Capture is a simple, elegant solution for carrying a camera. Attach the base plate to  any strap, bag, belt, or backpack and securely drop in a camera for hands free movement while on the go. Its brilliant. I can’t tell you how many photo opportunities I used to miss because my camera was in my bag or backpack and it wasn’t worth the trouble to dig it out. Most of the time I didn’t even bring my “big” camera because it was too much of a pain to haul around. Now, I seriously take my camera with me everywhere. I love it. My shoulder doesn’t ache at the end of the night from having it in a messenger style bag (those get HEAVY), and I have taken hundreds of more photos of my kids. It makes me happy.

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This is what we normally look like on outings. We have a small day pack with the baseplate attached – which bag totally depends on the adventure of the day. Lately its been my Osprey DayLite bag which I absolutely LOVE.  The bag has enough room for our Platypus Water Reservoir (we love this more than a Camelback bladder but that’s another post), snacks, and our first aid kit. We’ve also used an REI Flash 18 pack (pictured below) and with the added support of the stabilizing pad from their Capture P.O.V. Kit. It works well with our Fuji X-T10 camera and lens.

You can check out why we switched from Canon to Fuji here.

Tips for Pros: While most of my use is day to day outings with my kids, I have used the Capture while on a paid photo gig in the past. When I’m out with a client by myself, I typically do video & stills. My 7D sits on the capture on my belt ready for video and I have my 5D Mark II on my Black Rapid Strap around my neck. Works great. I’m sure there are at least a dozen other ways you could integrate the Capture into your shooting gig.

You don’t need a crazy camera set up to enjoy use of the Capture. Use it with your point and shoot camera (free up your pockets for other things), a small dSLR, or any other camera you have. Its not the weight or size, its the accessibility. I have hundreds more photos of our outings because my camera was within easy reach.

Here you can see the two different pieces of the system.

I also use the Cuff  hand strap. Its small, lightweight, unobtrusive and gives me that added sense of protection (I’m known to drop things) when I’m using my expensive camera. I don’t always put it around my wrist, but the thing is so darn light that its not worth the effort to take it on and off so it just dangles when not in use.

Peak Design offers two different camera clip systems: The Capture and The Capture Pro. I’ve used both and like them equally. I’m not known to carry around a tripod, but the Pro version does have a solid aluminum construction that makes it more durable for carrying around heavy equipment. If you do a lot of tripod work, you actually have different options for the PROplate that can work directly with your tripod system. Peak Design also has a Lens Capture if you switch out your lenses frequently and one for binoculars as well.

We have used the P.O.V. Kit mentioned earlier with our GoPro while out mountain biking. Its a great alternative to a helmet mount or chest strap and combined with the stabilizing pad can generate smoother video. We just recently acquired the GoPro Hero 5 Black and I’m super stoked to test it on my next ride.

No matter the adventure or the type of camera Peak Design has got you covered.

Also check out our review of the Peak Design Field Pouch & Slide Lite Strap here.

Editor’s Note: This was originally published in November 2013 and has been completely updated and revamped for accuracy & comprehensiveness. This post also includes affiliate links.  Purchases made through our unique links will provide us with a small commission that will go toward keeping the blog running.  Thank you for your help!