Capture is a clip that rigidly carries cameras and other devices on any belt or strap. Capture can be purchased with a plate (Standard Plate - meant for cameras), or it can be purchased without a plate so you can build a custom solution.
Capture's different plates/kits allow Capture to hold different devices:
To better help you, let's figure out why you're inquiring about our different plates.
Capture + Plate Compatibility
There are 3 versions of Capture and many versions of our plates. Here's what works with what.
Comparison of current plates
| Plate: | Standard Plate | Dual Plate |
| What is it? | Arca compatible camera plate for Capture | Arca and Manfrotto RC2 compatible camera plate for Capture |
| What does it do? | Carry any camera in Capture, and also put your camera on an Arca tripod head | Carry any camera in Capture, and also put your camera in Arca or Manfrotto RC2 tripod heads |
| Included with: | Capture | Only sold standalone |
| Sold stand-alone? | Yes | Yes |
| Colors: | Black and Silver (Silver only available with Capture, not standalone) | Black |
| Tripod compatibility: | ARCA-type | ARCA-type, Manfrotto® RC2 |
| Capture compatibility: |
Works with Capture v3 only. Not backwards compatible with older Capture versions. 4-directional insertion into Capture |
Works with all Capture models. 2-directional insertion into Capture |
| Dimensions: | 3.8cm (1.5") x 3.8cm (1.5") x 0.7cm (0.3") | 5.2 cm (2.04") x 4.2 cm (1.65") x 1.1 cm (0.4 in) |
| Weight: | 14 g (0.5 oz) | 28 g (1.0 oz) |
| Materials: | machined + anodized aluminum, steel connection screw, plastic non-twist pad | machined + anodized aluminum, steel connection screw, plastic non-twist pad |
| # of Anchor Links connection points: | 4 | 2 |
| Camera connection screw: | 4 mm hex drive (hex wrench included) | 4 mm hex drive (hex wrench included) |
| Who is it for? | Everybody | People with a Manfrotto RC2 tripod head |
| Plate: | Lens Kit | POV Kit | Bino Kit |
| What is it? | Lens adapter for Capture (Canon, Nikon, Sony E/FE) | GoPro adapter for Capture | Binocular adapter for Capture |
| What does it do? | Carry and change lenses easier than ever before | Rigidly mount a GoPro on any backpack strap or belt | Rigidly carry binoculars on any strap or belt |
| Included with: | CaptureLENS (discontinued) | CaptureP.O.V. (discontinued) | CaptureBINO (discontinued) |
| Sold stand-alone? | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Tripod compatibility: | ARCA-type, but not designed for tripod use | ARCA-type | ARCA-type |
| Capture compatibility: | 4-directional insertion into Capture | 4-directional insertion into Capture | 4-directional insertion into Capture |
| Dimensions: | Base: 1.5 in (3.8 cm) x 1.5 in (3.8 cm) | Base: 1.5 in (3.8 cm) x 1.5 in (3.8 cm) |
Base: 1.5 in (3.8 cm) x 1.5 in (3.8 cm) |
| Weight: | 5.0 oz (141 g) | 5.0 oz (141 g) (all parts together) | 3.7 oz (105 g) |
| Materials: | Glass-reinforced nylon, machined aluminum bayonnet | Glass-reinforced nylon, steel connection screws | Die cast aluminum, e-painted, rubber pad, steel connection screw |
| # of Anchor Links connection points: | 2 loops | 4 loops | 4 loops |
Discontinued Plates
Standard Plate + PROplate (discontinued in 2017)
| Plate: | Standard Plate | PROplate |
| Included with: | Capture, Slide, Clutch (all discontinued) | CapturePRO (discontinued) |
| Sold stand-alone? | (Discontinued) | (Discontinued) |
| Tripod compatibility: | ARCA-type | ARCA-type, Manfrotto RC2 (with included adapters) |
| Capture compatibility: |
Works with all Capture models 4-directional insertion into Capture |
Works with all Capture models 4-directional insertion into Capture (2-directional with adapters installed) |
| Dimensions: | 1.5 in (3.8 cm) x 1.5 in (3.8 cm) x 0.6 in (1.4 cm) | 2.1 in (5.2cm) x 1.5 in (3.81 cm) x 0.4 in (1.04 cm) |
| Weight: | 0.8 oz (22 g) | 0.9 oz (25 g) |
| Materials: | Die-cast, powder coated aluminum | Machined, anodized aluminum. Adapters are die-cast. |
| # of Anchor Links connection points: | 4 | 4 |
| Camera connection screw: | Coin & 4 mm hex drive | Coin & 4 mm hex drive |
| Who is it for? | Everybody | People with a Manfrotto RC2 tripod head |
MICROplate, ARCAplate, DUALplate (discontinued in 2015)
CapturePRO used to come with one of these 3 plates that we called "PROplates." We've since replaced them with the PROplate. We know that is a bit confusing. But trust us, it was more confusing when folks had to choose a plate when they bought Capture.
| Plate: | MICROplate | ARCAplate | DUALplate |
| Included with: | CapturePRO v2 (discontinued) | CapturePRO v2 (discontinued) | CapturePRO v2 (discontinued) |
| Sold stand-alone? | (Discontinued) | (Discontinued) | (Discontinued) |
| Tripod compatibility: | ARCA-type | ARCA-type | ARCA-type, Manfrotto RC2 |
| Capture compatibility: | 2-directional insertion into Capture | 4-directional insertion into Capture | 2-directional insertion into Capture |
| Dimensions: | 1.2 in (2.9 cm) x 1.7 in (4.2 cm) x 0.6 in (1.5 cm) | 1.7 in (4.2 cm) x 1.7 in (4.2 cm) x 0.6 in (1.4 cm) | 2.1 in (5.2 cm) x 1.7 in (4.2 cm) x 0.6 in (1.5 cm) |
| Weight: | 0.8 oz (22 g) | 1.1 oz (30 g) | 1.2 oz (34 g) |
| Materials: | Machined, anodized aluminum. | Machined, anodized aluminum. | Machined, anodized aluminum. |
| # of Anchor Links connection points: | 1 loop. Some older models have 2 loops. | 4 loops. | 2 loops. |
| Who is it for? | People with specific models of compact camera. See this article. | ARCA tripod users, or pro shooters in general. Has been replaced by PROplate. | Manfrotto tripod users. Has been replaced by PROplate. |