A new camera accessory product has been launched on Kickstarter by Peak Design. Peak Design’s Micro Clutch is specifically designed for small mirrorless cameras to provide a secure grip in the absence of other straps or support devices. Peak Design already offers a larger clutch for DSLR and SLR bodies. Let’s delve into the product’s details. Peak Design’s new Micro clutch strap gives you access to your top controls. Image: Peak Design. The company’s existing and larger clutch strap has been one of its best sellers since arriving on the market in 2014, but there’s one important difference between the two models. Where the original clutch allows the entire hand to be placed inside the strap, the Micro Clutch only has room for a few fingers. But Peak Design is confident that a properly adjusted strap will give you the security to hold the camera and access to the topside controls. Over-engineered camera hand strap? The Micro Clutch attaches via a baseplate attached to your camera’s tripod mount. The strap then freely moves horizontally inside the baseplate, allowing it movement while you shoot. However, the baseplate will then cover your battery compartment, and if you’re street shooting or looking to hot-swap your SD card or battery, you will need to undo the baseplate to access it. Peak Design’s new Micro clutch strap needs to be removed to access the battery compartment. Image: Peak Design. The baseplate, as referred to by Peak Design, is described as “an intricate piece of...
Published By: CineD - Friday, 26 May, 2023