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Great concept, poor execution. Company also tried to silence my review.
Originally I tried to post this review to Peak Design's website. However, they never approved it for display, and later admitted via email that "our team decided not to post it live," and instead offered me a refund. I'm guessing they don't want you to see what I have to say about this product... The original version of the Cuff is better. Here are my thoughts: - Both this cuff and the original succeed as a camera wrist strap for use on the go. Once one end is attached to your wrist, and the other to the camera, your camera is *not* going anywhere. - Unfortunately, the new cuff design falls apart once you detach your camera (e.g. to place it on a tripod, or tabletop). The "bracelet" configuration of this revised design just doesn't work because the magnetic connection isn't strong enough to secure the anchor housing, even after adjustment and it comes apart within seconds and begins flapping around. At that point I just take it off completely. The old design uses a second anchor to attach the free end of the bracelet, which once in place, never comes apart, even if it is slightly awkward to attach. - The new version of the cuff is noticeably heavier than its predecessor on account of several metal parts that weren't present in the original. - This cuff seems to be made for users with moderately large wrists - the magnet has limited freedom to be repositioned for smaller wrists. My wrists have a circumference of 6.5 inches, and I had to place the magnet at the far end of the pouch that encloses it to even get the anchor housing to line up with it when wrapped around my wrist as a bracelet. Even after this adjustment, the magnet just isn't strong enough to hold. Peak design needs to redesign this - perhaps 3rd time will be a charm? It's not up to the level of their other products, so I'm not sure why the other reviews are raving about it - perhaps those reviewers only used it casually for a few minutes before giving a rating. Given how the company tried to silence my review, I can confidently say that I've bought my last Peak Design product.
October 2017 · Electronics · verified purchase
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PEAK Design Cuff Camera Wrist Strap
4.8★ · 6,826 ratings, as of 2023
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