is the housing for this camera plastic or metal? is this heavy duty and full weather resistant?
647195
The outside of this camera is metal. I have used this camera inside and outside in the southwest, where it rarely gets below freezing. It actually work better outdoors. Indoors the white level sometimes get somewhat intense in different lighting, even though the picture is good. The adjustments a relatively easy to use.
1012157
It is metal. The whole thing is solid design with smooth bearing motion. I have used it with three different size cameras and it is easy to adjust for each.
1786469
The outer housing is plastic but the inner is metal. This helps it stay cool to the touch.
1772937
It is metal, feels light like aluminum but is most likely some sort of pot metal. It is sturdy. There is a thin foamed protector taped to each half ( clam shell ) of the clamp. It's not quite canon quality but it is good quality, much cheaper then a canon mount if you can find one. I've been happy with it. I'll try to post a couple of pictures.
521087
Metal...BUT, the camera screws onto the post, very awkward to have to screw a small camera onto the post when mounted, most have the post screw into the camera, bass akward IMHO.
736567
Plastic. It has to be plastic to flex open enough for the camera to pop into the housing. I don't have any concerns about the durability of the plastic.
828345
It is not weatherproof like camera's intended for external use are. Power connection is not waterproof, and no hood to protect the lens from sun glare. I would not recommend.
2166222
Keep in mind the part you ask about is made of plastic with a small metal hinge and metal contacts for the batterys so for what it is it seems as durable as can be. We use several of these same cameras and have had no issues with the battery door.
552602
I have my camera in a bird house & it is good until about sunset. No, it is not weatherproof bit seems fine in a bird house with minimum protection.
485897
It's plastic. But, I'm pleased with it. I've never used a Nikon grip, so I cannot compare. But, user reviews were mostly positive about it, so I saved myself a BUNDLE OF BUCKS. You might not want to use it on a tripod with heavy lenses, possibly too much stress on the plastic construction. FYI, on my Nikon D800 if there's no battery in the grip, the camera won't shoot.
466533
It is plastic. For the price I am happy. Even with a long lens the locks hold. It would not be suitable for a professional.
630516
It is a metal hook but I believe the camera is plastic. Think l would live w/o a strap. Love the camera so far
717162
Our camera is plastic with a little metal trim - it's all silver colored though so it's hard to tell exactly.
71539
No it is not, an excellent camera, i have it outside for 2 years now under a roof bezel, so water doesnt really get to it. It works to this day 100% perfect. I have bought 3 more since.
1527968
Its plastic and metal. Mine did not survive indoor use even, so I would not recommend it for outdoor use.. Or not recommend it at all.
144840
Under Product Features it states "Rugged cast aluminum, corrosion-resistant white housing is ideal for outdoor installation" & "Weather-resistant housing and lens". I live in the Midwest so we have a lot of snow & rain. It came with a rubber membrane on the back for installation to help keep the moisture away from the wiring. Hope this helps.
314412
This is a heavy duty plastic - I've had it for a couple of years and it's still holding up great! It is outside in the weather 24/7 and doing well.