including airports and theme parks). And I think the hex bolts may be a bit long.
2. Capture clip only mounts horizontally (vertical insertion). Vertical insertion is more secure (less prone to accidental release), but it is more difficult to remove camera with one hand. With horizontal insertion (with the lock button facing down), I can grab the camera's grip with 4 fingers and use my pinky to press the lock button. With vertical insertion, this is nearly impossible to do because the grip is much further away from the button and the angle is different.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Absolute necessity with the capture clip system.
on August 15, 2018
Posted by: Prateek S.
I had bought capture clip a few months before I bought the pro pad and I was happy with it. But this propad significantly improved the functionality of the capture clip. I think it's a must have with the capture clip system.
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Great QOL improvement
on February 13, 2019
Posted by: Austin
This little product has changed the way that I carry my camera when I'm on a photo walk. I can hang the camera on my belt now and let my hands rest if I'm out for a long day of shooting! It definitely functions well with my older Capture Pro clip and disperses the weight of the camera/lens well.
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Love this Pro Pad
on December 1, 2019
Posted by: Anonymous
What an upgrade from my previous model! This thing fits into any setting without making me look like I have a utility pack on my hip.
The previous model was very functional, but bulky and photographer looking. This new design just looks nice and is probably even more comfortable.
Nice work, team!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Perfect Companion to the Clip
on April 12, 2020
Posted by: Anonymous
I wish this was just included with the clip but that said, I makes all the difference in the world. I like to attach my clip to my belt when I got out and with the Pro Pad I no longer experience the bouncing and pressure I did without it. I can easily attach my G9 with my biggest lens and walk around comfortably. It is just so much more secure feeling with the Pro Pad. Excellent addition to my kit and definitely worth the money.
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
If you have a Capture and a belt, you want this
on May 17, 2020
Posted by: Human
If you have the capture clip and you wear a belt, you want this. If you have the capture V3 you must use this newer version of the pad. If you have the older clip, the new pad will work fine with it. I have both and the new one is easier to see how to set up right from the start. it's smaller, sleeker and looks more refined. I bought it because I picked up the new clip and had already heard that my old pad wouldn't work. I bought them together because I new I'd want it. My initial reaction when I received it was, this seems a little over priced. I thought the materials felt cheap compared to the original. Now, after a lot of use, I realize that impression was wrong. It's well made and holds up. I think it should also be available in a kit (pad, capture and plate). If someone wants a make the commitment to go all in, they get a little break.
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design