The IP CCTV and Security Camera Forum

[robramm]

I'm up in Canada where the weather at the extremes will exceed the specs of these cams on the low and high side. Like this morning its 19 deg F and can get up over 108 in the summer.So far this year its been below 0 deg F.

My question is, how do cameras like the BB-HCM531A react when the temp is way below the 32 deg F range? It seems all the cams have the same temperature ratings so I thought I'd ask the people who actually use them. I know temperature was an issue with analog cams and I don't want to go back to buying cases with heaters.

Thanks
...Rob

[hyperdrinky]

Hi Rob,

The 531 has mechanical pan and tilt which may freeze up and snap should you try to move around. If you're going to place the camera in extremely low temperatures I would suggest something from Mobotix. None of their cameras have any moving parts. Mobotix have a camera in the Arctic which has been there for about 3 years and is still running. take a look at the Mobotix M24-IT-D22.

Hyperdrinky

[nw]

We had a case where a customer had a Panasonic BB-HCM580 and it was in a situation where it was too hot. The camera shut itself down before it was damaged.

Not sure if it would do the same if it were too cold...
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[robramm]

Thanks for the replies.

So if the only issue is a mechanical one, are you saying as long as I don't pan/tilt in below zero temps, then no damage to the electronics will occur? This is what I was worried about. I'm glad to hear they have a high temp cutoff.

[hyperdrinky]

I have heard of image sensors also cracking due to extreme cold but this was in storage rather than during operation.

Hyperdrinky

[manssy]

I always think the weather have nothing to do with our camera .But they do .And i can never figure out why .

[Outsourcingser]

i dont think so.
the problem can be solved.