Peak Design Capture Clip for M11?

[FlashAndPoof]

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Has anyone had any experience with using one of these? Do they work well for the M11? 
 

Planning a big trip for next month that will include a lot of walking and some hiking. While I’m normally fine keeping my M11 around my neck with an Artisan and Artist silk strap, I’m wondering if this would allow me to go more hands free while maintaining fast access. Looking at how the Peak Design plate is supposed to be attached to the tripod screw hole, I’m a bit concerned as the M11 has an off center one.

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[jankap]

I have one, but I don´t use it. Made of heavy metal (😉); so relatively very heavy. Further I don´t trust to connect my camera to it. My opinion of the Version 1.

Edited August 11 by jankap

[LocalHero1953]

I have one and used it for my M240 (and Elmarit-M 28mm Asph), and it was a bit heavy. It was good with the CL. I placed the clip on my backpack strap on the left side of my chest. In the end it is just one of many possible solutions to the problem of carrying a camera, not in your hands, safely, comfortably, with quick access, not vulnerable to knocks or the weather, and not getting in the way. There is no solution that covers all these bases, AFAIK.

NB The PD plate is square and fits in the clip either way, so it doesn't matter that the M tripod hole is off centre. I used it so the body aligned with the backpack strap and the lens pointed inwards (to the right from my left strap) IIRC. But I still found the M240 too heavy. Yes, I know the M10/M11 are smaller and lighter, but unless you stick to the same tiny Elmarit-M 28mm Asph it will weigh much the same.

Edited August 11 by LocalHero1953

[Yoyoid]

I have the first and second generation. There were design shortcomings in the first version, and I never trusted it. The later version addressed my concerns, and I haven't had a problem with it.

I don't use it much (because it's one more thing to carry), but when I do it's either as a temporary place to stow or camera when I'm actively switching between two cameras, or to aid in switching lenses (it also works well with a lens flipper). Not really applicable to M cameras, but it's also useful with super telephoto lenses that have a foot with a mounting plate and as a way to get weight off your neck strap for a spell. Handy for wildlife shooting with heavy gear. 

I don't like to wander around with something in the clip, not because the clip doesn't hold but because I worry about losing my situational awareness and bumping my gear into something. 

Situationally useful; less so for M 

[marchyman]

I used the first generation clip with my 1st gen Q.  Never an issue.  I stopped using it when I stopped regular carry of both the Q and the M.   Now I swap lenses instead of cameras.  My guess as to how well it would work with the M depends upon where you have it clipped and the lens on the M.  Probably better with smaller lenses.

 

[Gateway77]

I've used this extensively on M11 and Q3 - both on belts and rucksack straps - version 2 is better.

I would consider it perfectly 'safe' - the only issue is whether you feel comfortable with a camera hanging in this position as it can feel a little odd to start with.

[jaapv]

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On 8/12/2025 at 6:01 AM, Yoyoid said:

I have the first and second generation. There were design shortcomings in the first version, and I never trusted it. The later version addressed my concerns, and I haven't had a problem with it.

I don't use it much (because it's one more thing to carry), but when I do it's either as a temporary place to stow or camera when I'm actively switching between two cameras, or to aid in switching lenses (it also works well with a lens flipper). Not really applicable to M cameras, but it's also useful with super telephoto lenses that have a foot with a mounting plate and as a way to get weight off your neck strap for a spell. Handy for wildlife shooting with heavy gear. 

I don't like to wander around with something in the clip, not because the clip doesn't hold but because I worry about losing my situational awareness and bumping my gear into something. 

Situationally useful; less so for M 

If you have it on your belt and use it for heavy things like complete cameras or lenses with an Arca foot, it will constantly give a feeling of your pants being pulled down. Also it is quite unpractical to try and find the inserting position at your side without seeing it and fiddly with that button removing it. Wearing stuff on a diagonal strap is far more comfortable. Using on a backpack strap will be better, but the heavier the camera, the more unbalancing it will be. 

[fatphoca]

I would suggest you look at the PGYTECH or FALCAM versions. The PD ones only fit the PD plates whereas I think the others are more universal, which gives you more choice long term. The others also attach to your backpack straps much more easily. The PD is very fiddly although you may never remove it once on.

https://www.pgytech.com/products/beetle-camera-clip-v2

https://www.ulanzi.com/products/f38-camera-backpack-clip-f38b3803?srsltid=AfmBOopp-4BiRA7K8IDhUOMfh0XHNkIgcscm4shmlyzHe1Ok-WRXUqam

[setuporg]

On a completely different note, the Rotation backpacks from ThinkTank give you quick access to camera and lenses safely stowed on your back when you don’t need to hold them.  Just did a European trip with it with lots of walking and it was great.

[FlashGordonPhotography]

I have used them extensively with no issues. I still do occasionally. However, mostly I prefer a small hip pack like the small Wandred Rogue. It takes an M and 1 or2 lenses comfortably for an all day hike.

Gordon