I have the Peak Design and the the Ulanzi version 1. I frequently need to move the clips around as I will have multiple bags in common use Just bought the Version 2. Your review is extremely thoughtful and thorough. Thank you!
Yeah it’s nice pulling the camera from the bag just once when you’re out and about and then rapidly attaching / detaching it using the clip. Thanks for checking out the video!
Hey, thanks for checking out the video. If you’re referring to around 5:50 in the video, that’s a screen grab from Ulanzi’s website. I think that set-up is a regular F38 plate screwed into the Ulanzi 2554 Falcam F22 & F38 Quick Release Ball Head for Action Camera. Per their website, it looks like the 2554 will mount directly into the v1 clip but it appears it needs the F38 plate for it to work with the v2 clip. www.ulanzi.com/products/falcam-f22-f38-quick-release-ball-head-for-action-camera-2554 Let me know if you need any further clarification. Cheers.
@jonneave funny. I came up with that idea on my own when I saw how the fit was loose. The F38 base to adapt it works great and feels secure. Too bad they discontinued their F38 Action Camera base.
The F38 action cam base would simplify it for sure. I think I have three layers of quick releases on one of my tripod/head/camera combos - I may have over thought it! Great products and versatility!
Hey David, thanks for checking out the video. I have a bunch of their gear too. I have a couple of small issues with some of it, but generally it’s exceedingly helpful gear.
Hey Camedia. Thanks for checking out the video. As long as the top retaining lug is retracted before you push the camera plate into the clip I found it goes in quite happily. There is enough slack around the plate and the clip that it wiggles just a little. How/where are you finding it sticking?
Thanks Jon. I was finding it sticking the same way you mentioned in the video on the V1. Basically just requiring perfect alignment. Also I’m talking about the base plate that I put onto a tripod. You do make a great point that I hadn’t thought of that it makes sense to be tighter on a tripod.
Ah, I follow! The plates that attach to a tripod are definitely tight just like the v1 backpack clip. I understand why this is but it can be awkward. I think I recently saw a glimpse of a video where the F38 plates would push down into the base rather than slide in. That way you get the benefit of a tight interface but without having to take undue care lining things up. I hope they release this type of base soon. Thanks for taking the time to comment.
Hi. I got one and for the most part like it. However despite me tightening the mount to the camera, after a day of hiking, the screw came from the camera base. Camera landed on concrete straight on the lens cap. Some scratches but no functional damage. Question though. Have you used the v2 as a belt clip? Apart from sliding from the side, is there any reason why it couldn’t work in your opinion?
Hey Simon. That sucks - very sorry to hear that. I’ve not had it happen to me but I could see how it might, especially with a larger camera/lens combo. I’ve not used the clip on a belt. The top latch will be on the side if used that way and I’d guess that latch would come under more stress than when used in the vertical orientation. It’s seems robust enough in regular use so I’d be tempted to give it a go. That said, I think peak design has a belt accessory that allows for a clip to be used with a belt but in the regular orientation. That may be the best approach. Good luck and thanks for checking out the video.
