Review on Peak Design SlideLITE SLL-1 Camera Strap - Black: Perfect for Mirrorless Cameras by Shay Badger

The Peak Design SlideLITE SLL-1 camera strap is surprisingly good - by far the best camera strap I've ever used. X-T2 with 35mm f/2 lens): Wide enough to distribute weight comfortably and avoid hotspots or digging into the neck/shoulders, but noticeably narrower than their regular slide strap (which, for my taste, is too is wide). ). The seatbelt-like material is smooth so it slides easily over your neck, shoulders and clothing without snagging or pulling (great!), but it also has a rubberized texture at the top of the loop so you can flip the strap. Put on a belt so that it "grabs" your shoulder better and prevents the same slipping effect (e.g. if you do not want it to slide down). The dual adjustable buckles are also surprisingly good and much smoother/easier to adjust than any webbing/buckle combo I've ever used on a strap, k-pack, suitcase, or other similar shoulder accessory. Seriously, this was one of the nicest surprises with this strap, it's easy to change the length without having to fiddle with the straps/buckles or pull hard, but once the length is set the buckles also hold their position very well. sure so it doesn't come loose unexpectedly. (Brilliant!). Quick release washers/anchors in the form of clips allow the strap to be attached and detached from the camera very quickly, easily and conveniently. This is great, especially when using a tripod, as you can get the strap out of the way if you need to, but snap it back on with a click without the usual hassle (with other straps) of having to thread the ends of the mount into the back . and forward through tiny buckles like most OEM straps. In my case, it even convinced me to try this strap—and now love it. I already had a Peak Design wrist strap, and while I've often wanted to switch between a wrist strap and a neck strap, I've always just settled on the wrist strap (which I prefer about 70% of the time). because it wasn't worth attaching and removing a typical neck strap for the times I wanted one. Now I can swap a wrist strap for a collar in about three seconds using the same quick release washers/anchors, so there's no reason not to have both and use them however you see fit. (Hooray!) Another benefit of using a neck and wrist strap is security. When setting up on my X-T2, I attach the neck strap to the left camera attachment point and to the Peak Design tripod plate (included). This leaves the scope's right attachment point free to attach to the wrist strap BEFORE I detach the collar (or vice versa), meaning I don't have to worry about the camera falling off when switching from one strap type to another change There's a wonderful sense of security when you're hanging two thousand dollars worth of photographic gear from the ends of these straps. Note on the supplied tripod plate. The plate itself is lighter (and narrower) than the original plate that came with my tripod, but it attaches just as securely because it's the same depth (between the ball-end jaws on the tripod), so I really like it. However, it does come with a hex tripod mounting screw that also has a slot that you could probably tighten for a coin. I prefer D-ring screws because if you need to remove the plate (or in my case need to tighten it more regularly to create a secure attachment point) it's much more convenient to reverse and tighten the small D-arm, like a thumbscrew , no coins or Allen keys. Luckily, since they are all the same size, I simply removed the Peak Design hex screw and installed the D-ring screw from the original plate that came with the tripod. It worked great. Finally, as you know, if you've used other Peak Design products with quick release washers/anchors, the anchors use 3-ply Dyneema so you can easily inspect for any worrying abrasion/loosening. If you scratch the outer shell (assuming you ever make it, which is unlikely), it will first reveal yellow and then red to give you a visual alert that the anchor needs replacing. It's a brilliant, albeit small, detail that ensures you can use these mounts safely and rest assured that they'll always hold your expensive camera securely or alert you when it's time to replace it. Just wonderful. If you're looking for a camera strap, yes $50 sounds expensive, but believe me you won't find a better camera strap at any price point. It's a "buy once, cry once" deal. This harness will serve you well and do almost everything you need a harness to do BETTER than the vast majority of anything else on the market. If there's one downside to this strap, it's just the style. I don't care, but I have to admit it's a bit like buckling up. Especially people who buy a Fuji camera like mine prefer vintage leather straps and things like that. They definitely look cooler but just don't offer the functionality and versatility of this product, which is why I recommend you use the SlideLITE for any mirrorless or small DSLR. That's great!