Cheap pre-made cable vs rg59 cable

[tangcoral 0]

Is there a difference in video quality wise when comparing the cheap pre-made Siamese compared to making your own rg59 cable if the distance is less than 50 feet?

 

I know the cheap ones are probably copper coated and not solid copper core and probably also smaller in gauge.

 

But video wise would there be a big difference if less than 50ft?

 

thanks in advanced

[Soundy 1]

Probably not a NOTICEABLE difference. Of course, the lower quality your DVR and cameras, the less any deficiencies will be visible, as well.

[SEANHAWG 1]

I've never tried, but I bet that cheap flimsy pre-made cable wont last very long at all outdoors. There usually isnt enough insulation to seem that it would last.

[rory 0]

Normally its like an RCA cable, stranded and thin, even with an RCA output with an included RCA-BNC adapter - at least the ones Ive used. They also have the plug on the end for a single power supply, so if you need to splice it for a distributed power supply then its a little difficult getting the center and the very thin braid to screw into the terminals. Ive used them in a few cases but would highly suggest against it. Also as they are so thin they are easier to damage.

[SEANHAWG 1]

Yeah, just look at the reviews on Amazon for the Q-see cable, alot of reports of breakage:

 

http://www.amazon.com/Q-See-QS100B-100-Foot-Female-Connectors/product-reviews/B000N20668/ref=dp_top_cm_cr_acr_txt?ie=UTF8&showViewpoints=1

[bjoynes 0]

Does anyone have suggestions for the best place to buy RG59 with power, need about 500ft, 95% copper braid, and not CCA. And does buying 95% copper compared to CCA make any difference.

 

Thanks

 

Bryn