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Compact cameras meet comfort with Peak Design’s Micro Clutch

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Jun 7, 2023 by Udi Tirosh 1 Comment
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Camera companies are in a race for smaller, more compact cameras. Just compare the good old Nikon D4 to the recently launched ZV-E1 II – it’s mini! But there’s always a trade-off, isn’t it? You start with a smaller sensor, a tinier battery, and fewer buttons – all to make the camera smaller. One of the features that is left behind for the small form factor is the hand grip. Some companies like Fuji and Leica have ditched the hand grip altogether for some models. Just take a look at the Leica M11. Zero hand-grip! For some, this is okay, but for me, I’m torn between needing a comfy grip and wanting a more compact camera. Now, Peak Design’s new Micro Clutch might just be the solution.

The Micro Clutch is a small strap that goes from the bottom of your camera and connects to the top corner, creating a “loop” around your shooting hand. This creates a better holding experience and less chance of your camera falling off your hands.

The Micro Clutch is currently on Kickstarter, and is sold at an early bird price of $50. But if you are coveting some other Peak Design, there are heavy discounts on a lot of other Peak Design gear bundles.

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Peak Design Micro Clutch is a low-profile hand strap for your mirrorless camera

May 16, 2023 by John Aldred Add Comment
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Peak Design has announced its new Micro Clutch hand strap for mirrorless cameras (back here). It’s an update to the company’s popular Clutch for DSLRs (buy here). While many of the company’s products go straight to retail these days, Peak Design is taking to Kickstarter for this one. It’s been a good platform for them, and the Micro Clutch is Peak Design’s 11th Kickstarter campaign.

The new Micro Clutch is designed specifically for the smaller form factor of modern mirrorless cameras, which are much smaller than the DSLRs of the past. It features a recycled aluminium baseplate with a sliding screw slot to fit many different models of mirrorless cameras and a stitchless hypalon hand pad with rotating pivot points for comfortable fit and easy transition between holding and shooting.

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Amazon ripping off Peak Design camera bags says John Oliver in humorous yet serious attack on big tech

Jun 13, 2022 by Alex Baker 2 Comments
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“It’s Amazon’s playground and they do seem to win a lot of the time…” says John Oliver in a light-hearted look at the international giant marketplace. But Oliver places further scrutiny on the fact that Amazon appears to be creating its own knock-off designs of products already being sold on its marketplace.

“Amazon isn’t just a marketplace, or indeed a shipping company,” says Oliver. “It’s also started coming up with its own products now.” Oliver gives the example of a camera bag that is uncannily similar to Peak Design‘s own version.

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The best camera bag for photographers in 2022

Feb 14, 2022 by Joost Wierenga 3 Comments
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I can count on three fingers the most needed and purchased camera accessories for beginner photographers and filmmakers. The first one is kind of obvious: the camera itself – most likely with a kit lens. A tripod is the second. And a camera bag comes third; a backpack, or something to protect and carry your crispy, newly purchased camera. You have just spent a few hundred on a camera, so a protective case that transports your gear is not the first thing you might consider all the way through. This wisdom develops after spending a lot of time with your gear.

You might find yourself checking out bag reviews after getting that second lens, a tripod or a flash kit. Suddenly your first bag seems to be getting smaller, and you’re ready to gear up.

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Peak Design’s new platform makes it simpler to buy and sell used gear

May 11, 2021 by Dunja Djudjic Add Comment
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Peak Design is best known for camera bags. But now they’ve launched something completely new: Peak Design Marketplace. If you don’t want to buy a brand new bag or other Peak Design gadgets, Peak Design Marketplace is the place where you can get a used one. It’s made to simplify gear exchange, so let’s check out what you can expect.

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Peak Design publicly calls out Amazon for making their Everyday Sling knockoff

Mar 4, 2021 by Dunja Djudjic 10 Comments
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If you’ve seen Peak Design’s Everyday Sling and this camera bag from Amazon Basics, perhaps you’ve noticed that they’re very similar. And so did Peak Design. In fact, they think that Amazon’s bag is so similar that they decided to publicly call them out in a tongue-in-cheek video.

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This is hands down the best dual use bag I’ve used so far

Apr 4, 2020 by Tom Saimon Add Comment
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We first met WANDRD in PPE in New-york and they showed us the WANDRD DUO – a dual-use travel bag for photographers.  The bag raked over $650,000 on Kickstater so we were curious to test it.

I was impressed with the bag build-quality and feel and fell in love with the zipper system (more on that in a bit). This bag is not big enough to hold all the gear I use for my usual shooting setup, but it’s just the right size for the casual walk with a camera, or a quick run and gun gig.

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2019 DIYP Holiday Gift Guide – Camera Bags

Dec 14, 2019 by John Aldred Add Comment
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Now that you’ve got your camera, lenses and lights, you’ll need something to store them in, and that’s where bags come in. Bags are one of those items that many photographers collect. There’s no such thing as the perfect bag, just bags that are perfect for specific uses. Here I’m going to show you some of my favourites from the last year along with a few that have been consistently useful and reliable for us at DIYP.

Remember that there are sales on right now, so some of the links show much lower prices than those listed here. Be sure to check all of them.

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Peak Design’s Version 2 Everyday bags come with recycled material, increased durability and new designs

Nov 25, 2019 by John Aldred 1 Comment
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Peak Design’s original line of Everyday bags, including the messenger, backpack, tote and sling bags, has proven to be extremely popular. It’s difficult to go to a photography group meet up these days without seeing one or two people carrying them. But ever looking to improve, Peak Design has today announced the Everyday Line V2, offering some interesting new designs, new “better” fabrics and better durability.

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This is a great messenger bag for mirrorless cameras

Oct 31, 2019 by Tom Saimon 3 Comments
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I know that Peak Design’s Everyday Messenger has been here for a while. I’ve been using it for about four months now as my “lighter bag” and wanted to share my thought about why I think that it’s a great bag for small kits, and probably not the right choice if you have more gear.

Let me say this though, I love bags. A new bag is a check that cashes immediacy. You don’t need to take photos with it, no need to set it up, no need to bring a model in. the minute you buy a photography bag, it delivers. This is why I have lots and lots of bags. And this is why buying this (or any) photography bag will make you happy on the spot. Ready? lets jump in.

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Udi Tirosh: from diyphotography.netUdi Tirosh is an entrepreneur, photography inventor, journalist, educator, and writer based in Israel. With over 25 years of experience in the photo-video industry, Udi has built and sold several photography-related brands. Udi has a double degree in mass media communications and computer science.

Alex Baker: from diyphotography.netAlex Baker is a portrait and lifestyle driven photographer based in Valencia, Spain. She works on a range of projects from commercial to fine art and has had work featured in publications such as The Daily Mail, Conde Nast Traveller and El Mundo, and has exhibited work across Europe

David Williams: from diyphotography.netDave Williams is an accomplished travel photographer, writer, and best-selling author from the UK. He is also a photography educator and published Aurora expert. Dave has traveled extensively in recent years, capturing stunning images from around the world in a modified van. His work has been featured in various publications and he has worked with notable brands such as Skoda, EE, Boeing, Huawei, Microsoft, BMW, Conde Nast, Electronic Arts, Discovery, BBC, The Guardian, ESPN, NBC, and many others.

John Aldred: from diyphotography.netJohn Aldred is a photographer with over 20 years of experience in the portrait and commercial worlds. He is based in Scotland and has been an early adopter - and occasional beta tester - of almost every digital imaging technology in that time. As well as his creative visual work, John uses 3D printing, electronics and programming to create his own photography and filmmaking tools and consults for a number of brands across the industry.

Dunja Djudjic: from diyphotography.netDunja Djudjic is a multi-talented artist based in Novi Sad, Serbia. With 15 years of experience as a photographer, she specializes in capturing the beauty of nature, travel, and fine art. In addition to her photography, Dunja also expresses her creativity through writing, embroidery, and jewelry making.

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