SectorSecurity 0 Posted November 27, 2011 Hello All, This is probably a noob question but I am going to ask anyways. Do box cameras use the same BNC connectors as a bullet camera or dome camera? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Numb-nuts 1 Posted November 27, 2011 (edited) Analogue cameras do, most IP cameras don't but some have a BNC outlet so that the camera can be aimed and focused with traditional CCTV test screens. Thank heavens for that. If the camera has a RJ45 inlet (usually at the rear but not always) it is almost certainly a IP camera. Sometimes but not so often the video inlet will be a screw terminal Vid+ and Vid- but I have never seen this on a Body camera yet, it's usually PTZ and fixed dome cameras that sometimes have that and some board cameras. I have seen some cheap cameras with a RCA inlet (usually colour coded yellow) for video instead of BNC. I am curious why do you ask? Edited November 28, 2011 by Guest Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Birdman Adam 0 Posted November 27, 2011 Yes, BNC connections are standard for analog CCTV. Pretty good design if you ask me, with the twist-locking and all... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SectorSecurity 0 Posted November 28, 2011 I was just curious, about to buy 8 cameras and wanted to make sure I didnt end up with a bunch of bnc adapters I didnt need. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Numb-nuts 1 Posted November 28, 2011 Simply ask the retailer if you need to order BNC connectors for those cameras. I doubt they'de sell you something you really don't need. Besides, Box or Body cameras rarely have RCA socket it's nearly always BNC. If you are using pre made cables they often have a RCA plug so then you may need BNC adaptor. I didn't mean to create uncertainty in anyone's mind but wanted to make the point as we aren't being specific. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SectorSecurity 0 Posted November 28, 2011 No need to worry the runs I am covering are far to great to be covered with premade cables, will be using cat5 utp Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Soundy 1 Posted November 28, 2011 Simply ask the retailer if you need to order BNC connectors for those cameras. I doubt they'de sell you something you really don't need. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Numb-nuts 1 Posted November 28, 2011 Simply ask the retailer if you need to order BNC connectors for those cameras. I doubt they'de sell you something you really don't need. Well some people might Not mentioning any names you understand! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Numb-nuts 1 Posted December 1, 2011 Here is a RARE example of a mini Body Camera with a RCA video output It's a Watec 902H Fortunately, such outputs are rare and usually BNC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HTElectrical 0 Posted December 10, 2011 Here is a RARE example of a mini Body Camera with a RCA video outputIt's a Watec 902H Fortunately, such outputs are rare and usually BNC I have one of those. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joseph.chen0312 0 Posted December 10, 2011 Hi all, Any output jack is interface just liske BNC, F, mini Din, RS-232, UTP... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
beckosecurity 0 Posted February 16, 2012 Of course, for analogue cameras, you can use the same BNC. Do box cameras use the same BNC connectors as a bullet camera or dome camera? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
