Guest Posted December 3, 2019 Share #1 Posted December 3, 2019 Advertisement (gone after registration) Hi, For those of you who use the Peak Design Slide Camera Strap, do you think the small anchors attached to the body can scratch it? I am very OCD with respect to cosmetics. Thanks Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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jankap Posted December 3, 2019 Share #2 Posted December 3, 2019 vor 25 Minuten schrieb maziatr: Hi, For those of you who use the Peak Design Slide Camera Strap, do you think the small anchors attached to the body can scratch it? I am very OCD with respect to cosmetics.Thanks My Peaks are made out of plastic. They are very practical. On a tripod the strap is a hindrance, so I take it off. But my (digital-) camera is a tool, that will not last 20 years. I have my 3rd iPhone already and since 1988 my 6th Mac. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 3, 2019 Share #3 Posted December 3, 2019 11 minutes ago, jankap said: My Peaks are made out of plastic. They are very practical. On a tripod the strap is a hindrance, so I take it off. But my (digital-) camera is a tool, that will not last 20 years. I have my 3rd iPhone already and since 1988 my 6th Mac. Thank you for the reply though I am not sure you have actually responded to my question Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
helged Posted December 3, 2019 Share #4 Posted December 3, 2019 48 minutes ago, maziatr said: Hi, For those of you who use the Peak Design Slide Camera Strap, do you think the small anchors attached to the body can scratch it? I am very OCD with respect to cosmetics. Thanks The small anchor connectors will not scratch the body, at least not if they are repeatedly not forced against the body. I would think that the anchor mount (on the strap) may scratch the body a little over time. I have not seen this on my bodies, but there could be a slight possibility. When doing street-type of photography, I prefer to keep the body in my hand. In this case I use a lug-mount wrist strap, with a piece of protective leather between the body and the strap (like the octagonal strap bumper a little down on this link: https://gordyscamerastraps.com/collections/wrist-straps/products/wrist-strap-lug-mount). In case you are concerned about scratching, you may add a piece of leather between the body and the anchor/strap. And finally, any piece of metal on any strap will, eventually, scratch the body and/or the lens... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thighslapper Posted December 3, 2019 Share #5 Posted December 3, 2019 (edited) The anchor loops are high strength synthetic fibre inside a woven synthetic sleeve with fairly softish plastic buttons ..... neither of which should cause much concern. The plastic outside of the strap clip is fine but the insert is metal ...... although it is flat and unlikely to scratch ..... although you could always put black electrical insulating tape over it if you are worried (as I have done). More of a concern is the metal 'slide' mechanism which I have actually removed and permanently sewn the strap to the length I require ...... it's no longer adjustable but a least I don't have a rogue piece of metal rattling around in by backpack/bag. Metal bits on straps .... even split rings .... are best avoided if you are concerned about cosmetic damage..... which can knock $100's off the resale price of expensive gear like Leica if you ever want to upgrade/change .... Edited December 3, 2019 by thighslapper Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jankap Posted December 3, 2019 Share #6 Posted December 3, 2019 vor einer Stunde schrieb helged: The small anchor connectors will not scratch the body, at least not if they are repeatedly not forced against the body. I would think that the anchor mount (on the strap) may scratch the body a little over time. I have not seen this on my bodies, but there could be a slight possibility. +1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 3, 2019 Share #7 Posted December 3, 2019 Advertisement (gone after registration) Thank you for all the responses. I will never be storing the camera with the strap attached. So no chance of the metal clasps doing any damage. My concern was more to do with anchor plastic buttons which seems to be unfounded based on the you responses. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonomaBear Posted December 3, 2019 Share #8 Posted December 3, 2019 I have used nothing but Peak Design straps for a very long time. I never remove the connectors, just change which strap for a situation. None of my cameras has ever had a scratch from these straps and connectors. Only the tripod plate which is normal, so I remove it each evening. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kim Dahl Posted December 3, 2019 Share #9 Posted December 3, 2019 Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! For the metal On Peak design I do this. 2 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! For the metal On Peak design I do this. ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/304078-peak-design-slide-strap-can-the-anchors-scratch-the-body/?do=findComment&comment=3866691'>More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 3, 2019 Share #10 Posted December 3, 2019 14 minutes ago, SonomaBear said: I have used nothing but Peak Design straps for a very long time. I never remove the connectors, just change which strap for a situation. None of my cameras has ever had a scratch from these straps and connectors. Only the tripod plate which is normal, so I remove it each evening. Thanks, good to know Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lev_Anni Posted October 3, 2021 Share #11 Posted October 3, 2021 On 12/3/2019 at 1:43 PM, thighslapper said: The anchor loops are high strength synthetic fibre inside a woven synthetic sleeve with fairly softish plastic buttons ..... neither of which should cause much concern. The plastic outside of the strap clip is fine but the insert is metal ...... although it is flat and unlikely to scratch ..... although you could always put black electrical insulating tape over it if you are worried (as I have done). More of a concern is the metal 'slide' mechanism which I have actually removed and permanently sewn the strap to the length I require ...... it's no longer adjustable but a least I don't have a rogue piece of metal rattling around in by backpack/bag. Metal bits on straps .... even split rings .... are best avoided if you are concerned about cosmetic damage..... which can knock $100's off the resale price of expensive gear like Leica if you ever want to upgrade/change .... Can you tell how you removed these metal slides, I'm also concerned that it easily can scratch anything in its way. As I see on images and videos, there are some screws which are holding this slides in place, so is it possible to get rid of them entirely without breaking it down? Thanks!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted October 3, 2021 Share #12 Posted October 3, 2021 Over the years, they never scratched any of my cameras. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lev_Anni Posted October 3, 2021 Share #13 Posted October 3, 2021 2 hours ago, jaapv said: Over the years, they never scratched any of my cameras. ok but this doesn't mean they can't, right? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff S Posted October 3, 2021 Share #14 Posted October 3, 2021 18 minutes ago, Lev_Anni said: ok but this doesn't mean they can't, right? Discussed above two years ago. Deja vu. Jeff Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lev_Anni Posted October 3, 2021 Share #15 Posted October 3, 2021 22 minutes ago, Jeff S said: Discussed above two years ago. Deja vu. Jeff aaagh, hate dejavus sorry! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff S Posted October 3, 2021 Share #16 Posted October 3, 2021 4 minutes ago, Lev_Anni said: aaagh, hate dejavus sorry! Without them the forum would be missing much of its contents. Hardly a subject, apart from new gear releases, that hasn’t been covered repeatedly, especially straps, bags, etc. It’s all good… and often entertaining. Jeff Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lev_Anni Posted October 3, 2021 Share #17 Posted October 3, 2021 (edited) Jeff, thanks By the way, have you seen this project on kickstarter? CAMS Sling Strap and Plates Make Shooting Portraits Easier and More Comfortable than Ever | PetaPixel Very much good solution, but I think their project never realized, sadly, why? 😕 Edited October 3, 2021 by Lev_Anni Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted October 4, 2021 Share #18 Posted October 4, 2021 Actually, it looks like an overdesigned solution to a non-existent problem. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erato Posted October 4, 2021 Share #19 Posted October 4, 2021 FYR -- I am using a pair of oval split ring plus plastic hood well-protects camera body. Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/304078-peak-design-slide-strap-can-the-anchors-scratch-the-body/?do=findComment&comment=4286265'>More sharing options...
Erato Posted October 4, 2021 Share #20 Posted October 4, 2021 Installation guide attached for further reference. Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! 2 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/304078-peak-design-slide-strap-can-the-anchors-scratch-the-body/?do=findComment&comment=4286268'>More sharing options...
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