Recommend web cam complete cost under 100.00 dollars

[TokKiwi]

It seems the Panasonic does not need an enclosure, and I have seen others use a Logitech under the eaves outside without any protection at all either.   Although I would not class the Logitech as IP65 rated, so I would trial the Panasonic placed wherever you wanted it to be and if it has problems and has a moisture issue, then you can dry it out inside and arrange a box for it.  I would follow Niko's suggestion and just trial it anyway.  Most of what I was describing is either available from any hardware store or the resistors from an electronics shop.

TK

[info]

It seems the Panasonic does not need an enclosure, and I have seen others use a Logitech under the eaves outside without any protection at all either.   Although I would not class the Logitech as IP65 rated, so I would trial the Panasonic placed wherever you wanted it to be and if it has problems and has a moisture issue, then you can dry it out inside and arrange a box for it.  I would follow Niko's suggestion and just trial it anyway.  Most of what I was describing is either available from any hardware store or the resistors from an electronics shop.

TK

Thank you  Tokkiwi

[niko]

I would start with an open enclosure, like a bird house without a front panel (maybe also without a bottom panel, just so that the rain and sun doesn't hit it directly. You will need a long cat 5 network cable from the cam to the power injector, and then a shorter cat 5  cable from the power injector to the router (there may be a short one included, not sure). If you don't have the tools and expertise to make your own cable then buy a ready made one, 100' ones are pretty cheap on ebay. You'll have to think how to protect the cable, ideally run it in pvc conduit or water pipe.

[info]

Cat 5 wire not made to be run outside? Or due they make outside cat 5
I work in the heating & air condtiton field as service tech . Running  the wire no proplem.
I also found this site for the web cam thru amazon
http://www.posglobal.com/BL-C140A.html
sorry for all the ?
Just tring to figure all the supplys for this web cam project  budget

Is this the cat5 cable
http://www.cablesandkits.com/one-hundred-foot-snagless-cat5e-cables-c-121_40_189.html

[niko]

They do make outdoor rated cat5 but it's more expensive like http://www.provantage.com/tripp-lite-n007-100-gy~7TRPA1EL.htm you can also get direct burial cat5 but I think only as bulk cable, not made up cables. To make a cable you would need the RJ45 crimp tool and the connectors, I have those, I've done it a few times, and IME unless you have a lot of practice (which I don't) it's quite a tricky little exercise.

[looney2ns]

Info, the Evansville Home Depot has inexpensive quailty pre-made cat5 cables. I'd suggest buying that, and putting it in PVC 3/4" conduit. The conduit is cheap, something like $2.50 per 10'.

[info]

yes that works for me ,  thank you Looney2ns

I also e mailed  Panasonic about the specifications
Here's what they e mailed me back

Thank you for contacting Panasonic. We apologize for the delay in our response. ( less then 24 hrs )

The BLC140A is weather resistant with temperature range -20C to +50C (-4F to +122F). The specifications sheet for the unit can be downloaded from http://netcamdealer.com/resources/file/164/249

If you have any further questions, please contact our Panasonic Customer Call Center at 800-272-7033 so we may assist you over the phone. The hours of operation are Mon. - Fri. 9A.M to 9PM and Sat. - Sun. 10A.M to 7PM Eastern Standard Time. A representative will be available to assist you. Please have your case number 27516235 available at the time of the call.
I thought ,I pass this on

[info]

Which spot should I mount my web cam ?

[niko]

In the N Hemisphere it's best to point a webcam between NE and NW (so it doesn't look directly into the sun) if that helps the decision.

[info]

 thank you

[info]

I just ordered the  BL-C140A . I will try getting it up an working in 2 weeks.
I think it will be a nice add on to my site.
 Also ,my site is link to the news station for my area weather spotter.
Thank you all
Info  

[info]

Well ,I order my new cam thru POSGlobal.com . One problem
I got this e mail for them today 

The item is out of stock
 
Please let us know if you would like to wait or cancel your order.
 
Customer Service
POSGlobal.com
 I e mailed them back ,to cancel order
I have not been billed .
I don't know what I'm going to do now

[niko]

antonline has it in stock but it's a bit more expensive   

[info]

antonline has it in stock but it's a bit more expensive    

Thank you
I order that today .I went thru Amazon.com : http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/redirect?tag=weatherwatchc-20
Antonline was there #1 pick
So this site should get something

[info]

Well ,I got my  new BLC140A today . Very nice .
I hope next weekend to start this project .  I gota clean the garage
 Will post picture .I am going to  build a enclosure for winter condition here .