are the cameras suitable for outdoor use (i.e. weatherproof)?
1666136
I have mine mounted under my front porch. They haven't been through a winter yet, but as far as moisture goes,they've been fine. No direct rain falls on them though.
1283575
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, rainor snow. http://www.svat.com/downloads/manuals/CV301-8CH-008-manual.pdf
1554426
You can definitely put theses cameras outdoors. I've had the system for two years in Chicago where we get below zero temperatures and no problem.
1613069
I am not sure what the temperature specs are for the camera's other than the description says that they are weather proof. You might want to try looking at the company website for Q-See and contact them about the temperature range. Good luck.
1273585
SLR cameras are not very weather proof, especially odeon cameras with sophisticated electronics. Need to be very careful about moisture and taking them from cold to warm environments. Depending on your needs you buy cases but these are expensive and limit functionality. Same goes for lenses.
1136594
Yes but they are very sound sensitive. When in use in the woods its great. But I think loud noise might distort the sound. One big thing dont look into any bright area of the water or sky. It hurts the camera.
2090523
It is not an outdoor cam or weather proof unless maybe you have under a over hand and you would have to have a USB AC power source. You can kinda use it as a back up cam but only if you make sure the screen is on as it shuts off after 3 mins.
538683
If protected from direct contact with water, as in up under the eaves of a house, it should be fine, or taped up at the connections! I have nine sets in use now and the camera ends of five sets are outside and have given no trouble in the months we've used them!
410759
will it work outside. yes. will it handle weather? no. If you are looking for an outdoor camera foscam makes a few good ones that are affordable. They look like long gray/white rectangles. This one will not handle weather, but the other ones will! good luck.
310517
Ad states that this camera is weatherproof but not waterproof. I have mine located under the eves away from rain.
1795779
The camera can use a wireless network or be connected to an Ethernet cable. But either way it needs a power cable to work. You would need to run an outdoor outlet conduit box and have it power that way. But this is by no means a full weatherproof outdoor camera. At least not by my standards. Look into the outdoor vandal proof dome cameras.
828345
It is not weatherproof like camera's intended for external use are. Power connection is not waterproof, and no hood to protect the lens from sun glare. I would not recommend.
1115064
Yes, the camera can be installed outdoor. It is water proof. However, there is RJ-45 socket connect to the camera, you need to shield it from water. I use a large heat sinkable tube to cover it with Ethernet cable connected.
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.
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.
893923
In my experience, the camera is probably better suited for outdoor use. I tested it indoors before outdoor installation and the sharpness in images seemed better in natural lighting.
1693238
all necessary wiring comes in but camera cable weren't enough long to go around our rambler house, so we needed to get longer cables. and yes they are outdoor cameras and waterproof. I hope that helped.