Can you recommend an outdoor dome shell for this camera?
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I have 3 of them upder a porch roof, I havn't had any problems with them, however I have 1 IP006N that is in the open but it's in a covered dome.
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As is, absolutely not. It would have to be enclosed or somehow protected from the weather. If enclosed, condensation may become an issue, causing a poor quality image and possible damage to the camera. Best to go with a camera that is made for outdoor use. Keep in mind the WiFi range limitations when you decide where to locate the camera.
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If you live in a perfect climate, maybe, but not much outdoors in the real world. These cameras are made for indoors; In Arizona, I might use it outdoors in winter, but summer would cook it, and dust storms would jam it. In areas with high humidity or frequent rain, they would likely die fast. A clear plastic dome (left over pretzel container from Sam's Club or Costco) might protect, but would reflect the IR light right back to the lens at night (killing the view). If you want a dependable outdoor camera, spend the extra and get a dependable outdoor camera... These may work outdoors for a limited use, but aren't made for it IMHO. If you live in a perfect climate, maybe, but not much outdoors in the real world. These cameras are made for indoors; In Arizona, I might use it outdoors in winter, but summer would cook it, and dust storms would jam it. In areas with high humidity or frequent rain, they would likely die fast. A clear plastic dome (left over pretzel container from Sam's Club or Costco) might protect, but would reflect the IR light right back to the lens at night (killing the view). If you want a dependable outdoor camera, spend the extra and get a dependable outdoor camera... These may work outdoors for a... » Read More If you live in a perfect climate, maybe, but not much outdoors in the real world. These cameras are made for indoors; In Arizona, I might use it outdoors in winter, but summer would cook it, and dust storms would jam it. In areas with high humidity or frequent rain, they would likely die fast. A clear plastic dome (left over pretzel container from Sam's Club or Costco) might protect, but would reflect the IR light right back to the lens at night (killing the view). If you want a dependable outdoor camera, spend the extra and get a dependable outdoor camera... These may work outdoors for a limited use, but aren't made for it IMHO. « Show Less
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I have used them for outside, but put them in a birdhouse or some other container so they are not out in the elements. They are great little cameras.
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Samsung does not make a dome camera specifically for this system, however, we do have dome cameras that are compatible. Both indoor and outdoor domes are available.Thank you, Ellipse Security
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I have the Eco4 Stratus 960H system with 8 bullet cameras. I determined a dome camera would serve a better function in one of the areas so I purchased this Lorex dome camera to replace one of the bullets and it works quite nicely with the rest of the system.
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Good luck. Very tough conditions. Dark, long exposure times. I'm sure if you have a good tripod and electric shutter control it would be awesome!
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The Dome cameras are good for short distance viewing/recording and tend to lack good range. You can easily mount them on ceiling tiles as well. The standee cameras are good at both, short and long range viewing with a higher range of motion once they are mounted. With the dome cameras you will notice a drop off in image quality at 20+ feet.
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I would go with their bullet outdoor model if you plan on exposing it. I have this model in my garage and bullet models in the open.
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I have been using the Vista cam outside for a couple of months. I purchased an enclosue from Foscam, who manufactures the cam, which provides protection from the elements.
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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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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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I purchased this enclosure to use with the outdoor Foscam IP camera. The enclosure wasn't large enough for the camera so I returned it. I remember the lens was 2"x2'. This housing is made for wired cameras and cannot handle the exterior antenna on the IP camera without significant modification.
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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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Yes, I've had my TRENDnet SecurView PoE Dome Camera installed out side for over a year but not directly exposed to the elements and it has performed well under freezing and 100 degree days. I'm planning to install two more outdoors under overhang areas.
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No. But it's a very good camera. I'm curious, why would you wish to change the outer shell?
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Dome is a bit harder to install but I think it is much more versatile and will probably last longer than bullet style,and a plus its harder to tell which direction the camera is looking so if anyone is casing your property they will have to take a bigger chance...