Ten Ways to Upgrade your Gear for Outdoor Photography

Before your sense of wanderlust gets the best of you, consider upgrading your camera gear before heading out on your next outdoor adventure.

1. Clean Your Gear

Your first order of business should be to make sure your camera bodies and lenses are clean and in proper working order. To learn more about cleaning and optimizing the performance of your cameras, camera sensors, lenses, and other photo essentials, refer to the tips I offer in Spring Cleaning: Tips for Getting Your Photo Gear up to Speed.

2. Foul Weather Capes, Covers, Skins, and Hoods

Aside from making sure your camera, batteries, and metering system are all in proper operating condition, you might want to consider enclosing your camera in a protective camera cover. Depending on the manufacturer, these protective covers, or “skins,” are made of silicone, Neoprene, or plastic/resin composite materials. Protective camera covers are available for almost all current DSLRs, mirrorless cameras, point-and-shoots, and cameras with long telephoto lenses. Camera skins are available in a wide variety of colors, including camouflage.