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5.0 out of 5 starsI use it with my Canon T6i
Reviewed in the United States on June 12, 2016
NOTE: Make sure you buy the SL-2 (latest version; other colors of the latest version noted as SL-T-2 and SL-L-2) not the SL-1 because that doesn't include the strap padding and the damage indicator for the cords.
I was deciding between the Peak Design Slide and the OP/TECH USA Utility Strap - Sling and decided to buy the latter first. I was highly disappointed with the design of the OP/TECH USA Sling so I opted to returning it and buying the Peak Design Slide instead.
One of the main issues I had with the OP/TECH Sling is that although the product keeps my camera extremely secure, it was blocking the liveview and viewfinder of my camera! With the Peak Design Slide Camera, I am able to connect the straps in different orientations without blocking the center of my camera. It may seem like the cords are weak but I think they are woven properly that I'm not worried about my camera dropping. It also has indicators within the cords themselves, showing YELLOW if it needs replacement or RED if it is dangerous to use in case of the cord breaking. I will update my review to let you know how long the cords lasted me!
Another thing I really, really like about the Peak Design Slide Camera is the different orientations you can have the strap as. I keep three of the four cords included in the product on the right, left, and bottom sides of my camera so that I can easily carry my camera hanging around my neck, behind me, or over my shoulder. All I need is to press on the circular portion of the cord and slide up, easily done even with just one hand. The way the straps are adjusted as easy as well. Just flip the metallic silver bar down to increase the length or up to decrease the length. There are two on each side of the straps so you can adjust it accordingly, especially for people who likes their camera on the left side (since most people have them on the right). It glides smoothly without any hangs, unlike the OP/TECH Sling.
As for the texture, it really does feel and look like airplane seatbelts, especially the one in black. I don't mind though, I still think it looks cool. If you're really bothered by that, they also sell it in brown and blue colors for just a few dollars more. As my note stated, the SL-1 version of the Peak Design Slide has NO padding so make sure you're buying the SL-2 (also make sure the box you got also states it's SL-2, SL-T-2, or SL-L-2 since the last two are the model number for the different colors). Flipping the padded portion of the strap will reveal the silicon grip so it doesn't glide as easily and stays in place. Sometimes I use that and shorten the length of my strap for a nice camera stabilizer.
Finally, the downside of using this strap... Any strap where you want your camera to point down will have to use the bottom mount of your camera. It doesn't bother me that much but I really dislike how when I set down my camera, it immediately tumbles backwards or forwards (depending on which side is heavy). Of course, that's gravity just doing its job and I can just be careful, but it is still a slight annoyance. Another annoyance I have is that since the bottom mount is taken, I have to keep removing the plate so I can install the correct mount for my tripod. An Allen wrench is provided inside the baggie for you to tighten the circle in the center of the mount plate so make sure you do! These annoyances come with wanting to have a more versatile camera strap and having it point down, so I am not giving it less than 5 stars just because of them!
In the box, you will find the strap, 4 anchors (I was referring to them as cords), 1 mount plate, 1 Allen wrench, 1 baggie, and some paper inserts with information on how to use the item. These items can be seen in the pictures I've provided with this review.
