New gear and impressions: Peak Design`s `Leash` shoulder and `Cuff` wrist strap
(Digital Photography Review)

The new Peak Design Cuff in the `ash` color (top) and new Peak Design Leash in the `black on black` color (bottom). The addition of metal hardware to both these products is a major part of the update, though I personal prefer plastic hardware because it won`t scratch my camera. I´ve long admired Peak Design products because they offer an elegant and simple solution to the chore that is removing and replacing one´s camera strap, something I do a lot of working at DPReview. The `secret sauce´ of the Peak Design system is what the company calls `Anchor Links,´ which are small loops of incredibly strong cord connected to a circular plastic anchor. The cord threads through a camera´s eyelet and the anchor attaches to a Peak Design shoulder or wrist strap. The company´s Leash (camera strap) and Cuff (wrist strap) have been available for a while, but this update should offer some nice improvements to two already well-thought-out products. What´s new Both products have been re-worked for a more low profile design, and feature machine anodized aluminum hardware. The strap portion is still made out of ultra strong seatbelt-style nylon. The Anchor Links have also been redesigned: The cord portion has been reduced to half the thickness for easier threading through narrow eyelets, but still holds up to 200 lbs like the older anchors. The plastic portion of the anchor is now angled for easier connecting. A new aluminum anchor mount (included with leash) can be connected to a tripod socket allowing you to wear your camera more comfortably as a sling. The updated Leash gains a second length adjuster. The hardware for the adjuster is now made of aluminum instead of plastic, and the adjuster has a leather strip for easy access. The Cuff gains a new aluminum adjustment mechanism. There`s also a built in magnet in the leather portion of the strap for storing as a bracelet when a camera is not attached. New color options: In addition to `black on black` ...