Versatility can mean the difference between getting the shot and not even taking the camera out of the bag. As photographers I am sure we have all heard the "when in doubt, don't go out" fraze when the topic of rain comes up. Luckily, there are a ton of great products out there to help with this. While many high end cameras have awesome weather sealing, most prosumer models do not. Personally I refuse to let a little weather keep me indoors and for the cost of that starbucks double espresso mint mochiato or what ever the fashion coffee is this week, you can keep that shutter rolling. There are several different rain covers available today from the Op/Tech rain sleeve for $6.50 to the $192 Porta Brace. I personally can not imagine paying $192 for a rain cover that in my opinion looks like it does the same job as the slightly more reasonable AquaTech for $139.
While not all camera covers are created equal, the cheapest could be considered disposeable, although I have gotten several uses out of mine this year. As many of you know I am a die hard camo junky and I am itching to get this camo cover for my camera. Unfortunilty B&H is down right now or I would post a pic and link.
Last weekend we had Tropical Storm Debby roll through Florida and create some pretty fun weather. It just so happened that I had a video tutorial planned for saturday with a few models showing for the fun. The rain litterally held off until i was unloading the equipment. Not a hard rain, but a nice little drizzle. Whats a photographer to do? Well I can not tell you what to do with your gear and I would never recommend going out and shooting in the rain with out some type of protection... But thats just what I did. What can I say, I love my D7000 and my 70-200 2.8. With the clouds rolling in and the lack of light I even got out the speedlight and umbrella, which tipped over and bent up the umbrella (note to self: you live in the land of sand, sand bags dude!!!).
So IF you are willing to chance a little weather and want to get out even with questionable weather, there are several solutions that can help you out. B7H and Adorama both sell some really nice protective covers to suit your needs.