Condensation Problem For Outdoor Camera

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Hi guys,

I would like to hear some experience from genuine CCTV installer who did outdoor IR integrated camera(dome or bullet style) installation; Like ball dome LJD, SYSTEM Q have.

I know it would be OK with camera plus external housing having pan & heater.

There are many IR cameras on the market saying water resistent & outdoor use. Do they really good enough condensation free?

Assuming there is no real one in affordable range, what will be compromising level for acceptable condensation free outdoor IR camera?

This condensation matter has been long time subject for camera used outdoor w/o special housing.

I appreciate installer's field experience and thoughts on this matter.

,

David