“Armor” is the latest thing in full camera protection for DSLRs. The armor is actually a skin, protecting the sensitive parts of the camera from dust, abrasion and impact. Nikon and Canon have a range of special armor products for their cameras which are well worth a look if you’ve got one of their top model DSLRs.

Armor is a like insurance for one of these precision instruments. Tough and well-built as DSLRs are, they’re not indestructible, and if you’re shooting outdoors or in a crowded environment, knocks and scratches are inevitable.  Best practice is to make sure the camera is well protected and able to resist those bumps, particularly if you’re traveling.

Nikon armor

The Nikon range includes:

• Nikon D60
• Nikon D3000
• Nikon D90
• Nikon D5000
• Nikon D3X

Canon armor

• Canon’s armor range includes:
• Canon 450D
• Canon 5D Mk II
• Canon 1000D
• Canon 50D
• Canon 1D Mk III

Shopping for armor

When shopping for armor protection, check online to get a good look at prices. The armor protection is standardized, but the prices can vary a lot. The armor itself isn’t very expensive, especially if you consider the cost of a replacement camera, but the online prices are much better.

Another tip- When you’re shopping for accessories for a particular make of camera, the online option is a great time saver. Just do a site search for your model of camera, and you’ll get a list of useful accessories. Beats the old retail “shop and hope you’ll find what you want” approach, any day.