Is this camera really waterproof?
241084
You need the waterproof case. Gopro is same way its only waterproof with case. I own both,gopro and midland. I use my midland 90% of the time,its a great camera
241085
Well Nelly I did not take chances so in my purchase I included the marine pack the camera is super cheap so $18 more for the water proof case is fair.
241086
It is definitely not water PROOF, in that you can't submerse it without the underwater case, which I bought and is awesome by the way. The camera is pretty water resistant though. I got caught in the rain a few times riding my bike and it got pretty wet and continued to record.
241087
Not really sure. It snowed a few times we tried it but it was such a hassle we quit using it. Wouldn't recommend it.
1237124
not waterproof, not shockproof,and no gps...However I take this on my 20 mile kayak trips, use it when I snowshoe the woods in winter and never had any issues. although I tend to be a bit careful in those situations.the battery lasts almost 300 pictures/without flash.I have been very pleased with this camera.
1753654
The camera is not weather proof. However, if you can protect it from driving rain through judicious placement such as on a covered porch or under protected eaves, it will do just fine. I have five Foscam cameras and two have been outside for two years. They work flawlessly. They have endured extremes of temperature from below zero to nearly 100 degrees as well as high humidity in the form of fog.
37037
I would say yes, it appears to be waterproof. It is designed to operate outside the vehicle, and mine has been through rain a few times. A friend with the same camera has hers attached to the top of her vehicle. However, when the weather got close to freezing, I got lines across the screen instead of a picture -- the picture came back when the weather warmed up a little.
456893
The switch end of the camera has a removable waterproof cover, and the rest of the camera body is a sealed unit. So while it may not be waterproof, it IS rainproof.
1302820
The unit is water SEALED, not water PROOF. Further, many of the OlyPana lenses aren't weather sealed at all. I used mine extensively in rough weather and kayaking. It has been splashed and sprinkled on without issue. But if you fall in the water and submerge the camera, both camera and lens are going to be toast. Don't let this discourage you from taking it with you, just be aware of the devices limitations. There are many waterproof digital cams out there, but I know of no m43 or DSLR's that are.
1712952
Yes! This is a terrible camera! I bought it because I was going to a water park with my family. After it went underwater (less than 3 feet) a couple of times it stopped working. I opened it up and noticed water had gone in through the casing even though it was closed correctly. Besides that the focus and zoom is terrible! I took it back and got my money back right away. There are newer and better waterproof cameras out there and I would invest in a different model/brand. Sorry for the delay in my response.
1260991
The Cameras for the most part are waterproof. I put silicone grease on the power and video connectors. I have had them over six months outdoors in the rain and snow with no problems.
665017
No; in fact I've had mine in the ocean for a couple hours without an issue. When I was done, I rinsed it off in fresh water and everything was great. Just take care of the camera. It's very rugged and takes excellent pics both on the surface and underwater. If it's abused, it can break just like anything else. The seals are the key; keep them clean (lint and dirt free) and only open the camera when you need to and you'll be fine. It has a good locking mechanism that should prevent accidental opening in the water.
1135427
I have used several of these and they are not waterproof at all. Once they get misty inside they take forever to dry out. My son has no problem with the one I installed for him because the mount is rather well encapsulated,but I don't think he has taken it through a car wash. The cameras I bought had had four vent holes in the back, so "water resistant" is probably what the "waterproof" specification the manufacturer refers to means. And, I can't close without mentioning that my experience was that these cameras tend to turn green and red into pink. That makes for very pretty landscapes, but no so much for color accuracy.
1568516
I don't think so as it's not designed as a waterproof camera. I does, however work pretty well indoors in my basement. The IR lights are bright and I can see clearly the entire basement in total darkness.
531300
No, it is not waterproof. It is splash and dust resistant. In other words you can take photos in the rain or at the beach using one of Pentax's sealed lenses. You cannot submerge the camera in water. It is a solid well constructed camera. I've had mine since 2008 with no problems.
1283577
No! Not weather proof. READ their manual: Although the cameras are water resistant they are not waterproof. Cameras are intended for use in direct exposure to water, rain or snow. http://www.svat.com/downloads/manuals/CV301-8CH-008-manual.pdf
191789
Its a great inexpensive camera with a ton of features. Nope it's not waterproof.
1846537
it has a company warranty for 1 year under proper use. the problem with just about any water proof camera this small is the various compartment doors. Being rubber sealed, it relies on a very clean seal to work well. If you do not take care of the seal, it will leak. It is a tough argument between the company and customer about who is at fault there, i lean toward user error. Proper care is to make sure the seal is very clean, never open it in dusty environment (most environment are dusty to some degree) and the doors closed tightly and properly.
310517
Ad states that this camera is weatherproof but not waterproof. I have mine located under the eves away from rain.
24979
I'm sure it is not waterproof, however the input for the rear camera is composite. I hooked up one of those license plate type rear cameras and plugged it into the dash cam and it records great.