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shard_inc
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Dec 20, 2016
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Mine was extremely low quality, and I never trusted it holding my expensive camera. I should have tried to return this to Peak Design...heck, I need to unsubscribe from their mailing list. Don't plan on making a PD mistake like that again in the future.
Apparently another company makes a fully plastic clone. I may end up trying that one out. For a 1/3rd of the cost (and hopefully higher build quality).
Dec 20, 2016
climbrocks
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shard_incGood luck with the plastic knock off! Any links to it, I'd be curious to test it out.
I'm otherwise very surprised (and skeptica) to hear of your experience. I've found all of Peak's hardware to be bomber, and have "clipped" everything from GoPros to my 5DIII with 70-200 f/2.8 IS L II. The only trouble I've ever had is when trying to clamp something horizontally, wherupon the heavier end will "turn" down. But this is the case for any mount clamp (exce for RRS L clamps). Hmm, tonight I'm going to try my RRS clamps on a Clip. In other words, I couldn't disagree with your assessment any further; I even met a couple of the founders at a show in NYC and am confident that if you contacted the company they'd get you a new one. Or sell it to me for 1/2 to cover the cost of your plastic version and I'll take care of the return.
Dec 20, 2016
shard_inc
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climbrocksDEFINITELY. It's called the PolarPro Strapmount. I've seen glowing reviews for the $25-30 device, but haven't played with it personally. Their other gear has lived up to their cost/benefit ratios.
The PD gear had all the bells and whistles and was upwards of nearly $70 all in. I had such very high hopes for the kit for both use with my full frame Sony as well as my GoPros. But as soon as I received it, it was apparent that the quality was just lacking. Poor fitment, the aluminum casting was weak, and the knobs/security device was nowhere near what I was expecting. Especially for the price...
I probably should reach out to PD. It's been months...but I was so disappointed when originally opening that box, I simply packed it back up and left it with my other camera gear that didn't quite meet the mark. Thank you for talking me down a little here. We'll have to see what happens after the Holidays here.
Dec 20, 2016
climbrocks
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shard_incInteresting. I checked out the Polar Pro and it looks like it might work well with a GoPro or lightweight camera. I wouldn't trust my Mark III on it even if it came with a universal plate like the Peak Designs (so when I set up my RRS tripod head I can quickly drop my camera onto it). I'll look into the company more later, and if necessary and possible will represent PD in a patent suit against PP in return for a bunch of gear....
If you end up getting one, let us know. (I wouldn't exactly say it got glowing reviews; 4.0 out of 5.0 on Amazon is not all that great for a non-electronic piece of gear).
The offer to buy your PD stands!
Dec 20, 2016
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