I purchased this to start an extended time lapse with a GoPro setup. Can this stay out in the rain without damage?
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I don't know for sure either way but I really doubt it is water resistant or water proof. I would contact the manufacturer support to be certain.
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Hi, I don't know if the entire unit is waterproof/resistant. I've had the panel exposed to morning dew and it was fine, but I don't know if rain or water were to get into the usb connector if it would continue to function properly. It might be worth trying to DIY waterproof to the usb connector.Good luck...sorry I didn't have a straightforward answer for you.
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The sCharger-5 is very water resistant. We coat the circuit boards with a silicon solution that makes the circuit board very impervious to moisture. However, one disclosure, the metal strips in the USB port are not coated for obvious reasons as they would not connect if they were. But the strips areare also gold plated so this helps a great deal. Weather exposure will be fine. Our panels have been tested to 40 feet under water for 6 days and continued to perform. And they have also been corrosion tested as well. If the panels goes under water, just shake the water out of the box and allow to dry in the sun USB port up. Call us if you have more questions. You can find the number on our Suntactics website. The sCharger-5 is very water resistant. We coat the circuit boards with a silicon solution that makes the circuit board very impervious to moisture. However, one disclosure, the metal strips in the USB port are not coated for obvious reasons as they would not connect if they were. But the strips areare also gold plated so this helps a great deal. Weather exposure will be fine. Our panels have been tested to 40 feet under water for 6 days and continued to perform. And they have also been corrosion tested as well. If the panels goes under water, just shake the water out of the box and... » Read More The sCharger-5 is very water resistant. We coat the circuit boards with a silicon solution that makes the circuit board very impervious to moisture. However, one disclosure, the metal strips in the USB port are not coated for obvious reasons as they would not connect if they were. But the strips areare also gold plated so this helps a great deal. Weather exposure will be fine. Our panels have been tested to 40 feet under water for 6 days and continued to perform. And they have also been corrosion tested as well. If the panels goes under water, just shake the water out of the box and allow to dry in the sun USB port up. Call us if you have more questions. You can find the number on our Suntactics website. « Show Less
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I used this charger hiking the JMT trail in California. I had it strapped to the t of my pack during periods of sun and short rain showers and found no effects of the rain during later use. Everyone in my group used the charger for their phone,I pod,or I pad.
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yes. i have used mine in the rain and it still works great. the only thing i might worry about is the camera and connections. i would cover those just in case.
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No. This is not an outdoor camera. It would probably survive humidity for a short time, but not direct exposure to weather.
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I brought the cameras to the tropics where rainfall is higher than here in the US. So far I did not have any problems with water going into the cameras. I should say they are waterproof.
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It comes with a waterproof case like the GoPro, but I've never used the case. I'm using it without the case, hanging upside down from my semi windshield as a dash cam. It doesn't work well at night, but if there is any ambient light left, it does okay. Runs continuously and no problems so far.
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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.
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I have never used it in rain. Would be ok in light rain. I would keep a water proof bag handy inside backpack for camera
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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.
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Andrea,I contacted the manufacturer directly, and they said it was their mistake to print that the camera was "suitable for the backyard." They refunded my money when I pointed out that error. I looked at the camera closely, and it is not sealed and has open vents that would allow water to enter directly enter the electronics of the camera. It wouldn't last very long in the open rain. I suppose if a person could put the camera in a sort of clear plastic box, it might work.Ken
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I don't know since I have owned it, it hasn't rained yet. It has rained a little and I haven't noticed that the rain did anything to the camera. So I think it does help.
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The case is similar to a wetsuit material. Because the flap is not watertight it would only help if you might get a little rained on. The bag, I don't really use. I keep the camera in a camera backpack in the case.
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In short, ok. It's not designed to get wet at all. That said , there's a ton of YouTube videos about pontoons and floats and such. There is a company that will actually coat the electronics to waterproof them as well. On a practical note, I crashed mine into my pool one day... With my go pro hero 3 uncased attached! I was trying to get some low angle who's of my rottweiller barking at it, and the prop wash made it unstable enough that the skids followed by the camera went into the water. Two props made it in but then I hit full power and it actually pulled up out of the water and righted itself. The camera stopped when it hit the water. I landed it and blew everything out w compressed air, 30 min later back flying, 4 hours later filming again as well! I wouldn't be so aggressive in salt water or where I couldn't get it quick, and I think it's gonna fly w the camera cased as much as possible. It's worth theflight time sacrifice for the safety of the cam. Buy it! It's awesome!
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Unfortunately I was unable to find anything in the paperwork stating it is waterproof. The camera comes with a waterproof case that has buttons for operation, and the remote is definitely water resistant if not waterproof, it would not be effected by rain but I am not sure if it is submersible.
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Mmmmm...never thought of that. My husband has a GoPro and got a different extension that telescopes but did not use it under water. Sorry I could not be more of a help
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I have only used my Gopro camera underwater once. The insert did seem to expand slightly. Not sure if that was just because of being squeezed inside the case though. The case itself seems to be sealed very well, but in the end I felt it was worth the little money to keep my mind at ease to protect my investment in the camera. Plus are you willing to chance getting fog when shooting a scene you may not be able to reproduce.
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I can only answer for myself. I do not do much out door work so my experience is limited. I have used the 1D-x in rain but use a modified plastic bag for protection. Given what I have said I can say I have never had any weather problems using the camera.
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Keep in mind, it's just an extension cord, so yes, and no. I'm not sure it's designed to be subjected to rainfall entering the compartment; I'm sure it would affect the rewinding mechanism.
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Yes I have left it out in the rain. The controller should not get wet but it is on the back of the panel near the top of the unit. The the panels at an angle it does not seem to be an issue. I really love this product I just can not wait until the accessories are available for purchase. I want the 30' extension cable accessory.