Can you mount the second camera outdoors(weatherproof)? Could I get an outdoor camera and hook it into a standard camera connection?
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The units are not weather proof I have mine on my windshield and rear window. I don't think a standard connector will work these are very small.
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The second cam is for interior mounting only. Not sure if any other cams can be plugged into this system other than the provided...
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The quick answer is Yes...but it may not be the best approach. I have done this in situations different types of camera systems are running on the same location. It would be helpful to know more about your needs.
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You can definitely put theses cameras outdoors. I've had the system for two years in Chicago where we get below zero temperatures and no problem.
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These cameras are not intended for use outside. They can't get wet. However you can use them. I have one mounted under the edge of the roof to give it some protection from the weather. I also modified a dummy housing to fit one camera. When you do that you can't use the globe because it reflects the infrared back into the lense
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No. These are great indoor cameras (I have 5 of them) but they aren't suited for outdoor use. I use the Foscam outdoor camera for that and it works great. Agasio makes a good outdoor camera that has the same pan
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I have 2 outside. You need a Dropbox (a waterproof outdoor case), and what's trickier is finding a power source. Assuming you can find a power source (you probably want to find one that's not in view of burglars), you are good to go.
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Both can be outdoors but you can separate the box from the camera so you can feed just the cable through a hole. Do this from the box and not the back of the camera. There is a small wheel that will unthread it and then you pull straight out. Don't try to turn the whole cable or you will break it. It pulls straight out after you unscrew the little threaded wheel.
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They do sell waterproof outdoor enclosures that can be used for mounting it outdoors, but they cost as much as the camera itself, so you'd have to really want it. If you have a suitable location under soffits it may be okay, but I've just been placing it indoors looking out a window, which works well enough. Outside would be a much better view and the IR illumination could be used, but could affect long term longevity.
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Hi, thanks for your question. Our connection box is very versatile. It comes with a weatherproof shell and stainless steel mounting hardware. So you have a choice, you can either mount the connection box outdoors somewhere close to the camera, or if you prefer, you can fish the cable from the camera through a hole in the wall and mount the connection box indoors, skipping the weatherproof shell. In either case, you could use Cat5e as an alternative to the wireless connection. In fact the camera notices if you have a valid link on the Cat5e network cable and shuts down the wireless module when you have a wired network connection. Also, when you use Cat5e, you have 2 options for powering the camera. You can use the included AC adapter, or for an even neater installation, you can provide power and networking connectivity over the same Cat5e wire with a PoE capable network switch such as the Netgear GS-108PE (which can power 4 cameras). For a single camera you can also use a less expensive ($30) PoE injector such as the Dlink DWL-P200. Yes, this is our newest outdoor camera with full HD (1920 x 1080 resolution). We also have the SCNC3805 with 1280 x 720 resolution and the SCNC3705 and SCNC3706 with a razor-sharp 640 x 480 resolution.
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No you can't. Camera is static. You can add additional equipment down the road like a gimbal to get it to do what you want. That's what I did.
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we have a detached garage so what we did was we ran it down against the rain spout in a conduit then buried it under our pathway to the main house. We haven't had problems with those cameras, I think it was a flexible conduit. We do have other 2 of our 8 cameras out now, and q-see customer service sucks! (unrelated to the buried cord)
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Yes, pretty long cables for each camera. Screws and anchors for each camera. The toughest part, I think, if you are installing the cameras outside, you'll need some way of routing the cable to the inside of your house. I temporarily routed one through a window, but eventually, I'll be drilling some holes. Actually, on the one camera I did install, 2 of the 3 screws broke off in the wood, so you might want to have some spare screws handy. It seems the ones they supply are pretty cheap and weak.
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It's an outdoor camera, but mine are mounted under the eaves. I can't attest to the weatherproof status of this unit if subjected to direct rain.
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Yes it is a outdoor camera it works fine.....I stop buying the because they wee too expensive..
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Yes they can be mounted outside as long as they are covered and cannot get wet. Foscam also make a cam that is for the outside. It cost a little more but worth it.
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Yes you can. You can wire the camera through a on/off rocker switch. If you have a rear camera also installed there is a liquid crystal display monitor that has a V1 or V2 (view) switch and you can alternate between cameras as necessary.
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Technically speaking, it is not an outdoor camera. However, it can be placed outside if you mount it where it will not be exposed to direct or wind driven rain. Three of my six FI8918W cameras have been mounted outside for three years and they continue to function flawlessly. They have been exposed to extremes of temperature from below zero to nearly 100F as well as the high humidity of fog. They're doing just fine. Mount your camera on a covered porch, carport, or under a protected eave and it will be OK. Also, try mounting it upside down with a six inch diameter piece of rubber sheeting (available at Home Depot in the plumbing section) sandwiched between the base of the camera and the mount. The rubber will act as a drip shield.