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Has anyone used this to carry a camera for serious hill walking etc? Would you recommend it?

https://www.peakdesign.com/en-gb/products/capture

As soon as he fastened the clip to his belt I lost interest.

Really for rucksack shoulder straps in my question, for heavy cameras - not sure why you responded?

 In reply to kevin stephens:

Sorry, Kevin,  if I had known that the video was about heavy cameras and rucksack straps i probably wouldn't have bothered watching it    What did you think about the gadget?

I've had one for the best part of a decade. It gets used occasionally and would be great for hanging a mirrorless camera from a backpack strap (or harness waist belt, or...etc). With bulkier cameras it's less ideal, though that is entirely a function of the thing you're attaching it to rather than the device itself. It's also bonus faff if you have to take your bag off.

I have the old version and the new version and use it attached to rucksack straps. I use a Sony A7R3 with a 24-105mm lens and have been climbing with it and trust my camera with it on easier climbs. The old version had a screw to lock things in place (so they couldn't be knocked loose). The new one has a lock mode (twist the release) which is better than nothing. 

p.s. The trick for larger cameras is to have the mount at or just above your collar so the camera is next to your cheek and the lens points down to your sternum. It seems to stay really stable in this position.

Thanks, that’s useful. I have an OM-1, usually with 12-100 f4 pro attached which I think is lighter and smaller than your set up?

While hiking/climbing (easy Alpine routes/Scottish winter) I use one with a D7200 and it works decently well but still puts a bit of pressure on the shoulder it's on which becomes annoying on long days. It does however help me take many more pictures than when the camera is in my backpack, so very much worth it for me. When the climbing gets harder I take a small Sony RX100 point and shoot instead. I always still put the (unweighted) strap on my neck as I don't trust the locking mechanism enough but it has never failed me. It's durable and well designed in my opion (which it should be for the price).

Used one for years, work and play.  Heaviest it’s held is maybe a Nikon Z7ii with a 24-120 f4. No issues other than it can get in the way a bit with longer lenses if climbing or on scrambling terrain. Only thing to watch is the tightening ‘screws’ can work loose on thicker straps. But just check them every now and it’s all good. Recommended 100% I love mine. 

Thanks for comments and advice. I’ve just bought one and it is very good, I need to practice attaching the camera but I’m looking forward to getting lots of use from it

Had you bought it before you asked us if we recommended it?

No. I bought it yesterday (on Friday) after reading the replies, and tried it out today

Good stuff. Hope it works out well for you even though I might have sounded a bit negative about it.