- As the technology advances in the present and in the future, gadgets and devices now hold the feature of touchscreen functionality. While some cameras only have the touchscreen functionality as an alternative way, other cameras have controls which are necessarily operated by tapping the screen. Optional touchscreen functionality means that photographers can also use the physical buttons to control the camera instead of using the buttons on the camera screen. However, the hands are prone to being cold and wet when shooting outdoors and wearing the wrong type of safety gloves would most likely prevent photographers to tap into the options shown on the screen. But fret not, for technology also offered us the corresponding light to medium weight gloves designed to be compatible with touchscreen features. Safety gloves for photographers enable them to operate their cameras without using their bare hands out in the cold and unpleasant environment. Aside from cameras, touchscreen compatible safety gloves may also be used on smartphones, tablets, and other gadgets so photographers do not need to remove them while alternating shooting and taking some breaks from work outdoors.

- Some touchscreen compatible safety gloves available in Scotty’s Gloves are Sullivan The Cascadia Glove Deerskin Black Touchscreen for only $54.99 and Kinco 21 Touchscreen String Knit Gloves for only $64.99.

- It is also essential to wear safety gloves that keep the hands warm whenever photographers shoot outdoors in case it has gotten cold. Winter safety gloves are needed to be thick but if photographers want to shoot properly then the best option is to pair the winter gloves with a glove liner since it keeps the hands warm while offering protection.

- When holding types of equipment that are obviously valuable and costly, safety gloves that are not slippery is a priority criterion in choosing what to wear during photography sessions. Wearing safety gloves that have great gripping ensures the photographers that their equipment are safe every time they get or carry them.

- Some safety gloves with great gripping available in Scotty’s Gloves are Kinco 1890 Coated Nitrile Gripping Gloves for only $39.99, Kinco 1791 Blue Latex Palm Gripping Gloves for only $35.30, and Kinco 1801 Neoprene Coated Gripping Gloves for only $218.74.

- When holding types of equipment that are obviously valuable and costly, safety gloves that are not slippery is a priority criterion in choosing what to wear during photography sessions. Wearing safety gloves that have great gripping ensures the photographers that their equipment are safe every time they get or carry them.

- Some safety gloves with great gripping available in Scotty’s Gloves are Kinco 1890 Coated Nitrile Gripping Gloves for only $39.99, Kinco 1791 Blue Latex Palm Gripping Gloves for only $35.30, and Kinco 1801 Neoprene Coated Gripping Gloves for only $218.74.

- Wind-proof safety gloves are useful in also keeping the hands warm by not letting the wind through the wind-proof fabric wherein the gaps between the threads are too small since they are weaved very tightly.

- Some wind-proof safety gloves available in Scotty’s Gloves are Gordini Men's GTX Versatile Systems Gloves for only $48.84, GORDINI Men's The Fuse Glove for only $31.49, and Gordini Men's Da Goose V Gtx Gloves for only $69.99.

- Waterproof safety gloves are convenient when photographers shoot in an environment or on a rainy weather which might wet the hands or the safety gloves. Waterproof liners is an extra favorable option since it would help in keeping the hands warm but it is also a disadvantage for those with sweaty hands since the sweat will make the hands wet when it is trapped inside the gloves. A solution for this is to choose a liner that is moisture-wicking to help prevent the hands from getting wet due to the sweat. Moisture-wicking liners are needed to be changed throughout the day to establish its job completely.

- Some water resistant safety gloves available in Scotty’s Gloves are The Tow Grip 201 Winter for only $49.99, Majestic 2145BKH Armor Skin Velcro M-patch Waterproof Heatlok Gloves for only $169.99, and Majestic Armorskin Waterproof Heatlok Lined Gloves 2145HOH for only $171.19.

- Photographers need to maximize their skills which is why safety gloves that help in the ease of performance should be chosen. It is advised to choose safety gloves that have high dexterity when multi-purpose safety gloves are preferred to be able to also use them in performing tasks that do not need high dexterity.

- Some safety gloves with great dexterity available in Scotty’s Gloves are Kinco 1791K Cut Resistant Kevlar Knit Shell Latex Coated Gloves for only $118.74, Majestic Dyneema Cut Resistant Gloves 34-1570 for only $117.69, and Majestic Rubber Coated M-Safe Grip Gloves 3382 for only $18.18.

- Some safety gloves have additional features like elasticity, breathability, finger caps, and pockets. Elasticity helps the hands to be comfortable even when the safety gloves are being stretched or compressed. Safety gloves that have breathability let enough air to get through for the hands not to be sweaty. Also, safety gloves that have pockets and finger caps are greatly superior to those that do not have. Photographers can use pockets to put extra memory cards in them and finger caps can be used if photographers need to constantly reveal their fingers.

- Scotty’s Gloves have safety gloves that includes all of these additional features such as the Majestic Armorskin Heatlok Lined Mechanics Gloves 2139BKH for only $106.99, West Chester 715TSSL Dual Layer Sandy Gloves for only $48.99, Gordini Women's Challenge XIV Gloves for only $59.99, and Gordini Men's GTX Storm Trooper II Gloves for only $59.99.

- Now, just choose and wear the best photography gloves from the following choices!

- These safety gloves from AquaTech have forefinger caps and thumb caps for photographers to reveal their fingers and to touch screens. It has a double layer and it is breathable and waterproof. It keeps the hands warm and dries the hands quickly. AquaTech Sensory Gloves are available at Adorama in small, medium, large, extra large, and extra extra large sizes.

- These safety gloves from Arc’teryx are made of leather and have forefinger sensors and thumb sensors for photographers to touch screens without revealing them. It is windproof, keeps warmth, and has great durability, dexterity, and gripping. Arc’teryx Venta Gloves can be found at Amazon in different sizes.

- These safety gloves from Columbia have a shell made of 100% Omni-shield legacy twill nylon and 100% Omni-heat reflective interlock polyester, an insulation made of 100% 60G Omni-heat thermal, and a liner made of 92% polyester and 8% elastane smooth thermo stretch. It is also touchscreen compatible and removable glove liner. Columbia Men's Bugaboo Interchange Gloves are available at Amazon in color blue and in different sizes.

- These safety gloves also from Columbia are made of 91% polyester and 9% elastane 180G thermo. It has a reflective piping and silicone palm grip. It is also touchscreen compatible. Columbia Men's Trail Summit Running Gloves are available at Amazon in color black and in different sizes.

- These safety gloves from Freehands are waterproof and windproof. It has magnetic fingertips and Thinsulate insulation for warmth. Freehands Stretch Thinsulate Gloves are available at B & H Photo Video in different sizes.

- These safety gloves also from Freehands are made with Polartec material designed for cool weather. It has silicone screened palm for great gripping and polyamide forefinger tips and thumb tips to touch screens. Freehands Unisex Power Stretch Gloves are available at Adorama in small, medium, and large sizes.

- These safety gloves from GearTOP are made of a 4-way stretch fabric and offers great dexterity and gripping. It is soft, lightweight, adjustable, and touchscreen compatible. GearTOP Thermal Touch Screen Gloves can be found at Everything Microstock in different colors of black and grey, green, or yellow and in small, medium, large, and extra large sizes.

- These safety gloves from Gordini have a shell that is 93% polyester and 7% wool. It offers great fitting, gripping, and flexibility. Gordini Lavawool Stretch Gripper II Glove Liners are available at Amazon in small or medium, large, and extra large sizes.

- These safety gloves from Hot Headz are a cross between half-finger gloves and mittens. The top can be opened to reveal the fingers. It is windproof, waterproof, and perfect for gripping. It also has a pocket at the back of the gloves. Hot Headz Polarex Glomitts Gloves can be found at Everything Microstock in color grey or color black and in small, medium, large, and extra large sizes.

- These safety gloves from Isotoner have a matrix nylon outer, stretchable sidewalls, and jersey palm with silicone grip. It offers great flexibility and gripping. It is touchscreen compatible due to its conductive thread that conveys electrical impulses on the forefinger and thumb. Isotoner smarTouch 2 Finger Matrix Nylon Gloves is available at Adorama in different sizes.

- These safety gloves from MacWet are made of elastic material with fleece designed for cool weather that offers great dexterity and gripping. Even though it is not touchscreen compatible, it is windproof and waterproof. It is also soft and comfortable to wear. MacWet Climatec Long Cuff Sports Gloves is available at Amazon in color black or brown and in different sizes.

- These safety gloves from Manfrotto are made of leather and it has an integrated micro-fiber lens and screen cleaner. It is adjustable and offers great gripping and fitting. It also has zippered pockets. A quick review of the Manfrotto Lino Pro Photo Gloves can be found at The Phoblographer. Manfrotto Lino Pro Photo Gloves is available at Amazon in size 9.

- These safety gloves from MATIn are made of 100% polyester and 100% urethane. It keeps the hands warm and comfortable and it offers great gripping. Matin Finger Camera Shooting Gloves for Pro Photographers are available at Amazon in a medium size.

- These safety gloves from Nike are made of Nike Dri-FIT fabric which prevents hands from being sweaty and keeps them dry and comfortable. It has a wrist cuff and key pocket. It is also touchscreen compatible. Nike Lightweight Tech Running Gloves are available at Amazon in color black and grey or green and in different sizes.

- These safety gloves from Nike is a double-layered apparel. Its heavy-duty outer glove can be simply flipped back to be able to operate the camera while its inner layer is thin and generates heat. The forefinger tips and the thumb tips have a conductive material to be able to be compatible with touchscreens. It keeps the hand warm and it is comfortable to wear since it offers flexibility. Nikon Photography Gloves are available at the Nikon store for only 70 pounds.

- These safety gloves from ProMaster are designed with 4 layers. It is windproof and water resistant. It keeps the hands warm and it offers great gripping. It also has forefinger caps, thumb caps, and ribbed wrist cuffs.ProMaster 4-Layer Photo Gloves 7482 is available at Amazon in color black and in a large size for only $49.95.

- These safety gloves also from ProMaster are great for photography in cool environments and climates. It has a foldable forefinger and thumb caps for more tactile experience with the camera. It offers great gripping and keeps the hands warm. ProMaster Knit Photo Gloves 7461 is available at Amazon in color grey and in a large size for only $39.95.

- These safety gloves from SealSkinz are made of nylon, elastane and merino wool which offers great gripping, breathability, control, and comfort. It is windproof, waterproof, and touchscreen compatible. SealSkinz Ultra Grip Gloves are available at Amazon and ProBikeKit in colors black, yellow, or gray and in different sizes.

- These safety gloves from SetWear are has a Thinsulate lining and gives enough nimbleness for the forefingers and thumbs. It is not designed to be touchscreen compatible but it has great sensitivity and durability. SetWear Cold Weather Gloves are available at Adorama in different sizes.

- These safety gloves from Stealth Gear are made of 100% polyester microfiber with a waterproof liner. It has an adjustable wrist strap and adjustable wrist cords. Its silicone palm offers great gripping for the camera body and lens. Its fingertip ports are laser cut and heat sealed. It is ideal for outdoor photography since it also keeps the hands warm and offers great resistance to cold temperatures. The Stealth Gear Photographers Gloves are available at the NHBS Wildlife Conservation Shop with a price of only 59.99 pounds.

- These safety gloves from The Heat Company have mitten flaps with magnetic closure, thumb flaps, safety strap, extra long cuff with snow lock, and an extra pocket at the back side of the mittens. It offers great dexterity, warmth, flexibility, and protection. The Heat Company Heat 3 Layer System is available on Amazon for only $166.00 plus a free shipping fee.

- These safety gloves from Timberland are made of 63% polyester, 23% wool, 10% nylon, and 4% other fibers. It is touchscreen compatible due to the touchscreen technology feature on the fingertips and it offers great gripping due to its textured palm. It is also ribbed and hand-washable. Timberland Men's Ribbed-Knit Wool-Blend Glove with Touchscreen Technology is available at Amazon in color black and color charcoal in different sizes.

- These safety gloves from Under Armour are made of soft, thermo-conductive inner coating to keep warmth and suede palms with silicone to increase gripping and durability. It is durable, smooth, and touchscreen compatible due to the Tech Touch print on the forefingers and thumbs. It also has an extended wrist cuff which increases coverage. Under Armour Coldgear Infrared Softshell Gloves is available at Amazon in different colors of black or gray and in different sizes.

- These safety gloves from Vallerret Photography Gloves are made of merino wool that keeps the hands warm in cool temperatures. It has magnets, finger caps, jersey cuffs, and a pocket. It is waterproof, very durable, has great gripping and protection.Vallerret Photography Glove Markhof Pro Model can be found at Vallerret Photography Gloves and is available in different sizes.