No hex tool required to install new field plate. Photo: Peak Design |
Peak Design has revealed a new version of its camera tripod plate that doesn’t require any tools, fixing a common complaint from its users about the part used with many of its accessories. Additionally, the company has unveiled a new line of minimalist camera straps and wrist straps.
Origin of Peak Design standard plate The Capture is compatible with a number of the company’s accessories, including camera clips, travel tripods, and clutch camera straps. This makes it easy to swap between different Peak Design products, but previous versions of the plate required a hex tool for installation, which was a common point of frustration.
The newly designed field plate offers the same flexibility in terms of compatibility, but requires no tools to install or remove. Instead, it features “a first-of-its-kind connection screw mechanism that pops up when you press a button” and an “ergonomic thumb-drive handle.” This means no more searching for a hex tool to remove or tighten the plate and no more frustration when you realize it’s fallen off your tripod while you’re in the field.
Photo: Peak Design |
The field plate is CNC-machined from anodized aluminum. It secures with 1/4-20″ thread and is compatible with all Peak Design tripods, Capture Camera Clip V3, and most Arca-compatible tripod heads. It comes with four anchor loops for use with the company’s straps, although Peak Design now also makes colored anchors (orange, purple, green, and blue), which are available separately.
In addition to the tool-free field plate, Peak Design also launched new camera straps called Form Strap. They are available in leather (in black, orange and brown) and Rope (in blue, green and black varieties). Peak Design said it wanted more minimalist straps, so it focused on less stitching and no heavy-duty hardware. It also says it has custom-designed its materials and hardware to minimize things. The rope version is a nylon/poly blend, while the leather is a full grain bovine leather.
New Form straps come in rope and leather varieties. Each material is available in three colors and five lengths. Photos: Peak Design |
Like the company’s existing straps, the Form lineup uses its Anker quick-connection system, although the straps now come with color-matched straps instead of the previously standard red or black. Both varieties feature an anodized aluminum accessory loop that allows you to attach an additional anchor to store the strap when not on the camera. Depending on the color you choose, you can choose between four lengths: long, standard, short and neck (some lengths are not available for some colors). Rope and leather versions of the company’s wrist-strap style cuff product are also available.
All of the new products are available to purchase today via Peak Design’s website. field plate It costs $40, which is double the price of the standard plate. Form Rope Strap costs $40 wrist strapFor $45 and $50 for neck length. three long sizesForm Leather Strap prices start at $60 cuff versionFor $70 and $80 for neck length other three lengths,