Customer reviews from Peak Design
Peak Design - Slide Camera Strap - Sage
Average customer rating
4.9
(826 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 826 reviews
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Customer Reviews for Peak Design - Slide Camera Strap - Sage
Customer Rating
5
Replacing 3 other straps
on May 22, 2022
Posted by: farawaypictures
from Barnard Castle, England
My usual set up as I go woodland walking is a Nikon D500 with a Nikon 16-80 lens attached. I also carry a Vanguard Tripod, its just too much effort to take a camera bag with more gear.
I've been using for a few years the OP/Tech USA straps. They offer much more neck support and can be washed easily. However, I've been finding the weight on my neck after a few miles trekking just getting too much.
I saw another photographer wearing the Black Rapid strap, and was very interested. So after a bit of research I actually found a YouTube review comparing it with the Slide. The Slide seemed to have a lot more going for it, and for me especially, I liked the way it connected to the camera. Because I have 2 other cameras, both infrared conversions (D7500s), I thought if I bought a set of anchors with the strap I could replace all 3 straps. And that's what I did.
I've been out a few times now with the strap and with all 3 cameras (at different times), and I'm loving it. I don't have any aches or pains in my neck. There's no issues with shoulder pain, and I can easily slide it around into different positions if one gets a bit much. I also can get the camera on the tripod easily without removing the strap.
I know most of the publicity shots show the camera on the side of your body, but I found my favorite position is at my back, with my second being at the front.
I've been using for a few years the OP/Tech USA straps. They offer much more neck support and can be washed easily. However, I've been finding the weight on my neck after a few miles trekking just getting too much.
I saw another photographer wearing the Black Rapid strap, and was very interested. So after a bit of research I actually found a YouTube review comparing it with the Slide. The Slide seemed to have a lot more going for it, and for me especially, I liked the way it connected to the camera. Because I have 2 other cameras, both infrared conversions (D7500s), I thought if I bought a set of anchors with the strap I could replace all 3 straps. And that's what I did.
I've been out a few times now with the strap and with all 3 cameras (at different times), and I'm loving it. I don't have any aches or pains in my neck. There's no issues with shoulder pain, and I can easily slide it around into different positions if one gets a bit much. I also can get the camera on the tripod easily without removing the strap.
I know most of the publicity shots show the camera on the side of your body, but I found my favorite position is at my back, with my second being at the front.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
3
Loved it until...
on May 19, 2020
Posted by: Anonymous
At the beach sand stuck to the rubber side and since then if I use the strap with that side against my shirt black marks are left and don't come out in the wash.
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Finally a Great Camera Strap
on February 24, 2019
Posted by: Anonymous
I am 68 yrs.old and have been into photography for the last 40 of those years. During this time I have gone thru many various camera straps never finding one that was very user friendly. I thought I would make another attempt to find a good strap and after much research discovered the Peak Design Slide which I purcjjhased. I recently used it on a 2 week trip and was totally amazed at its quality and ease of use. It is the best addition to my camera gear in years. I am planning to buy the the Slide Lite to use with another of my cameras. If you are looking for a truly great stap save yourself the research time, etc. and buy this strap. You will not regret it.
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
4
Beautiful quality. Unfortunate metal handle.
on February 2, 2023
Posted by: Gumby-Torso-Man
from Wichita, Kansas
Beautiful strap. 2 problems. The metal handle on the slider is big, metal and dangerous for your equipment when put it in a camera bag. Metal and camera screens do not go together well. So, be prepared to remove the strap and put it elsewhere when you put your camera in your bag. Or be prepared for scratches. Second problem is the rubber anti- slip material on the strap has worn and is falling off.
That being said, I still enjoy using it, and it is a beautiful product. But it would be much improved, in my opinion, if the handle on the slider was replaced with a less showy, but more functional, non-scratch-prone material. Form should follow function, not appearance.
That being said, I still enjoy using it, and it is a beautiful product. But it would be much improved, in my opinion, if the handle on the slider was replaced with a less showy, but more functional, non-scratch-prone material. Form should follow function, not appearance.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
Long Time Fan, First Time Reviewer
on May 18, 2023
Posted by: Burke
from Vancouver, BC
I’ve used the Slide straps for all of my cameras for years and love them all. This is the first time, though, that I bought the strap to hold a 500mm F4 lens - an old Nikon AF-S ii D which weighs about a billion pounds (3.8kg you can do the actual math for pounds). The strap holds in place with minimal slippage and sits comfortably wearing in crossbody. It’s a great piece of kit that I highly recommend
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
3
Nice, but too stiff
on August 17, 2021
Posted by: Mike C
from Hilton Head, SC
I've being using this camera strap for awhile now with my Canon 1DX. Now that I've had sufficient time to use it I decided to share my thoughts of it. I originally bought this strap as I wanted a strong and secure strap. On the plus side this strap is very made very well. It is very easy to adjust and lock in the length. It's a very durable and secure strap. However, there is a trade off. Since this strap is made from seat belt material it is much too stiff, inflexible, and too wide and bulky. Being so wide and inflexible I never found it to be all that comfortable on my shoulder or around my neck. The most unfortunate aspect is that the strap always get in my way whenever I bring the camera up to my eye. I find this most annoying as it slows down taking action pictures. The quick mounting tabs are an interesting handy design. However in use the narrow cords twists and bind up. After a number of years of use this strap shows no wear and remains too stiff. However, I've replaced this strap for another one that can be secured comfortably to one's shoulder. It is very comfortable. It's sling design allows one to quickly bring the camera up to one's eye without the strap getting in the way and being a huge annoyance. I no longer would recommend this strap.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
3
3 things I love + 1 I hate (still the best strap)
on April 15, 2022
Posted by: chrispyk
from Portland, OR
Three things that I love and one that I hate:
- Love the material used for the strap. It's wide, it's soft, it's strong.
- Love the clip system to attach and detach the strap from my camera. It's sooo convenient and easy to use since I often switch between handheld and tripod.
- Love the ease of adjusting the length. How I ever put up with the inability to adjust standard camera strap buckles, I don't know. I do, actually: I never adjusted the length. This is way better.
- I hate, absolutely despise, the thick hunk of foot-long material embedded in the midpoint of the strap. It's so uncomfortable, especially when hiking, that I'm glad the weather has been cool enough to wear a hoody or some other clothing so I can have something between my neck and the hunk of strap. Ugh. Did I tell you I hate this feature? Yup. I do.
- Love the material used for the strap. It's wide, it's soft, it's strong.
- Love the clip system to attach and detach the strap from my camera. It's sooo convenient and easy to use since I often switch between handheld and tripod.
- Love the ease of adjusting the length. How I ever put up with the inability to adjust standard camera strap buckles, I don't know. I do, actually: I never adjusted the length. This is way better.
- I hate, absolutely despise, the thick hunk of foot-long material embedded in the midpoint of the strap. It's so uncomfortable, especially when hiking, that I'm glad the weather has been cool enough to wear a hoody or some other clothing so I can have something between my neck and the hunk of strap. Ugh. Did I tell you I hate this feature? Yup. I do.
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design
Customer Rating
5
My search is over. THE PERFECT Strap.
on January 10, 2023
Posted by: rosietx
from Plano, TX
I bought this strap during the holidays so I used it during holiday travel to New Orleans and other locations. Hugs me perfectly. Keeps the DSLR (with an 18-300 lens) out of the way until needed, where I can just reach, grab, slide, and take the photo with ease. One of the best benefits for me... no more neck or back aches from lugging the camera on me for hours (or days)
Written by a customer while visiting Peak Design