Peak Design Leash: Setup + Tips

[@wpdoyle]

I wish every company did product videos like Peak Design. They are incredibly informative and helpful in explaining all of the features. But also, they do an incredible job selling the gear and making the benefits obvious.

[@michaelscaplis]

Another really good instruction video with the right dose of humor and explained in a slow and detailed way - ideal for training.

[@gblan]

I've used one since the day they came out...as a binocular strap. Lets me hang the bins low and out of the way on my hip in crossbody. Very comfortable.

[@manuel.arciniega]

You are the best guys!, your ideas are really helpful you have a lifetime client here, I don't need anymore.

[@sekkha]

While it's true you can't push the anchor through a Fuji X-T3 eyelet, you can pull it through with a piece of dental floss or similar wire of some kind. No need for split rings. More elegant solution.

[@AshrafulIslam-uz3bd]

Thank you for the tip. Worked like a charm.

[@sebcastilho]

Nice idea but unfortunately didn't work with my x100v or X-S10

[@TimeSpace1]

@@sebcastilhowhat did you end up using/doing for your x100v

[@sebcastilho]

@@TimeSpace1 had to attach the triangle things included with the camera

[@morottaja123]

Thank you for the tip! It's very valuable!

[@Carolyne_games]

Have a quite compact camera, so I got the new leash and cuff. The pair works perfectly!

[@larsanderson3072]

I have both the Leash and Cuff. I love them both.

[@CDeeez94]

Nice, thanks for the explanation. 👍

[@jonahbron]

Didn't realize I could connect it to the tripod bracket, that's a great tip.

[@majocjacobindia]

Good simple explanation Sir..............

[@ausi14u]

Excellent demo of right product have now ordered one of your straps. thanks

[@opalyankaBG]

I've been using my leash for almost two years now and I'm super happy with it, so much better than the standard Fuji strap. However, I could easily insert the anchors in my X-T10's eyelets.

[@timwra]

You might have tie V3 anchors. They have a thinner cord than the newest version V4 and there are reports of fast wearing out of it. You can get V4 anchors as replacement for free.

[@opalyankaBG]

@@timwra Seems like you're right, thanks. I had used those anchors for more than 4 years now and haven't seen any sign of wear. I'll see if I can get them replaced, thanks!

[@zauzaudai]

great design👍👍

[@looking4phil]

I bought a Peak Design Slide Lite and the product quality is top notch. Little tip as it took me a while to work out, its a little counter intuitive. When putting the camera on the sling setup the lens should point towards your body.

[@deutschhhhh6922]

That sling flip forward action and "when you're ready to shoot" statement made me have Army dry practice drill flashbacks lol

[@dogsbyfire]

Great video! Excellent balance of completeness and conciseness. I’m sold.

[@Kim_Alexander]

missing out the best way for big lenses with two links in the bottom

[@benjaminzarkhin1293]

The old Leash allowed for a single mount point, making it into a proper sling strap. If you could reintroduce that feature in a revision or fully dedicate that single mount point concept into a new Leash sized strap that would be my instant go-to option. Call it the Slick, since Sling and Slide are already taken.

[@eskisaridolmus]

Looks great. But how do I connect a Leash to a common tripod, like Manfrotto?

[@adrianjamesNEWS]

Woah, what lens is that on the 5D!? Nice and pancakey!

[@therealbonj]

I would love it if you could design one that permits lens-pointing-down sling style carry, but gets round the main objection I have with arca swiss plates which is that you can’t rest the camera flat on a flat surface very well. You also need a tiny bit of extra hardware on the tripod but that is less of a concern.

[@AmbientFocusAudio]

Got one today, spent the entirety of my one hour bus ride home messing about with the anchors and trying to work out how sling carry works, and getting quite frustrated when I couldn't lift the camera to my face comfortably. Just as I was about to get off I pictured this video in my mind and realised he had his camera to the right... duh. Ace bit of kit, loving it as much as I imagined I would. Will probably get another for my second camera! Just wish I could afford a Capture too...

[@Leei]

Great video, awesome camera strap. The big question is: how the hell do you open those splitter rings....and why isn’t there a small tool included in the package to help you do that...?!

[@mmaged2287]

They are impossible and bend very easily. Unfortunately, I bent it and now fear that the loop will come out of the split ring if its installed.

[@enkaphalin1111]

if you could, in a pinch, use the head of a ballpoint pen - dont expect to use it after opening the splitter ring however. The other solution is to get those shimmy slips of metal used to open electronics. Just anything that is strong and thin enough to slit the gap of the rings

[@jeffh.2501]

can you ADD these You Tube links to the description in your website?

[@axm2689]

Where did you get those blackened oval rings?

[@rutlegs]

Love my Leash!

[@thespookymulder28]

Is it possible to attach the camera to the backpack clip with the standard plate plus the anchor attached?

[@itsPhillipStaples]

Just got my second one today to hold my Sony A7IV. More anchors for me!!

[@omidrajaee7996]

Silly question :) knot is better to be on to on under?

[@lorenzo4262]

Is not short for use it viewing on camera lcd instead viewfinder?

[@jennifertijerina4648]

I can’t get my anchors to release from the strap!

[@dopvmine_p]

Will the leash be able to stay put on my back in sling mode while cycling or do i need a camera strap stabilizer?

[@RobboElRobbo]

best camera strap, although i wish the bottom button was able to be removed without an allan key. on fuji cameras you have to remove it to replace the battery, so you always have to remember to carry this tool.

[@imjasonennis3624]

I leave it on my keys.

[@crusader2603]

@@imjasonennis3624 smart

[@ThePoopooheadface]

I can't get even get the oval rings through the eyelets on my Ricoh GR ii. Andy tips?

[@K3zz21]

Open split rings with a flathead screwdriver

[@birit911]

Can you use the leash as a cuff like the V1?

[@billx4266]

Is a tripod mount sturdy enough for this use? Because its not made for this....

[@ferrerolounge1910]

is there a grip on the side which touches body or neck?

[@lrb05131963]

The fuji x 100 series like my x 100v doesn’t go well with your bottom anchor because it blocks the battery and sd card slot door but no problem,the leash is so thin ,it doesn’t get in my way when doing side portrait shots

[@dontgetmadgetwise4271]

I haven’t used the Leash but have used pretty much every other PD option. At the moment I hate the current Slide. The excess strap forms large loops down the camera attachment end because the two strap layers don’t lay flat and no means are provided to hold them flat. Those loops hook over everything! 😠

[@gsandeepkar]

How to mount on tripod with anchor attached to camera?

[@17an28]

Pretty sure you need to remove the anchor

[@AndyHTu]

I hear about this thing not staying flat, falling out of the socket and dropping the camera. Has the issue been fixed?

[@jojos-yt-adventures]

some tips to avoid the camera to record the noise made by the anchors hitting the body? just got mine today...

[@drbubble33]

Use gaffers tape to hold them down when recording and not using a strap.

[@JoeLopez]

Ordered 📷🙏

[@wasted_padre]

But will it run Crysis?

[@rijulmohan]

Did leash can carry 7 lbs ?

[@avnerbenzvi8757]

how i connect it to my arca swiss ??

[@scottburgess5973]

Question for Peak Design - I am currently using a capture clip attached to my Everyday Sling 10l - with the anchor for this strap attached to the bottom of this camera for sling carry, will it still fit into the capture clip, or do I need to remove it every time I'm switching carrying modes?

[@derpenstocks]

Still fits in the capture clip - if you attach the eyelit to the back of the clip instead of the front (it would probably work on the front, too, but I imagine you'd have to move it out of the way all the time)

[@esthersawyer1097]

Ive had the leash for over a year...didn’t know you could use it sling style 😊

[@box.10]

My WIFE really likes your table top. Well, she would if she was into photography leash videos!

[@kami_seba]

Hello :) I have the A6300 & Sigma 16 F1.4. Which do I choose, Slide Lite or Leash?

[@peakdesignvideo]

Ping us on facebook or twitter and someone will help you out. Thanks for the question!

[@siphonsnob]

@@peakdesignvideo A direct answer would have been more helpful, I have the same question. I bought the Slide Light because I did not know about the Leash

[@NaturalMystic69]

I got the Slide Lite for my A6000 a couple years ago as I didn't know about the Leash. I just got the RX100 VI and will probably order the Leash for it now.

[@Reinh4]

Using a camera strap always was and still is annoying. I personally use a small bag and love using my camera solo without any strap attached to it.

[@karlj.4798]

Base plate needs to go front to back, not side to side on the fujifilm x100v otherwise changing the battery becomes impossible as the base plate obstructs the battery door.

[@sbsphotographer]

We need the peak design brace! a nifty way to hold those pesky pants 👖 up. I look forward to the many ways to use the brace! Funny 😄 yes, but I would buy it... just saying 😎👍🏻

[@dnldnl4880]

Sold

[@sereitacobbs4673]

The split rings are really, really hard to install. I would have appreciated having that part of this video. (I suspect it was left out because it’s so awkward.)

[@AlergicToSnow]

Sereita Cobbs the split rings come with the camera, not the strap, and every camera is different. Best you take your camera to a camera store and get them to help you.

[@mmaged2287]

@@AlergicToSnow The strap comes with split rings.

[@guyconiglio8221]

You can get split ring pliers that make short work of it. They work so well I almost wish I had more opportunities to use them - look for Xuron - 496 Split Ring Pliers

[@PaulParkinson]

Some top tips on how to fit the split rings would be really REALLY helpful! They are a damn nightmare!

[@MatildeCacao]

Hear hear!

[@danielcurtin7616]

It’s not the safest but I use a small flathead screwdriver to open the ring.

[@SunshineHB]

These split rings really are the most awkward I have used. They are also very strong once on the camera. If you are planning on changing them out often, there is actually a split ring tool out there if you search the web.

[@PaulParkinson]

@@SunshineHB Thanks for the recommendation. I didn't realise they even existed but I've ordered a set now. Thanks.

[@stevengwin7370]

Yep, we can "send a man to the moon" , but we can't design an easier way to do this except with s split ring. I hear ya, brother! Just got mine on and by some miracle, didn't chew up my fingernails in the process.

[@doogster07]

Your split rings are the worst. I was working a gig and almost lost my camera because the split ring decided to open up. I love your straps though and highly recommend them! Just use a regular ring to connect anchors to camera.

[@pavelperina7629]

I'm a little bit scared of metal buckles, it can likely scratch the camera or display when when it's put into any bag attached without taking special care. Otherwise it's something i'm looking for. Aren't people complaining about this? Maybe display is covered by protective glass which is hard enough, but I'm not going to try it.

[@jaypob]

Doesn't scratch

[@badhabit714]

Split rings are a pain to put on... should have a tutorial for that.

[@RonRacer100]

So you say this leash can do anything? Oke i'm in sling mode. I'm on a spot where I want to shoot for a longer while. Now I want to take the camera off the lease... I have to take two anchers off. Now I have a loose lease around my shoulder. I need to put the camera down in order to tug the lease in my pocket... Old one was better. What where you thinking when you designed this new lease??

[@thegreatdestroyer321]

i was thinking the same, but what if you put one of the remaining anchors on one of the buckles then attach the other on the anchor? just an idea, i don't even have one of those

[@gryff42]

LALALA.....leash :>

[@pesa6599]

I like how easy you can grab the camera when wearing it crossbody. But I’m the person who wears crossbody straps always on the right shoulder. Because of that I use the anchor on the grip side of the camera and the one on the plate so the camera hangs close to my left side with the lens facing down. 🙂

[@MarttiSuomivuori]

The black plastic-color material turns in to chewing gum in a couple of years. I have four of them.

[@georgefirst9742]

too expensive.

[@MrSzentKristof]

🤣🤣🤣🤣 funny bastards!!

[@jeffmcc93]

Seth Rogan

[@s2s_parrotfan236]

Cut the goofy crap and get to the point... You fail to recognize that my time is worth something.

[@17an28]

You realize you can skip right?

[@georgedavall9449]

What a mook 🙄🤔😂