Peak Design Launches New Colors for its Popular Strap Line

Peak Design has launched several new colors for its popular camera straps that leverage the company's Anchor links and are easily adjustable.

The San Francisco-based and environment-conscious photography and travel accessory brand -- which recently launched its own Marketplace -- has released new colorways for its camera strap collection, alongside several new improvements across its products range.

All Peak Design straps now feature newly-added colors, such as the blue "Midnight" or the earthy green "Sage." Camera users have a choice of three longer straps -- "Slide," "Slide Lite," and "Leash" -- and both a smaller hand strap, "Clutch" and a wrist strap, "Cuff."

"Slide" is marketed as the most versatile professional camera strap, which can be worn as a sling, neck, or as a shoulder strap, while the "Slide Lite" brings the same features but packed into a lighter version particularly for mirrorless and lighter DSLR cameras.

"Slide" in Sage "Slide Lite" in Midnight

"Leash" is the most affordable of the three and brings a minimalist design -- without "chunky shoulder pads or bulky hardware -- that easily fits in a pocket. This strap is still capable of supporting a heavier load and can be configured as a sling or neck strap, as a safety tether, and more.

"Leash" in Sage

The "Clutch" hand strap is compatible with larger full-frame camera bodies, including those with battery grips, and can be cinched down on the user's hand for tighter security or loosened for access to camera controls. This hand strap can also be used in conjunction with the three straps mentioned above.

"Clutch"

With its low-profile design, "Cuff" is designed to help users protect their camera from accidental drops but, with the help of the Anchor Link system, it can also be used with binoculars or other devices. When not in use, this unobtrusive strap can be worn as a bracelet.

"Cuff"

Other 2021 Peak Design product updates include a new silicone grip, upgraded webbing, and lower profile strap and hardware transitions. Anchor connectors have also been upgraded to be smaller, faster, and more secure.

The company claims that its proprietary Anchor Link system, which allows for instant attachment and detachment, is what sets its straps apart from other options available on the market. Its aluminum quick-adjusters also let users change strap length with just one finger while the strap is worn.

The brand's products include a lifetime warranty, which is also transferred to new owners of second-hand Peak Design products via Peak Design Marketplace.

A full list of Peak Design products can be found on its website.

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Clever Supply Unveils its First Adjustable Leather Strap

Clever Supply has announced its first adjustable leather strap, which joins the full collection of hand-made leather camera straps that the company has been making since its successful Kickstarter 2019.

Founded with the idea of "enjoy the carry" at its core, Clever Supply produces made-to-order leather straps and other camera accessories. Up until this point, straps were only made as set lengths. Todd Balsley, the founder of Clever Supply, says that he has been receiving requests to design an adjustable length strap for some time.

"As we’ve made camera straps over the years, I’ve learned a lot about how other photographers shoot. What became clear was just because I preferred a fixed length strap, it didn’t mean every other photographer out there did," Balsley says. "Sometimes adjusting your strap length is a part of your workflow, maybe you start a shoot with it short and in front, but as you start walking around more you may decide it’d be more convenient to wear crossbody so you adjust to a longer length."

To address the requests, Clever Supply has launched the Adjustable Anchor Camera Strap, which is made from full-grain leather and features the same popular Peak Design Anchor Links as his other straps but can be adjusted using a classic buckle system from 42-inches to 50-inches.

"When we launched the Anchor camera strap, we were on a mission to marry the timeless material of leather with the innovative hardware Peak offers to elevate the shooting experience and make it easy for photographers to adapt to their shooting needs," Balsley says. "This adjustable strap is another offering that aligns with that vision."

The Adjustable Anchor strap is 3/4-inch all the way through, which is the same strap width as the other camera straps Clever Supply makes. This particular width was chosen as a proper balance between strength and a low-profile look.

Clever Supply says that each strap starts with high-quality full-grain leather, which is tanned in the USA.

"We use leathers with a medium temper that ensure comfort on first use with a 'broken-in' feel," Balsley says. "Both traditional Film SLR or DSLR cameras from or Nikon work great with this strap, as well as any Leica, Fujifilm, Sony mirrorless cameras."

Clever Supply is a small operation where the products are still made-to-order by either Balsey or his wife, by hand. You can read more about the history of the company as well as how it makes its straps here.

The new Adjustable Anchor Strap can be purchased directly from the Clever Supply website for $114 in one of three colors: English Tan, Chestnut, or Black.

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