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
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77%of customers recommend this product.
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71 out of
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Customer Reviews for Peak Design - Micro Clutch Hand Strap - Black
Customer Rating
5
L-Plate works great on Nikon Z6/7/ii
on July 7, 2023
Posted by: Rob H
from Manchester, UK
Just fitted to a Nikon Z6 ii. As expected from PD, build quality is excellent (this thing is manufactured to very tight tolerances).
It’s very adjustable - maybe more so than the installation photos suggest (the retaining pin is fully removable, allowing for full adjustment of the strap).
Personally I appreciated the little touches such as the triangle clip tool. And the engraved markers on the plate.
Replaced a normal clutch that was just far too big for small mirrorless - bravo PD for listening to our feedback and bringing this to market
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
2
very uncomfortable - but your milage may vary
on July 7, 2023
Posted by: JayJay
from Berlin, Germany
I bought the L-Plate variant via the Kickstarter campaign for my brand new FujiFilm X-S20. First of all: the quality of the build and the materials is very, very good! holding the integrated flat tool with magnets inside a slot in the base is a stroke of genius.
Unfortunately, I wasn't able to find a comfortable setup. You have to pass the strap between your index finger and your middle finger, otherwise you can't use the camera controls. This caused me discomfort almost immediately. I am sure it would lead to blisters or abrasions to the skin between my fingers if I would ust this strap for one day.
I tried several settings, but to no avail.
I believe, If you own a small camera body without a pronounced grip, the i-Plate variant might work well. My L-Plate variant and the FujiFilm X-S20 (would also apply to the X-S10) are not a good match.
Unfortunately, I wasn't able to find a comfortable setup. You have to pass the strap between your index finger and your middle finger, otherwise you can't use the camera controls. This caused me discomfort almost immediately. I am sure it would lead to blisters or abrasions to the skin between my fingers if I would ust this strap for one day.
I tried several settings, but to no avail.
I believe, If you own a small camera body without a pronounced grip, the i-Plate variant might work well. My L-Plate variant and the FujiFilm X-S20 (would also apply to the X-S10) are not a good match.
Response from Peak DesignBy PD Team, PD Team, July 12, 2023
We're sorry to hear the micro clutch doesn't work with your camera body 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. We'll update our compatibility chart accordingly and 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
Genius design and well thought out!
on July 8, 2023
Posted by: Wilson
from Los Angeles
I can see the straps don’t work for some and you really can’t please everyone but I have both the I-plate and L-plate on an X100V and X-T4. The well thought out design and materials is top notch. The fact you’re provided a tripod/capture plate with the micro clutch is amazing for the value. Fits comfortably for me and I’m excited to use it on my future trips!
Only thing I wish was for the L-plate to be slightly larger in the front to balance the X-T4 weight from falling forward and allow easier access to the tool.
5/5 for me!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
1
Richo GRIIIX - Ring doesn't fit eyelet
on July 7, 2023
Posted by: Carter
Followed the directions to the letter, there is absolutely no way to manipulate the too large ring through the eyelet. Bummer to wait so long only for it not to work. The website says its compatible, but it makes me wonder if they even QC'd it.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from Peak DesignBy PD Team, PD Team, July 12, 2023
As noted in our compatibility info: the Ricoh GRIII Micro Clutch I Plate works on this little beast of a camera, but it requires using a Peak Design Anchor (sold separately or with our other straps) to attach to the eyelet, as opposed to the included split ring:
You can find an image of this here: https://pkdsn.com/micro-clutch-compatibility
You can find an image of this here: https://pkdsn.com/micro-clutch-compatibility
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
4
Fits me but not exactly as designed
on July 12, 2023
Posted by: DixonL
from San Francisco
I tried it at the SF flagship store on a Panasonic Lumix LX100 for about 5 minutes before I pledged on Kickstarter. Now that I have it, on this particular camera, I find it more comfortable to insert 3 fingers instead of 2 fingers into the strap. Otherwise, the pinky just hangs on the outside uncomfortably and not being able to help.
Info for others. The triangular split ring that came with the package is standard sized. My camera already has a split ring, so I just used that. I found the PD provided rubber protector for the split ring more difficult to work with than the protector that came with the camera. The split ring splitter/installer is a nice touch.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
2
Very uncomfortable with FujiFilm X-S20
on July 12, 2023
Posted by: Traveller
from Germany
I bought the L shaped variant for my new X-S20.
the build quality and the materials of the grip are excellent. Sadly, I can't use the strap - it is way too uncomfortable.
The attachment point on the FujiFilm is very close to the back of the camera, causing the strap to be in a very slanted position. If you grip with your fingers around the camera grip properly, the strap cuts between your middle and index finger. I becomes very uncomfortable almost immediately.
I cannot recommend this strap for using with the X-S20 and the almost identical X-S10. That said, the strap might work much better with other camera body designs or if your hands are bigger than average sized.
the build quality and the materials of the grip are excellent. Sadly, I can't use the strap - it is way too uncomfortable.
The attachment point on the FujiFilm is very close to the back of the camera, causing the strap to be in a very slanted position. If you grip with your fingers around the camera grip properly, the strap cuts between your middle and index finger. I becomes very uncomfortable almost immediately.
I cannot recommend this strap for using with the X-S20 and the almost identical X-S10. That said, the strap might work much better with other camera body designs or if your hands are bigger than average sized.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from Peak DesignBy PD Team, PD Team, July 12, 2023
We're sorry to hear the micro clutch doesn't work with your camera body 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. We'll update our compatibility chart accordingly and 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
1
Compatibility is definitely a matter of opinion.
on July 17, 2023
Posted by: Sic'Em
from DFW, Texas
I was concerned that the L-Plate Micro Clutch would be too small for my camera, but saw it listed on the compatibility chart as compatible with the L-plate version, so went ahead and made the commitment on Kickstarter. It's not. It sticks out from the back of the camera and when positioned based on the instructions (centered) the grip space is way too small for two fingers and is way too tight for my index finger to reach the shutter release in any way that is comfortable at the loosest setting. In addition, setting the position on the strap is frustratingly difficult.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from Peak DesignBy PD Team, PD Team, July 25, 2023
We're sorry to hear the micro clutch doesn't work with your camera body 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. We'll update our compatibility chart accordingly and 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
Fits the Fuji XT-5 with the Fuji hand grip.
on July 20, 2023
Posted by: CT Matt
from Connecticut
I just received the L-bracket for my Fujifilm XT-5. I have been using the Fuji handgrip (MHG-XT5) which extends the hand grip of the stock camera. The screw mount on the Fuji hand grip has the new 1/4-20 mount-hole within the mounting screw so the location does not shift like it does with other hand grips. During the campaign, it was stated (rightly so) that if you used an L bracket or hand grip, the micro clutch would not fit properly (I believe because almost all hand grips shift the location of the new 1/4-20 mount) and I was curious if it would work with the Fuji mount because of the specific screw they used.
I first tried the clutch the 'standard' way, directly on the camera, and it worked fine. I find the hand grip on the camera a little small, and I think the micro clutch really addresses this issue, and I may pull the extended hand grip off to see if just the micro clutch is the solution.
I then put the hand grip back on and tried the micro clutch. They are a great combo. while without the handgrip the micro clutch almost extends too far past the native grip, with the extended hand grip they fit perfectly. The main issue is weight, the Fuji hand grip is not light, and so having two plates on the bottom really increases the weight of the camera. When I add the dual plate, that will just add to the issue.
The micro clutch comes on and off easily, without loosening the hand grip (not really an issue, 90% of the time I charge through the camera).
So if you use the Fuji brand extended hand grip on your XT-5, the micro clutch will mount to the bottom of the hand grip and work as a cohesive unit.
I first tried the clutch the 'standard' way, directly on the camera, and it worked fine. I find the hand grip on the camera a little small, and I think the micro clutch really addresses this issue, and I may pull the extended hand grip off to see if just the micro clutch is the solution.
I then put the hand grip back on and tried the micro clutch. They are a great combo. while without the handgrip the micro clutch almost extends too far past the native grip, with the extended hand grip they fit perfectly. The main issue is weight, the Fuji hand grip is not light, and so having two plates on the bottom really increases the weight of the camera. When I add the dual plate, that will just add to the issue.
The micro clutch comes on and off easily, without loosening the hand grip (not really an issue, 90% of the time I charge through the camera).
So if you use the Fuji brand extended hand grip on your XT-5, the micro clutch will mount to the bottom of the hand grip and work as a cohesive unit.
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design