I have a V3 mounted outside. Today I noticed I couldn’t access the micro SD card, it said no card installed.
When I took the card out, there were signs of corrosion around the card slot and the contacts on the SD card were corroded. The seal was fully in place before I removed the card.
I am curious, how was the camera mounted? For example, was it upside down? Not saying this would make it have that issue (I have some mounted upside-down without leak issues), I am just curious how to explain so much water… There must be a sealing weakness somewhere in that particular Cam.
I am trying to install a cam (can’t remember which version) and I think I was just holding it upside down and received a message saying that I needed to install it right-side up.
I’ll have to do some more experimenting. That said, it might have been the installation PAPER instructions that said install in the “full upright position”.
Interesting. I have several upside down without issues so far, but I’m sure the IPxx testing for dust & water proofing was done upright only, so I’m sure if it’s outside we should mostly keep it that way if we want to be cautious.
Had a similar issue. My v3 stopped working. Took it down and opened up the SD slot. (It was perfectly sealed) and water literally poured out. It’s not water tight at all
Most of mine are under an overhang of some kind, though I realize that isn’t always possible.
A sheet metal cowling could be made easily/cheaply.
Also, you could paint over the SD card area with some kind of glue, like rubber cement, that peals away easily.
Of course, an outdoor camera should be water tight, but I’m suggesting insurance/work-arounds.
I found this but it is still crazy to have to waterproof a “waterproof” V3 camera the v2 in an aftermarket “Amazon” enclosure was waterproof for years no problems even in outdoor saltwater coast setting.