PEAK DESIGN Camera Accessories, Capture Quick Setup Manual

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(D) back plate

(C) clip

(E) hand
strap loops

(A) quick-release plate
(ARCA®-type compatible)

(B) quick-release
button

(F) twist-lock

(G) clamping
bolts

capture

camera clip system

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QUICK SETUP GUIDE

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GETTING STARTED

Capture consists of two main parts – the quick-release plate and the clip. Both are made from die-cast,
post-machined powder coated aluminum. All parts are weatherproof and have a lifetime guarantee.

INSTALL THE PLATE

Remove the quick-release plate
from the clip by pressing the
quick-release button. Install the
plate onto the tripod mount on
the bottom of your camera.
Screw the plate in with a coin or
screwdriver, twisting it tight to
ensure a solid connection.

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OPEN THE CLIP

The clip is made up of
two plates that clamp
together. Loosen the
clamping bolts to
unclamp the plates and
swivel them apart.

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WEAR THE CLIP

On a backpack: the backplate sits behind
your left backpack strap and the clip sits in
front of it. To get Capture around thick
shoulder straps you can loosen the
clamping bolts all the way or remove them.

Capture fits any strap up to 3 inches wide

and 0.5 inches thick.

On a belt: loop the backplate behind your
belt to the right of your buckle. Swivel the clip
closed and hand-tighten the clamping bolts.
Capture works best when the top clamping
bolt rests on the top edge of your belt.

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CLIP IN YOUR CAMERA

Lock your camera in by sliding the quick-release plate into the clip. Insert your camera
with the lens facing down to maximize stability and comfort. You can slide your camera
into the clip in any direction, allowing for easy lens changes.

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TAKE YOUR CAMERA
EVERYWHERE

Capture holds your camera rigidly, which means
you can do any physical activity with your DSLR.
To access your camera simply press the
quick-release button and slide your camera out.

USAGE TIPS FOR PROS

Always ensure the quick-release plate is tightened securely to
your camera using a screwdriver or coin.

On the backpack, wear Capture on your left shoulder with the
quick-release button right to maximize ease of access.

On the belt, wear Capture with the quick-release button facing
down. This lets you grab your camera with one hand.

If you have a long lens, wear Capture on the side of your hip. If you
have a shorter lens, Capture works best toward the center of your
belt or mounted to a backpack.

Capture’s standard quick-release plate fits in any ARCA-type tripod

head. A Manfrotto-compatible plate will be available soon.

For fast and easy lens changing, insert your camera into
Capture with the lens facing sideways or up.

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If you have a heavy body or large lens, try using Capture with a
professional camera belt like the ThinkTank ProSpeed®

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CAPTURE® FAQs:

Compatible Tripods and/or head Brands:

The following manufacturers make tripods and/or heads that are predominantly compatible with
Capture’s Arca-type quick release plate:

• 3 Legged Thing – most models (www.3leggedthing.com)

• Acratech – all knob-clamp models (acratech.net)

• ARCA-SWISS®-style tripod heads

• Benro – B-series Ballheads (www.benrousa.com)

• Desmond – DAC-1 Tripod Head

• Horusbennu – most models (www.horusbennu.com – in Korean)

• Jobu Design – most gimbals and quick release heads (www.jobu-design.com)

• Joby – Gorillapod Ballhead X (www.joby.com)

• Kirk – all tripod and monopod head models (www.kirkphoto.com)

• Markins – Q-Ball knob release heads (www.markinsamerica.com or www.markins.com)

• Really Right Stuff – all screw knob quick release clamps (reallyrightstuff.com)

• Sirui – all ballhead models (www.siruicanada.com)

• Wimberly – most heads and QR clamps (www.tripodhead.com)

IMPORTANT:

• Capture’s clip is NOT compatible with the plates that come with your ARCA-SWISS® or
Manfrotto® systems. This is because of a unique feature on the bottom of Capture’s plate
which is necessary for the quick release lock to function.

• Capture’s plate is not compatible with ARCA Slidefix tripods. Slidefix is a system that Arca
came out with a few years back, and uses a plate which is narrower than ARCA Classic.
Unfortunately, it’s impossible to accommodate both under Capture’s current design.

• DUALplate specifically works with Manfrotto® RC2 heads. There are several other types of
quick release heads that Manfrotto® makes, all of which are different shapes and sizes.
RC2 is by far Manfrotto’s most popular model.

Will Capture work well with a battery grip, or camera bodies like the Canon 1D series or
Nikon D3 or D4?

• Capture® can absolutely hold professional setups or cameras with battery grips. However,
you should be cautioned about the ergonomics of using these setups, particularly with
normal waist belts and straps. Putting a battery grip (and a flash) on your camera gets the
center of gravity further away from the body, and makes Capture less effective. Some
people have found success using battery grips and flashes, and that’s great…however, we
are not actively promoting Capture as a tool for large body cameras because it is a matter of
opinion on how effective it is. Without question, the benefits of Capture are diminished
anytime your setup’s weight ventures too far from the base of the camera.

• We do, however, promote the use of Capture with a professional-grade camera belt like the
Think Tank Pro Speed Belt. When using Capture with a Pro Speed Belt, the weight of
heavier, bulkier rigs is much better supported. Many pro shooters choose this kind of setup
for Capture.

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Using Capture with heavy cameras & lenses:

• Capture works best with small to mid size DSLR cameras, but you can still comfortably use
Capture with full-frame camera bodies like the Nikon D3 or Canon 1D, as well as cameras
with bulky telephoto lenses. The key to doing this is clamping Capture onto a professional
grade camera belt, like the Think Tank® Photo Pro Speed Belt. Capture fits snugly to these
belts, giving you an unbeatable combination of security and accessibility.

• Please see our instructions on how to ‘Attach a Capture® to a Think Tank® Photo Pro
Speed Belt’.

Can I use Capture with a hand strap?

• You bet. Capture’s ARCAplate quick release plate is equipped with 4 hand strap loops and
the DUALplate and MICROplate are equipped with 2 hand strap loops, so you can secure a
hand strap for extra grip. Capture’s hand strap loops are the same size as the standard
strap loops that come on many DSLR bodies. If you’re looking to buy a hand strap, we
recommend you go into a camera store and try out a few with Capture before purchasing
one.

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Attaching Capture® to a Think Tank® Photo Pro Speed Belt:

All Think Tank Photo camera belts are equipped with braided
nylon loops. Capture’s bottom plate fits perfectly inside one of
these loops. Swivel the clip open and stick the free clamping

bolt through one of the loops in the belt.

Push the bottom plate through the loop. This step requires a bit

of elbow grease, but both Capture and the Think Tank Photo
belts are more than sturdy enough to handle it. You’ll find that
Capture’s bottom plate fits snugly through the loop without a
millimeter to spare.

Swivel Capture closed and tighten down the clamping bolts.

Now Capture is securely fastened to your Think Tank Photo
belt.

Fasten the Think Tank Photo belt around your hips and pull the

straps tight. Then, simply slide your camera into place with the
lens pointing downwards. We recommend trying Capture in a
few different loop positions to find the optimal combination of
comfort and ease-of-access.