I have been using an X10 camera for 4 years and continuing to use. The camera is rugged in the sense that it can operate for a long period without any issues. But a distinct weakness in X10 camera is that it does not have an auto-iris feature to control the amount of sunlight that is absorbed by the camera. If the camera is fitted out-doors, with adequate protection from direct sunlight and rain, it does not send a clear image to the monitor. Greater the sunlight in the environment, the more bright the image is. The brightness spoils the view. It is practically an over bright image that you get. Therefore the camera operates well only under limited light environments. Also I have never had a colour image. It has always been black and white. I spoke to several support persons without any success.