On 27/09/2010 5:27 p.m., C. Falconer wrote: > Steve Holdoway wrote, On 09/27/2010 04:28 PM: >> Unfortunately, after only 9 months under the eaves of the house, >> pointing out to sea in all weathers, the unit seems to be failing! As >> you can see at http://www.diamondharbour.org.nz/Local-Weather.html > ... > > That's pretty pooched. > > I'd say that you need to put it (or the next one) in some kind of enclosure. > > A good and brutal cleaning internally might help... inspect the cmos/ccd > sensor and any ribbon cable connectors, and anything that's gone green > or white or tarnished is immediately a suspect. > > Lots of IPA cleaner and cotton buds. However its definitely in a harsh > environment, so put it inside something... There's a reason they sell outdoor rated cameras. :-) You will need an enclosure and, if cold temperatures are frequent (the odd below-0 temp doesn't seem to hurt too much), you may also need a heater.
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