Go Pro Camera: Is this type of camera weather proof?

A.J. Loc: Fayette County, Pennsylvania USA

Is this type of camera weather proof?

Shellback Loc: North of Cheyenne Bottoms Wetlands - Kansas

Most are - read the specs on the model you want...

A.J. Loc: Fayette County, Pennsylvania USA

Shellback wrote:

Most are - read the specs on the model you want...

Thanks Shellback

dirtpusher Loc: tulsa oklahoma

With the waterproof jacket

A.J. Loc: Fayette County, Pennsylvania USA

dirtpusher wrote:

With the waterproof jacket

Is it possible to mount camera permanently outside?

fotkaman Loc: Earth

A.J. wrote:

Is it possible to mount camera permanently outside?

If you google it up, you'll get ALL the info you need.

A.J. Loc: Fayette County, Pennsylvania USA

dirtpusher wrote:

With the waterproof jacket

Thanks, is the jacket expensive?

dirtpusher Loc: tulsa oklahoma

A.J. wrote:

Is it possible to mount camera permanently outside?

Not sure your meaning of outsiside. The camera it self is not waterproof. Have to have the outer jacket

A.J. Loc: Fayette County, Pennsylvania USA

dirtpusher wrote:

Not sure your meaning of outsiside. The camera it self is not waterproof. Have to have the outer jacket

Mount to record birds in all kinds of weather, motion activated???

dirtpusher Loc: tulsa oklahoma

A.J. wrote:

Mount to record birds in all kinds of weather, motion activated???

With the jacket. sumerge it

Standard with every GoPro camera, the waterproof housing can withstand depths of up to 131 feet (40 meters). You can leave the housing on the camera when you're using it for non-water-based fun. ... Make sure that you have the Standard backdoor on when you use the GoPro underwater, because the Skeleton isn't waterproof.

A.J. Loc: Fayette County, Pennsylvania USA

dirtpusher wrote:

With the jacket. sumerge it

Standard with every GoPro camera, the waterproof housing can withstand depths of up to 131 feet (40 meters). You can leave the housing on the camera when you're using it for non-water-based fun. ... Make sure that you have the Standard backdoor on when you use the GoPro underwater, because the Skeleton isn't waterproof.

Thanks dirtpusher

hpucker99 Loc: Anchorage, Alaska

A.J. wrote:

Mount to record birds in all kinds of weather, motion activated???

The GoPro camera by itself is not waterproof, you need to enclose it in the GoPro or 3rd party enclosure. Not sure if you can plug an external/motion detector into the GoPro to trigger the shot. Also, the battery does not last long on the GoPro, seems to be less than 4 hours. If you want to keep it out for a longer period of time, you ned to add an external battery.

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

dirtpusher wrote:

With the waterproof jacket

Right. I think they all need that transparent case to keep the water out.

tkraatz

The newer GoPros (starting I think with ver 5) are waterproof to a certain degree, about 30ft. There is a clear housing that can be used if you want to scuba dive to 130ft. There is no motion detector to trigger the camera, but if you can see the camera from inside you warm den, you might be within wifi/bluetooth range to trigger it from your phone or laptop.

tkraatz

The newer GoPros (starting I think with ver 5) are waterproof to a certain degree, about 30ft. There is a clear housing that can be used if you want to scuba dive to 130ft. There is no motion detector to trigger the camera, but if you can see the camera from inside you warm den, you might be within wifi/bluetooth range to trigger it from your phone or laptop.

Most GoPros before ver 5 did come standard with the dive housing. However they are now an add-on accessory. As previously stated, the battery is all that large so if you want extended time you will need to connect a battery pack, especially if you are going to use a wifi connection. Early GoPros are USB- micro B connectors, newer (5+) are USB-C. You will need to jury-rig some sort of weather protection if used in wet weather.