Customer reviews from Peak Design
Peak Design - Micro Clutch Hand Strap - Black
Average customer rating
4.1
(117 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 117 reviews
5 Stars
59
4 Stars
30
3 Stars
15
2 Stars
9
1 Star
4
77%of customers recommend this product.
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71 out of
92)
Customer Reviews for Peak Design - Micro Clutch Hand Strap - Black
Customer Rating
5
Just what I needed.
on July 6, 2023
Posted by: Terry Reis
from Birmingham, UK
Just changed from Nikon DSLRs to Fuji X-T5 to save weight and space. Always used the original clutch on the Nikons. Tried to use Clutch on the X-T5, better than nothing but not secure and not comfortable. Thought to myself they need to make a smaller version. And then you did, perfect timing guys. Very pleased with the fit, comfort and access to the controls. 1 constructive criticism. Although the proprietary flat tool is very securely attached (magnetically) to the base plate, in use my fingers are not magnetic. I can envisage dropping this and loosing it. I would if possible like to purchase a spare, just in case.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
4
Finicky setup
on July 10, 2023
Posted by: IT
from Toronto,ON
I got the Micro Clutch I Plate from Kickstarter. It was kind of a gamble because my camera model (Canon M5) wasn't listed and that the measurement was exactly between I and L. The shipping was lightening fast (received it the next day after I received the shipping notification) and the quality of the micro clutch was excellent. The integrated tool was a very smart design and it took no time to take off the plate to access battery door after the initial setup. However, the initial setup was a pain (hard to adjust the stud and the strap since there was very little give in the material). The instruction implied it needs to be a snug/tight fit so after my initial setup, I was unhappy since it was very uncomfortable. The strap was cutting into the web of my fingers and my grip felt unnatural. I actually was going to give up after messing with it for a while. But I decided to loosen in a few spots to see if it helps and eventually I found the sweet spot. It would appears loose when compared to photos and videos, but it's the most comfortable/natural and my camera felt very secure in my hand.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
4
Doesn't Fit Canon M6 Mark II
on July 24, 2023
Posted by: MaryAnn
from Pittsburgh, PA
I was hoping that the strap would be narrower to be more compatible with the smaller mirrorless cameras. While the Canon M6 Mark II has a slot for the strap to feed through, the strap is too wide. Using the triangle that's meant for eyelets puts the strap at a weird angle. I got it to work by adding my own tiny split ring, but would much prefer a narrower strap.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
4
A great tool for a certain type of photographer
on August 4, 2023
Posted by: jesspsa
from Albuquerque, NM
TLDR: If you are always on the move, maybe a bit chaotic and spontaneous in how you shoot, and have small-ish hands -- this is for you.
The micro-clutch is a great product. As with any Peak Design product, it is exceptionally well thought out and very sturdy and well made. However, I don't think it is as universally useful or easy to use as other Peak Design products I have.
Pros:
1. Great for a grab and go shoot. If you go light and spontaneous, this is a great tool to improve your grip on your camera -- especially in cold temps when your fingers can go a little stiff.
2. Very well made, the product feels sturdy, and I trust it to hold my camera. I shoot with a Nikon Z6 and use bigger lenses and I feel like the strap can definitely hold the weight.
3. Super easy to attach to my Peak Design Tripod and Capture Clip. Honestly, even easier than before because of the added distance between the base of my camera and the plate. And because now the anchor loop is not on the Arca plate itself, but on the Microclutch L plate.
4. Strap is super comfy and soft
5. Doesn't change the size of my camera so it still fits perfectly in my camera bags and pouches without any new adjustments
1. Great for a grab and go shoot. If you go light and spontaneous, this is a great tool to improve your grip on your camera -- especially in cold temps when your fingers can go a little stiff.
2. Very well made, the product feels sturdy, and I trust it to hold my camera. I shoot with a Nikon Z6 and use bigger lenses and I feel like the strap can definitely hold the weight.
3. Super easy to attach to my Peak Design Tripod and Capture Clip. Honestly, even easier than before because of the added distance between the base of my camera and the plate. And because now the anchor loop is not on the Arca plate itself, but on the Microclutch L plate.
4. Strap is super comfy and soft
5. Doesn't change the size of my camera so it still fits perfectly in my camera bags and pouches without any new adjustments
Nit-picks
1. Set up is a bit confusing at first when using the tripod plate, but once you get it, it's smooth sailing
2. It's not a seamless fit on the bottom of my camera. The screw hole is a little further forward on my camera, so the L plate is not flush on the bottom, but it's not a huge deal. It doesn't impact functionality at all.
3. The included hidden tool is a bit fiddly. I have small hands/fingers and even then I find it to be a bit of a struggle to get the tool out without using both hands. The tool itself also doesn't have the weight or the texture of an allen wrench, so I've definitely dropped it quite a bit. So if your SD card slot is hidden by the plate, this may not be for you. For me, my battery life usually lasts the whole shoot so I'm not trying to move the plate in the field. But I would definitely be concerned about dropping or losing the tool if I did.
4. The strap is a bit fiddly to adjust as well, but also not a huge deal because that's a one and done adjustment and I would rather it be very secure.
1. Set up is a bit confusing at first when using the tripod plate, but once you get it, it's smooth sailing
2. It's not a seamless fit on the bottom of my camera. The screw hole is a little further forward on my camera, so the L plate is not flush on the bottom, but it's not a huge deal. It doesn't impact functionality at all.
3. The included hidden tool is a bit fiddly. I have small hands/fingers and even then I find it to be a bit of a struggle to get the tool out without using both hands. The tool itself also doesn't have the weight or the texture of an allen wrench, so I've definitely dropped it quite a bit. So if your SD card slot is hidden by the plate, this may not be for you. For me, my battery life usually lasts the whole shoot so I'm not trying to move the plate in the field. But I would definitely be concerned about dropping or losing the tool if I did.
4. The strap is a bit fiddly to adjust as well, but also not a huge deal because that's a one and done adjustment and I would rather it be very secure.
But overall, I'm enjoying the Micro Clutch! I think it suits me specific needs perfectly and I would recommend it if you have similar needs/style.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Highly recommended for the Leica Q3
on December 29, 2023
Posted by: Pete
from Munich
Just got the “I-Plate” version for my new Leica Q3. Despite being listed by the PD team as not being compatible with the Q3, it works fine. Only hitch being that to access the SD card you first have to completely remove the screw. Not an issue. It works beautifully!
It makes handling the camera so much easier compared to the cuff that I was using, and the fact that the tool is integrated along with full compatibility to the rest of the PD eco-system, makes for a perfect companion.
It makes handling the camera so much easier compared to the cuff that I was using, and the fact that the tool is integrated along with full compatibility to the rest of the PD eco-system, makes for a perfect companion.
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
1
Does not look like a PD product
on September 4, 2024
Posted by: Artemi
Breaks does the PD ecosystem. Inconvenient for battery swapping.
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
2
Excellent build quality, but overly complicated
on July 6, 2023
Posted by: Jezper
from Gothenburg, Sweden
There’s a lot of smart engineering going in to this product, but I can’t shake the feeling it’s all a little unnecessarily complicated. It’s too bulky and no chance in hell you’ll figure out how to attach it without reading the manual. But my biggest problem is that it simply doesn’t fit my camera (Fujifilm XE-4). Plate goes on fine, but the strap doesn’t fit either in standard mode or with the extra ring. Build quality however, is excellent as usual.
I consider this a little bit of a fumble.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from Peak DesignBy PD Team, PD Team, July 12, 2023
Thanks for the review and feedback!
The I-plate was heavily tested on the X-E4 as the Senior Photographer here at PD uses Micro Clutch on her own X-E4.
Here are some tips that might help: The eyelet is not required for attachment as the hypalon strap can slip through the side slot. Because the slot width is a bit undersized, the hypalon band end needs to flex a bit to be inserted, but it attaches great. The band was made as wide as possible to maximize strength while still maintaining compatibility with the smaller slots on cameras, of which the X-E4 is one.
Hope that helps! If you still feel that the Micro Clutch is not a great fit for you, please reach out to our support team at info@peakdesign.com and we can assist with processing a return for you.
The I-plate was heavily tested on the X-E4 as the Senior Photographer here at PD uses Micro Clutch on her own X-E4.
Here are some tips that might help: The eyelet is not required for attachment as the hypalon strap can slip through the side slot. Because the slot width is a bit undersized, the hypalon band end needs to flex a bit to be inserted, but it attaches great. The band was made as wide as possible to maximize strength while still maintaining compatibility with the smaller slots on cameras, of which the X-E4 is one.
Hope that helps! If you still feel that the Micro Clutch is not a great fit for you, please reach out to our support team at info@peakdesign.com and we can assist with processing a return for you.
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Awesome tiny thing!
on July 12, 2023
Posted by: Pavel
from Czech republic
Easy to install, easy to use, fits perfectly to my OM-1. Quality buildm feels really nice.
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design