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!
Awesome video. I've been looking at Ulanzi travel tripod videos and then F38 system which brought me here ... I've pretty much deserted my Nikon (D600) for video and Sony APSC (A6600) at this point but subscribed anyway given the welcome clarity of your video.
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.
I know were getting pretty comfortable with these lanyards but id rather have them on my camera strap than this clip. The feel the the Pgytech is excellent. I havent used this one so i cant compare but that one is very durable. Its just bulkier though
Thanks for commenting James. I don’t have any experience with the Pgytech system but I’ve yet to see any real degradation of the anchors and lanyards from Peak Design or Ulanzi yet. I have had a few Ulanzi F38 QR plates work very loose which almost resulted in my Z8 and 24-120 hitting the floor. I’ve found the later versions of the plates have better anti loosening properties than the earlier ones. Thanks again for sharing.
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.
Hi Wayne. Thanks for checking out the video and taking the time to comment. I haven’t noticed the Ulanzi lanyards or my peak design anchors wearing out though I’m not overly rough with them. My biggest issue has been making sure the plate that attaches to the camera is and stays secure. I think I’ve figured it out but I’m much more diligent at checking after I noticed the one attached to my Nikon Z8 had nearly worked itself loose. That would have made me very sad…! Thanks again.
Looks like a huge improvement! Thanks for sharing!!
Many thanks for the kind words Heidi!
I just got the Ulanzi 2 clip and couldn’t figure out how to mount it. Your video helped me. Thanks a lot.
Thanks for checking out the video - I am glad you found it helpful!
This was very, very helpful. Thanks for posting!!!
Thanks for checking out the video Steve and for the kind comment!
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!
Hey, so glad you liked the video and took the time to comment. Hope you get some good use out of the v2 clip. It’s a thoughtful redesign.
I love how Ulanzi made a base that works with their backpack clip and PD's.
Awesome video. I've been looking at Ulanzi travel tripod videos and then F38 system which brought me here ... I've pretty much deserted my Nikon (D600) for video and Sony APSC (A6600) at this point but subscribed anyway given the welcome clarity of your video.
Many thanks for the kind words Basil! Enjoy your A6600! Lots of great options out there to suit our specific needs!
Great review, but the biggest reveal was that strap loop on the Peak Design sling! This is going to make my life so much easier xD
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!
It looks like you have a second base mount for the F22/38 GoPro.
Which one is that adapter for the F22 to fit snug on the F38?
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!
Hi Jonathan, I support you and your video's a lot.
Thanks very much Milzieu! I appreciate your kind thoughts.
Amazing vid
Glad you enjoyed it
Thanks for the video. It’s was very helpful. How much weight does the clip support?
Hey Dex. Thanks for the kind comment! The clip will support up to 30kg or around 65lb. Pretty sure that would cripple me! Thanks again.
ulanzi has some great gear. I use lots of their gear myself and love it all.
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.
Very helpful. Thank you!
I’m glad you found it useful! Thanks for taking the time to comment.
Cool vid. How do you make the lighting really good?
Thanks Edrin! I have a continuous light with a soft box. Thanks again.
No problemo
You are welcome
Fantastic video. Thanks
Thanks for the very kind comment! Very pleased you liked it.
Great video! I find it gets stuck on the base plate similar to the v1 strap. Do you have any suggestions for that?
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.
I know were getting pretty comfortable with these lanyards but id rather have them on my camera strap than this clip. The feel the the Pgytech is excellent. I havent used this one so i cant compare but that one is very durable. Its just bulkier though
Thanks for commenting James. I don’t have any experience with the Pgytech system but I’ve yet to see any real degradation of the anchors and lanyards from Peak Design or Ulanzi yet. I have had a few Ulanzi F38 QR plates work very loose which almost resulted in my Z8 and 24-120 hitting the floor. I’ve found the later versions of the plates have better anti loosening properties than the earlier ones. Thanks again for sharing.
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.
I have the Peak Design Capture clips for years now. It is guaranteed for life and does not wear out like the Ulanzi Lanyard system.
Hi Wayne. Thanks for checking out the video and taking the time to comment. I haven’t noticed the Ulanzi lanyards or my peak design anchors wearing out though I’m not overly rough with them. My biggest issue has been making sure the plate that attaches to the camera is and stays secure. I think I’ve figured it out but I’m much more diligent at checking after I noticed the one attached to my Nikon Z8 had nearly worked itself loose. That would have made me very sad…! Thanks again.
I bet you he has a particular set of skills. 😂
Thanks for checking out the video.
Did i just watch Liam Neeson reviewing a Camera Clip?
I was going for a Ralph Fienes but happy to come off as Liam Neeson! Thanks for checking out the Oscar nominated video.