Shooting in Bad Weather

Sometimes the best images come from the worst weather, but if you’re going to be shooting in this type of weather, you need to take a few precautions for your gear. Some cameras, like Nikon’s D300, D700, and D3 line, have weather-sealed bodies that help keep moisture out, but your best bet is to buy rain covers for your gear that still allow you to hold your camera and operate the zooms on your lenses, while keeping the electronics inside your camera nice and dry. The set I use is the KT E-702 Elements Cover made by Kata (www.kata-bags.com), and it’s got special sleeves on the side so you can reach inside the cover and adjust your camera settings and lens zoom. I don’t have to use this often, but when I do, it’s great not having to worry about my gear getting toasted. If you get caught in an unexpected rain situation, try using the shower cap from your hotel room to cover the entire back of your camera body (so just the lens sticks out).