can this camera be used outdoors?
1112132
It will not hold up outdoors in the elements unless you can mount it under an eve or some other place where it will be out of the weather. It is not weather proof. I would suggest not using this outdoors. I have used one in a basement for several years now and the quality is equal to many other cameras that I have. Works great indoors to disguise as a camera. Nobody pays any attention to it which was my intention.
964917
Yes, youbcan use this outdoors. Just to help with weather-proofing, I put a small piece of plastic mounted right above the camera "tube".
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.
1475744
I don't think so, but I've never used it outside. I use it for my home photo studio.
310517
Ad states that this camera is weatherproof but not waterproof. I have mine located under the eves away from rain.
2050888
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
303103
Yes it can as long as the rain or weather does not get to it. However, I would think you would want a more substantial video camera set up for outside security on a regular basis. It is not a heavy duty item. Also, the battery life is very short so you'd want to plug it into an outlet.
1185430
Not sure...there was nothing in the packaging that indicated it could be used outside. You might want to ask someone at radio shack or best buy off their opinion.
2045169
It is not designed for outdoors and will fail because of the moisture. It is only rated to 95% humidity. If you live in a place like Kona, Hawaii then yes, otherwise no. Unfortunately wireless outdoor cameras are several hundred dollars (like 700). I looked as I would prefer it be outside as well.
2215550
No. These are great indoor cameras (I have 5 of them) but they aren't suited for outdoor use. I use the Foscam outdoor camera for that and it works great. Agasio makes a good outdoor camera that has the same pan
156119
yes but why bother? it is junk and i have not found a foscam outdoor camera that is not. they all have limited range. the inside cameras are pretty good and i am running an inside camera outside and it has not folded in the three week s i have had it outside with rain and cold. i put a little plastic cap ove it during rain thus no infra but during the day it works fine when the rain comes. go figure.
1016474
Technically speaking, it is not an outdoor camera. However, 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.
624881
Not really an issue for me, as use this camera mainly outside. Takes great photos outside.
1759126
I do not recommend this for outdoor use, it is great for indoor use (do not place next to a window where direct sunlight will hit the lens). There is really no way to protect this from the elements without building something really bizzare to house it. I use the "Agasio A622W Outdoor Wireless Pan/Tilt IP Camera" for outdoor use. It has withstood heat (100 in the shade), rain, ice, snow and extreme cold (below 0) and is working very well
1423426
You can use any camera outdoors if you place the camera in a protected area. I have used several cameras for years to monitor my lake houses...just place tight up under the eve of the roof so that it is protected. Also, I have cameras installed under the front and rear porches...just not a big deal and work just fine.
1232127
It is not outdoor rated. You'd need to purchase an enclosure or consider an outdoor camera.
2050889
unit made for indoors only. other types of cameras are made for outdoors but are more expensive. you can search on amazon for them