Repurposing cctv cameras

Juan
Juan
edited February 2014 in SecuritySpy
Hi Ben,
Now that I've somewhat successfully transformed from analog to digital, I was wondering if I could use an RJ45 adapter on on BNC cables, using the power injector that they have always had, and re-purpose my KT&C analog cameras?

Thanks

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  • Ben
    Ben
    edited February 2014
    Hi Juan, it is possible to transmit analog video over UTP (ethernet) cabling, using simple cheap "balun" devices such as these ones (I have no connection with this company - I found them after a quick google search and they seem to have a good range). I'm not sure if power will be transmitted though - best to check before purchase. Although I don't see why it wouldn't.

    Although note that you would need a dedicated cable per camera, so if you have coax cable installed anyway it's best to use that. Or just dump the low-res analog cameras and stick to all-digital :)
  • Juan
    Juan
    Thanks Ben, I guess moving to a complete new system would be best, and now I have cctv cameras that make pretty good paper weight. ;-)

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