Sling strap recommendations

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Can anyone recommend a small sling style strap. I have a black rapid that I use on my DSLR but would like something smaller to match a mirrorless camera.
 
I've got a Peak Design Leash on my Christmas Wish List (that's not a hint, you barely know me ;) ). I already use their Cuff on my EM1 MkII and like it a lot.

I wasn't sure if I should go for the Slide Lite for a bit more width to spread the load but I can use the pad from my Sunsniper strap which I haven't used since I got rid of the heavier camera.

Peak Design aren't the cheapest by any means but I find their products well made.
 
I have a Leash and a Slide and find that the Leash will carry a full SLR & non 2.8 zoom quite easily.

The only difference is that the Slide is wider (and thus sturdier) and has grabby pads that grip your clothing and stop the camera swinging round all the time. It's a pro and a con because you have to flip it to get the sling action to work. I prefer the Leash wherever possible because it doesn't have the pad things and I can live with the occasional swing in front of the body - usually when you bend down carelessly. If I were scrambling up rocks though I'd opt for the padded Slide for the security that it stays slung.
 
Hi, I've just joined today! Interested to see the thread having just bought a Simplr strap from a company called Rigu which I like very much, nice and quick to adjust, a bit pricey for what they are, but I understand that they're a one man business. It might be one to consider as an alternative to the wonderful peak design straps (which I also have). Sometimes those plastic quick release connectors are not right for the camera setup that you have
 
stumac said:
Can anyone recommend a small sling style strap. I have a black rapid that I use on my DSLR but would like something smaller to match a mirrorless camera.
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Peak Design Leash
 
sk66 said:
Op-Tech Compact Sling or Mirrorless Sling; functional, comfortable, cheap.
None of the Peak Designs are actually sling straps...
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I know what you mean, but the PD straps are slippy and designed to slide over your shoulder bringing the camera with them, rather than a fixed strap with the camera sliding independently. Same result.

TBH the main reason I use PD straps is because of their neat quick-release Anchor system.
 
HoppyUK said:
I know what you mean, but the PD straps are slippy and designed to slide over your shoulder bringing the camera with them, rather than a fixed strap with the camera sliding independently. Same result.

TBH the main reason I use PD straps is because of their neat quick-release Anchor system.
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I have 2 of the Slides, 1 Slide Light, and I think I have a leash somewhere. One of the Slides I use as my primary big kit strap although I have an Op/tech utility that is more comfortable (a little less versatile), the other two have been shortened and I use them as tripod straps. IDK where the leash is (if I still have it).
I also have several Op/Tech, BR, CarrySpeed etc... Damn things seem to multiply! The one I use on my mirrorless is the Op/Tech compact slide, not that it is particularly fabulous; but very functional, pocketable, and cheap.
 
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