Your camera wants to wear a storm jacket
When the going gets tough, the tough get going… but they dress appropriately. I mean, there is nothing wrong with going out to shoot a cool photo… when it’s raining… cats and dogs. You might be able to capture a photo that no one else would ever make, just because you are willing to go the extra mile. But the question is, is your camera also willing to go the extra mile?
Or is it giving up in situations in which the rain is falling horizontally?
To be on the safe side, you can protect your camera with rain clothes, just like you would protect yourself.
The Vortex Media Storm Jacket seems to be just perfect for that. In her article on Digital Photography School, Valerie Jardin introduces us to this pro grade rain clothing for cameras. And I believe this stuff is exactly what you want your camera to wear in stormy conditions.
If folds flat, weighs almost nothing and comes with a small zippered pocket that can hook on to your belt or camera bag. The only drawback I can think of is that is it not clear. There are clear covers available out there but they are definitely not as durable as the sturdy fabric used on the Storm Jacket.
