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

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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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[@jamesmaxwell5108]

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.

[@Adventuregrapher]

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 :)

[@JohnVanderbeck]

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.

[@tromakid843]

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!

[@Adventuregrapher]

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!

[@And_Sun_Yk]

Wow. Amazing information. So detailed. I agree the old Leash system is exactly what I expect from a convenience standpoint.

[@chriswesselman8583]

Very helpful, thank you! I'll be getting the Leash for my 2nd strap. The Slide Light is my first one.

[@Adventuregrapher]

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

[@Mike0193Azul]

The perfect video with all the comparison subjects I wanted! Thank you very much 💚

[@MrTryphodemos]

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.

[@Adventuregrapher]

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 :)

[@xsh4n400]

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!!!

[@Adventuregrapher]

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 :)

[@joepatbob]

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.

[@Adventuregrapher]

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 :)

[@MikeVideos327]

Fits like a glove for the nikon z50. And I have large hands

[@garybrown9719]

One reason i don't shoot sony is the ancor point on the right dig into my hand And Massive lens The old leash looks perfect thanks

[@benjaminzarkhin1293]

That old Leash is what I was wishing for- a shoulder sling strap with Peak Design mounting. Could even combine it with the Clip mount since it has a hole for a strap mounting clip. Peak Design really should reintroduce a single mounting point sling strap. It sucks that I can't find the old Leash anywhere.

[@Adventuregrapher]

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!

[@zimbox1234]

Thank you, very informative. Helped a lot when making my decision to purchase one of these.

[@Adventuregrapher]

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

[@konradgooding3464]

I have many Peak Design products; Leash, Slide, Tripod, Captures, etc. I have lots on anchors on my equipment, so I can carry not only my camera using the straps. There is a way to setup the Leash V3 to attach at a single camera point. I use the strap like a tether for added security in crowded areas, so if I get knock the camera does not fall all the way to the floor. To put the Leash in to Tether mode, put an anchor on one of the straps buckles. Attach the end of the strap the the buckle anchor, making a loop on one end of the strap and the other to camera (or monopod).

[@Adventuregrapher]

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

[@r4yker442]

I would say that Clutch is really the only product that you have to check in store/order for yourself - for some it might be unbearable and restrictive; for some it'll allow to shoot more comfortably and do riskier shots due to more secure grip.

[@Adventuregrapher]

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!

[@your7clientteam]

Great Video. It helped me a lot. Thank you for taking the time to prepare this for us.

[@Adventuregrapher]

No problem, thanks for dropping a comment :)

[@ryanheldoorn]

With big lenses like the 100-400 GM, you should always attach the other end of the strap to the lens instead of the bottom of the camera! Big lenses hanging there put too much stress on the mount. By placing the strap attachment on the lens instead of the bottom of the camera, you'll minimise the stress on the mount

[@Adventuregrapher]

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 :)

[@csimet]

Excellent review and demonstration on the various models. I'm torn between the Slide and Leash... ability to carry a large setup vs. packability.

[@Adventuregrapher]

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!

[@MKlukowski]

Great overview of PD's products!🙂

[@Adventuregrapher]

My late thanks :)

[@jerrylazarus5014]

Found this by accident. I subscribed. This guy is good. The Arca Swiss is a poor peak design (design). It odes not have screws to prevent your $,2000 camera from sliding off if you accidentally loosen the clamp screw. I already told them but my suggestion appeared to be ignored. Peak Design needs a customer service rep and phone number to speak with.

[@Adventuregrapher]

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

[@K22MDL]

Excellent presentation. I see you had the Peak Design clips attached to a small Sony (RX-100?) camera. I tried same but the loops are too big (and the rings) to go through the holes on the camera fixings. How did you attach?

[@Adventuregrapher]

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 :)

[@jonmalmqvist7096]

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! :)

[@Adventuregrapher]

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!

[@scottweaverphotovideo]

Really helpful. Thanks Finland guy!

[@Adventuregrapher]

Thanks Scott :)

[@RomeoAlberti]

Please help me to find the OLD LEASE to buy. I can't find it. Please can you share the link where to buy it ?

[@Adventuregrapher]

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

[@NaihanchinKempo]

Small user error on the clutch in the video. You loosen it to get to the controls on the camera, take your shots. Then tighten it up to carry the camera.

[@Adventuregrapher]

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

[@craigb8379]

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.

[@Adventuregrapher]

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 :)

[@giannivalenza1751]

Hi Aleksi, thanks for your in deep review. I'm in Peak Design straps now, set Clutch on my two big dslr, using Cuff and Leash with the little ones. Still using my old Nikon straps togheter with Anchor Links anyway, and I find the Anchor links really useful for that. I'm writing to tell you that I'm using the Leash in your "one anchor" fashion: I just attached one extra Anchor on top of one of the aluminium buckles, and it works like a charm (more or less like your old type leash). Thankyou again.

[@Adventuregrapher]

Hi Gianni, thanks for sharing your experience with these products! I also came up with a same kind of idea which I have now been using for some time: www.dropbox.com/s/q0uhew570kbw7fa/20190717_211344.jpg?dl=0 Also, using the anchor links with non Peak Design straps is a good idea and something I have also done time to time :)

[@chrisbakerphotography4017]

You did not mention that with the new design of the clip at 6:45 that the anchor point does not have to be pushed with your thumb into the clip anymore. All you need to do is align the anchor with the clip an pull and it then slides into place. This was fiddly before on the old design.

[@Adventuregrapher]

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 😊

[@akkarparkiamopas3401]

Thanks for a good review. I think buying the Cuff is a no brainer.

[@mrnobody7893]

What exactly is ur reasoning for using a strap together with the clip? If you have a belt on u, can't u just use the clip and if you don't just use the strap? Just curious, thank you!

[@Adventuregrapher]

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 :)

[@smartintech2]

Great review. Thanks, that helped me to find what i'm looking for :)

[@Adventuregrapher]

Super glad to hear that I could help! Would you mind sharing what you decided to get :)?

[@smartintech2]

@@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 :)

[@anatolyivanov890]

There's a lot of these quick release straps on aliexpress for about $5. Maybe they got idea from Peak.

[@Adventuregrapher]

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!

[@chryseass.5143]

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.

[@Adventuregrapher]

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 :)

[@chowbruce4696]

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!

[@chryseass.5143]

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.

[@Adventuregrapher]

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.

[@Shum_vetra]

14:47 excellent visibility, but it is better to zip up the zipper or buttons on jeans to the end 🙃

[@Adventuregrapher]

Lol, got me :D

[@patrick.771]

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 ...

[@rjkral]

Great point about the old leash using the sling style. Does the old leash ALSO give the option of two attachment points to the camera??

[@Adventuregrapher]

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

[@MIRAJADESIGN]

Thanks for the great review!

[@Adventuregrapher]

Thanks :)

[@JeffreyJDavis]

Thank you for a very detailed and objective review. Don't you feel that it is somewhat not advised to hand the whole weight of a 100-400GM or 200-600G off of the E-Mount as you show with the SLIDE around 5:20? Do you have any tips for mounting one connector to the lens foot and the other to one of the camera body mount points?

[@Adventuregrapher]

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 :)

I'd like to buy the old version, but I'm not able to find it. What is the model number of this old version? I do think the old one is easier to use.

[@Adventuregrapher]

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

[@mr.ruifernandes]

Can the Leash version support sony a7iii with sigma 24-70 ? or better slide lite version ? tks

[@Adventuregrapher]

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

[@dhdoctors]

Yes the old Leash was amazing, and I used it the same way! I lost mine, and have the new version but it kinda sucks. No single pick slide, and It's too 'show off' with those shiny buckles/leather details. Photo like to stay under the radar, tai.

[@Adventuregrapher]

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..

[@lorenzo4262]

don't you find the slide is too short for mirrorless camera, to shoot from display?

[@Adventuregrapher]

In some situations it might feel just a tad too short while using the display at certain angles but that hasn't caused me that many issues so far! But a good point to mention for those that like to shoot with the display and have the camera relatively far away from your face.

[@lisatl6501]

Hi! Do you (or someone in the comments perhaps!) know of how women feel about the Slide and Slide Lite? Almost all reviews I find are from men and show how it looks and behaves on the male form..That makes it difficult to compare and estimate how it would look and behave on me. For example: Is the Slide too big and bulky for a shorter/smaller person with breasts, or when wearing dresses? Is the Slide Lite on the other hand comfortable enough? Etc. Hoping someone can help me out!

[@Adventuregrapher]

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.

[@julioeperez]

Does anyone know where in 2021, I can find the old version of the leash?!

[@Adventuregrapher]

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

[@martinbsmith3]

Curious about the way you're not using the lens mount with these straps, on some of the really large lenses. Have you tried wearing them with one connection to the camera and one connection to the lens (tripod) mount?

[@Adventuregrapher]

Hi Martin, as I have mentioned on quite a few older comments, I definitely do recommend using the lens mount on the bigger lenses! For some reason I didn't do that in this review even though thinking back I should have :)

[@martinbsmith3]

@@Adventuregrapher Thanks for the reply! I bought the Slide based on your recommendation :)

[@Adventuregrapher]

@@martinbsmith3 No problem, glad I could help :) Hope you will enjoy the Slide, it's a great strap!

[@8bitofit359]

Nice. Very detailed. Helps alot👍

[@Adventuregrapher]

Thank you very much, I'm glad I could help!

[@ianbrown704]

superb detailed review - thank you

[@Adventuregrapher]

Thanks a lot Ian for leaving a comment, highly appreciated :)

[@UlliMueller]

Great reviews! Thanks!

[@Adventuregrapher]

Thank you, glad to help :)

[@dionysiskostagiolas3350]

Hi, amazing review! One question, do you think it is possible to carry two mirrorless cameras with dual Lite or Leash crossed? would it be viable? Will they slide in order to shoot? I have a dual camera harness but it's uncomfortable when you need to use only 1 body or when you have to take it on - off because you have to remove the cameras first. Thanks in advance.

[@Adventuregrapher]

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!

[@artr2]

Just saw your amazing video on these straps! I'm. About to purchase the original leash but, can you please further explain how you tied or modified your PD Leash V1 like a sling shot? Thanks!

[@Adventuregrapher]

Hey, with the V1 there are no modifications needed, you can easily figure it out if you manage to find/buy the original one :) But unfortunately they seem to be out of stock everywhere.. :/

[@stromtrooper966]

I worry about the weight on the the camera mount when using a large lens?

[@Adventuregrapher]

Yeah, I should have attached the strap on the lens tripod collar of that large lens and recommend doing that with all heavy/big lenses to reduce the strain on the camera's lens mount!

[@gldnrtrvr1]

Great video...please explain how you used the old Leash with a single attachment point. I had trouble visualizing this using my iPad. I plan to use my old Leash on my a6000

[@Adventuregrapher]

Sorry for the laaaate reply but I simply attach the anchor link on the plate on the bottom of my camera. There are two links on the old Leash and I use the one that is not fixed and can move sliding along the strap. Hope this still helps :)

[@PeterObermeier]

Very good review! Much better than all the others I have watched. It is a pity that I have already ordered the new version of the Leash, now that I know the old version is better. But where can I order the old one? Any idea how I can modify / use the new one to have the advantage you are describing?

[@Adventuregrapher]

Hi Peter and thank you! No need to have huge regrets since the new Leash is very good as well. Besides, the old version is really hard to find anywhere! To have the strap around your body without a camera and to use only one attachment point, you can use this "hack": www.dropbox.com/s/q0uhew570kbw7fa/20190717_211344.jpg?dl=0 You just need an extra anchor link and two extra anchors. It still won't let the camera slide along the strap like the old Leash does but otherwise it's pretty close. Also, if you are able to find some "seatbelt style" webbing/strap with the correct width, it should be pretty easy to make a clone of the old Leash by just pushing it through one anchor link and then sewing the strap (super carefully and extra securely) to form a loop. Hope this makes some sense :)

[@PeterObermeier]

Today the new Leash arrived and I have tested your method to wear it and it is working even with the new version. At least similar as far as I compare it watching your video 😀👍🏼

[@erniefay5127]

Thanks for the great video. I ordered the black leash for my d5300.

[@Adventuregrapher]

Thanks for leaving a comment! Did you already receive your Leash? If you did, how are you liking it so far? :)

[@erniefay5127]

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.

[@tgy1986]

hey great video!! i ve got a d5600 and just starting off with the kit lens, would you recommend the leash or the lite? thanks in advance

[@Adventuregrapher]

Hey, great to hear you have started with photography, you will totally get addicted :P Either the Leash or Slide Lite will work very well with that camera. The Slide Lite is a bit more comfortable but the Leash you can carry in your pocket. If you plan to use the strap on the camera most of the time, I would recommend the Slide Lite. However, if you also like to use the camera a lot without a strap and put the strap in your pocket, the Leash is a bit more versatile. But like I said, either one is a very good choice! Let me know what you decide to get :)

[@tgy1986]

@@Adventuregrapher thank you very much, i think i ll go with the slide lite, as i have butter fingers and don't really trust myself without a strap ahahaha thank a lot great videos

[@pjcardone164]

What is it that you put on the bottom of your camera so that you can attach those little gizmos? You mentioned the word plate but I don’t think I’m familiar with anything like that. What is it called and where do you get it. Thank you great review

[@Adventuregrapher]

Hi, It's a Peak Design Standard Plate that works with their Capture Clip (There is a review on my channel) and also allows you to attach the camera to a tripod (Peak Designs own tripod or any ARCA-compatible tripod). The straps also come with smaller attachment screws for the anchors so you don't necessarily need to buy the plate separately. Anyway, here is a link to the plate: bit.ly/2qHSKQN

[@JohnVanderbeck]

Do you recommend a good belt for use with capture? Other than just a normal belt I mean :)

[@Adventuregrapher]

Actually I'm still looking for the optimal belt to use with Capture myself, haven't found the perfect one yet. But definitely will let you guys know when I finally do! Also please drop me a comment if you happen to come across any good options!

[@twoblink]

Great vid. I moved all my cameras to peak design clips. a hundred times easier!

[@Adventuregrapher]

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

[@jamc666]

Great products review 👍

[@Adventuregrapher]

Thanks!

[@Sherylandarlin]

Slide, slide lite and leash. Which one is more tiring if you wore it at a long hours? and which isn't? assuming you have full frame dslr standard and big lens?

[@Adventuregrapher]

Hi Nikko, generally the wider the strap the easier and more comfortable it is to use for longer periods of time. For a full frame DSLR and a big lens I don't recommend the Leash. Both the Slide and Slide Lite will work but I definitely recommend the full Slide over the lite for that kind of use! Hope this helps :)

[@officialMainspring]

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!

[@Adventuregrapher]

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!

[@nizamialickolli8603]

Great review 👏 plenty of info.

[@Adventuregrapher]

Thank you :)

[@johnmork59]

thanks I need the slide lite for a nikon d750 with f2.8 zoom or the full slide??

[@Adventuregrapher]

Hi John, either will work well but personally I would get the full Slide in your situation :)

[@johnmork59]

@@Adventuregrapher thanks man!

[@JoaoPauloDev]

Very useful thank you so much 😉

[@Adventuregrapher]

I'm glad I could help :) Thank you for commenting my friend!

[@vu_derArchitekt]

I wish it would be shorter so I can use it with my Leica M. I prefer wearing at the chest level so I can do the "blind shot".

[@Adventuregrapher]

Most of the PD straps can be adjusted quite a bit so you can get the camera quite close to chest level :)

[@bazlur-Vancouver]

Suomalinen!

[@carapuce2013]

very useful, thank you.

[@Adventuregrapher]

Thanks for your comment, Paul :)

[@anthonylau3065]

Nice helpful review here.

[@Adventuregrapher]

Thanks Anthony!

[@ZoSuryanto]

Such a very detailed and great review! I'm using a6300 rn, but still deciding to get Slide or Slide Lite. Personally, I'd like to get Slide because of the padding and futureproof (in case I get bigger camera or bigger lens), plus I kinda noticed that strap loop at the end of the anchorlink isn't that big on Slide compared to Slide Lite. But I dont know if it's overkill or would be super bulky if using Slide with a6300. Do you have any opinion on this? And do you think it would look super bulky using Slide with a6300? From your video, it's not, but i'm not sure since you use that big telescopic lens XD. Thank you so much btw, great video!

[@NicholasYg]

My personal opinion, you can stick to slide lite if you're using a mirrorless camera. Don't need to go for slide unless you have extra cash to spare.

[@ZoSuryanto]

@@NicholasYg What do you think about the "loop" at the end of the anchor link? I notice the Slide version looks "flatter" than the Lite version. Another guy name Chung Dha reviewed the Slide Lite and said that loop is very troublesome

[@NicholasYg]

@@ZoSuryanto no issue at all. Slide and slide lite is one of the best strap for a mirrorless camera and it lasts for a few years without an issue. As I said, the slide lite is perfect for your needs unless you have extra cash for the Slide

[@Adventuregrapher]

Thank you Zo :) Both the full and lite versions of Slide will work and can support bigger cameras too. I personally prefer the full Slide over the Lite, even though for a6300 it might be a little overkill. You are right, with the Slide Lite there is a bit bigger "loop" where the strap connects to the anchor link. This can make attaching the anchor a bit more difficult which is annoying. It's not a huge issue or a deal breaker at all, but it's one of the reasons I like the full Slide more. As Nicholas said, Slide Lite is a very good option if you want to save some money and still get a very good strap. If money is no issue, I might still go for the full Slide :) Hope this helps, thanks for dropping a comment and let me know if there is anything more I can help with :)

[@ZoSuryanto]

Both of your opinions and advice helped me a lot. Thank you, thank you so much!

[@sorjames-itsachoice]

great work ! tror på Slide mest bekväm

[@Adventuregrapher]

My late thanks for the comment :) The Slide is for sure the most comfortable option out there!

[@kaizen9986]

good video many thanks

[@Adventuregrapher]

Thanks :)

[@jpprovost64]

excellent video ... you are good !!

[@Adventuregrapher]

Thank you my friend :)

[@melaniechambers8946]

Really useful video....thank you

[@Adventuregrapher]

Thanks for dropping a comment, glad I could help :)

[@richardreeves6708]

is there a source for the leash original version with single contact ?

[@Adventuregrapher]

Hi Richard, unfortunately I haven't been able to find the original version for sale lately :/ If you find it somewhere, please share a link here as well :)

[@nathanielngosy]

Greetings Alexei. Thanks for giving us an overview and critique of each of PD's straps. May I ask if you're encountering: • The issue of looping between the adjuster and anchor link slots on the leash which is kind of an annoyance whenever you need to capture certain moments but that the loops get in the way? • And if the anchor links are causing some minor scratches on any of your cameras over the years as some have claimed. And sometimes, the metal buckles were also causing scratches as well. Thank you.

[@Adventuregrapher]

Hi Nathaniel, I'm not sure if I completely understood the first looping issue question, sorry! Could you elaborate a bit? Anyway, haven't had any big issues with anything getting on the way while shooting with any of the straps :) Also haven't got any scratches or marks from the straps or at least they are extremely small if there are any.

[@nathanielngosy]

@@Adventuregrapher Thanks for responding. You may watch this video to give you an idea with regards to the looping issue which also occurs with the Leash. Thank you: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nJyXqKWcrZZ8gdE

[@pesto12601]

Who changes out their straps so often and why would you want to undo the strap to attach it to the belt? Seems like a lot of fiddling for a very small population of folks that may use 2 bodies with one strap?

[@Adventuregrapher]

I do switch between straps and strap attachment points quite a lot depending on the shooting conditions and the lens or camera body I'm using. When I take the camera from my bag and want to simply attach it to my belt, I would hate it if there was a strap dangling from it. Moreover, using a strap while also having the camera on the belt clip does restrict your body movement a bit. I also prefer to take the strap off my camera while it's on a tripod where it could for example cause shake on long exposures or get caught somewhere. There really are many many situations where the quick release anchors come in very handy but you only notice them after using the system for a while. One specific situation is when using a strap while also wearing a backpack (I do this all the time). If you have the strap going "under" the backpack then it would be impossible to put the camera on a tripod without first taking off your backpack. On the other hand, if you have the camera "over" the backpack (not very ideal anyway), then you need to remove the strap before you can take off the backpack. This is super super annoying! With the quick release system you can have the strap around you at all times under the backpack because it's simple to just detach the camera. That's just one example and I could come up with several more from my real life use :) Before I got my first PD strap I actually didn't use any strap at all because dealing with them was always such a hassle. So to me, the anchor links actually eliminate a lot of hassle and fiddling instead of adding to them. I hope this helped :)

[@wdamo]

THERE IS A MAGNET IN MY CUFF??!?! :O !!

[@chamreunkan887]

Best video bro

[@Adventuregrapher]

Cheers!

[@AnthonyMerryman]

Too bad they changed the leash, I like the single point method.

[@Adventuregrapher]

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

[@benjaminzarkhin1293]

@@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.

[@MajinDabuu]

Discount code did not work, but still ordered.

[@Adventuregrapher]

Hi Mark, unfortunately Peak Design recently changed their affiliate program in such a way that discounts are no more available.. Sorry about that inconvenience! Anyway, which one(s) did you decide to order? 😊

[@JohnVanderbeck]

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.

[@Adventuregrapher]

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

[@rob4290]

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!

[@Adventuregrapher]

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!

[@maisiaola]

No words to describe, dept in reviews and informative. Thanks again you got my decision of strap!

[@Adventuregrapher]

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

[@bobcat6653]

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!

[@Adventuregrapher]

Ah, you are lucky to have one! Using it with just one is a total game changer in my eyes, enjoy!

[@shroominion7529]

@@Adventuregrapher at what point in the video is this mentioned? Cannot find it , thanks

[@Adventuregrapher]

@@shroominion7529Check 10:32 ☺️

[@vocartagmailcom]

@@Adventuregrapher hi, isn't it possible to use the new leash like 0:55 here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nJnQh6yga9ejbqM ?

[@Adventuregrapher]

@@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 :)

[@RuiAquino]

You have the most compreensive review of the Peak Desing Straps! Thanks, very useful. I've made my mind with your video.

[@Adventuregrapher]

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

[@dakkster]

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.

[@Adventuregrapher]

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!

[@Tloopfan]

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.

[@Adventuregrapher]

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 :)

[@ManuelReichel90]

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?

[@Adventuregrapher]

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 :)

[@GSPhotographics]

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.

[@Adventuregrapher]

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 :)

[@jeg569]

Thanks for slide light review, I thought I was doing something wrong with releasing my Fuji X-T2.

[@petethehandyman9185]

Just bought the slide light,thanks for the honest review!

[@MrHyho]

Attach one link directly to the leash and you can click it together if you dont want to use it. This way it can stay on your shoulder just like the old one 😉

[@Adventuregrapher]

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

[@sami-nieminen]

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?

[@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 :)

[@sami-nieminen]

@@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.

[@Adventuregrapher]

@@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 :)

[@Ashmodai]

Tbh the grippy side isn't really that grippy. They should take the blackrapid as an inspiration there. A combination of br cross shot and pd slide lite would be perfect

[@Adventuregrapher]

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 :)

[@marklawrence2539]

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!

[@Adventuregrapher]

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

[@cryptowolf9276]

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.

[@Adventuregrapher]

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 :)?

[@Panma98]

damn that v1 leash looks nice, being able to have it equipped at all times would be awesome... too bad they don't sell it any more...

[@Adventuregrapher]

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

[@kalisti2323]

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).

[@Adventuregrapher]

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

[@michaels8597]

I use the Slide and the Clutch...it tames and controls my monster DSLR,and it's amazing..I dont even feel the 'weight' of the camera,yet then again,I am not one of those crybabies about camera size/weight anyway..

[@Adventuregrapher]

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 :)

[@MrMcaruthers]

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.

[@Adventuregrapher]

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

[@Man0fMetal]

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.

[@Adventuregrapher]

Hi David, thanks a lot for the tip, I will definitely take a look at the Kore Essentials belts!

[@spvxter]

this is actually genius, i think i might get one, thank you

[@mrlaw711]

For what Peak Design charges for their products there should be no flaws or deficiencies.

[@Adventuregrapher]

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 :)

[@chuckwalla2967]

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

[@anthonyc1883]

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.

[@Adventuregrapher]

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