Peak Design Capture Clip vs Ulanzi Falcam | Best Camera Carry System
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There are a lot of camera-carrying systems on the market. If you want to attach your camera to a backpack, you’ve likely come across the Peak Design Capture Clip. But there is a lesser-known product out there that is way more versatile: the Ulanzi Falcam system.
Peak Design Capture Clip
The Peak Design Capture Clip was the first product that easily attached a camera to a backpack shoulder strap. And if that is all you want to do, I recommend it over other options, including the Ulanzi Falcam system. The capture clip securely attaches the Capture Clip to your backpack shoulder strap. Your camera slides into the Capture Clip using a proprietary Arca Swiss compatible plate that affixes to the 1/4-20 thread at the bottom of your camera. The nice thing about the Capture Clip is the operation is smooth and can be done with one hand. Getting your camera in and out of the clip is really easy. You won’t be fumbling around trying to get your camera off your shoulder strap.
Pros
Easy and secure mounting to a backpack shoulder strap.
Smooth action, making it easy to get your camera in and out of the clip.
Large and easy-to-reach release button.
Locking mechanism to avoid accidental release.
Cons
Limited use other than for mounting to a shoulder strap.
More expensive than other options.
Ulanzi Falcam
The Ulanzi Falcam system has a lot of similarities to the Peak Design Capture Clip but offers a broad range of accessories that make the system much more versatile. Within the Falcam product line, there are three sizes of quick-release plates/mounts: Falcam F22, Falcam F38, and Falcam F50. The Falcam F22 system is best for action cameras and accessories attached to a camera cage. The Falcam F38 system is best for mirrorless and DSLR cameras. And the Falcam F50 system is best for larger cinema cameras and equipment. This review will focus on the F38 system, which is most comparable to the Peak Design Capture Clip.
The Falcam system has a backpack shoulder strap attachment system similar to the Peak Design Capture Clip. The original version (shown in the video above) was a bit clunky, and the release button is on the opposite side of the camera grip, making getting the camera out of the clip a two-handed operation. The fit is also tighter across the board on the Falcam system, making it a little more difficult to slide the camera in and out of the clip.
The real benefit of the Falcam system is that many accessories provide a quick-release system for everything from a tripod to a camera strap. The versatility of the system is the real benefit here. You can quickly move your camera from your shoulder strap to a tripod. If you shoot using a gimbal, the quick-release system makes it so you don’t need to rebalance your gimbal every time you mount your camera. My favorite Falcam accessory is the plate for camera straps. It makes it so that you can put your camera strap on or off in about a second.
Pros
Easy and secure mounting to a backpack shoulder strap.
Locking mechanism to avoid accidental release.
A versatile system that provides quick-release options for everything from tripods to camera straps.
Less expensive than other options.
Tight and secure fit that will prevent camera movement while on a tripod or gimbal.
Cons
The tight fit makes it challenging to slide the camera in and out of the clip.
Conclusion
If you only need a system to attach your camera to your backpack shoulder strap, I recommend the Peak Design Capture Clip. The system is secure and has very smooth action, making it easy to get your camera in and out of the clip. If you are looking for a cheaper and more versatile system that lets you quickly move your camera from a shoulder strap to a tripod or other mounting location, I recommend the Ulanzi Falcam system. Honestly, the Ulanzi Falcam system is one of my favorite pieces of photography gear; you won’t regret investing in this system.
