The new Field Plate doesn't require a hex tool to install. 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 its users had with a part used with many of its accessories.
Additionally, the company has unveiled a new line of minimalist camera straps and wrist straps.
Peak Design's original Standard Plate is compatible with many of the company's accessories, including the Capture camera clip, Travel Tripod and Clutch camera strap. It 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 doesn't require a tool for installation or removal. Instead, it features a "first-of-its-kind connection screw mechanism that pops up with the press of a button" and "ergonomic thumb-drive handle. " That means no more digging for a hex tool to remove or tighten the plate and no frustration when you realize it fell off your tripod while you were out in the field.
Photo: Peak Design
The Field Plate is CNC-machined from anodized aluminum. It secures with a 1/4-20" thread and is compatible with all Peak Design tripods, the Capture Camera Clip V3 and most Arca-compatible Tripod heads. It comes with four Anchor loops for use with the company's straps, though Peak Design also now makes colorful Anchors (orange, purple, green and blue), that are available separately.
In addition to the tool-free Field Plate, Peak Design also rolled out new camera straps dubbed the Form straps. They are available in leather (in black, orange and tan) 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 custom-designed its materials and hardware to slim things down. The rope version is a nylon/poly blend, while the leather is a full-grain bovine leather.
The new Form straps come in rope and leather varieties. Each material is available in three colors and five lengths.
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Like the company's existing straps, the Form lineup uses its Anchor quick-connection system, though the straps come with color-matched ones now, rather than the previously standard red or black ones. Both varieties feature an anodized aluminum accessory loop that allows you to attach a spare Anchor for stowing the strap when it's not on the camera. Depending on your chosen color, you can select between four lengths: long, standard, short and neck (some lengths aren't available for certain colors). The rope and leather versions are also available in the company's wrist-strap style Cuff product.
All of the new products are available for purchase today through Peak Design's website. The Field Plate is priced at $40, which is double the price of the Standard Plate. The Form Rope strap is $40 for the wrist strap, $45 for the Neck length and $50 for the three longer sizes. The Form Leather Strap starts at $60 for the Cuff version, $70 for the Neck length and $80 for the other three lengths.
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2025-10-23 20:48
