Customer reviews from Peak Design
Peak Design - Micro Clutch Hand Strap - Black
Average customer rating
4
(184 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 184 reviews
5 Stars
94
4 Stars
41
3 Stars
23
2 Stars
15
1 Star
11
78%of customers recommend this product.
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Customer Reviews for Peak Design - Micro Clutch Hand Strap - Black
Customer Rating
3
Okay for Nikon Z50, but no-go with FTZ adapter
on August 5, 2023
Posted by: CanSpice
from New Westminster, Canada
If you're a long time Nikon photographer, you've likely gone from F-mount to Z-mount lenses as you've transitioned to mirrorless. If you have, you likely have the FTZ mount that lets you use your old good F-mount lenses.
If you have the first version of the FTZ adapter, you can't use the Micro Clutch. Well, you can, but the tripod mount on the bottom of the FTZ adapter gets in the way of the tool that's in the Micro Clutch, so if you want to take your battery or SD card out, you need to take your lens off, take the Micro Clutch off, then get to your battery or SD card. That's a pretty crummy experience.
If you've got all Z-mount lenses then you're fine, but just watch out if you've got that first version of the FTZ adapter with the tripod mount on the bottom.
With a Z-mount lens on the Nikon Z50 the Micro Clutch is fine. It restricts your movement a bit, especially for getting to the front dial, but that's probably to be expected.
I will likely be putting my Micro Clutch on the shelf and just using a neck strap because I still have some F-mount lenses that I want to use.
Response from Peak DesignBy PD Team, PD Team, August 11, 2023
Thank you for your feedback and sorry for the frustration here! We're sorry to hear the micro clutch doesn't work with your set up as expected! We tried hard to accommodate as many makes and models as possible but unfortunately, there are a few out there that just don't quite work or require a little bit of a "hack" to work most optimally.
A suggestion from the design team on this would be to he buy a spare flat tool and either pocket it or drill a hole on the very end of the tool handle and put it on your keychain.
A suggestion from the design team on this would be to he buy a spare flat tool and either pocket it or drill a hole on the very end of the tool handle and put it on your keychain.
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
4
Low Profile.Near Perfect - Great for smaller setup
on August 5, 2023
Posted by: Xilver
from SINGAPORE
My review on the PD micro clutch
Good
- Easy access to all camera features
- Small profile (not huge and overt), perfect for street photography to be less imposing (huge + point)
- Super easy slip in/out
- Easier to adjust than big knuckle covering grips
- Smart swivel design allows maneuverability over others.
- Sweat/water resistant material is also comfortable
- Mounting plate provides physical protection on camera base
- Built in tool is cool
- Easy access to all camera features
- Small profile (not huge and overt), perfect for street photography to be less imposing (huge + point)
- Super easy slip in/out
- Easier to adjust than big knuckle covering grips
- Smart swivel design allows maneuverability over others.
- Sweat/water resistant material is also comfortable
- Mounting plate provides physical protection on camera base
- Built in tool is cool
Not so good
- Large set ups, above 3-4kgs puts all weight on 2 fingers only
- Mounting plate must be moved aside to change battery (20s more time to change battery)
- 7/10 confidence for holding, still strong when tested but time will tell.
- Large set ups, above 3-4kgs puts all weight on 2 fingers only
- Mounting plate must be moved aside to change battery (20s more time to change battery)
- 7/10 confidence for holding, still strong when tested but time will tell.
My story; I have one big leather-holster one that goes over the knuckles with a wrist strap. I sacrifice accessibility of camera controls to use that, as well as its difficult to wear/take off, not to mention my palm sweats can soak the material during hot days. But my ~4kg set up requires that confidence and in exchange, discomfort.
This PD micro clutch trades the discomfort, reduced accessibility, size and possibility intimidating look of the larger handgrip into a friendly looking, easy and contemporary one. Everything is perfect from this angle - smaller setups, comfort first, safety next.
But the PD micro clutch feels less dependable on larger set ups, mainly due to the strap connecting to the top of the camera's body (its a button-in, feature, see picture 1.)
I have come to learn, in this day and age, we can't have a one size fits all. That's like asking for a 16-200mm, F1.2, size of your palm and below a grand lens. Impossible dream.
This does the job and even performs beyond with PD's trusted quality and guarantee/warranty. Its the only one in its size and comfort class yet it meets the needs of majority (near all) of smaller set up cameras.
I'm super pleased and asking more out of it, I will sacrifice all the good things that this micro clutch features. 9/10 product!
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
4
Solid design - slight chaffing
on August 5, 2023
Posted by: Matti
from Chicago, IL
Bought this via kickstarter and overall it’s great. Easy to install and simple to use. My only issue is it slightly rubs against the inside of the space between my index finger and middle finger. I’m using it on a Nikon Z8, so this could be the result of a larger camera body.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
This works really well with my Fujifolm X100V
on August 5, 2023
Posted by: threeshoes
from Dorset, UK
I bought the Micro Clutch primarily for my X100V. It is quicker to slip on and off than my wrist strap, but it feels just as secure. It's small, light and fits the camera well.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Micro Clutch + FujiFilm X100V is a perfect match
on August 5, 2023
Posted by: David
from Geneva, Switzerland
My KickStarter Peak Design Micro Clutch arrived yesterday, and it’s a brilliant piece of gear.
In order to accommodate a wide range of camera bodies, the Micro Clutch comes in two versions. I ordered the I-Plate version for my FujiFilm X100V.
Comfortable and secure
As advertised, it’s a small, lightweight hand strap that is designed to be comfortable and secure when attached to mirrorless camera bodies. It is made from durable nylon webbing and features a padded, adjustable wrist strap. It’s sleek, minimalistic, and constructed from high-quality materials.
As advertised, it’s a small, lightweight hand strap that is designed to be comfortable and secure when attached to mirrorless camera bodies. It is made from durable nylon webbing and features a padded, adjustable wrist strap. It’s sleek, minimalistic, and constructed from high-quality materials.
True to their word, it felt immediately comfortable and secure.
Magnets all around
This product comes with a magnetic Tripod Plate that aligns itself on the plate if you want to secure it to a tripod or a Capture Clip.
This product comes with a magnetic Tripod Plate that aligns itself on the plate if you want to secure it to a tripod or a Capture Clip.
The hidden tool for tightening and loosening the plate attaches with a magnet too #amazing.
The magnets are super strong and perfectly aligned to suit their function. I like seeing Peak Design make more and more use of them (my first encounter was the tightening tool of the Mobile Tripod.
Swapping batteries
Attaching the Micro Clutch to your camera is a pretty straightforward process, and quickly removing it is even simpler.
Attaching the Micro Clutch to your camera is a pretty straightforward process, and quickly removing it is even simpler.
To adjust the length of the Micro Clutch, simply pop out the notch, adjust the length, pop it back in, and tuck away the loose strap.
One full turn of the fastener screw with the magnetic included tool will allow you to slide and detach (or attach) the plate as needed.
Recommended A+++
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
4
Overall, it does the job advertised.
on August 5, 2023
Posted by: Jeff
from Los Angeles
I kickstarted the micro clutch and after about a month of use, I can safely say that it was worth it for me. I didn’t arrive at that conclusion overnight though. In fact, I was ready to return it. But after watching a video on adjusting the strap, I finally got it feeling terrific on my A7II. And now, it’s almost second nature. Some times I don’t even need my neck strap and I feel safe doing so.
I would say the biggest gripe I have is the silly decision to use a proprietary tool that is “hidden” within the base plate to unscrew it. I can never get enough leverage with it as the main part is too shallow and always ends up coming out as in turning. WHY they didn’t just go with a hex tool like the rest of their products baffles me. What was the thinking behind this choice?
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
3
First peak design product I’ve not liked
on August 4, 2023
Posted by: W1redrawn
from Toronto
I backed this on the kick starter, and with hindsight I think I got a bit carried away. Basically it solves a problem I didn’t have in the first place. Using it with a Sony A7iii, and it doesn’t feel anywhere near as comfortable or stable as the old clutch. It also blocks the battery port, and you have to mount an additional base plate to use a tripod. All things that were known before purchase, but just really annoying in practice.
It is amazingly well made. Looks fantastic. Just not for me.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from Peak DesignBy PD Team, PD Team, August 11, 2023
Thank you for the feedback and sorry for the frustration here! The A7III is a body that we tested in house and confirmed compatibility with. If you are finding that the fit & feel of the Micro Clutch is not quite where you'd prefer it, we'd recommend taking a look at this help article and the video linked in it for all the ProTips we have put together for install and adjustments to fine tune the fit for your hand and camera set up! https://pkdsn.com/mc-install-adjust
If that doesn't do the trick either, please do not hesitate to reach out to our support team at info@peakdesign.com. When you submit your request, please provide a number of photos and /or videos of your set up and the details of what is not quite working for you so that our team can have as much info as possible to troubleshoot with you!
If that doesn't do the trick either, please do not hesitate to reach out to our support team at info@peakdesign.com. When you submit your request, please provide a number of photos and /or videos of your set up and the details of what is not quite working for you so that our team can have as much info as possible to troubleshoot with you!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
4
Good for small to medium size cameras
on August 4, 2023
Posted by: Mike1943
from Boston
I bought his primarily for a Sony Alpha 7C, which is a small "full-frame" camera that's about the size of a typical consumer mirrorless or DSLR camera, and it's fine. It allows me to get taht controls on the top and back while using three fingers to hold the camera. I tried it on buy larger, heavier Sony a7R5 with a typical zoom lens and it was difficult to hold the camera securely.
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design