If I had more time to write this article, I would go into detail on why I believe it’s the best option for neck strap on the market. Since I don’t, I will simply cover off on a few features that really jump out to me.First, I want to state that comfort is key when it comes to neck straps. The standard Canon neck strap cuts into my neck for some reason. I don’t know why, but it’s always irritated my skin. The SlideLITE has never bothered me while wearing it.Second, I am able to use the SlideLITE with an Arca Swiss plate. That means, I never have to take the SlideLITE off my camera to slap a plate on it and vice-versa. That my friends is a huge time saver for me.Now let us jump into something I'm not a fan of. When I first started looking into the SlideLITE I ... MoreIf I had more time to write this article, I would go into detail on why I believe it’s the best option for neck strap on the market. Since I don’t, I will simply cover off on a few features that really jump out to me.First, I want to state that comfort is key when it comes to neck straps. The standard Canon neck strap cuts into my neck for some reason. I don’t know why, but it’s always irritated my skin. The SlideLITE has never bothered me while wearing it.Second, I am able to use the SlideLITE with an Arca Swiss plate. That means, I never have to take the SlideLITE off my camera to slap a plate on it and vice-versa. That my friends is a huge time saver for me.Now let us jump into something I'm not a fan of. When I first started looking into the SlideLITE I emailed the company to ask if there was a difference between the SlideLITE and the Pro model. They told me, no but, I would be better off with the Pro version due to the size of my camera. This confused me as I read that both models can handle full-size cameras. I went back and forth with them before getting a straight answer that the SlideLight can handle a full body without any problems but the Pro would give me a wider strap and thicker padding. Now if I planned on keeping the strap on me all day for hours at a time I would think a thicker and wider strap would be useful but for the most part, the strap that comes with the SlideLITE is perfect. I can simply roll it up and put it in my camera bag without taking up much space. I really wasn't a fan of getting the run around from support about if the SlideLITE would handle the weight of a Canon 5D Mark IV. Needless to say, it's working flawlessly and I'm super happy I saved money going with the SlideLITE over the Pro.I would absolutely recommend this to anyone with a camera. Also, I can't forget to mention how Peak Design has made all of the there straps interchangeable. The system is brilliant and being able to so quickly with a push of my thumb click it off my camera and back on is amazing. I do however wish they would find a better way for the Clutch to come off the camera. Being able to quickly remove it in the same form as the SlideLITE would be wonderful.

I had really high hopes for this camera strap that I bought to go with my Sony A7II. The build quality and materials are excellent, but that's where the positives end. The strap is extremely bulky and wide even for the SlideLITE version. The buckles are really large and the fixed loop on the back always bunches up leaving a bulge pressure point on your front and back. The buckles work well, but it needs constant fiddling to get it to lay flat. The end pieces that connect to the anchors are also huge and at their widest point are wider than the left side of the body on my A7II. They constantly bang into the camera body getting in the way and making a lot of noise. Did I mention that it's really big and bulky? The reverse side of the strap has two grippy strips that ... MoreI had really high hopes for this camera strap that I bought to go with my Sony A7II. The build quality and materials are excellent, but that's where the positives end. The strap is extremely bulky and wide even for the SlideLITE version. The buckles are really large and the fixed loop on the back always bunches up leaving a bulge pressure point on your front and back. The buckles work well, but it needs constant fiddling to get it to lay flat. The end pieces that connect to the anchors are also huge and at their widest point are wider than the left side of the body on my A7II. They constantly bang into the camera body getting in the way and making a lot of noise. Did I mention that it's really big and bulky? The reverse side of the strap has two grippy strips that have absolutely no grip at all on clothing or skin. Running your finger down the strap, you can barely tell where the grip area starts. I own the standard Black Rapid strap modified with a Sun Sniper Sun-Sniper Bear Camera Screw. This setup is far more comfortable, much less bulky, and much lighter. I can also remove it in seconds. With the SlideLITE you need a tool to remove the tripod socket plate and then remove the anchors. I also use the Black Rapid SnapR strap that comes with their bags. This is even smaller and lighter than the regular Black Rapid Strap. Both BR straps fold up compact for storage. And there are no hard pieces that can bang into my camera. Due to the SlideLITE large buckles and end pieces it takes up a lot more room in your camera bag. Yes, with the Black Rapid design the camera can bobble around a bit more due to the tripod socket being the only attachment point. The SlideLITE keeps the camera more against your body when you can get it adjusted and when you get the straps to lay flat. In use, the BR design is far smoother and easier to use and adjust than the SlideLITE.

I picked this strap up because I've been carrying a second camera since I got back into analog photography. I found myself often slinging an analog camera and hand carrying a digital, or vice versa, and figured it was about time I got another strap so I wasn't carrying something all day. I'll say this, the slidelite is robust, comfortable, sturdy and well designed. That said, it's overkill for me. My previous strap was the Peak Design Leash, which is the same fantastic quick-connect system. It's about 1/3 the width though, and much lighter, with significantly smaller buckles. For the cameras I carry, the leash is much less obtrusive and more comfortable. If I was carrying a large DSLR with heavy lenses, maybe the slidelite would be more fitting, but for my purposes ... MoreI picked this strap up because I've been carrying a second camera since I got back into analog photography. I found myself often slinging an analog camera and hand carrying a digital, or vice versa, and figured it was about time I got another strap so I wasn't carrying something all day. I'll say this, the slidelite is robust, comfortable, sturdy and well designed. That said, it's overkill for me. My previous strap was the Peak Design Leash, which is the same fantastic quick-connect system. It's about 1/3 the width though, and much lighter, with significantly smaller buckles. For the cameras I carry, the leash is much less obtrusive and more comfortable. If I was carrying a large DSLR with heavy lenses, maybe the slidelite would be more fitting, but for my purposes it's simply too much strap for my small mirrorless or SLR's.