ALL Peak Design Camera Straps (V3) Reviewed (Slide, Slide Lite, Leash, Cuff, Clutch) Full Review
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Looking for the best camera strap out there?
Peak Design has a complete lineup of super high quality straps for almost any situation and any setup: Slide, Slide Lite, Leash, Cuff & Clutch. In this video I review all of the straps PD is offering based on real world first hand experience with all of them.
Disclaimer: I was sent some review units to try out but I'm paying for the ones I'm keeping. I'm not being paid to say any of this so anything you hear is 100% my own honest opinion.
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The Cuff was my first introduction to Peak Design and has saved my 5D many times and given me the confidence to take riskier shots where I would normally be afraid of dropping the camera.
Yeah, it's a great "insurance" that's more than worth its price if it saves your gear even once :)
great review of the range. thanks it has been very beneficial for me because you covered the products in depth. 10/10 from your 1000 sub!
I'm happy I could help my friend :) And my special thanks for being the 1000th sub, hope to see you in the comments in the future as well!
This is it. The definitive PD strap review. I kept watching more and more videos because they were always lacking a little something, but now that I’ve seen this one, I’m done.
Thanks!!!
Thank you so much for your nice comment! That's indeed my goal, to truly go in depth instead of a simple preview of the product :)
instablaster.
You have the most compreensive review of the Peak Desing Straps! Thanks, very useful. I've made my mind with your video.
Thank you very much, it's my pleasure to help!
No words to describe, dept in reviews and informative. Thanks again you got my decision of strap!
Thank you, I'm super glad I could help :)
Thankyou this was one of the most honest and actually relavent reviews i have seen - very clear and well produced without stupid gimmicks and special effects which some resport to, a new subscriber here!
Thank you a lot Mark, really appreciate your support and am glad that you dropped a comment :)
The perfect video with all the comparison subjects I wanted! Thank you very much 💚
Great reviews. I'm just a hobbyist photographer without any very expensive equipment but I still don't want to drop my camera, and this solidified my choice of getting the cuff. Seems like the simplest in terms of holding onto a full body with average size lens without it being a big setup like the body straps. Appreciate all the info!
Thanks Rob! The cuff is perfect for exactly this kind of purpose :) Did you already get it and if you did, have you liked it so far? Sorry for the late reply!
Great and detailed review man! Keep it up!! You really helped my decision on what strap I want.
Thanks a lot for your kind words! Super glad to hear these videos are actually useful and helpful for you guys! By the way, which one did you get?
Very helpful, thank you! I'll be getting the Leash for my 2nd strap. The Slide Light is my first one.
I'm glad I could help, Christopher! I'm sure you'll enjoy the Leash :)
I have an old leash and never thought of using it with just one attachment point, that is brilliant, thanks so much for telling me about this!
Ah, you are lucky to have one! Using it with just one is a total game changer in my eyes, enjoy!
@@Adventuregrapher at what point in the video is this mentioned? Cannot find it , thanks
@@shroominion7529Check 10:32 ☺️
@@Adventuregrapher hi, isn't it possible to use the new leash like 0:55 here: th-cam.com/video/fhmVyj6rp8A/w-d-xo.html ?
@@vocartagmailcom Yes, that's the new leash he is using in the video and that method works fine. I just prefer the old one for the simplicity :)
Very comprehensive review of all the peak design straps! thank you!
Thank you for the compliment, I'm glad I could help :)
Video answered some of the questions that i had about the Peak Design straps. Very informative.
Thanks a lot my friend!
Super detailed informative review. You made my decision making process super easy. Thank you!
And thank you for dropping a comment, I'm super happy you found the video helpful!
Thank you for this detailed PD vid. I just bought a Nikon Z6 and find it too heavy for a walk around camera and therefore do not want a neck strap of any kind. A combination of a sling bag and the Peak Design Cuff may be just the ticket. Your honest view of the clutch was very helpful.
Hi, I'm really glad you found the video helpful! The Cuff is definitely a smart choice over the Clutch. If you haven't already, I also suggest you to take a look at my reviews of PD's Capture clip and Everyday Backpack. Those are some alternatives to neck straps that you might find interesting :)
Thank you, very informative. Helped a lot when making my decision to purchase one of these.
Thanks for commenting, I'm happy to help :)
I have the clutch and I love it. It lives on my camera all the time. Your observations are spot on - it's not perfect, but for me, with bad arthritis in my right hand, it makes it possible for me to hold my camera for long periods with limited pain.
Thanks for dropping a comment James! Yours is one of the cases where I can see the Clutch being super useful and valuable! It has the limitations so for most people I can't fully recommend it but if you have a clear need for a handstrap then the Clutch is still the best I have seen :)
This so much. I get massive cramps in my hand if I'm clutching the camera through a long shot. The Clutch lets me just open my hand up and stretch it out often which makes a huge difference long term.
Cheers mate for the review, Just bought me a Sigma 150-600mm & the Slide looks like just what I need. Thank you!
The Slide is perfect for such a lens! Did you already get it :)? Sorry for the late reply!
Just bought the slide light,thanks for the honest review!
Thanks for slide light review, I thought I was doing something wrong with releasing my Fuji X-T2.
Great and thorough review. Thank you!
Thanks a lot for your comment :) Planning to make more gear reviews in the future and hopefully I can still improve them quite a bit :)
Thanks man, you really helped me with your detail review. Really appreciated..
My pleasure man! Thanks a lot for leaving a comment, I truly appreciate your kind words!
Great review!! Thank you!
Thank you Julia, I'm glad you found it helpful!
Best review of the straps! Great job!
Cheers, really appreciate the comment!
A great comparison I was set on the Strap Lite but after watching this when with the Leash. Was going to purchase from B&H but used your link instead and ordered directly from Peak. Thanks
I'm genuinely very happy I could help you with the decision, hope you like your Leash when you get it :) There will be more reviews coming soon so stay tuned!
Adventuregrapher Received a couple of days ago finally used yesterday and is just what I was looking for. Thanks
Very nicely done review. Lot's of helpful little tips. Thanks!
Thank you very much, I'm glad this was helpful :) More gear reviews coming soon so stay tuned!
Adventuregrapher I ended up buying the previous gen slide as it was on heavy discount. Really nice quality stuff, I'm looking into the capture clip next. Thanks again for your effort!
The previous gen stuff is very good as well so you can't really go wrong if there is a good discount :) Definitely recommend the Capture clip too (as you probably know if you watched my video on that :D). Oh, and when ordering directly from PD, make sure to use the code ADVENTURE to get the 10% discount :)
This is exactly why I love doing these videos, helping others to make good decisions :) Thanks for commenting, hope to hear back from you in the future as well :)
Awesome review! I used a small piece of Velcro wrapped around the strap near the end to get around the flexibility problem.
Thanks for the comment and a nice tip :)
I have the older leash as well. Great tip about the single connection!
Keep up the good work!
Sorry for my late reply but thanks for dropping a comment with some encouraging words :)
Very nice review of the Peak Design straps .. I use several of their products and find them all to do a great job in a number of situations but not all situations. The main strap I use is the Slide and it is a brilliant strap but I do find it gets very uncomfortable when I have it on for a long time with a long lens attached to a big full frame camera such as the Canon 5d Mark III. This issue could be easily solved if they could have put more padding on the strap. Peak Design are a superb company and I have to say they have a wonderful after sales service if you have any issues with any of their products.
Thanks for dropping a comment and sharing your experience, Glen :) I agree that the Slide could maybe be even a tad better with a bit more padding. It's not pocketable anyway, so adding some more padding wouldn't really add any major disadvantages. Maybe in the next revision :) I also have only good experiences with the customer service of PD :)
The Clutch is fantastic on a Nikon or a Canon DSLR, because they don't have that kind of metal loop sticking out, so the strap fastens higher up, making your grip more comfortable and natural to reach the trigger. But yeah, on mirrorless cameras with narrower bodies and those metal loops, the Clutch isn't exactly optimal. Great review! Easily the most informative one I've seen on PD products.
Thank you Thomas for your input and kind words, I really appreciate your compliments! I can imagine the Clutch being very nice with certain camera bodies, especially the bigger ones. Many comments also mention it working well with the Canon EOS R :) By the way, I'm planning to review the PD Travel Tripod next so stay tuned!
Thanks for this review. There are a couple product I don't have. Currently, it's the Leash for my A7III with kit lens or 16-35, Slide Lite for my second A7III w/grip and 70-200 2.8 (I shoot news and events, need both bodies simultaneously). And yes, anchoring a camera with a bigger lens at the left corner and at the tripod socket is the way to go.
Thanks for your comment my friend! A Leash + Slide Lite combo is a good one for sure :)
Thank you, good comparison and review, cheers!
My pleasure :)
I found the same 'issue' with the clutch myself, but went back to it and found a point between loose and tight that works for me! I never take it off the camera now, and find it better without the grip (using a lumix G9).
Glad to hear you got it working nicely for you! :)
Nice review. You pointed out a lot of things I didn’t think about.
Thank you, I'm happy you found the video helpful!
Great Video. It helped me a lot. Thank you for taking the time to prepare this for us.
No problem, thanks for dropping a comment :)
Really helpful. Thanks Finland guy!
Thanks Scott :)
Thanks for this great review, even if I am late to the party. I have watched it several times to try and determine which strap I believed I need. I like others, have tried to buy the original Leash after your recommendation, but like yourself and others, to no avail. I was about to move on and then noticed your good advice on setting up the single clip idea, great clue. Certainly looks like a PD strap is heading my way now.
Yeah, it's a pity the original Leash is not really available anymore. The single clip "hack" works quite well and in some situations I actually like to use the new Leash with two anchors as well so it's definitely not a bad choice either :)
@@Adventuregrapher sorry, maybe I missed this, but what single clip hack? Thanks
@@bat0u here you go: www.dropbox.com/s/q0uhew570kbw7fa/20190717_211344.jpg?dl=0
Excellent review. Just what I needed. Subbed.
Thank you Pete, I hope to post some more gear reviews soon. Last year was quite hectic so wasn't very active on TH-cam.. Hopefully that will change a bit this year :) Anyway, thanks again for your support!
Very good review video. I hadn't even considered it but think I'll end up getting the new leash.
Sorry for my late reply Jennifer! Just wanted to still thank you for the comment and ask if you actually ended up getting the Leash :)?
I felt the same bout the clutch until I got the EOS R and used it on that. I was amazed how comfy and secure it is without impeding function.
Hi Joseph, I'm glad to hear the Clutch works well with the EOS R! Thanks for dropping a comment so at least EOS R users get to know the Clutch might be something to consider :)
Fits like a glove for the nikon z50. And I have large hands
superb detailed review - thank you
Thanks a lot Ian for leaving a comment, highly appreciated :)
Really helpful and practical insights. Cheers Pete
Thanks Pete, I'm very glad I could be of help!
@@Adventuregrapher I have seen a comment on a review where the User was told by PD that they can attach an anchor to the leash metal adjuster part and then use as a tether, would that give some of the advantages of the old leash? Thanks Pete
Wow. Amazing information. So detailed. I agree the old Leash system is exactly what I expect from a convenience standpoint.
I have been using the Peak Design propad+clip with Kore Essenitals gun belt. Its a track belt so you get it perfectly tight, and its stiffer since its reinforced. most models also look like a regular leather belt
Used it this summer with a X-T1 with 50-140 f2.8. thats a 1.5kg setup and it works very good! I think you would love it since you use the clip so much, even for the lighter setups.
Hi David, thanks a lot for the tip, I will definitely take a look at the Kore Essentials belts!
this is actually genius, i think i might get one, thank you
This really helps. Thanks!
Cheers, and thank you for dropping a comment!
Great review! Just ordered a Slide for use with a Nikon D800 & D500, both with battery grips and with 70-200 2.8 and 300 lenses. Should be comfy and secure. Kippis! :)
That's the strap to get for a setup like that :) The Slide is one wide beast of a strap and it's perfect for heavy setups! Kippis!
Great review. Thanks, that helped me to find what i'm looking for :)
Super glad to hear that I could help! Would you mind sharing what you decided to get :)?
@@Adventuregrapher I've got the biggest one (Slide) in grey to hold the heavy camera+telephoto lens. I'm very happy with that and got additional AnchorLinks for the smaller setup as well :)
Nice. Very detailed. Helps alot👍
Thank you very much, I'm glad I could help!
Great reviews! Thanks!
Thank you, glad to help :)
Excellent review and demonstration on the various models. I'm torn between the Slide and Leash... ability to carry a large setup vs. packability.
Yeah, both are great but have a bit different advantages. I actually mostly use both of them, the Slide attached to my larger camera body that usually has the longer lenses too and the Leash always in my pocket or around my body to use with my smaller daily driver mirrorless body :) So the choice depends on your needs and of course you could get both if you can justify the cost!
Thanks for the great review!
Thanks :)
Great review bud, subscribed
Cheers Tim, really appreciate it!
wow, an actual review that isn't just blowing the product, im amazed! great job! you really brought out some food for though that every other reviewer skipped, probably out of fear of not receiving free shit any more.
Thanks for that great overview!
Cheers, Max!
great review. thank you!
Thanks for dropping a comment! :)
Great review thank you!
Cheers!
Wow! Now I want to get the v1 Leash! It reminds me of my old Blackrapid straps that work the same way, slides along the strap. I like the idea that you can double using it with the capture so the camera won't be swinging around and secure it.
Yeah, I'm actually considering getting a spare Leash V1 or making my own copy just in case I lose the one I have :D I have tried getting used to the new one but still rarely use it :P Cheers!
@@Adventuregrapher Very helpful vid. Would it be possible to put the ends of the v2 together, and place one of the anchor connectors on the strap to do the same thing? I've seen they have a slit in them which could be used for this.
Great overview of PD's products!🙂
My late thanks :)
You can use the v2 leash the same way as v1 leash by adding an anchor to base of the attachment point. There is actually a slot at the base of the attachment point (where the strap meets the attachment point) which allows the anchor to be threaded through. I connect the right side attachment point of the leash to the base of the left attachment point through the extra anchor, and connect the left attachment point to the left side of my camera, so the grip is available to grab quicky.
That's an usable workaround but it's still not exactly the same as the V1. For example the camera won't slide along the strap. But yeah, at least you get the single attachment point which is nice :) Thanks for sharing this tip and sorry for the late reply!
Thanks for your review. very good.
Glad to help, thanks for commenting :)
good tip on the old leash strap!! will start using it that way
Always glad to be of help :) Thanks for commenting!
Great video!! Love it
Thanks a ton, Raja!
Thank you for your very detailed overview. I love the Peak Design straps and bought the Slide Light, Leash and Cuff last year. I use the Cuff almost all the time with my Sony a6500 unless I have a heavier lens on. When I get my a7iii ( still on backorder!) my preferred usage might change.... You have also answered my lingering questions about the Clutch which I had considered but will now skip. I am currently waiting for my replacement anchors from Peak Design who did a massive 'recall' of the V.3 anchors due to a flaw in the cords.
My pleasure :) The Cuff is a great fit with the a6xxx series for sure! And the A7III looks like an awesome camera, the Slide Lite and Leash probably work with that very well since I love them with my A7RIII and A9. Skipping the Clutch was probably the right choice, I'm happy I was of help with that as well! Thanks for dropping the comment, always nice to hear back from the community :)
hi, I also own an A7iii, if choosing from cuff, slide lite and leash, which one do you recommend the most? I have some light and compact lenses only. Thanks!
Chow Bruce, I almost always am just using the Cuff on my a7iii ( and a6500, etc.), even with the biggest lens that I have ( 70-200 f.4). Generally I carry my camera in a small shoulder bag- I have several bags (depending on which lens is on the camera) or in a ThinkTank Turnstyle (10l) sling ( for larger lens carry) . If I was carrying the camera cross body without the case, I would probably just go with the Leash as it is nice and light, and flexible, but certainly strong enough to support the camera plus any reasonable sized lens. The Leash is easy just to stick in a pocket - the Slide Light is much bulkier and quite stiff although I do like the silicone grips that hold it on your shoulder. I am actually using my Slide Lite as a replacement strap on my camera case and the Leash is being used as the strap on Peak Design's Field Pouch. That is the beauty of their well thought out and flexible system . Hope that helps you - bottom line - buy The Cuff first and see if you need more.
If you simply want to protect your camera from dropping, the Cuff will do that. But if you want to carry the camera with a strap, then you need the Leash or the Slide Lite. If you only have compact light lenses, I would recommend the Leash because you can fit it in your pocket while not using it. The Slide Lite is a good option if you plan to have the strap on your camera all/most of the time because it's more comfortable but also a lot bigger.
Very detailed and to the point.
Thanks Scott!
Super helpful and saved me buying the wrong one. Thanks!
Cheers!
Nice video. Thank you. I just bought one.
Excellent intro and review of Peak Design products! I'm new to their Slide LIte for my Fuji X-T3, and while it does the job fine, I was wondering if anyone has issues with the metal buckles of the strap scratching the camera body or LCD. I plan on getting an LCD screen protector for that reason. Thanks again!
Hey Steve, and sorry for my super late reply! How has your experience with the Slide been so far :)? I have never had an issue with the metal buckles but I can understand it might worry some people..
Great review by the way 👍
Thank you very much :)
Great review! What solution would you recommend for hiking?
My idea is to use the clip on the backpack shoulder straps, together with a thin handstrap for safety reasons :)
In the past I used the standard Nikon strap like you showed with the "Leash" at 12:55 in the right picture. Worked fine, even when hiking. But now I own a Fuji X-H1 and the big viewfinder always pokes my ribs when walking and the camera wobbles a lot - so I need a different solution ...
Getting one because of your video mate. Thanks!
Happy I could help with the decision :) Which one are you getting? By the way, if you want to support the channel (with no extra cost to you), just use the affiliate link under this video when placing your order :)
@@Adventuregrapher Using your link only sir :)
@@Adventuregrapher Will be buying - strap, clip, lens kit and shell.
@@RecreatingRealityFilms appreciate it a lot my friend :) Nice, that sounds like an excellent combination, I'm sure you will enjoy the products!
Great video! Thank you
Cheers!
Thank you! Really useful.
Thanks for leaving a comment Andy!
Thanks for the great video. I ordered the black leash for my d5300.
Thanks for leaving a comment! Did you already receive your Leash? If you did, how are you liking it so far? :)
Adventuregrapher
yes I received it about 3 weeks ago from Amazon.
Excellent product, I picked the black leash model.
Nice and light, perfect for my Nikon d5300.
Thanks for the information I also subscribed to your channel.
Great video.
Thank you.. a great review! You made a great point about the old strap.. what is the old one called or do you know where it can be purchased.
Thanks for your comment :) The old strap is simply called the Leash (as is the new version) but since the "updated" model is out, I haven't been able to find the old one for sale anywhere :( It's a pity since I might actually want to buy a second one just in case I happen to lose mine one day :D
Holy wow great vid
Thank you very much, Nikki :)
Great review 👏 plenty of info.
Thank you :)
A review as brilliant as the displayed brand ! 1's > worth our time, the other worth our $$$ 🤩✌
Late thanks for the kind words!
Nice helpful review here.
Thanks Anthony!
Very useful thank you so much 😉
I'm glad I could help :) Thank you for commenting my friend!
The best review of Peak Design straps by far. Great job indeed, well done!
Thanks a lot Alex, I'm truly flattered! My goal is to do thorough reviews that genuinely help you guys with tips, tricks and details that other channels might be missing. But I still have a lot to improve and I'm working hard to make my videos better and more entertaining in the future :) Thanks for the compliments and I hope to see you in the comment section in the future as well :)
I'm trying to decide which strap to buy and your "straight to business" approach is a blessing. In this short review you covered 6 products better than other in 20 min per one product!
Agree. Awesome review of all their products.
I use their capture clip and anchor links. Loved their system for convenience and interchangeability.
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Nice and very useful review! I was looking for sling/shoulder straps and found these products and your video!
I just wonder if they have something to attach to a backpack?
Thanks for your comment and sorry for the late reply! Did you already take a look at the Capture Clip? Here's my review on it: th-cam.com/video/fizRPGpyhNE/w-d-xo.html
Hello, many thanks for the great review, well done!
Do you know if the old and new anchor links are compatible with each other? So is it possible to use one of the newest products with old anchor links, or vice versa?
Funny that you are from Finland, I thought throughout the video that you must be from Poland. I have a Polish friend whose accent speaking English is very similar to yours, and he even looks a bit like you, hehe.
Hi, I'm happy to be able to help :) As far as I know all the anchor links are compatible and interchangeable. But Peak Design has actually recommended people to stop using the old anchors and replace them with the latest version since there have been some (very few) cases were the old ones have failed. They also offer free replacements so you should contact them if you still have the old ones! Haha, I have no idea why and if I actually sound Polish but I might have a bit different accent than many other Finns.. Or maybe we are distant relatives with your friend if we look a bit same :D Where are you yourself from :)?
Thank you for the video!
At the moment I use a slide lite with my A7III, 55mm Zeiss, 17-40 Canon, 24-105 Canon and 70-200 Sony f4.
I have the same problem with inflexible material.
Do you think I should test the leash? Or is the leash to small for my equipment?
Hi Manuel, the Leash should work pretty decently even with those lenses even though it will not be fully as comfortable as the Slide Lite. Oddly I'm not having the same issue with the full size Slide so that could be an option as well if you don't want to sacrifice comfort. I'm using the Leash with the Sony 24-105 and liking it, but then again I value the features and convenience a bit more than comfort. I suggest you to test how comfortable carrying your camera and lenses feels with a standard Sony/Canon strap that comes with most cameras. Those are usually roughly the same width as the Leash and can give a good idea how much pressure you will get on your shoulder. Other than that, the Leash (like all the PD straps) will have countless benefits over a regular strap. And the Leash is easily my favourite and most used strap ever, so if a standard strap feels comfortable enough with your setup I recommend you to give it a try. Hope this helps :)
Great products review 👍
Thanks!
Great video mate, I've had the Slide for many years and it's great ALTHOUGH it's been a little overkill for my Fujifilm XT2 but will be very handy for my XH1 with grip that is coming this week.
I do agree that the older original leash has more benefits with just the one anchor for quick release purposes.
My new PD 'Micro clutches' (i & L plate versions) has just arrived so I am looking forward to testing both out in the field next week on a trip to shoot some landscapes, wildlife & nature.
How are you liking the Micro-clutches? I'm thinking of getting one.
@Oleg_K. Meh, I'd wait till version 2.0 if I were you. PD need to address a few issues particularly in the comfort area. The edge of the strap cuts into your finger and it's very uncomfortable after a while
Late thanks for the comment! How have you liked the micro clutch so far?
I also considered getting a Micro Clutch to review but haven't so far since I feel it's probably not a product for me anyway. And based on what I have read it has some issues just like you are describing. But if they sort those out with a new version I will be tempted to try and review it :)
very useful, thank you.
Thanks for your comment, Paul :)
Great review. I have been using peak design products since they first came out and have purchased most of their products.
I am very interested in their new travel line backpack and travel accessories and can not wait to get my hands on one.
Great review again, keep up the good work man
Paul, sorry for my late reply for this comment! Just wanted to still chime in and thank you for your kind words and encouragement :)
very useful. thanks for the job
My late thanks for dropping a comment :)
Thank you for the great video!
Thank you very much Sachith :)
How to purchase
Thanks for a good review.
I think buying the Cuff is a no brainer.
Greatly explained
Thank you Amjad!
Hi, good review. I have most of these products too and am very satisfied with them overall. I don’t find that the quick adjust sliders on the straps are quite as one handed as they make out on the promo material, but still very functional.
With your use case for the leash v1, with the v2 could you attach the second anchor to the first anchor and then clip into the second plate? This could possibly give you the single attachment loop design you are after. I don’t have the v1, but the only difference for your use that I could think of is that the entire leash would rotate over the shoulder when you raised your camera in the v2 setup, whereas I think you indicated that the leash v1 did not rotate.
I have 3x leash v2 and I find it the most versatile solution for me.
Hi Craig,
thank you for sharing your experience with the products and for your insight :) I agree, the adjustment clips are not really that usable with one hand only so that's something I feel shouldn't be advertised.
Your solution for the Leash V2 would work but I actually already came up with my own solution which is quite similar: www.dropbox.com/s/q0uhew570kbw7fa/20190717_211344.jpg?dl=0
And you are also absolutely right that there is still the difference of the whole strap rotating while raising your camera while with the V1 only the camera moves along the strap. This is why the V1 is still a bit more usable for example while wearing a backpack on top of the strap so that the backpack weight and friction prevents the strap from rotating.
The Leash V2 is still a very very nice and super convenient strap, these are just small details that make me absolutely love the V1.
Again, I really appreciate you leaving a comment so thanks a lot for that :)
You could keep the new Peak Design Leash strapped around your body without a camera by having with you two tied together anchors with which you can connect the ends of the strap. True, it's a bit more of a hassle, but doable.
That's actually a very nice idea even though it's a bit of a hassle since you need to fiddle with those spare anchors every time you attach or detach your camera.. But I will definitely try that out! Thanks for sharing this idea my friend :)
great review
Thanks a lot :)
Thanks for the review. I just got the everyday messenger bag and was looking at the accessories. This vid answered big chunk of questions I had. Thanks again!
I'm really glad the video helped you out, that's the reason I love doing the reviews and really want to put a lot of effort in covering everything I can think of! Also take a look at my Capture Clip review if you didn't already, I'm quite sure you will like the product :) It's also a good pair for the messenger bag. Actually one of the reasons I like Peak Design so much is how well all the products work together! Thanks for dropping a comment!
Thanks for showing close ups of the connections to these straps . I jave only the capur v3, so this review was helpful. Is there a tripod you prefer that can take the Captur v3 plate ?
Thanks, I'm glad to help :) Check out my channel for the review of the Peak Design Travel Tripod, that's the one I highly recommend if you have the money. Other than that, almost all Arca Swiss compatible tripods work with the Capture plate so you have many options!
You can buy and attach Anchor Links to nearly any kind of camera strap that has the standard width for attaching directly to a SLR. I did this for my old National Geographic strap, which I still like too much to give up. But I also have the Slide and Cuff.
Yeah, I have actually done this too with some of my old straps :) This is an especially good idea if you are on a budget but still want to have the quick release of the anchor link system!
good job on such a great review! I'm debating between the Slide and the Leash and wasn't sure which one I should get - I own a 5D Mark IV with a 50 1.8, 85 1.8, and 24-70 2.8 (not sure if I might purchase a telephoto lens in the future).
I've been mainly using my primes recently since the 24-70 is so heavy, but I did use it before I bought my primes. I was aiming towards the Slide, the only problem is how wide the strap is. based on your experience, would it be better in the long run if I purchased the Slide or went with the smaller Leash?
Hi Ashley,
the Leash might be a bit too uncomfortable while using it with the 24-70 and especially if you are considering an even longer lens in the future. In your case, I would probably recommend the Slide Lite since it's the middle option between the full Slide and the smaller Leash. It works nicely with the smaller primes but is definitely comfortable even with the bigger lenses too. It's still a bit wider than "regular" camera straps butI don't see this being a big problem at all since it simply makes it more comfortable to use.
Another option would be to get the full Slide to use with your bigger lenses and the Leash to use with primes but this of course makes it a bit more expensive investment.
I hope this helps and would love to hear what you eventually end up getting :)
Very nice presentation. Thanks.
Thanks!
A tip for those using the new leash strap. You can still use it like how he showed using the old leash. You just need to attach an anchor link to the leash attachment behind where the strap is. (Sorry, hard to explain in words). Basically what happens is the leash attaches to itself leaving one side open to attach to the camera. Doesn’t quite have the same slide ability as the old leash setup. It just allows for the new leash to stay on you even when not attached to the camera and allows for only one attachment to the camera as well.
Yeah, I have tried using it like that but it's still not quite the same as you said since it doesn't slide along the strap.. But a decent workaround nevertheless, thanks for pointing it out!