SL3: Camera lugs and Peak Design quick-release fasteners.

[HansPAF]

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Dear forum,

For my Leica SL3, I am using primary Peak Design quick-release fasteners, e.g. with a red Steam Robe (12 mm). So far, so good.

I have the following problem: The Leica SL3 has rectangular lugs, which means that the thin Peak Design straps do not cover the full width. This means that the cords always slip backwards and the camera basically hangs down. This doesn't happen in this way with a regular wide camera strap.

However, I switch between three straps (a wrist strap, the already mentioned red robe, and a wide shoulder strap) and therefore need flexibility when changing the straps.

I was able to solve the problem temporarily with wide cable ties, but in my opinion, this is a "not adequate" solution.

Does anyone else have this issue and perhaps a solution for me?

Thank you in advance for your support.

Best regards, Hans

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[MikeZ]

I don't have a solution, but am interested if anyone does.  I have used Peak fasteners on Sony and Nikon cameras with wonderful results since those cameras have "standard" lugs which are easily adapted to the Peak design.  As you mentioned, the strap connector on Leica (and Canon) does not cleanly adapt to the Peak fastener which leaves a certain level of discomfort.  FWIW, the Peak connectors on my Canon R5 have held-up perfectly over 3-4 years of use showing no real wear, but that does not address the original question regarding the "backward slip".  Any ideas/advice?

[jaapv]

I must confess that this is the first time that I know of somebody who sees this as a problem. In fact, I think that it is preferable that a camera is lens down, as I wear the strap diagonally, much more comfortable. It prevents quite a few slams into surrounding objects and people and relieves strain on the mount with heavy lenses. 
In your place I would contact Peak and see whether they have a meaningful answer. 
With really heavy lenses I will attach the strap to the tripod mount of the lens using the Peak accessory and it always balances beautifully horizontal with the camera upside down, preventing zoom creep. 

[Jonathan Levin]

+1 jaapv! In addition, my arm kind of covers camera for a bit of protection and makes it a bit more difficult to see I’m carrying around a 15k rig.

Edited yesterday at 04:28 PM by Jonathan Levin

[PhotoCruiser]

vor 7 Stunden schrieb jaapv:

In your place I would contact Peak and see whether they have a meaningful answer. 

Yep, this would be the best solution.
Second would be to use another brand of quick-release or just get used that lens is pulling the camera down.

My SL2 has the same wide lugs but i found a hand strap what fit them as i never use shoulder strap, hand strap only.
You may do a search here, i remember that others complained about the same problem with the wide lugs.

Chris

[Jeff S]

13 hours ago, jaapv said:

I must confess that this is the first time that I know of somebody who sees this as a problem. In fact, I think that it is preferable that a camera is lens down, as I wear the strap diagonally, much more comfortable. It prevents quite a few slams into surrounding objects and people and relieves strain on the mount with heavy lenses. 
In your place I would contact Peak and see whether they have a meaningful answer. 
With really heavy lenses I will attach the strap to the tripod mount of the lens using the Peak accessory and it always balances beautifully horizontal with the camera upside down, preventing zoom creep. 

Same, using  PD base plate and one lug, with big 24-90, either cross body or over one shoulder.  (PGYTECH strap works similarly.) Not only does lens hug hip, but grip is in perfect position to quickly raise camera to eye.

Edited 18 hours ago by Jeff S

[HansPAF]

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Thank you for your kind replies. Well, basically, I don't doubt the stability of the design, and perhaps it's also because, as someone with autism (L1): In my opinion, it's not as it should be 😉 Indeed, it is a good idea to get in contact with Peak Design.

However, everything becomes more balanced when I fasten the wide strap. Even so, it looks like this problem only affects a smaller number of people. 

I appreciate your responses once more and hope you have a pleasant time.
 

[Photoworks]

Would it get better if you insert it from the top > down, the main part of the strap would have the force closer to the camera.

In your image, it looks like you have inserted the robe from the bottom.