Successful outdoor photography requires getting shots that are unique, and unusual. Getting the shot that hasn’t already been done before means getting a different view point, or different lighting. One way to get different lighting, is to go out and shoot in the weather that usually keeps people indoors. Rain, snow, and fog will give your images a dramatic look.
So when you are shooting in the rain, how do you keep your camera dry? An accessory I keep in my camera bag now is a rain cover from Fotosharp.com. Their rain covers are made in the USA out of a material called Sylnylon, a material that is light weight, see thru, and best of all waterproof. They come in various sizes. Some have velcro on the bottom to give you the ability to mount your camera on a tripod. These are the Pro models. They have and elastic draw cord on both ends. One end cinches around your lens on or behind the lens shade. The other end opens to allow you to reach in to use the camera controls, or you can draw it tight and keep the back closed off, using the controls through the material. The white/clear model can be used with a flash. If you would rather, you can also get a black or camouflage material.I’ve used my fotosharp rain cover for sporting events, and landscape shots. It’s also great for keeping dew off a camera when taking long exposure night photos. The best part is how little room it takes up in my camera bag. And it’s been extremely durable as well. You can also order your camera cover, and take 15 days to decide whether you want to keep it. You then either pay them, or return it. In my opinion, it’s well worth the money though.No matter what you use to keep a camera dry, use caution when you are shooting in wet weather. Nothing is fool proof. You don’t want to ruin your equipment by letting water in. But I’ve used this rain cover on numerous occasions, and even though it isn’t a complete water tight seal around the whole system, it has done a great job of keeping my cameras dry, and getting my some pretty cool shots.