If I live in a sub-tropical climate and it's pretty humid most of the time, should I avoid getting this camera?
1160814
..the d5100 is not weather-sealed as Pentax cameras are known for. I use my d5100 on the beach and hiking, and try to stow it in a large zip lock bag when not actually shooting, with several small selica (moisture absorbtion) packs inside for protection. Make sure you thoroughly clean your lenses and camera after each outdoor use.
1160815
Memphis is humid in the summer, but I don't think it qualifies as sub-tropical. However, I think most modern dSLR cameras do well in a wide range of climates. I just wouldn't let it get rained on.
1160816
Well, I live in the northeast of Brazil and it's pretty humid in the winter, but I think this camera is doing pretty good over here...I think you will not have any problem with it....also I use it when I go to the beach and no problem too...it's a nice camera!!!
1160817
According to the User's Manual for the 5100, the operating environment is a temperature range of 0 - 40 °C (+32-104 °F) and less than 85% humidity (no condensation).
668924
No. This is not an outdoor camera. It would probably survive humidity for a short time, but not direct exposure to weather.
939836
I agree. Make sure your lens is decent. Other than that it takes great photos!
2021125
Well since its an inside camera. It can't handle NO direct rain, as well as bitter cold, there is no telling what the life will be of the camera. Humidity to temp fluctuations will greatly impact the operation. Inside or outside the IR requires a lot of light changes to switch from day to night. I have one in my garage with windows and can only use the schedule IR otherwise the IR stays on all of the time.
1947496
The camera has not given me trouble with rain in the time of use (I live in Costa Rica is a tropical country with lots of rain). Regarding the night vision is well within walking distance.
247358
I can only answer for myself. I do not do much out door work so my experience is limited. I have used the 1D-x in rain but use a modified plastic bag for protection. Given what I have said I can say I have never had any weather problems using the camera.
1351797
The cameras are already built for the outdoor so I believe it would be very hard for rain to get in. As far as heat is concerned I do not think that would be an issue since the electronics are already enclosed inside the built in unit.
1316183
No it is not. But unless your going to use it in the rain it will be fine. I used it during the Holiday Bowl and Poinsettia Bowl in San Diego with damp conditions and had no problems what so ever. I would think you just need to be aware of your conditions and it will be a great lens.
1364402
You can use in the sun. It really is a great little camera and works well with video too. The only drawback is the battery cover is a bit weird. Likes to pop out. A little tape can fix it though.
753579
I don't think it is a concern. I am an amateur photographer. I have had the D5100 for about 8 years and now the D5300 as well. Barring a rain storm I have taken the D5100 in all kinds of environments without a problem.
1289282
In terribly humid climates I would hope your camera is weather sealed. This product prevents wet weather from dropping on to your camera but has opening for your hands so allows the air (humid or not) in. It would certainly keep the outside of your camera nice and dry.
2092546
I have not had any problems with that so far. Now granted it is not summertime. I have only had this a month. Only once did I need to cup my hand over the top to see. Again, not a bad camera for the low dollars.
2103919
I have this camera and have used it outdoors, on my front deck, exclusively. It is semi covered from the elements. From rain, sleet, snow, temps at or around 10°, and high winds, it works fine. The only problem I have had is with the wireless features on occasion. I decided to go with ethernet due to the random loss of connection wirelessly. Otherwise, it works great.
1511023
No this camera is not weather or designed for outside. You will need to use the air cam bullet
247360
The Canon EOS-1D X is definitely good for any weather, anywhere in the world because I have taken it to many continents for photo shoots, from the high Arctic down to the southern tip of Africa and many places in between. You can read my review of this excellent camera here - http://MichaelDanielHo.com/canon-eos-1dx.html
176124
So sorry. I direct a camp in Costa Rica and our professional video department uses the camera. What I can tell you is that we have 6 cameras including 2 of these and they are used extensively in a very humid environment without a glitch.
2195397
I would think it to be ok, i have ised mine in hot humid ohio, and blistering hot new mexico, and had no problems, the only bad thing that o had happen os the IR (night vision) led's started dying after about 6 months, this can be verified by using a cam corder at night and i could see the ones that stopped working, i used mine for a front door monitor, so i initially just installed a floodlight for night recording, eventually i just built my own IR board with parts i ordered online, and that only cost aroumd 30, but i put much more IR's than the camera originally had, and angled the edge ones to get a bit more coverage, other that the nigjt time problem, camera is decent enough quality, i never had any issues with viewing or recording, it even put a good image to my phone, but i have an imdependent computer i use for security monitoring, recording, and broadcasting