Kodak told me years ago to not store photographs where temperatures can exceed 125&deg; F. Will this safe truly protect photos? If not, I need to know
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Yes it will protect from direct flames, but the container will probably not offer great heat resistance. I would not expect it to protect photographs for very long if fire is directly on it.
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Does it really matter. Keep it refrigerated once you get to preserve. My photos came out nicely with this film.
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My uncle who is a photographer suggested to me to keep mine in the fridge as apparently this means the film keeps better but just check the pack to make sure it doesn't say not to store below a certain temperature :)
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I have no experience with those kind of ambient temperatures. With only a 90 day warranty be cautious. I had 3 out of 4 of these cameras simultaneously quit working altogether after one year.
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Hi There, I have to of the outdoor cameras, I live in Houston so can sya that they can handle 104 which is about as hot as we get (as you know) and at 60 - 70 perecent humidity. The 30 mph winds with sand driving at the lense cover is going to be an issue - I am sure. I would drop Sharx an email - they will almost certainly answer immediatly and ask them if you can buy spare lense covers for the outdoor camera, you will have to replace it when it gets badly scratched. Best suggestion I have.
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Hi, I didn't really use this as I returned it because according to the manual, it can not be installed in places where the cameras are exposed to heat & moisture. I had planned placing this on my backyard, but outside, it can get up to 115 degrees (Vegas heat) and monsoon rain during the summer months.
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I do not recommend leaving the camera in the rain or near water-prone areas without protection (the enclosure is not waterproof). My camera is outdoors, but it is under a roof. You can put the camera into a CLEAR plastic container or inside a PVC pipe to protect it.
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I just returned to the U.S. from 3 weeks in the tropics and the ambient temperature was never an issue. Also, when my camera was about a month old, I dropped it from chest level to hard concrete and you could barely see the nicks/damage in the side of the camera. I wouldn't leave it in the sun all day, though. I also feel lucky the camera landed on its side when I dropped it. Everything still works fine.
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i really agree with the answer supplied by Michael Maguire...it all depends on the size of the photos you wish to store. Mr Maguire gave an excellent answer.
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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.
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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.
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I 've had mine for over a year now, and live in south Texas where the temperature he's to over 108. I 've never had any trouble with it at all. The inside temperature can get as high as 130 when parked for long periods of time. As a police officer, it comes in real handy as a backup camera.
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I had issues with this camera about one week after I purchased it and I really think it was heat related. It was only about 85 degrees out, so not terribly warm. But my camera started shutting off and restarting over and over. I brought it in the house, and the next day it seemed to work fine. I read that others had the same type of issue after extreme heat. I try not to leave the camera in the car now, but its problematic to always remember to take it with you.
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I am considering purchasing this camera. All the reviews have been helpful. I have noticed no-one has commented on the outside temperature. The below 0 and the -25 below I think would be a problem even if mounted under an eve or overhang. If any one has any experience with this fact I would appreciate their input. Also any comments on a window mount. Thank you in advance for your input.
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The cameras have performed well at temperatures into the low teens and single digits. But, during my use of them, they haven't been challenged by temperatures that low. My guess is that there would be no problem, but that's just a guess.
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that's close to the limit of the camera operation temperature. This model has been sold to EU, Russia, North of America , at present , no any defective report caused by temperature .
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I don't know for sure. I think it should protect photos in the same way it protects documents. However, to be absolutely sure, I suggest you contact Sentry. There's a number you can call for help. You can find it easily online. I called once because the key was sticking in the lock, and they were very helpful.