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Uploaded on: 27/12/2023 (Wed)

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[Studiodesign]

I have several gripes with the points that you are making in this video.
One, Sure the falco is easier/quicker to move to a different bag but it is only designed from what I can see to work at two different strap thickness levels. The PD clip is infinitely adjustable meaning it is more secure on all bag types.
Two, the groves on the PD screws are designed to give you grip to be able to turn them even if you are wearing gloves, if it hurts to turn then don't squeeze as hard
Three, I think the reason you notice a rattle on your PD clip is because of the amounts of wear that it has, granted there is a bit more space between the walls of the clip and the Swiss plate but I have been using mine for about two years on the side of my sling and don't notice the noise at all. It also appears that even in the video you need to shake the camera more than it would be shaken during normal use to even produce the minimal amount of noise that you can hear.
Four, The button on the PD clip may be more out of the way but that means that it is harder to detach/unlock by mistake.
Five, The PROpad that you showed is meant to be used as a belt clip not for protecting your shoulder, if it's hurting your collar then move it down just under your shoulder where you have more surface area.



I will admit that there are a few things that I do like about the Falco,
First that it's half the price of the PD clip(which you don't even mention). Second the button being easier to hit (although I feel like that may be a bad thing), and third the fact that it still uses an Arca Swiss style plate.

Good video in terms of getting your points across, I just feel as though there are some nitpicks that are blown out of proportion

[Augnos]

idk man, all your points just pushed me further to spending the extra money on a PD capture clip instead of the falcam system. I trust metal over cables and plastic, especially that rubber plastic crap that will liquefy in some years time. And you stating that you've used the PD system for 5 years, and those were the only downsides kinda just sold me that it's something that I'd expect to last.

[JiaweiQin]

Worth to mention, PD offers a life-time warranty, and Falcam is 1 year. Though, I don't think either one will brake easily. Also extra money for PD is most for their good CSM.

[colinsnexus]

You've had the PD for 5 years and it has never failed...but you've had the Falcam for only how long? Can't really say much about durability...

[Fotogoscar]

I'm mostly a landscape photographer so have L-Brackets to both my cameras. Is there a universal one that I use with such a clip?

[JuanVerduzco]

The real question I have is: Can the plate double as Manfrotto or Arca Swiss-compatible tripod heads?

[emgee]

Speaking as a fellow slim build guy, I appreciate you sharing your thoughts on the comfort level of the clamp. However for me I’m not sure if this type of system is for me? I already have a L grip on my X-T5 which has an Arca Swiss groove, I don’t really want to attach yet another item to the camera. Pity there isn’t a clamp that could accept any Arca Swiss compatible plate?

[EnclaveDesigns]

Save a few bucks for something that is clearly more prone to failure? Hmm. I think I'll go with the v3.

[Dorax]

I'm just upgraded my set from PeakDesign strap to Ulanzi Falcam 38. New Maglink strap pro, BackPack Strap Clip V2 and QuickRelease system for the tripod and gimbal. I love it, thinner, lighter, more comfortable strap, thr BackPack Strap Clip can handle wider straps, easy to install (it takes more than 24 seconds for me :-) and significantly cheaper than the PD CC v3. But anyway i love and loved the PD strap, but this Falcam Strap Pro is much more comforable for my moderate heavy camera (EOS 80D + Sigma 150-600, above 2, 5kg) and the plate is very small but sturdy and I can you my older camera with the PD system.
Absolutely well thought system is the Falcam F38 + Maglink straps.

[thegorn]

This video convinced me to buy a Peak Design capture clip v3. I just came from their website where I ordered a silver one.

[BigBenAdv]

Not covered in the video but the Falcam F38 v2 QR bases (both shoulder & capture/ backpack) accept the Peak Design plates as well if you've a mixed system.
I've tested with both the older PD plate (came with Clutch CL-2) and newer PD plate (thinner plate that came with CL-3 warranty replacement) and they work just fine. It remains to be seen if Falcam would produce an Arca to F38 v2 QR base for tripods though.

[Странник-эб]

What do you think about the PSYTECH Beetle ?

[wayne-x]

I own 3 Peak Design clips for years now. It is fail safe and 100% reliable. The $20 extra in cost is worth it, especially when it is securing $2000 to $4000 in camera and lens.

[BelfastBiker]

I'll stick to the superior PD Capture Clip. A 14 second saving on something I will NEVER need to do,

[benbunch]

The Falcam doesn't allow you to insert it both ways. If I was willing to give that up I'd just use something arca Swiss which the bottom of my camera grip already is cut for which would mean no plate.

When I am using it in my bag I want the lens to point in the direction it slots in. When I am using it on my belt I want it perpendicular. I don't want to constantly change the plate around.

[wornrun]

Would there be a way to mount other items to the backpack clip, I am curious because it would be awesome to have a small little pouch with other camera accessories on the other backpack strap or even for every day items like sunglasses and things of that nature and then you can unclip the pouch easily for better use.

[lighthunter]

I have less confidence in a camera holder from a company called Fal(l)cam. Peak Design offers very refined products with lifetime warranty and at a fair price when on sale. Bought my Capture V3 for $70 on sale.

[wojciechk]

Hi, considering those two products what do you think about Ulanzi Claw Clip in terms of attaching/detaching the gear? I'm a little bit worried that pinching to detach will be too "difficult" in day to day usage as well as to attach the camera you have to know exactly where the clip is because you have to attach the camera perpendicularly to the clip, a little bit different compared to those two from the video.

[nwyetiphotography]

Thanks so much for this video Mark! You sold me. Thanks again for really demonstrating how you install the Falcam and how it works! Besides being a wildlife and nature photographer I also do a lot of hiking photography and use a Sony a7iii with a wide angle zoom and want to take good shots instead of just using my iPhone.

[blackjohnny]

Im curious if smallrig has smothing like that too.