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Keep your camera dry when it's pouring out.

By J. Crayon

April 4, 2008

Raining again? There’s no reason to ever leave your camera exposed to the elements. There are plenty of protective coverings available and they’re surprisingly affordable.

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You’ve invested hundreds, perhaps even thousands of dollars on a DSLR, and a little water can cause a lot of damage! A rain cover is a small price to pay to protect your camera and enable you to go out and shoot in the rain without worry.

Op/Tech 18" SLR Rainsleeve

If you’re looking to step up from a simple plastic bag draped over your camera gear, you can’t go wrong with the Op/Tech SLR Rainsleeve. It is big enough to accommodate a fairly long lens, and the eyepiece is adaptable to most viewfinders. A drawstring provides a snug fit and keeps precipitation out. It's fine for occasional use--and at around five bucks, why not?

Ewa-marine Rain Cape

If people can wear ponchos, why not cameras? That’s the idea behind the Ewa-marine Rain Cape, which drapes over any digital SLR and lens, as well as many camcorders. An optical glass port is placed over the lens so image quality doesn’t suffer, and there are accommodations for camera straps. If you’re concerned about maintaining optical quality even in a downpour, the sub-$20 pricetag is quite reasonable.

Vortex Media Storm Jacket Cover

If space in your case is at a premium, and you shoot in situations where the weather changes quickly, consider the Vortex Media Storm Jacket Cover. It fits in a fist-sized holder, can be quickly placed over or slipped off your camera, and is made of water-repellant AquaNylon fabric. After the storm, just shake off the raindrops and stuff it back into its case for next time. Three sizes are available. It comes in black, red, and yellow.

Kata GDC Series E-704 Lens Sleeve Kit

Sports photographers covering events in snow or rain need hand access and control as well as comfort, even under harsh conditions, and the Kata GDC kit provides both. A hand sleeve protects the camera while letting you handle the controls. A separate lens sleeve protects the optics. Several models are available; choose models that fit the focal lengths you intend to use. The one shown here protects 350mm and 600mm lenses, and at $70 is excellent insurance.

AquaTech SS-300C Camouflage Sports Shield Rain Cover

If you’re planning to spend entire days stalking wildlife in all kinds of weather, consider a durable, high-end rain cover such as the AquaTech line of Camouflage Sports Shield Rain Cover. Each cover is made for a specific camera/lenses configuration, so check the description carefully to make sure you buy the one that fits your gear. At around $220, this is a no-fooling-around tool for serious wildlife shooters.

 

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