Would this be a good product for someone who lives in the woods with a long driveway? It is ok to mount the cameras to a tree, not under an awning?
1739696
These cameras are wireless and produce a pretty low quality image. I'm not sure if they will give you the quality you need for a long driveway. I use them indoors, but they might be better outdoors. I got them for the hassle free set up.
1634749
I use my camera to watch my driveway and covers part of the street /hillside. which 1s about 150' it will cover more area but haven't tried and it came with a 500ma power supply.
2010846
No problem,,, i have my cams over 100 feet away in the garage and they work properly ..my house is not brick but u should be good ....
1095624
I don't think you'd get much usable video if the cam was on the dash. I have mine mounted high up on the windshield and it seems to be the best spot for it.
1317362
No, it is specifically stated that it is not for outdoor use. The best you could do is mount it inside a window with the camera pointing out. According to the Dropcam website they are currently developing one for outdoor use, bit it is not available yet. http://support.dropcam.com/entries/21327217-Outdoor-Dropcam-make-Dropcam-weatherproof
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.
1350810
Technically speaking, this is not an outdoor camera. However, contrary to what others may tell you or you may read, 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.
1884111
Doubt it would work for that. Battery life is fairly short, it's set up for cigarette lighter power. The camera has a pretty wide angle but unless they happen to look directly into the camera when the lighting was good or parked their vehicle in the camera angle it would be of no benefit. Picture what you can see through your windshield, if they vandalized the side or back of you car it wouldn't catch them even if the battery was still good and the motion sensor turned it on.
563942
I ran mine on the outside of the house to some direct wire cameras. I used small clips to fasten it to the siding on the house. They are still working fine after being out therefor over two years. So they should be fine through the attic.
1881656
Yes to the video however unless the Coyotes are within 10 to 15' of the camera at night or up to 30' during the day you won't get a good picture. I mounted mine on a light pole at about 18' high and anything outside the base plus maybe 10' of the pole is not clear and at night it is half that. I think its better to use a Camera rated for several hundred feet when using outside and then you may get half that range that is useful.
1784818
I mounted a second camera to the rear of my camper trailer. I should have done it a long time ago! The ability to see what is behind you and when you have clearance to move over a lane is invaluable. I had to find a RCA cable long enough to reach from the trailer to the truck (36'). Radio Shack had them.
1412722
The camera was designed to be used on the outside of your vehicle. I live in Arizona, so there isn't much water here. My camera is mounted outside, and I use it for security rather than backing up as it was intended. There should be no problem.
1668553
I have the camera facing north and 2 others facing south because of the sun. They are cabled to trees about waist height. I have no issues with mine. And we live in fla as well. You need to have a clear area you are monitoring. Because of the ocean breezes. You need to cut back the vegetation around 20 foot. We have bear pics, squirrels, cats, our dog, the neighbor kid borrowing gas can. Fixed that with his dad.
1350813
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.
1779394
Hi, I have a 750' driveway that is heavily wooded. I have the transmitter way up there and it transmits through trees, shrubs, and a concrete stucco house with no problems. This rig is the shiz-nit. The relay functions are great, they can turn on lights or take pictures....how ever you have it set up. Great set up...Bob.
502496
The camera is not weather proof and should not be used as an outdoor camera. Sturdiness of the cameras in terms of `drop test' depends on the ground being dropped on and height. Pretty sturdy though.
446487
I use a couple bungee cords & strap it to a tree. All outside game cameras are made to work outside so weather is not an issue.