Don't fear the elements: Your camera gear is probably tougher than you think

Photo: Dale Baskin If you're like most enthusiast photographers, your camera equipment represents a sizable investment. It's natural to want to protect that gear, but just how careful do you need to be? There's no single answer. Everyone has their own risk tolerance. What's acceptable to one might be reckless to another. Of course, it also depends on your gear; professional-grade equipment tolerates more extreme use than entry-level. However, in my experience as a professional photographer, work...