A wrist strap is one of the essentials for photography. It’s one of the easiest ways to protect your camera from dropping or theft. Plus, with so many designs, it’s a great way to personalise your camera. I decided to move to PGYTech Camera Wrist Strap as I was a big fan of their Createmate I had tested earlier last year.
I had the K&F concept wrist strap before, but it left a lot to be desired. It looked cool, but the clip didn’t make swapping to a shoulder strap easy. At the same time, I bought their Shoulder Strap so that I can mix things up on different shoots.
PGYtech Wrist Strap: Our Verdict
Pros
Cons
PGYtech Wrist Strap: Technical Details
Weight
34g
Max Load Capacity
55kg
Material
Microfibre and Dyneema Reinforced Nylon
Colour Options
Deep Grey / Grass Green / Earth Brown / Oak Grey
First Impressions
Taking it out of the box, the material feels really soft to the touch. I bought this at the same time as the shoulder strap, although I got two different colours for variety, Earth Brown for the wrist and Dark blue for three shoulder
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Anchor Beads
The PGYTech camera strap attaches using anchor points, similar to the Peak Design system. The key difference is that instead of using disks, they use small balls. This means that the strap doesn’t get tangled, as it can remain in place whilst the camera spins freely. The quick bead connectors are easy to install, just loop it into place on your camera. I have two connected at all times on either side of the upper part of my camera. However, I have seen combinations connecting to a quick-release plate on the bottom.
The quick connector makes it super smooth to switch between the wrist and PGYtech shoulder straps. I do like how the wrist strap has a built-in magnet. This allows you to wear it as a fashion accessory when you don’t need it and makes it easier to switch back.
PGYtech Anchor Bead System
There are various straps for you to use in the PGYtech Anchor Bead system. Most commonly used are the Wrist and Shoulder Straps. The Shoulder Straps I have at the moment and have reviewed which is linked below. They also offer backpack camera straps. Allowing you to clip onto your backpack so that the weight is supported by your back rather than your neck.
Materials
The strap itself is made from Dyneema Fabric, a material known for being tear-resistant. The lanyard is made from UHMWPE, which claims to be 10 times stronger than steel wire. This allows it to support up to 55 kg in weight, so it can handle all of your cameras.
The cable is made from three colour layers, the outer black is a wear-resistant layer. The second layer is yellow, acting as an indicator to replace before a catastrophic failure. The final layer is red, which is the load-bearing layer.
PGYtech Wrist Strap Designs
The strap designs are plain-coloured. I went for the beige as I thought the colour scheme would match the silver of my camera best. At the time of writing, there are four colours available. Deep Grey, Earth Brown, Grass Green and Oak Grey. I really like the simplistic designs of the straps, so I’m pretty happy, but some people may want some flair.
Whats in my Camera Bag?
SSD Storage
Camera Bag
PGYtech Createmate
Quick Release
The quick-release means you can easily remove and change camera straps. Just by pressing and lifting it just pops straight out. The risk of it being accidentally squeezed is nonexistent. I have tested this by tugging on it, and it’s firmly locked in, so you can have confidence that your camera is safe.
How comfortable is PGYtech Wrist Strap?
As I noticed in my first impression, the strap has a bit of a grip on it. But not so much that it’ll tug on the skin and cause irritation when wearing for long periods. I’ve had a few different camera wrist straps, but this has been by far the most comfortable. Of course, the ability to shoot with one hand is impacted by the camera system and lens choices you make. I try to keep mine relatively lightweight, with the Sony A7CII and the Sigma 28-70 F/2.8.
Value for money
Of course with all gear, value for money is important. So I’ll be comparing it to its main competitor Peak Design.
Now in terms of price, there isn’t a huge difference between the PGYtech. At the time of writing the PGYtech Wrist Strap is £29.99, whereas the Peak Design equivalent is £32.99. And at this price, I am very happy with the quality.
What is worth considering is the price of the system overall. As if you want a shoulder strap to go with it, the PGYtech version is £39.99, whilst Peak Design sells theirs for £64.99. Meaning overall you save nearly £30 and get a great quality product. That’s without mentioning that PGYtech frequently has sales meaning you can save even more.
PGYtech Wrist Strap: Final thoughts
The PGYtech Wrist Strap is a great accessory for all photographers. Although the price is similar to the Peak Design, the overall system works out cheaper, and the quality doesn’t suffer for this. Whether it’s for yourself or as a gift, this is an accessory you won’t regret buying.