Camera body color

[factor01]

Might seem like weird question. Most camera bodies are silver, white or black. Is there any thoughts or data that the black gets hotter if it’s in the sun? I am sure they are rated for high temps. Just seems like the white or silver would reflect the sun better.

I like the black better but longevity matters more.

 

[mat200]

Might seem like weird question. Most camera bodies are silver, white or black. Is there any thoughts or data that the black gets hotter if it’s in the sun? I am sure they are rated for high temps. Just seems like the white or silver would reflect the sun better.

I like the black better but longevity matters more.

Yes, Black cases I would expect to have more heat from the sun ..

depending on the location, it could become very hot ( as well as the white ones ), in those cases I would look for a sun shield of some sort ..

 

[wittaj]

These cameras get hot anyway. Some have recorded them in the mid 100s.

Many here have black cameras or painted the cameras without issues in Florida and Texas heat.

 

[EMPIRETECANDY]

Black cameras won't be a problem at all, some dark wall/soffit use black not easy to be found.

 

[TonyR]

+1 to all the above.

I would, however, mount under an eave or soffitt out of the direct sun and rain whenever possible and/or practical. That should help.

 

[factor01]

Black cameras won't be a problem at all, some dark wall/soffit use black not easy to be found.

Thanks I figured it would be I have mix now. I have noticed the industry has not full embraced making black for all models. I think it would be great if they did.

My question was just more of an “I wonder did anyone research it as a data point.” Since cams have temperature ratings I assume they did.

I guess it’s akin to white cars are supposed to be cooler since white reflects sun.

 

[factor01]

+1 to all the above.

I would, however, mount under an eave or soffitt out of the direct sun and rain whenever possible and/or practical. That should help.

For sure. Thanks

 

[factor01]

These cameras get hot anyway. Some have recorded them in the mid 100s.

Many here have black cameras or painted the cameras without issues in Florida and Texas heat.

Thanks again. True it not does get near as hot in the Volunteer state. I bet salt and humidity is a big issue in coastal states.