Customer reviews from Peak Design
Peak Design - Micro Clutch Hand Strap - Black
Average customer rating
4.1
(119 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 119 reviews
5 Stars
61
4 Stars
30
3 Stars
15
2 Stars
9
1 Star
4
78%of customers recommend this product.
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Customer Reviews for Peak Design - Micro Clutch Hand Strap - Black
Customer Rating
3
Specifically, with use of plate
on July 26, 2023
Posted by: SaltedCaramel
from Boston, MA
As with all Peak Design products, of which I have many, it is well executed and thoughtfully designed.
I like having a plate attached to the camera for use on a tripod or with Capture. I do realize that the Micro-clutch does account for this; unfortunately, the first iteration using a plate-on-top-of-a-plate is a bit too bulky and cumbersome. Perhaps a later version could potentially employing a singular plate that can do both?
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from Peak DesignBy PD Team, PD Team, July 31, 2023
Thanks for the feedback! Many people want to know why we didn’t just add ARCA rails to the plate itself. There’s two reasons why we chose not to do that. First, Micro Clutch prioritizes compatibility with smaller mirrorless cameras because the added grip it provides is most useful on cameras that lack a useful grip feature. In order to make Micro Clutch compelling for smaller cameras, we fought hard to keep the baseplate size and thickness as minimal as possible. Forcing ARCA integration into the baseplate would have increased its width by a full centimeter. On some smaller cameras, that meant the plate would be noticeably protruding outwards on the front and back sides of the camera body. We actually prototyped this and the result did not meet Peak’s requirements for being a great looking product.
Second, adding ARCA rails to the baseplate does not create compatibility with Capture, which was a requirement for this product. You need the full standard plate geometry to maintain Capture compatibility and we solved that through the addition of an accessory plate. The Micro Clutch accessory ARCA plate provides Capture compatibility, ARCA compatibility, and is also removable for those users who don't need it, so we feel like that is the best option. The accessory ARCA plate was designed to be constrained in the baseplate so the user isn’t required to re-align it during install. During removal, the ARCA is held in place by magnets so it won’t fall away from the baseplate during a battery swap.
The Micro Clutch accessory ARCA plate provides Capture compatibility, ARCA compatibility, and is also removable for those users who don't need it, so we feel like that is the best option. The requests for ARCA rails in the main plate, or L-Plate geometry added to the end of the plate are relevant questions, but we feel those are different products. No one was designing a comfortable, streamlined strap for smaller mirrorless cameras out there and that's what we set out to do. Micro Clutch is first and foremost a hand strap optimized for smaller mirrorless cameras, especially those without a built in grip. It also prioritizes compatibility with Peak's current ecosystem of products (like Capture V3), not just ARCA tripods.
Second, adding ARCA rails to the baseplate does not create compatibility with Capture, which was a requirement for this product. You need the full standard plate geometry to maintain Capture compatibility and we solved that through the addition of an accessory plate. The Micro Clutch accessory ARCA plate provides Capture compatibility, ARCA compatibility, and is also removable for those users who don't need it, so we feel like that is the best option. The accessory ARCA plate was designed to be constrained in the baseplate so the user isn’t required to re-align it during install. During removal, the ARCA is held in place by magnets so it won’t fall away from the baseplate during a battery swap.
The Micro Clutch accessory ARCA plate provides Capture compatibility, ARCA compatibility, and is also removable for those users who don't need it, so we feel like that is the best option. The requests for ARCA rails in the main plate, or L-Plate geometry added to the end of the plate are relevant questions, but we feel those are different products. No one was designing a comfortable, streamlined strap for smaller mirrorless cameras out there and that's what we set out to do. Micro Clutch is first and foremost a hand strap optimized for smaller mirrorless cameras, especially those without a built in grip. It also prioritizes compatibility with Peak's current ecosystem of products (like Capture V3), not just ARCA tripods.
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
4
Great product and design, just a tiny flaw
on August 4, 2023
Posted by: Michael D
from Monterey Ca
As with all peak design products, very well thought out and the material of the product is always awesome quality. My only issue is battery access now requires an extra step. Although, peak design has cleverly attached a special tool for quick removal of the clutch, it still one extra thing to do before swapping out batteries.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Perfect fit
on August 4, 2023
Posted by: KungfuWABBIT
Bought this during the kickstarter and am glad I did.
The clutch fits perfectly on my z50 and it is super easy to just open my bag, slip my fingers in, and start taking pics.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
4
Love option of reducing bulk
on August 4, 2023
Posted by: TrishaSD
I love the microclutch strap for the extra grip on my camera and allowing me to reduce bulk from a neck strap. I have small hands and works great for me.
I use the I plate on olympus OMD EM10iii. Unfortunately the screw is not in the centre of the body so the edge of the plate is not flush with the camera body and sticks out. It works fine and if anything may provide a bit more stability when a long or heavier lens is attached. However I can see how users with same camera body might find the aesthetic bothersome and pass.
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Love it!
on August 4, 2023
Posted by: justme98
I bought two of these, the L-plate version for my Nikon Z-50, and the I-plate version for my Nikon Z-fc. They fit my cameras very nicely, and since both of these cameras come with nice, thick triangular split rings, I did not use the ones provided with the Micro Clutch. (The Nikon split rings are thicker. There is a little plastic thing on the Nikon split rings that you have to pry off to allow the strap to go through more easily, but that plastic thing is not needed. It just keeps the triangular ring from rotating during use, which the strap also accomplishes.) I love that Micro Clutch is designed to be tripod compatible so that you don't have to totally switch accessories to go from handheld to tripod use. It also does not add a lot of bulk to the camera, so the camera doesn't have to take up extra space in a camera bag. I have small hands and really appreciate the adjustability of the strap to fit the user's hand. The numbers on the adjustment holes are really handy. I will say that the adjustment holes are a tight fit, trying to slide the holes in the strap over the little peg. That was the trickiest part of installation for me. However, I mostly consider that a positive. If it is hard to get the peg through the holes, then it will also be highly unlikely that it will come undone on its own. Plus, if it is adjusted to fit my hand, there is no need to ever readjust it unless I'm handing my camera over to someone else to use. I will be using this along with a Leash, Cuff, or Slide Lite strap for extra drop protection.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Skeptical at first...
on August 4, 2023
Posted by: Jeff
from Canada
At first I was a little skeptical of the usefulness of the micro clutch. After using it on one vacation, I am a believer. Gives your an extra layer of security. Battery compartment remains easily accessible (as advertised). Quality is what you would expect from PD... excellent.
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Fantastic
on August 4, 2023
Posted by: MikeB
from Seattle
Another really great little add-on for my gear. Super low profile and exactly what I was hoping it would be for my little camera. Makes it a lot less likely that I'm going to inadvertently test its ability to survive a drop. Beautifully made and solid.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
4
Good product, but need some extra “hack”
on August 4, 2023
Posted by: Tony
The installation guide is just a guide, extra hack can be needed
Personal tips:
If you found the silicone sleeve is not perfect fit, try rotate the plate a little bit or try to install split ring even your camera have slot attachment instead of a eyelet, something magical can happen:)
Personal tips:
If you found the silicone sleeve is not perfect fit, try rotate the plate a little bit or try to install split ring even your camera have slot attachment instead of a eyelet, something magical can happen:)
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design