Optio w90: Has anyone used this camera in a cold weather environment?
471821
I have used this camera to a temp of about -20 degrees F, and it took pics. However, it is not waterproof, do not buy this camera.
2215549
I've used a total of 10 Foscam FI8910W cameras over the past year or so. I tried to install a few of the cameras outside with little to no luck. They work perfectly indoors and I can highly recommend the camera. However, I would think twice about using them for outdoor use. I live in WI and the wind and freezing temperatures did not agree with the cameras. More temperate conditions may yield other results.
1753651
It is not weather proof. If you install it outside you have to make sure it is protected. When the temperature gets below 30 F or so the CCD has a little problem with noise. You will see lots of noise in the picture and the motion sensing will get triggered continuously.
446486
I have a security metal box that locks that the camera fits in, brought separately. attached to a tree with long screws. I have not had my X-8 in cold weather yet (32deg or belowthat) But my other Bushnell perform even when it was 0. Batteries need to be changed monthly in that case. Rain has not been an issue. Good pictures all around. I paid 109.00 for the X-8 and it is performing as well as the Bushnell Trophy cameras that cost twice that, takes good pictures every day.
701505
This is a very capable camera that has fair waterproofing. I don't know how it would take extreme cold. Be sure and choose a lense that is also weather proofed. Picture quality of this camera is very good.
1554426
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.
1849673
REMEMBER TO CHECK FOR HEATERS!!! if the camera doesn't have built in heaters they can lock up in extremely cold weather!!!!
1273585
SLR cameras are not very weather proof, especially odeon cameras with sophisticated electronics. Need to be very careful about moisture and taking them from cold to warm environments. Depending on your needs you buy cases but these are expensive and limit functionality. Same goes for lenses.
1426936
I had one that is dual camera (recording front and rear) mounted for over a year with the cold and hot weather/temperature. It still works fine, just remember to get Samsung water, x-ray proof SD card to withstand those temperature. Hope this help.
1988056
Not officially. I would be careful with it in the weather. Overall I think its a great camera, I've been using one for 5 years (my review is somewhere on here) and continue to be very pleased with the results.
1836437
Since I've bought this thing, it's worked well, but it's been a mild winter here in the south. I've found a website that deals with nothing but dashcams and has a forum dedicated to certain models of dash cams. It appears that very cold or very hot weather can kill one of these cams. The 801 seems to fair better than the 803. The 805 has come out which supposedly addressed some of these issues. It's almost as though the 805 appeared after Christmas to delete stock of older cams.
80426
no to all three questions. Mine would not record sub zero temperatures, even the replacement
1613069
I am not sure what the temperature specs are for the camera's other than the description says that they are weather proof. You might want to try looking at the company website for Q-See and contact them about the temperature range. Good luck.
1560659
this camera would work fine outside as long as you keep it out of the weather. i know that sounds contradictory but even though this says "outdoor" i would try to keep it under a roof or eave or something that shields it from the worst of the weather. as far as operating temps...i would not expect anything wireless to work well in the winter so take that into consideration if you live in a northern climate.
2201681
Camera is holding up fine in coastal Virginia where temps have been hitting over 100 in the car. The suction cup mount has let go once or twice from the windshield (both on hot days), but no problems with the camera.
1981629
Yes. I've had my sensor outside year round, from 90+ to -25. In extreme cold I've noticed a problem that it changes from degrees F to degrees C but other than that the sensor works great.
1350810
Technically speaking, this is not an outdoor camera. However, contrary to what others may tell you or you may read, 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.