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Alternative to Peak Design Clips/Straps

Jun 21, 2018

Recently bought my first 4/3 camera and am looking for clips to use various straps. It seems that the peak design is the standard used by most pros. While looking for a cheaper alternative I found this one: https://amzn.to/2GHtIYQ a video is here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iNZSxGCNzfg

I am wondering if anyone has used something like this or has some insights.

Thanks for your time

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Re: Alternative to Peak Design Clips/Straps

I tend not to like clips like that that don't swivel. I would also wonder how much weight those clips support.

While I've been using the Peak Design anchors for a bit, I find since they they don't swivel, I have to every so often unravel the cord.

I recently got the Peak Designs Slide Lite strap, and I have them on my bigger cameras (E-m1 mark I and G85). I'm finding that while it is a decent strap, I think about going back to my 1" Domke gripper straps.

I do like the Peak Designs Cuff (hand loop) and Leash (narrow strap) on my lighter cameras.

Here is the Domke gripper strap with swivel that I like (I like the 1" strap for micro 4/3rds, and I used the 1.5" strap back in the day when I shot with DSLRs). Note, it has 3 parts, two pieces of webbing, and the actual strap part. Domke recommends attaching the webbing to the camera, and attaching the swivels to the webbing. I prefer to reverse that, and attach the webbing to the strap, and attach the swivel to the camera triangle. It never needs to be untangled because of the swivel, and the Domke swivel is actually easier to detach than the Peak Designs anchors:

https://smile.amazon.com/Domke-1-Inch-Strap-Swivel-741-1TN/dp/B000GTSEL2/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1529620534&sr=8-3&keywords=Domke+gripper+strap+1%22&dpID=31q3CxbJ4FL&preST=_SY300_QL70_&dpSrc=srch
http://www.tiffen.com/displayproduct.html?tablename=domke&itemnum=740-6AS
https://www.kagecollective.com/kage-stories/2016/5/12/review-domke-1-gripper-strap-with-swivel-the-little-strap-that-could

Before getting the Domke straps I used to use neoprene straps, but the camera bounces a little too much for my taste when using the neoprene strap.

FWIW, though I have a few cameras, I tend not to like using the Manufacturer provided strap. Part of the reason is I do frequently attach and remove the strap, and without a clip or swivel, it becomes harder.

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PaulWill • Regular Member • Posts: 178

Re: Alternative to Peak Design Clips/Straps

I am wondering if anyone has used something like this or has some insights.

Thanks for your time

Yes, I have insights. They are nope, nope, nope, nope, nope, nope, nope, nope, nope, nope, nope, nope, nope, nope, nope, nope, nope, nope, and NO! Those things are utter POS. So is the larger version.

I used one, my wife used several, neither of us hung any significant weight from them and THEY ALL FAILED sooner or later. Usually sooner. We're talking things like a few keys or a tiny laser pointer. When they failed the object hooked to them invariably fell to the ground. Want your camera to do that?

There are many less expensive and possibly better alternatives. Just look around a bit.

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Re: Alternative to Peak Design Clips/Straps

In reply to PaulWill • Jun 22, 2018

PaulWill wrote:

I am wondering if anyone has used something like this or has some insights.

Thanks for your time

Yes, I have insights. They are nope, nope, nope, nope, nope, nope, nope, nope, nope, nope, nope, nope, nope, nope, nope, nope, nope, nope, and NO! Those things are utter POS. So is the larger version.

I used one, my wife used several, neither of us hung any significant weight from them and THEY ALL FAILED sooner or later. Usually sooner. We're talking things like a few keys or a tiny laser pointer. When they failed the object hooked to them invariably fell to the ground. Want your camera to do that?

There are many less expensive and possibly better alternatives. Just look around a bit.

Thanks for the insights, I was tempted after reading a review where one guy successfully lifted 40lb with one of these with no detriment. It pays to be careful!

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Re: Alternative to Peak Design Clips/Straps

I use Miggo straps that clip on or off with a conventional squeeze buckle , that has a lock to prevent accidental opening. The strap is quite comfortable and stays put on my shoulder even with an EM 1 II and a 12-100 F.4.

What drew me to the strap was the lock slice that allows the strap to be shortened or lengthed by simply pulling a tab up or down (like the Peak Design)

Way cheaper than the Peak Design at $29 at B & H.

I use them on my three Olys.

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1158934-REG/miggo_mw_ms_str_bb_40_universal_padded_camera_2_way.html

Re: Alternative to Peak Design Clips/Straps

That is lock slide, not lock slice.

Impulses • Veteran Member • Posts: 8,433

Re: Alternative to Peak Design Clips/Straps

GarySloman wrote:

I use Miggo straps that clip on or off with a conventional squeeze buckle , that has a lock to prevent accidental opening. The strap is quite comfortable and stays put on my shoulder even with an EM 1 II and a 12-100 F.4.

What drew me to the strap was the lock slice that allows the strap to be shortened or lengthed by simply pulling a tab up or down (like the Peak Design)

Way cheaper than the Peak Design at $29 at B & H.

I use them on my three Olys.

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1158934-REG/miggo_mw_ms_str_bb_40_universal_padded_camera_2_way.html

I actually have one of those, came with a Miggo Aqua bag I bought via Kickstarter... I tend to forget I have it since I've got it attached to the bag and I don't use it much (nice bag tho, if I was going to the rain forest or the beach more often with a minimal kit I'd be using it to fend off the elements).

Miggo's QR clips still aren't as nice as Peak's IMO but the lock does make them seem more trustworthy than stuff like OpTech's (tho some people swear by those). Artisan & Artist EasyGlide series (ACAM E-XX) are another easily adjusted alternative to PD straps, not any cheaper and doesn't come with QRs tho.

Peak's QR Anchor Links can actually be bought separately and used with any strap FWIW. I did that for a long time with my A&A ACAM E-25, I've since been swayed by the updated Leash and Cuff tho.

The only other cheap alternative I've seen to something like Leash or Slide is from Custom SLR (not the best brand name), called the Slim Strap (not the most original model name)... It has a quick adjuster like Miggo's or Peak's stuff, I really dunno why that arrangement isn't more popular. The QRs that come with it are kinda meh tho...

For $30 it's a pretty solid option tho, the shoulder pad that the strap slides over is actually not a bad idea, tho if youdon't want it to slide over your body quite as easy you'll hate it.

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larsbc • Forum Pro • Posts: 17,471

Re: Alternative to Peak Design Clips/Straps

In reply to PaulWill • Jun 22, 2018

PaulWill wrote:

I am wondering if anyone has used something like this or has some insights.

Thanks for your time

Yes, I have insights. They are nope, nope, nope, nope, nope, nope, nope, nope, nope, nope, nope, nope, nope, nope, nope, nope, nope, nope, and NO! Those things are utter POS. So is the larger version.

I used one, my wife used several, neither of us hung any significant weight from them and THEY ALL FAILED sooner or later. Usually sooner. We're talking things like a few keys or a tiny laser pointer. When they failed the object hooked to them invariably fell to the ground. Want your camera to do that?

Paul, are you saying that you used the Nite-Ize S-Biners and they failed on you? How? Did the stainless steel actually break? I'm curious because I've been using some (Nite-Ize unpainted stainless steel w/o a lock) for 3-4 years now without any issues whatsoever.

larsbc • Forum Pro • Posts: 17,471

Re: Alternative to Peak Design Clips/Straps

jojobar123 wrote:

Recently bought my first 4/3 camera and am looking for clips to use various straps. It seems that the peak design is the standard used by most pros. While looking for a cheaper alternative I found this one: https://amzn.to/2GHtIYQ a video is here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iNZSxGCNzfg

I am wondering if anyone has used something like this or has some insights.

I use Nite-Ize S-biners on my camera strap. I've been doing this for a few years and they've worked well for me. I use paracord loops to connect the S-biner to my camera so the metal doesn't rub on my camera. Also, sometimes I'll remove the strap and just loop my index finger through one of the paracord loops as a safety.

3dwag • Veteran Member • Posts: 4,506

Re: Alternative to Peak Design Clips/Straps

GarySloman wrote:

I use Miggo straps that clip on or off with a conventional squeeze buckle , that has a lock to prevent accidental opening. The strap is quite comfortable and stays put on my shoulder even with an EM 1 II and a 12-100 F.4.

What drew me to the strap was the lock slice that allows the strap to be shortened or lengthed by simply pulling a tab up or down (like the Peak Design)

Way cheaper than the Peak Design at $29 at B & H.

Way cheaper? It depends. Here are the previous generation Slide Lite at $29.95 and the Leash at $34.95:

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1169303-REG/peak_design_sll_1_slide_camera_sling_strap_lite.html

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1352297-REG/peak_design_l_bl_3_leash_quick_connecting_versatile_camera.html

I've been using the Leash since they first came out including on my EM1ii, or the Slide Lite 2 when I've got the PL 100-400mm mounted. I also frequently use the Cuff wrist strap. The PD anchor link system is brilliant, it takes literally only 10 or 15 seconds to switch camera straps on a camera body, or to use the same strap on different bodies.

I also use the Capture Clips, they are what usually carry the weight, not the straps. The straps I use mainly as a safety net, or momentarily to give me a third hand whilst changing lenses or for when I need both of my hands for something else for a moment or two.

I use them on my three Olys.

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1158934-REG/miggo_mw_ms_str_bb_40_universal_padded_camera_2_way.html

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Impulses • Veteran Member • Posts: 8,433

Re: Alternative to Peak Design Clips/Straps

In reply to 3dwag • Jun 22, 2018

3dwag wrote:

GarySloman wrote:

I use Miggo straps that clip on or off with a conventional squeeze buckle , that has a lock to prevent accidental opening. The strap is quite comfortable and stays put on my shoulder even with an EM 1 II and a 12-100 F.4.

What drew me to the strap was the lock slice that allows the strap to be shortened or lengthed by simply pulling a tab up or down (like the Peak Design)

Way cheaper than the Peak Design at $29 at B & H.

Way cheaper? It depends. Here are the previous generation Slide Lite at $29.95 and the Leash at $34.95:

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1169303-REG/peak_design_sll_1_slide_camera_sling_strap_lite.html

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1352297-REG/peak_design_l_bl_3_leash_quick_connecting_versatile_camera.html

I've been using the Leash since they first came out including on my EM1ii, or the Slide Lite 2 when I've got the PL 100-400mm mounted. I also frequently use the Cuff wrist strap. The PD anchor link system is brilliant, it takes literally only 10 or 15 seconds to switch camera straps on a camera body, or to use the same strap on different bodies.

I also use the Capture Clips, they are what usually carry the weight, not the straps. The straps I use mainly as a safety net, or momentarily to give me a third hand whilst changing lenses or for when I need both of my hands for something else for a moment or two.

I use them on my three Olys.

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1158934-REG/miggo_mw_ms_str_bb_40_universal_padded_camera_2_way.html

I'm kind of doing the opposite, sort of, I'm only using my (still pretty new) Capture Clip V3 to hold my tiny GX850 or hold the E-M5 II while I change lenses on it... I'm using Leash most of the time as a sling to hold the latter snug against my body, unless I'm going in and out of the bag often.

That'll either happen because I don't want the camera out all the time on Clip/Leash for whatever reason, or because I'm using a tiny waist pack; in which case I opt for a mix of Cuff, a 595 Strapco leather strap with a PD Link built in, or one other wrist strap by Nauti to which I attached a Link myself.

The ease with which one can switch things up is definitely key.

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3dwag • Veteran Member • Posts: 4,506

Re: Alternative to Peak Design Clips/Straps

In reply to Impulses • Jun 22, 2018

Impulses wrote:

3dwag wrote:

GarySloman wrote:

I use Miggo straps that clip on or off with a conventional squeeze buckle , that has a lock to prevent accidental opening. The strap is quite comfortable and stays put on my shoulder even with an EM 1 II and a 12-100 F.4.

What drew me to the strap was the lock slice that allows the strap to be shortened or lengthed by simply pulling a tab up or down (like the Peak Design)

Way cheaper than the Peak Design at $29 at B & H.

Way cheaper? It depends. Here are the previous generation Slide Lite at $29.95 and the Leash at $34.95:

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1169303-REG/peak_design_sll_1_slide_camera_sling_strap_lite.html

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1352297-REG/peak_design_l_bl_3_leash_quick_connecting_versatile_camera.html

I've been using the Leash since they first came out including on my EM1ii, or the Slide Lite 2 when I've got the PL 100-400mm mounted. I also frequently use the Cuff wrist strap. The PD anchor link system is brilliant, it takes literally only 10 or 15 seconds to switch camera straps on a camera body, or to use the same strap on different bodies.

I also use the Capture Clips, they are what usually carry the weight, not the straps. The straps I use mainly as a safety net, or momentarily to give me a third hand whilst changing lenses or for when I need both of my hands for something else for a moment or two.

I use them on my three Olys.

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1158934-REG/miggo_mw_ms_str_bb_40_universal_padded_camera_2_way.html

I'm kind of doing the opposite, sort of, I'm only using my (still pretty new) Capture Clip V3 to hold my tiny GX850 or hold the E-M5 II while I change lenses on it... I'm using Leash most of the time as a sling to hold the latter snug against my body, unless I'm going in and out of the bag often.

Yes, sometimes I also use the Capture Clip to aid in changing lenses. It depends on the situation and equipment involved.

I bought 2 of the Capture Clip v3 during their Kickstarter last year, a very nice update to their v2.

That'll either happen because I don't want the camera out all the time on Clip/Leash for whatever reason, or because I'm using a tiny waist pack; in which case I opt for a mix of Cuff, a 595 Strapco leather strap with a PD Link built in, or one other wrist strap by Nauti to which I attached a Link myself.

Really nice to be able to adapt virtually any strap to the PD anchor link system.

The ease with which one can switch things up is definitely key.

Absolutely!

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nick779 • Regular Member • Posts: 293

Re: Alternative to Peak Design Clips/Straps

In reply to 3dwag • Jun 22, 2018

OP if you want something cheap, but decent, check out the OP tech straps.

Theyre pretty cheap and have good reviews, im pleased with mine but still ended up going to the Slide Lite I didnt want to spend the money on.

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jonnieb • Contributing Member • Posts: 601

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I use the Peak Design anchors and straps, but I also really like the Domke swivel straps.

You can buy a Peak Design kit which will allow you to use the Domke strap. This is what I use on my Pen F, works great.

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Re: Alternative to Peak Design Clips/Straps

I love my new peak strap. It is beautifully made and works very well

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Re: Alternative to Peak Design Clips/Straps

In reply to nick779 • Jun 22, 2018

nick779 wrote:

OP if you want something cheap, but decent, check out the OP tech straps.

Theyre pretty cheap and have good reviews, im pleased with mine but still ended up going to the Slide Lite I didnt want to spend the money on.

I checked the OP tech straps and I think I will initially go with them and then change to a better one later.

Just curious I noticed that you have 12-40mm F2.8 lens and also 25mm f1.7 lens. My GX85 came with kit lens 12-32 F3.5 - 5.6, I am thinking of adding 25mm f1.7 lens. Do you find that your 25mm complements your other F2.8 lens? Thx

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Andrewteee • Veteran Member • Posts: 3,076

Peak Design Clips/Straps are worth it

I'm not a "pro" but I use the Peak Design straps on all of my cameras, choosing the model based on the weight of the camera/lens combo. They are beautiful and work superbly well. I've tried other straps, but settled on Peak Designs as the best all-around straps. I also occasionally use their clip, which works simply and easily.

FYI Peak Design discovered that their V3 connectors were at risk of failure in rare cases and they offered to replace any V3 connectors you have with the newest V4 connectors. You just filled out a simple survey and they mailed them to you, all for free! It's hard to beat that kind of commitment to one's products.

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Re: Peak Design Clips/Straps are worth it

Andrewteee wrote:

FYI Peak Design discovered that their V3 connectors were at risk of failure in rare cases and they offered to replace any V3 connectors you have with the newest V4 connectors. You just filled out a simple survey and they mailed them to you, all for free! It's hard to beat that kind of commitment to one's products.

Yep, but I got some of the V3 loops, I found I liked them over the V1/V2 loops because they were much thinner, and it would allow me to get rid of the little triangles or rings manufacturers put on the eyelets to attach the strap.

I actually counted, and I found over the years I had collected 12 V1 loops, 12 V2 loops, and 8 V3 loops. The replacement was for both V1 and V3 loops, and I just got in 20 replacement loops.

Unfortunately, the V4 loop is thicker than the V3 (but about the same size as the V1 and V2 loops). I've only updated one cameras so far, and it was very hard to get the loop through the eyelet without a triangle. My cameras with even smaller eyelets won't allow the loop to go through. Peak designs did send out two little triangles for each pack of 4 loops.

However that being said, I would rather have the thicker loops for a little bit more protection.

I do wish Olympus would go back to the design they used in the E-620 where there is no eyelet, and instead there is a 3/8" slot to fit a strap directly. That always seems to me safer than the eyelet. Note a common complaint on the E-m1 mark I was the eyelets coming out.

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Impulses • Veteran Member • Posts: 8,433

Re: Peak Design Clips/Straps are worth it

Michael Meissner wrote:

Andrewteee wrote:

FYI Peak Design discovered that their V3 connectors were at risk of failure in rare cases and they offered to replace any V3 connectors you have with the newest V4 connectors. You just filled out a simple survey and they mailed them to you, all for free! It's hard to beat that kind of commitment to one's products.

Yep, but I got some of the V3 loops, I found I liked them over the V1/V2 loops because they were much thinner, and it would allow me to get rid of the little triangles or rings manufacturers put on the eyelets to attach the strap.

I actually counted, and I found over the years I had collected 12 V1 loops, 12 V2 loops, and 8 V3 loops. The replacement was for both V1 and V3 loops, and I just got in 20 replacement loops.

Unfortunately, the V4 loop is thicker than the V3 (but about the same size as the V1 and V2 loops). I've only updated one cameras so far, and it was very hard to get the loop through the eyelet without a triangle. My cameras with even smaller eyelets won't allow the loop to go through. Peak designs did send out two little triangles for each pack of 4 loops.

However that being said, I would rather have the thicker loops for a little bit more protection.

I do wish Olympus would go back to the design they used in the E-620 where there is no eyelet, and instead there is a 3/8" slot to fit a strap directly. That always seems to me safer than the eyelet. Note a common complaint on the E-m1 mark I was the eyelets coming out.

The slot might be rougher on the loop depending on how the bar over it is shaped... I had like 30 v1/3 Anchor Links so they sent me 32 since they go out in packs of 4. Might keep using v3 on my GX850 since it's so light and I use a wrist strap on it more often than not. Probably switch to v4 on the E-M5 II, better safe sorry, so I'll have to add some split rings.

I wish they'd commented on what kind/brand of eyelet was causing accelerated wear, they seemed to allude to sometime specific but didn't name it. Been meaning to take a close look at my two bodies' eyelets to see if there's really any rough edges in there...

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Andrewteee • Veteran Member • Posts: 3,076

Re: Peak Design Clips/Straps are worth it

In reply to Impulses • Jun 23, 2018

Impulses wrote:

Michael Meissner wrote:

Andrewteee wrote:

FYI Peak Design discovered that their V3 connectors were at risk of failure in rare cases and they offered to replace any V3 connectors you have with the newest V4 connectors. You just filled out a simple survey and they mailed them to you, all for free! It's hard to beat that kind of commitment to one's products.

Yep, but I got some of the V3 loops, I found I liked them over the V1/V2 loops because they were much thinner, and it would allow me to get rid of the little triangles or rings manufacturers put on the eyelets to attach the strap.

I actually counted, and I found over the years I had collected 12 V1 loops, 12 V2 loops, and 8 V3 loops. The replacement was for both V1 and V3 loops, and I just got in 20 replacement loops.

Unfortunately, the V4 loop is thicker than the V3 (but about the same size as the V1 and V2 loops). I've only updated one cameras so far, and it was very hard to get the loop through the eyelet without a triangle. My cameras with even smaller eyelets won't allow the loop to go through. Peak designs did send out two little triangles for each pack of 4 loops.

However that being said, I would rather have the thicker loops for a little bit more protection.

I do wish Olympus would go back to the design they used in the E-620 where there is no eyelet, and instead there is a 3/8" slot to fit a strap directly. That always seems to me safer than the eyelet. Note a common complaint on the E-m1 mark I was the eyelets coming out.

The slot might be rougher on the loop depending on how the bar over it is shaped... I had like 30 v1/3 Anchor Links so they sent me 32 since they go out in packs of 4. Might keep using v3 on my GX850 since it's so light and I use a wrist strap on it more often than not. Probably switch to v4 on the E-M5 II, better safe sorry, so I'll have to add some split rings.

I wish they'd commented on what kind/brand of eyelet was causing accelerated wear, they seemed to allude to sometime specific but didn't name it. Been meaning to take a close look at my two bodies' eyelets to see if there's really any rough edges in there...

If I remember correctly, they only had seven reported issues. But if V1 and V2 were thicker, and V3 was thinner and had problems, then they must have realized the thicker cord is required.

In any case, I'm sure each user can determine the risk of V3 wear and use them if they choose too.

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