ConvertIng Analog Cameras to IP?

[snooks570]

I have a an existing system (BNC/DVR) which I’m replacing with a hybrid. What is the cheapest option for the getting some of the older cameras (pictured) "converted" to IP? The only reason I want to do this is because of the cable run for some of the cameras. My plan was to do a POE Switch which in turn would be connected to the mesh network. Would something like this work? bnc to ip converter, bnc to ip converter Suppliers and Manufacturers at Alibaba.com Thanks for any help.

 

[bigredfish]

Review - Dahua Ethernet over Coax Converter/Extender LR1002-1ET/LR1002-1EC

You can use your RG59 cable to run IP cameras over. See above link

 

[bigredfish]

But no, you cant convert those Analog cams to IP

 

[TonyR]

You'd need an encoder to take the cam's analog signal and convert to a digital video stream via network (TCP/IP), one channel per cam...could be expensive, so not worth it, IMO. Instead, purchase a 2MP Dahua Starlight or Hikvision Darkfighter turret.

 

[snooks570]

Alright. Thank you very much for the info. Will do!

 

[bigredfish]

And if you're buying a hybrid, why would you need to? The analaog cams will work fine with the hybrid XVR.

You'd need an encoder to take the cam's analog signal and convert to a digital video stream via network (TCP/IP), one channel per cam...could be expensive, so not worth it, IMO. Instead, purchase a 2MP Dahua Starlight or Hikvision Darkfighter turret.

Didn’t know that. Though I suppose like you say it would be cost prohibitive..

 

[snooks570]

Correct. I was only entertaining the conversion because the wiring for some of the BNC cameras is going to pose a significant challenge. It would have been much easier to plug into a local satellite and be done.

 

[snooks570]

Satellite in the mesh system in case that is unclear.