V3 vs. Rain

Cameras
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My Wyze V3 cams arrive tomorrow, yay! I have searched the forums and haven’t seen this specifically addressed. I know the v3 cams are IP65 weather resistant, but will raindrops on the lens cause distortion? If a camera is directly exposed to weather, not under an eave, does it need some type of “rain hood”? I saw a post which provided a nice 3D printer file for making one, but I don’t have access to a 3D printer. I can fabricate something generic with a butter knife, duct tape and bubble gum, but I’m looking for a more elegant solution, if one is needed.

Please advise.

Thanks,
Scott2013

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Can’t answer the rain drop question, as mine are all under eaves at the moment, but don’t let direct access to a 3D printer stop you. There are lots of sites out there (and I’m sure some users on here) that can print stuff for you for a small fee.

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Buy a house for it like this or something like it.

https://www.amazon.com/Mounting-Kit-Wyze-Cam-White/dp/B07TXFBSD5/ref=asc_df_B07TXFBSD5/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=366432783035&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=15021827790997079423&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9032056&hvtargid=pla-819342258455&psc=1&tag=&ref=&adgrpid=74356900297&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvadid=366432783035&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=15021827790997079423&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9032056&hvtargid=pla-819342258455

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"Need* is a relative term. The drops will eventually fall down, blow away, or evaporate. A hood only provides limited protection. Angling the camera down would help, as would applying Rain-X or similar treatments.

Just me speculating, feel free to ignore. :wink:

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I don’t think you’ll need anything.
@Customer Rain-X suggestion may be a good idea.

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I’m not sure this would work on the v3 since it is a more rounded versus the square design of the v2. Think I’ll wait and see if drops on the lens are an issue. Thank you for the suggestion.

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Rain-X, interesting idea. Thank you!

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You ard correct, that case won’t fit the V3.

If you build the duct tape and bubblegum shield post pics. :grin:

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Reflections from the butter knife are going to wreak havoc with the starlight sensor.

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Hello… the butter knife is for smoothing the bubblegum.

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Sorry, thought the bubble gum and tape were holding down the knife over the lens.

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You guys are cracking me up, lol

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That would be silly.

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Rain-X requires air movement to get the drops off.
I am a big Rain-X fan and use it in the washer reservoir as well as a 6 month full deal application to the windshield. . But don’t use it on the rear window. There is not enough air movement to dissipate the water (actual field research performed on a 2009 Avalon). Works great on the windshield. Put it on a stationary object with no airflow and the drops of water will just sit there.
I would presume the same with a lens because all Rain-X does is cause water to bead and blow off easier.

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Dang Tom, that makes sense. I thought that would work. I do intend to have the cameras that will be outside pointed at a downward angle. Hopefully that will be all that is needed.

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Hello, Fellow Posters and @Scott2013.
The link below may be of help to you:
Case for Cam v3
Posts No. 5, 6, and 8 provides potential simple to more complex solutions.
Good luck.

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Hi Victor,

Your original posts were what actually started me down this path. I love the idea of your hooded cases, but do not have access to a 3D printer. I may try to fabricate something based on your aluminum foil hood, if it is needed.

Thanks,
Scott

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Scott, I didn’t mention in my post that I used three layers of foil. If I were to make another bonnet I will use four layers.
Victor.

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the v3 camera is not the same design, i have those for my v2 cameras though

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i have had my v3 camera for a bit and mounted outside in the elements, i have seen 0 issues, the rain hasn’t caused any issues with the camera or the image. i half wonder if there is some water repellant coating on the lens anyway…

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