Slide Camera Strap

I am a fan of Peak Design's products and already own their carbon fibre tripod, 2 x Capture Clips, a host of Anchors, and a CL-3 wrist strap. Complete satisfaction with my previous purchases gave me the confidence to buy the Slide strap without first seeing one in the flesh. This strap was bought because I have arthritis in my cervical spine and a conventional neck strap gives me discomfort when carrying my camera. To solve that issue I had previously used a chest harness that I had adapted with a Capture Clip that proved extremely comfortable in use. A major drawback of this though is the fact that when I shoot, the camera is just held in my hand and therefore tempting to thieves. It is also easy to slip on rough ground and drop a valuable camera. On a recent photoshoot in London's Brick Lane a resident took the trouble to warn me of a spate of camera snatches. Bearing in mind the value of my camera, I resolved to explore other options. The Slide strap offers me the ability to have the camera slung across my body while still allowing easy access. It means that while the camera is in my hands, the strap remains around my torso and thus cannot be snatched by a passing thief on a bicycle. Using it gives me a greater sense of security, and I don't think that is misplaced. The strap is cleverly designed with one side being smooth, and the other fitted with silicone gripping areas. Simply flipping it over permits one to transition from a strap that can easily slide across fabrics in order to allow a camera to be brought to the eye without problems, to a strap that does not slide off the shoulder. Using a slippery strap usually makes one hitch one shoulder higher than the other to prevent the strap from slipping off, soon causing pain. The strap has a level of internal padding to cushion the weight of a larger camera/lens (beware the Slide Lite does not possess this feature). The buckles are incredibly simple to operate, even with one hand, so that the strap can be shortened/lengthened in a second or two. The strap can be attached to the camera in a number of ways using the plate and quickly-detachable fittings known as Peak Design Anchors. These QD fittings are the work of a genius and can be operated with just one hand. I would recommend watching Peak Design's video on Youtube for advice on how to set up and wear this strap. The price of this strap may initially seem a little steep, but this must be balanced against the value of one's camera. For me, with a used camera and lens coming in at more than £2.5K, the price is a small fraction of what I have paid for my photography. It makes the camera easier to use, as does all Peak Design's gear, plus it makes it harder for a dishonest person to deprive me of gear that I have had to work hard to afford. Using it gives one a sense that one owns the Rolls Royce of camera straps, and it isn't possible to put a price on such a feeling. The product shows excellent thought and flair in its design, and it is made of top-quality materials. It has a couple of components that are made of leather in some of the available colours, so if you are a vegan you need to buy the black version, as that one replaces the leather with a man-made alternative. That little consideration proves how much Peak Design think of their customers. The strap itself is made from the same material as the webbing used in vehicle seat belts, and we know how durable that is. Peak Design apparently have total faith in their products and exemplary customer service. All in all, this is a great strap that will make you remember its quality and functionality long after its price has been forgotten. Buy one; you will not be disappointed.

If appearance matters this is a very smart, silky looking strap. I really like the Midnight Blue colour. It is so distinctive that on my first outing with it I noticed another photographer wearing exactly the same strap - it was the colour, silkiness, and leather highlights that made it instantly identifiable at a distance. But looks don’t really matter; is it worth the money and does it do what it’s supposed to do? For many years I’ve been carrying my Canon dSLR and 100-400mm lens around in my hand with the strap wrapped around my wrist for security. I’m getting on a bit and on a day out having 4lbs weight hanging from my wrist for hours at a time was getting a bit tiring, so I searched for a solution and the Peak Design strap popped onto my radar. It’s expensive. Other people do similar things for less. But there are several features worthy of note. There are some rubber bits on one side of the middle of the strap. When the strap is twisted so that these are facing down, they act as resistance to movement and stop the strap sliding around. When on the top of the strap then the silky side of the strap is against clothing and slides easily so there is no resistance when lifting the camera to the eye. The attachment lugs (three are supplied) clip into the ends of the strap easily, and attach to the normal strap mounting points on the camera. I find them a bit fiddly to remove because the plastic button that you have to press down is shiny and has nothing to grip against the finger. It has to be pressed down with a little force (against a spring) and then slid out of the mount on the end off the strap. A metal attachment for the third lug is supplied to fix to the tripod screw thread. Attaching the strap to one side lug and this base lug means that longer lenses hang down and are more comfortably carried. This works very well. The problem is I had to remove my tripod quick release plate in order to install the strap mounting point. I use the strap more than a tripod so it isn’t a major problem, and Peak Design sell a Manfrotto compatible mounting plate for lug attachment - but that’s an additional expense. In between camera use I found that the camera wouldn’t stay at my back but would slide around to my hip where it was less comfortable. The rubber bits may have stopped this creep but I needed quick access to get the camera to shooting position. In conclusion I have to say that this strap is the best money I’ve ever spent on an accessory. Despite the couple of niggles it makes carrying a heavy camera almost effortless. It’s comfortable to wear and the camera is as easy to lift to my eye as when I was carrying it in my hand. Highly recommended.

This is my second time to purchase a Slide strap. My old one is still in excellent condition, I got another for my second camera. This has to be the best strap I've ever owned. It's comfortable and great for shooting events where I'm carrying my gear around a lot but need to look smart and be quickly ready to shoot. The anchor points make it quick and easy to get rid of the strap when not needed or change the configuration if I need to. The quick length adjustment is also an excellent feature as I find I need to change lengths quite often depending on the situation, carrying two cameras or putting on a coat to go shoot outside and then coat off again to inside. What bothers me on the new version of the strap is that they no longer include an Arca Swiss plate like they did before. The new little plate is useless for me. First of all it can only be fastened on with an Allen key (included) which is something that I'll have forgotten, lost or be unable to find when I'm quickly trying to get the thing off. Second, for someone like me who is often putting my rig on a monopod or tripod at events I don't have time to take this stupid thing off and on (especially with an Allen key) to put an Arca Swiss plate on. So my Slide plate has gone into a drawer never to be seen again and replaced with an Arca Swiss plate. Another gripe is that it you want a Capture Arca Swiss compatible plate like before you have to buy it separately now and it's not cheap. Not only that the new one is not compatible with my old Capture version 2. Did they do this to force me to upgrade to the expensive Capture version 3? You'll also need to keep a close eye on your anchor points. Check them regularly for signs of wear, if one broke it could be an expensive disaster. They do last a reasonable length of time and aren't too expensive to replace. So it's an expensive strap and they've removed a useful component but I still think it's the best strap out there. I can't praise it enough really.

I have a large DSLR so I got this, rather than the 'Lite' version. Also, I wanted a wide strap. The buckles work very well. One way, adjusting length is easy, other way is locked tightly. The Ash colour is very nice as a change from black and matches my clothing well enough. The trim is leather, so if you're vegan - it's the black version for you. The anchors are very easy to put on the camera. There are oval split-rings for those cameras with not enough space to thread the anchor points through. Connecting to the main strap is so simple and there is a satisfying metallic click as the device is locked in to place. Easy to remove, too. The bottom plate comes with its anchor point already assembled and there's an Allen Key to tighten it. With three points of attachment there are two ways to attach the strap - either as a standard neck strap or as a sling. The grippy side of the neck strap is for the first option, to stop slipping while the smooth side helps the sling style move easily to get the camera into position. This is very well presented and feel wonderful in the hand. A very well-crafted item. It is expensive but a lot of science and care has gone into the manufacture, still - expensive. I feel this will last for ages. I would recommend this to anyone with a big / heavy camera and lens combination.

I have the strap on my Canon R5. It is very well made, feels like it should last, easy to take on and off, but feels very secure when its on. Its also easy to adjust the length and looks good. But it isn't perfect (for me at least) and I feel it should be a little better for the price. The "padding" is quite stiff so doesn't bend over my shoulder very comfortably and the non-slip bits are only on one side, but it feels like it is the wrong side. I feel you are paying a bit of a premium for a stylist looking strap, hopefully you are also paying for longevity too.

I have not used for long yet.Its easy to put on your camera.It can be length adjusted easily.The shoulder strap does not dig in, the weight distributution is good and a camera with a long lens (100 -500 mm) is quite carryable and the camera viewfinder is easily and quickly brought up to the eye. I have worn it crossbody across my right shoulder.

This is a brilliant strap. Comfortable, smart and very secure. Combined with the PD quick release system I can transfer it easily between camera bodies, and the clutch-type adjustment for the strap length is a huge improvement over the fiddly feeding of a strap through a plastic end clip (if you know, you know). It also has some embroidered grip 'tracks' on one side to help prevent it slipping on the shoulder. So, although not especially cheap for a non-leather camera strap, it's well constructed and you could arguably save money if you have multiple bodies (as you could easily transfer the strap across rather than having one per body).

The versatility of the Peak Design system is what sets them aside from other straps. Being able to quickly change where the strap is mounted, with additional red button mounts is very useful if the configuration of your equipment changes regularly. Camera to camera, camera to long lens, camera to tripod for example. For the same reason, the adjustable straps are great. For those that want a simple camera strap, won’t need to move it and want it short, don’t get this version. The material is very strong, a bit like seatbelt material, but that does mean there’s little friction so they won’t stay hanging over a shoulder for very long.

Excellent system to carry the camera. Works as advertised.

Sehr bequem und angenehm zu tragen

Tracolla professionale, molto comoda e pratica. Gli agganci alla macchina sono molto comodi e pratici da usare.Costruita con materiali di prima qualità, sta molto bene al collo, non produce arrossamenti dove viene a contatto, non da sudore. Ha un modo di regolazione della lunghezza molto pratico e comodo da utilizzare. L'unico neo, se di neo si può parlare, è il prezzo. Ma si sa, le cose di buona qualità si pagano. Consigliato per chi porta per molto tempo la macchina a tracolla.

Belle largeur qui assure un appui suffisant sur l’épaule, intéressant pour des boîtiers plutôt lourds, F2 dans mon cas. La partie centrale reste plate une fois retiré de l’épaule ce qui peut surprendre certains. Pour le reste le système Peak Design n’est plus à valoriser, le système d’ancres à demeure sur le boîtier est très pratique (pas de gêne lors de la manipulation du boîtier) offrant confort et sécurité et le système d’ajustement est très intelligent. Concernant le design vert/inserts cuir, il convient à merveille pour des appareils vintage. Le prix reste élevé mais je pense qu’on en a pour quelques années de tranquillité.

Versatile strap: slides on one side, not slide on the other one. Very nice to use, just works, really. Word of warning: has some padding in the middle, which prevents it from being rolled for storage/transportation and prevents adjusters from sliding along entire length. Therefore single point configurations are not really possible. Another caveat is the fact that it has metal parts. They can scratch cameras and there are people who had that happened to them. So i store mine separately while in bag and attach only when i get camera out. It's also fairly bulky even when folded.