Peak Design Slide Strap

I'm thinking about purchasing a Peak Design Slide Strap. From my research, I learned that it's had some troubling past with the thin connecting dongles and the plastic button failing with some reports of expensive camera gear crashing to the ground.

The new post-2015 or so slide straps apparently come with "new design anchors" that "alert you of wear and tear and are thinner so you can use in conjunction with your tripod."

How trustworthy is the strap with this new design? I don't want to purchase a product that start to wear out in two years or so and jeopardize my 5D IV camera and L lenses.

I've had one for several years now and never had a problem with the anchors wearing out. I've used it to tote around a 1D III & 100-400 combo around all day for softball events, and now have used it with the 300mm 2.8 & 1D III combo where I've got the anchors attached to the lens rather than the body. I don't worry about it failing.

wyntastr wrote in post #18844416
I've had one for several years now and never had a problem with the anchors wearing out. I've used it to tote around a 1D III & 100-400 combo around all day for softball events, and now have used it with the 300mm 2.8 & 1D III combo where I've got the anchors attached to the lens rather than the body. I don't worry about it failing.

Thank your for sharing your user experience. What lens plate do you use to attach the anchors?

On the 300 2.8 I use the anchors points on the lens body.
When I use other lenses, I use the anchor points on the camera body itself.

I've used mine for years, largely with the 7D MkII and the Sigma 150-600mm Contemporary, with no problems with the strap. I love the ability to easily change from both camera mounting points for light lenses and one camera mount and one lens mount for heavier lenses. I have noted no wear on the anchors. The only anchor I am aware of with problems were ones with thinner cords to make attaching to Canon cameras easier. That problem has been corrected with the newer anchors.

FPP wrote in post #18844494
I've used mine for years, largely with the 7D MkII and the Sigma 150-600mm Contemporary, with no problems with the strap. I love the ability to easily change from both camera mounting points for light lenses and one camera mount and one lens mount for heavier lenses. I have noted no wear on the anchors. The only anchor I am aware of with problems were ones with thinner cords to make attaching to Canon cameras easier. That problem has been corrected with the newer anchors.

Thank you for your response. What lens plate do you use for attaching the anchors?

I believe it was one I got off of Ebay. It is an LP-100 (might be Kiwi Photo). But I think any one would have a attachment bar for a strap. There is a Kirk L-bracket on the camera that the strap is always attached to.

I got the PD Slide Strap, and it looks to be a solid product that I was hoping it'd be. I really like that it's instantaneously adjustable so I can tuck my camera as close to me so it won't swing. It's going to complement my other strap, BlackRapid Breathe Curve, very nicely. I posted photos of both and how I use them with the ProMediaGear system in this thread:

https://photography-on-the.net …hp?t=1506217&go​to=newpost

I know you got the strap already but if I remember correctly, the anchor links had the "warning" indicators from the start. If not, it was back in 2012 when they first launched and started to include them not long after. By now, those straps are long gone and no longer in circulation.

iazybandit wrote in post #18849494
I know you got the strap already but if I remember correctly, the anchor links had the "warning" indicators from the start. If not, it was back in 2012 when they first launched and started to include them not long after. By now, those straps are long gone and no longer in circulation.

Whatever the original they've used is no longer. Credit to Peak Design for remedying the flaw. I'm quite confident with the current edition although not as high as with my customized Black Rapid Breathe Curve:

I purchased a new peak design slide. Connected to the lens my Tamron 150-600 G2 feels very comfortable and secure. I secured a Camdapter neoprene adapter to the lens tripod collar, then secured 2 peak design anchor links to that. It feels secure enough to work well with comfort and peace of mind. I will however always inspect anchor links for any cord colors before and after use. I also purchased 8 extra anchor links to avoid any temptation to use a bad one. My equipment is insured on the homeowners policy too.

I bought and used the Peak Design slide for awhile but gave it up. It's a very nice and comfortable strap. I was initially concerned with the metal buckles possibly scratching the LCD on the camera when tucked into the bag, but with some care, that didn't happen.

What got me to quit using it were those thin connectors. I know it's psychological, but seeing my Canon 5DIV and 100-400L ($5,000) dangling by those connectors just bothered me. That, plus I believe Peak Design is on something like the 4th generation of those connectors already and I've read where some have broken with the obvious results. I feel that is something they should have gotten right from the very start and then work on the rest of the strap.

So I'm using an Op-Tech camera strap now. Works fine and I just feel safer with it.

Steve

Never crazy about this part of the design, but then I don't take a long trip without a spare set of shoelaces.

Is the PMG quick detach system slightly different in dimension from the RRS one? RRS uses the military standard QD design because they also make tripods for long guns. I seem to remember reading somewhere that they're not compatible with the PMG product.

peter_n wrote in post #19143004
Is the PMG quick detach system slightly different in dimension from the RRS one? RRS uses the military standard QD design because they also make tripods for long guns. I seem to remember reading somewhere that they're not compatible with the PMG product.

You read it right, they are not compatible. Unfortunately, you'll have to choose to go with one or the other. The PMG also uses the military standard and here's a test of its strength (starting at 1:35):

https://www.youtube.co​m …I&ab_channel=Pr​oMediaGear