Originally posted by Brooke Meyer Get one of these, here.
Lowepro Speedster Camera Strap : AvidMaxOutfitters.com
I have one of each of my camera bodies, tripod and monopod. The underneath is non skid, won't slip off. No bright color brand markings, quick releases and the price is right. Have used for years.
I figured 'for $5 delivered, what the heck - worth a try' I'm glad I spent the $5. The quick releases won't let go solely based on pull force, but they do release easily when I want them to do so. I'm not sure what kind of 'jerks'
amoringello has around him, or how he carries his camera so I'm not going to nay say him. For me, this is a great strap.
Two more notes-
Yes the underside is non-skid and and won't easily slide on your clothing - but I sometimes like to carry my camera cross-body (strap on one sholder, going under the other sholder). I carry the camera not quite under my arm for security or drag it up quickly to my eye without it flopping around - I can easily reverse this strap so that it does slide on my clothing.
Do you have the Pentax viewfinder blind for use when your eye is not at the viewfinder? I have drilled two small holes through mine and sewed it like a button to the inside of the strap stub that stays attached to the camera. I never lose it and it is always handy, even when I don't have the strap attached - just grab the stub and slip the blind over the viewfinder. The strap stub actually makes it easier to apply or remove the blind without damaging it.