Comparing Camera Straps - The BlackRapid Sport vs the Peak Design Slide

In this video, I compare the BlackRapid Sport camera strap to the Peak Design Slide. I talk about what I like and dislike concerning each and hopefully help you make a decision on which would be best for you.

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[terryroth]

I use my Peak Slide strap all the time for carrying my camera and lens in the woods. My biggest lens is a Sigma 150-600C. I use the tripod collar for one of the attachment points. This setup works great for me. Easy on and
easy off and quickly attaches to tripod.

[AnthonyMorganti]

In this video, I compare the Black Rapid Sport camera strap to the Peak Design Slide. I talk about what I like and dislike concerning each and hopefully help you make a decision on which would be best for you.

This video is NOT sponsored. No person or company has paid me to do the video and I purchased each strap with my own money.

I am an affiliate for Peak Design and I am an affiliate for Amazon. All of the links below are my affiliate links. If you purchase anything after clicking on any of the links, I will earn a commission. Thank you very much for your kind support!

Please read my Code of Ethics Statement for more info about my affiliations:


You can view all of the Peak Design product on their website here:


All of the equipment I mentioned in the video is linked below:













Video Gear used in the video:

Video Gear Used:


The background in the video is from Kate Backdrop -- it is their "Retro Damaged Cement Wall" cloth backdrop:


Unsure of how to price your photography? Check the 2019 Guide to Pricing Your Photography:


Thank you!

[christophmunch]

Of course straps have their place for numerous photographers. But if you have a backpack anyway, the Peak Design Capture Clip is the FAR superior solution. No dangling camera. No extra strap which makes you sweat more. No fumbling when you start the hike or have a break. Less baggage.
For protection against the camera falling down accidentally I have a thin, simple strap attached to my Sony camera (one which came with my little Olympus} which simply lays around my neck loosely all the time.

[Genesis.-]

I just got the Black Rapid Curve Sport for my birthday. It has changed my camera carrying life. I love it. It is significantly more comfortable and makes carrying my Mark IV with the longer 100-400 L lens tolerable on my wildlife photography hikes. Easily the best strap I've used.

[rj]

I’ve had the Peak strap for a couple of years. The attachments will mount on many different Arca plates or L brackets. I currently have mine on the camera and my L bracket. They work great.

[randybocksnick]

ANTHONY-- I have bought a new BR strap - sports model and have 9 year old reg strap and loved it! I have photographed High school sports for 56 yrs so I know I will really enjoy the new sports model! Very good video, Anthony. Randy B.(Montana)

[PeteAndrusyszyn]

I've had the Peak strap for several years and have never had an issue with the links. When I bought mine, the Arca mount was standard so I can use a tripod without messing around. But they have since switched to the lower profile mount with the hex screw. You can also use one of the additional links to connect to the other top strap mount on your camera when using the strap over your neck. I did have one problem with my original strap where the grip strips on the strap turned gummy and left marks on my shirt. They have a new formulation for the grips now and when I contacted them about my grips deteriorating they sent me a new strap free with no questions asked, so their warranty isn't just talk! So far no grip issues with the new strap. I would highly recommend the Peak Slide. They also have a lot of other neat products which I wish I could afford :-)

[allentrench]

Thanks Anthony as always your videos are so informative. I too have been looking for a new strap for my camera and have looked at both models and you kind a help me make my decision. I have been a loyal fan since you early days and you remain one of my all-time favorite YouTube video series.

[odinallfather]

I really love my Peak Design slide. I also have their Clutch hand strap. Both using the same anchors allows quick switching from one to the other, or I can add adapters and use both. I have the smaller plate that connects to my tripod, so I never need to worry about removing it. TBH, I like that it uses a hex wrench so I don't inadvertently loosen it. Black Rapid has a huge fan base and I understand why. Nice strap too.

[Woodenarrows]

I love my Peak Design "Slide" strap. Been using it now over three years. Have never had a failure of the anchors. I use the Peak Design Arca-Swiss type tripod plate on the bottom of my camera(s) with a PD anchor on the tripod plate and another PD anchor on the side of the camera. This allows the camera to be carried over the shoulder with the lens hanging down for comfortable carry off your hip and allows quick access to the camera. I can easily unsnap the strap and with the PD Arca-Swiss tripod plate, mount the camera to my tripod without having to unscrew anything. I also use the Peak Design "Capture Clip" on my backpack strap. The same tripod plate clips into the Capture Clip for handy shoulder strap carry when using my backpack. Peak Design has come up with a wonderful and very versatile system...

[HiFlyer]

I've had the Peak Design Slide for almost 2 years and the nylon mounts show no sign of wear yet. They are multi-layered with different colors in the inner layers and the different colors will be noticeable as they wear. I used a Dremel Tool to cut a slot in the base screw so I could use a coin.

[gadgetphotos]

Anthony we do like your youtube channel. My wife and I have been using Peak Design Leash, Slide, Clutch for five years or more and never had a problem with the straps or the Anchor Links, one of the layers in the Anchor Links is kevlar which is 4 x stronger than steel, we find they are so versatile, my wife loves the Clutch, as I do not use camera straps when shooting, only on long hikes and they are so easy to remove.

[davidbailey]

I like the Peak Design because it's a system, not just a strap. I have the Slide strap and the Manfrotto plate. I also have the PD Clip, which attaches to my rucksack strap and that enables me to attach the Manfrotto plate (and thus the camera) to my rucksack, with the lens facing down. By pressing the release latch (which is lockable) I can detach the camera in a couple of seconds. It's a quick action and comfortable way of carrying my Sony with a pretty heavy lens. My old Slide developed a problem and I communicated with PD. They immediately accepted that the Slide was not performing properly (design since modified) and immediately dispatched to me a brand new strap and attaching clips/threads. It is a superb system and, when the camera attachments wear, as they will after much use, the user will see that the threads show yellow - warning that it's time to get replacements. With further wear the threads connecting to the camera show red - time to stop using that thread.
I did have a Black Rapid but I stopped using it as the screw thread connector, attaching to the camera tripod thread, began to exhibit metal particles on the washer. Clearly the swivel was eroding, which concerned me. The company said it was fine but I did not think so and I had no wish to get iron filings in my camera, nor to lose my D850 by a worn out thread.

[genebrooks]

i have been subscribing to your channel for over a year now, Mostly light room, I have learned a lot from your videos, and you tube tutorials, your videos are getting better, and you look more comfortable. I have a friend that has been doing documentary photography and i have been sending him links to your getting started in light room. The Camera strap i have been using for some time now is called Sun-Sniper it is made in Germany. Thanks for your continued work.

[LhundupTP]

Hi Anthony it’s really nice to see you here. I learned your Lightroom and PS technics and thinking how you look like, you look greater than what I thought 🙏🏻 I am using Peak Design’s straps and bags they are great 👍

[JCouv]

Thank you. Can confirm the Peak links are ok on my DSLR and some G lens, which can be heavy. . Have had them for over 2 years and all good. I recall the cords are meant to change colour if they get weak or worn...apparently. .. mine have not yet. Regards.

[BBernard]

For the Black Rapid strap, you can attach a L-bracket or other camera plate to the camera bottom. Then attach a Neewer arca-swiss clamp with knurled screw (DC-38Q) to the Black-Rapid fastner. Using this technique you can keep the arca-swiss plate attached to the camera body at all times, then simply attach the Black-Rapid strap to the camera arca-swiss plate via the DC-38Q Neewer plate when you want to.

[philipculbertson]

I use the Peak Design strap and have for several years. I leave an L bracket on my cameras at all times and the Peak Design attachments work well on that. I also have extra attachments on an insert I sometimes use as a camera bag. This is the most versatile strap I have used and I love it. As for the attachments strength, I've used them on my D810 with 70-200 lens for a long time and have seen no sign of wear or concern of them breaking. AS you pointed out, I really like having the ability to go over the neck on either side, over a single shoulder on either side.

[dunnymonster]

Thanks for the comparison Anthony. I loathe the more common neck type camera straps with a passion so have used these sling type straps for a long time. I'm a Black Rapid user myself but prior to that I used a cheap generic version by a company called Focus which has worked really well. In fact I still use the cheaper one on occasion. I have the dual camera Black Rapid model which serves me well during events where I'll have two cameras, one with the 24 to 70 f2.8, the other with the 70 to 200 f2.8. My only peeve with these sling type straps is I often find them slipping off my shoulder when I lift the camera up to my face ( maybe I've just got very narrow shoulders lol ). I end up with the entire strap hanging from my waist!. This only happens when I have just one camera hanging off the Black Rapid however, with two each side it stays put fine. Can't comment on this Peak Design strap because I've never used them but I suspect it's " slippyness " would likely cause it to slide off my shoulder as well occasionally.

[Kevin_Bemis]

Thank you Anthony, yet another good, informative, and free video. Can't believe you already got some down votes - sheesh.