I am wanting to set up a camera system. A couple cameras are going to have a longer run. I haven't measured yet, but I think it will be about 300 feet or a little less. I am looking for good quality cameras. (2MP) I am not sure what kind of cable/camera system.
I am trying to figure out what is better. At 300' can I run POE through cat 6 cable??? Will there be enough power to supply the camera at that distance?? (12 volt supply 5w max, 7w with ir cut in)
Or should I run coax and use a separate power source at the camera??
I don't see a reason to run cat 6 and a power source at the camera. Or is there a benefit that I am not seeing? The camera system that uses coax seem to be substantial cheaper. I already have a couple boxes of coax, but not concerned about picking up cat cable if it is needed.
I guess the cat6 system would be easier to hook the cameras up that are closer.
New guy leaning.... Thanks for any help.
