The present disclosure relates to a camera system that can be used to capture outdoor images. The camera system is easy to manufactured, operated, and maintained. The camera system includes an internal structure and an external structure. The internal structure includes multiple components such as an image component, a storage component, a communication component, a power supply component, and a processor. The external structure is configured to cover and/or protect the internal structure and the components therein. The external structure can be a housing structure with a front housing and a back housing. The external structure can include multiple patterns positioned thereon so as to form a gripping area that facilitates a user to properly hold the camera system.