ALL Peak Design Camera Straps (V3) Reviewed (Slide, Slide Lite, Leash, Cuff, Clutch) Full Review 

I'm glad I could help, Christopher! I'm sure you'll enjoy the Leash :)

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

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!

That's a good tip, thanks for sharing :)

Thanks for commenting, I'm happy to help :)

Yeah, that's something I forgot to mention even though I agree, it's a good change over the old design! Thanks for pointing that out Chris 😊

Thanks for subscribing and commenting Jerry! I agree that it's really important to have gear that is as bulletproof and safe as possible :)

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!

Yeah, there are lots of Asian copies but I wouldn't trust my expensive equipment on them and I also want to support originality :) Peak Design quality, reliability and warranty are top notch!

Hey Jeffrey, that's something other comments have pointed out as well and you guys are absolutely correct: You should definitely mount one connector to the lens foot instead of the camera bottom with the 100-400 or other long heavy lenses! Otherwise you risk damaging the lens mount. Somehow I overlooked that in this video so I'm showing some really bad example here :D Basically I recommend just attaching one extra anchor on the lens foot and using that mounting point instead of the camera bottom. The other mounting point would be the left side of the camera like in the video, I think that's the best for ergonomics and ease of use but of course you can experiment with other mounting combinations as well. To attach the anchor to the lens foot, I use a Peak Design Standard Plate so it also gives me the option to use the lens with a tripod. I hope this helps and thanks a lot for dropping a comment :)

A good question and indeed I usually only use them one at a time. But there are a few special cases where combining them can be useful. For example, if I need to run or move more actively while using a strap, I don't want to have the camera bouncing around so it's more convenient to clip it on the belt for a while without ever removing the strap. Another example would be crouching down to shoot from a lower angle with another camera while having one camera on a strap - I don't want the camera dangling on a strap to hit the ground so I can secure it on my belt for a moment. But while more stationary, the strap can still a bit more convenient and comfortable especially with bigger/longer lenses so I don't always want to use only the clip either. Hope this clarifies it a bit :)

Hi and thanks a lot :) I have used two straps crossed quite a few times and while it does work to some extent, to be honest it's a bit limiting. Especially the strap that's below the other one is limited in sliding the camera along it. Instead, I would highly recommend checking out the Peak Design Capture Clip that allows you to attach a camera to your hip/belt. There is an in depth review of it on my channel as well. I use 1 strap + 1 Capture combo all the time while shooting with two mirrorless cameras and they work very nicely together :) I hope this helps and let me know if you have any more questions on the straps or the Capture!

Hi Jeremy, the old Leash is harder to find nowdays and unfortunately I haven't found a model number associated with it. But here is an Amazon link for a combo pack that should have the old version if I'm not mistaken: amzn.to/2JTkybk

Unfortunately it's very very hard to find one these days :/ I would order a couple more if I could find it somewhere..

Thank you, glad to help :)

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! Attaching the PD anchors is the first thing I always do when getting a new camera, makes life so much easier :)

Thanks for your comment, Paul :)

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 :)

Yeah, it's a great "insurance" that's more than worth its price if it saves your gear even once :)

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!

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: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-fhmVyj6rp8A.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 :)

Thank you, I'm super glad I could help :)

Thank you very much, it's my pleasure to help!

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!

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 :)

Hi Lisa, I actually just made my wife try on the Slide to get an answer for you :D She didn't really want me to post any pictures of her but to my eye the Slide looked pretty neutral on her. She also told it felt very comfortable. I don't currently have a Slide Lite but it should be pretty comfortable too as it's still wider than most other straps. Hope this helps at least a bit.. If you'd like to have more specific info, could I ask how tall are you? Also your body type probably matters quite a bit too.

Hi, unfortunately it is not anywhere for sale anymore :(. If you manage to find it somewhere, please let me know as well!

Yup, the Slide is super comfortable even with extremely big setups! Almost like carrying the camera in a backpack but it's always ready to go instantly :)

I actually agree, it is not super grippy and sometimes I don't bother using it at all because of that. But there is a difference to the sides and the feature definitely isn't completely useless. I need to check out the Blackrapid to see if it's that much better on this aspect :)

Thank you, in the video I have some of the older anchors that were a bit thinner and could fit through the loops. But those were pulled of the market as there were some issues with them wearing down too fast in certain cases. I personally have some of the old anchors and still use them with the RX100. You might also be able to find some thin enough eyelets or strong enough thread that you could fit through the loop of the RX100 and then connect your anchor on that. Hope this helps :)

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 :)

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 :)

It can but support it but I would probably recommend the Slide Lite for 24-70 :)

Thanks, I have tried something very similar and it kind of works but I really would like it to glide along the strap like you said. But this is a good tip still and worth trying for anybody who wants a single attachment point :)

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 :)

Yeah, there are hacks and workarounds but none of them has been as good as the old leash for me..

Exactly, I have heard many people really loving it even though it was not a product for me personally :) So if looking for something to give a better grip and some security it might be worth it to give it a try!

Yup, and I just lost mine! I'm actually considering making my own replica but haven't found a right size webbing/strap yet..

Thanks for your comment my friend! A Leash + Slide Lite combo is a good one for sure :)

Thank you a lot Mark, really appreciate your support and am glad that you dropped a comment :)

Yeah, it's impossible to find and I just lost my last one somewhere! Planning to actually make a clone of it myself, will let you guys know if I manage to do it :)

Me too, it seems impossible to find! I'm even considering making my own by some DIY methods..

Good tip, might actually try it out too :)

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 :)?

Sorry to hear that the Clutch disappointed you :/ Like I said in the video, the Clutch is the only PD "strap" that I really can't recommend because dealing with it is a bit of a hassle and it's not perfectly comfortable or useful either.

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.

That's true, the products are expensive and very high quality can be expected for that price. Have you had bad experiences with the quality? I haven't had any problems and PD also has the lifetime warranty for their products so I'm not very concerned :)

Probably costs them like 5 bucks to make the big strap in China.

Glad to hear you got it working nicely for you! :)

Yes, Peak Design gear is priced quite high but it is also higher quality than most cheaper alternatives. The company is innovative and original, has values I appreciate, takes care of it's customers and offers a lifetime warranty on their products. Those are some of the reasons I'm happy to pay some premium to support them. But I also understand why many people still can't really justify paying that premium especially if good cheaper alternatives are locally and easily available. Thanks for dropping a comment :)

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

Hello Marguerite, the clip on my belt is Peak Design's Capture and I think it's exactly something that would solve your issues with straps! The Leash with the Capture clip is one of my very favourite gear combinations. Here is a link to my comprehensive review video of the Capture: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-fizRPGpyhNE.html

Sorry for the laaaate reply my friend! This is a very good idea, will give it a try :)

I got the same idea just now as I was watching the video and intended to comment, but apparently I wasn't the first. :) I don't have the Leash myself so I would like to hear if that works as intended? @Adventuregrapher?

@@sami-nieminen great minds think alike :) It does work but I didn't really find any easy and elegant ways to attach a link directly to the strap. With that method, there is also the extra step of attaching the ends of the strap together after you take off your camera. Fortunately, I have since come up with a method that is even better, looks clean, is easy to install on any of the PD straps and keeps the ends of the strap always connected. It also lets me use the straps with a single attachment point like with the old Leash: www.dropbox.com/s/q0uhew570kbw7fa/20190717_211344.jpg?dl=0 Are you considering getting a PD strap? If so, just let me know if I can help in any way :)

@@Adventuregrapher Actually, reading the original comment more carefully, it's not what I was thinking. :D Seems that I got the terminology (links vs anchors) mixed; what I was thinking of is attaching an additional anchor on one of the links by tying the string part of the anchor on the metal loop of the link. That anchor could be then connected to the other link, allowing the Leash to be left hanging on your shoulder without a camera attached. Not having the Leash myself I wasn't sure if the string would fit through the loop together with the carrying strap so I was curious to hear if that would work or not. This still wouldn't allow the link to slide freely on the strap so it would only solve one of the issues.

@@sami-nieminen and I'm quite sure that was exactly what the original commenter meant. He was just mixed on the terminology too and instead of correcting the terms I also answered calling a link an anchor and vice versa :D The anchor doesn't fit through the link like you are suggesting so attaching one is a pain. Like you said, it also doesn't allow the camera/link slide freely along the strap and you would also always need to attach the anchor with the other link in the strap when you want to leave the strap hanging around your neck/body. The method I linked above solves all of these porblems except it doesn't allow the link to move along the strap either. But it's the best solution I have found yet :)

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 :)

A late reply but thanks for the comment! I have heard many people really liking the Clutch just like you do. It's just not for me but that still doesn't make it a bad product at all :) It's the fast removal and attaching that I love the most with PD straps so that's the biggest issue for me as well with the Clutch. Did you get some single point sling already?

Yeah, I'm also still looking but they are indeed not sold anywhere anymore.. I'm even considering making my own, will do a video if I end up doing that!

Hi, this is exactly what I do with mine some times to make it more like the V1 so yes, it works. Sorry for my late reply!

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

Exactly my thoughts and I also have now lost mine! The old was simple and effective and not too flashy, really almost perfect.. I wish they still sold those somewhere but haven't had luck trying to find the old one..

Hey there, and sorry for the late reply! For your setup, Slide or Slide Lite would be ideal. I might personally get both for those combos. But if I only had to choose one, I would go for the full Slide :) Thanks for the comment, hope this helps!

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!

Yep, I have seriously considered making my own clone of the old Leash, just haven't found perfectly suitable webbing for one yet..

@@Adventuregrapher If you'll be capable of making a continuous sling strap with PD anchors or a workaround that turns the current Leash similar to your old Leash, please make a video on it.

Hi, Peak Designs 30L Everyday Backpack can accomodate the 100-400 without a camera body or even with a camera in certain configurations. Here is my full review of the Everyday Backpack if you are interested: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-N2BcfrA-o_I.html However, if you have a lot of gear and want to easily fit the 100-400 attached to a camera body inside a bag, an even bigger bag could come in handy. I'm using the F-Stop Ajna for those situations, it can handle even the bigger setups nicely and it's a really nice bag overall :) Hope this helps!

The Slide is perfect for such a lens! Did you already get it :)? Sorry for the late reply!

Thats a good tip as well and something I have also tried a few times. I still prefer the old Leash but there are a couple of tricks you can do with the new one to use it in a same manner, this being one of those :)

Yes, that probably works a lot better, thanks for pointing out :)

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!

Cheers!

Hi, and sorry for a delayed answer! Both of those straps will work well but for all day walking with a DSLR I would recommend the Slide Lite for you. It will be more comfortable but won't fit in you pocket. But if you are going to use the strap all day anyway, the Slide Lite doesn't have many drawbacks. Let me know what you choose/chose after you have decided what you are going with :) Cheers!

Hi Kit, didn't really think of that as I actually never leave the cuff attached to the camera. Instead, when I use it, it will be around my wrist all the time. But that's a good point and a warning for those who might use it differently. Thanks for dropping a comment!

I also much preferred the old cuf. Unfortunately, Peak Design is not listening to user's feedback. I already gave the feedback and they just respond their products work and they are happy with it. It's not them that has to be happy. It's their customers. So please @peakdesignltd, listen, capture feedback and make your customers satisfied!

Hi, this is something you might want to try if you want to be able to leave the strap on you without the camera: www.dropbox.com/s/q0uhew570kbw7fa/20190717_211344.jpg?dl=0

@@Adventuregrapher Thank you, I will definitely be trying that.

Ryan, that's a good point and something you probably should do if you want to play it safe. However, I personally just use the anchors on the camera body most of the time since for many reasons that happens to be more convenient for me and I don't think the mount is likely to fail even under that load. But I still agree, it's highly recommended to use the tripod collar of the lens as an attachment point with such a big lens! Just because I do it is not a reason for anybody else to risk it. Thanks for adding this :)

Yes it does! The old Leash is simple but versatile and that's why I love it so much :)

Thank you for the compliment, I'm glad I could help :)

Sorry for my late reply Ali! Unfortunately the old leash version is not sold anymore. If it was, I would buy a couple extra too!

Hi, both are very good options and will work nicely with your gear! My advice is that if you want to use the camera without a strap a lot and store the strap in your pocket, get the Leash. If you intend to have the strap attached to your camera most of the time, the Slide Lite might be a better choice since it's more comfortable of the two. Hope this helps :)

Adventuregrapher understood

Hi Vincenzo, you were not mistaken, actually I highly recommend attaching the strap to the tripod collar instead of the camera bottom! This reduces the stress on the camera's lens mount that results from having a heavy lens hanging there. Just put another baseplate on your tripod collar and it's easy to attach an anchor there as well. Sorry for missing to mention and demonstrate this in the video. Anyway, I'm glad you still found the video helpful and comprehensive :) It's my pleasure to help :)

@@Adventuregrapher Thank you!

My pleasure man! Thanks a lot for leaving a comment, I truly appreciate your kind words!

Thanks!

Hi, I also shoot weddings with 2 (or sometimes 3) cameras and Peak Design has a really good solution for that case! I use one of these straps for my first camera and their Capture Clip for the second one. Just mount the Capture on your belt on the left side of the body while having the other camera hanging on the strap on your left side. For a third camera you can add one more Capture Clip to a backpack strap or to your belt. For more details about the Capture, see my review here: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-fizRPGpyhNE.html Also, feel free to ask if you still have any questions about this setup. If needed, I could even send you some photos of this kind of setup when I get my second body back from repair :)

Thanks for the comment and a nice tip :)

Late thanks for the kind words!

I'm sure the Clutch can be great if it fits your hand and camera ergonomically :) It just wasn't a good fit for me.. Happy that it's working for you :)

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.

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!