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Bought some new straps. Good time for updated strap discussion.
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<blockquote data-quote="BF Hammer" data-source="post: 847148" data-attributes="member: 48483"><p>All the talk of straps is about 1 decade old or more.</p><p></p><p>I bought in to the Peak Design system about 7 years ago with a Slide and a matching Cuff. Then I purchased their Anchor Links to use on a legacy strap I rather liked to use since about 2010. Then I inherited some gear from my brother and adopted a narrow strap included, adding another Anchor Link set. So with that I managed 3 camera bodies at the time and picked out a strap similar to how I chose a lens for a shoot.</p><p></p><p>Now I have 2 bodies, with one being a specialty infrared conversion. And the older straps are deteriorating. The rubberized stripes underneath are hardened and flaking off both, but much worse on the narrow strap. Time to finally update those, the Nat Geo strap really was not being used in it's optimal way since changing to Peak Design anchors anyhow.</p><p></p><p>[ATTACH=full]430670[/ATTACH]</p><p>[ATTACH=full]430669[/ATTACH]</p><p></p><p>The narrow strap's obvious replacement is a matching Peak Design Leash. Then I went to a leather strap to replace the vintage-style Nat Geo strap. I was already looking at all leather straps on Etsy and Amazon, and I settled on what really is the inexpensive choice. The Smallrig vintage-style leather strap.</p><p></p><p>[ATTACH=full]430674[/ATTACH]</p><p></p><p>Why not go the obvious choice with a Peak Design leather? I was not eager to spend their price and guess which of the 3 sizes they cut them to would be ideal for me. Smallrig is only $28 at full-price and can be adjusted. I already had Anchor Link ends to transplant, so no real risk.</p><p></p><p>Nothing I can comment on will enhance what other reviewers have already said about the Leash. Personally I think a 1-inch width would be better than the actual 3/4" width, but it's still good for it's use in a lightweight configuration slung over a shoulder. </p><p>[ATTACH=full]430673[/ATTACH]</p><p></p><p>I did wonder about the material used in the Smallrig. It is so inexpensive that they could have been using "pleather" by what I could see in photos. No, that is not the case at all. It's solid cowhide and just supple enough to have flexibility in normal use. The underside suede finish gives the right grip to slinging on a shoulder. The bulge in the middle is the standard width of most straps and carries the weight of a camera well. The tapering ends just get out of the way. It was a very pleasant surprise. The major dislike is the billboard-sized logo, and I would call it short for me if I had to install directly to a body. But the Anchor Link system adds over 2.25 inches of length on each side, so the strap at longest adjustment works at a comfortable size for me. There are 3 holes total to shorten up for petite people. I am over 6 foot with a 3XL body though.</p><p>[ATTACH=full]430675[/ATTACH]</p><p></p><p>The full matched-set of Peak Design straps. Slide to sling heavy lens combo, Cuff for safety carry in hand, and the Leash for lightweight and stowable option.</p><p>[ATTACH=full]430671[/ATTACH]</p><p>[ATTACH=full]430672[/ATTACH]</p><p></p><p>But wait, there is a bonus. While I waited the 10 days for my delivery, I pulled out another option from the gear shelf. Earlier this year I bought a Smallrig leather half case, and it came bundled with a rope strap that I laughed off as short and useless. I upgraded to a better leather half case shortly after. But I dug out the rope and added the Anchor Links to use for a while. The Anchors again added 2.25" on each end, and made it no longer feel like a child's item. The leather ends have a nice attachment system. I used it for a couple of shoots, including the train picking up cars last week. I won't say I love it. Kind of a Beverly Hillbillies vibe to me. But it works in a light configuration. It also can be coiled and stowed pretty easy with the Anchors attached. Since I have the spare Anchor Links to use, it will be there as an option. Either the rope or the Leash might live on the D600 infrared conversion, where the previous narrow strap was used most.</p><p>[ATTACH=full]430677[/ATTACH]</p><p>The Smallrig strap set.</p><p>[ATTACH=full]430676[/ATTACH]</p><p></p><p>The real winner for average sized lenses to me is the Smallrig leather. A great replacement for the Nat Geo khaki strap that actually manages to be less bulky. It's too bad the leather color of the half-case can't be a closer match to Smallrig, but that was the brown that maker offered. But with the Anchor Link system, I do change the strap for the task, or remove entirely for tripod use. In the older days I detached the neck portion and locked the narrow parts of the strap together to make a hand-carry option as well as remove the sail surface for tripod use outside.</p><p>[ATTACH=full]430678[/ATTACH]</p><p>This cellphone photo actually has a better color rendition of the brown shades.</p><p></p><p>Feel free to chime in with what you might use and why that works for you.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="BF Hammer, post: 847148, member: 48483"] All the talk of straps is about 1 decade old or more. I bought in to the Peak Design system about 7 years ago with a Slide and a matching Cuff. Then I purchased their Anchor Links to use on a legacy strap I rather liked to use since about 2010. Then I inherited some gear from my brother and adopted a narrow strap included, adding another Anchor Link set. So with that I managed 3 camera bodies at the time and picked out a strap similar to how I chose a lens for a shoot. Now I have 2 bodies, with one being a specialty infrared conversion. And the older straps are deteriorating. The rubberized stripes underneath are hardened and flaking off both, but much worse on the narrow strap. Time to finally update those, the Nat Geo strap really was not being used in it's optimal way since changing to Peak Design anchors anyhow. [ATTACH type="full"]430670[/ATTACH] [ATTACH type="full"]430669[/ATTACH] The narrow strap's obvious replacement is a matching Peak Design Leash. Then I went to a leather strap to replace the vintage-style Nat Geo strap. I was already looking at all leather straps on Etsy and Amazon, and I settled on what really is the inexpensive choice. The Smallrig vintage-style leather strap. [ATTACH type="full"]430674[/ATTACH] Why not go the obvious choice with a Peak Design leather? I was not eager to spend their price and guess which of the 3 sizes they cut them to would be ideal for me. Smallrig is only $28 at full-price and can be adjusted. I already had Anchor Link ends to transplant, so no real risk. Nothing I can comment on will enhance what other reviewers have already said about the Leash. Personally I think a 1-inch width would be better than the actual 3/4" width, but it's still good for it's use in a lightweight configuration slung over a shoulder. [ATTACH type="full"]430673[/ATTACH] I did wonder about the material used in the Smallrig. It is so inexpensive that they could have been using "pleather" by what I could see in photos. No, that is not the case at all. It's solid cowhide and just supple enough to have flexibility in normal use. The underside suede finish gives the right grip to slinging on a shoulder. The bulge in the middle is the standard width of most straps and carries the weight of a camera well. The tapering ends just get out of the way. It was a very pleasant surprise. The major dislike is the billboard-sized logo, and I would call it short for me if I had to install directly to a body. But the Anchor Link system adds over 2.25 inches of length on each side, so the strap at longest adjustment works at a comfortable size for me. There are 3 holes total to shorten up for petite people. I am over 6 foot with a 3XL body though. [ATTACH type="full"]430675[/ATTACH] The full matched-set of Peak Design straps. Slide to sling heavy lens combo, Cuff for safety carry in hand, and the Leash for lightweight and stowable option. [ATTACH type="full"]430671[/ATTACH] [ATTACH type="full"]430672[/ATTACH] But wait, there is a bonus. While I waited the 10 days for my delivery, I pulled out another option from the gear shelf. Earlier this year I bought a Smallrig leather half case, and it came bundled with a rope strap that I laughed off as short and useless. I upgraded to a better leather half case shortly after. But I dug out the rope and added the Anchor Links to use for a while. The Anchors again added 2.25" on each end, and made it no longer feel like a child's item. The leather ends have a nice attachment system. I used it for a couple of shoots, including the train picking up cars last week. I won't say I love it. Kind of a Beverly Hillbillies vibe to me. But it works in a light configuration. It also can be coiled and stowed pretty easy with the Anchors attached. Since I have the spare Anchor Links to use, it will be there as an option. Either the rope or the Leash might live on the D600 infrared conversion, where the previous narrow strap was used most. [ATTACH type="full"]430677[/ATTACH] The Smallrig strap set. [ATTACH type="full"]430676[/ATTACH] The real winner for average sized lenses to me is the Smallrig leather. A great replacement for the Nat Geo khaki strap that actually manages to be less bulky. It's too bad the leather color of the half-case can't be a closer match to Smallrig, but that was the brown that maker offered. But with the Anchor Link system, I do change the strap for the task, or remove entirely for tripod use. In the older days I detached the neck portion and locked the narrow parts of the strap together to make a hand-carry option as well as remove the sail surface for tripod use outside. [ATTACH type="full"]430678[/ATTACH] This cellphone photo actually has a better color rendition of the brown shades. Feel free to chime in with what you might use and why that works for you. [/QUOTE]
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