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Larry Jaques wrote:

Couldn't you use a good video camera with telephoto lens mounted on
the hill between you so you could use wired video for the gate. I was
thinking that it might not work well during rainy or foggy nights, but
a closer camera might not, either. Light the area.

Too much woods in the way

Alternatively, use RF vidcam and set up a repeater on the hill.

Sounds possible, I'm studying it

If it's that far between reviews, perhaps a wildlife cam is in order.
Build a secure metal enclosure for it.

I have one, am building a thicker metal enclosure; the first one got
broken into and stolen. I would also like to be able to take pictures
on signals, not just warm bodies.

Just remember that if things are happening at your gate, a single
flash picture won't tell you the whole story where a short run video
would. Only you can weigh the advantages. G'luck.

Video can be nice but still cameras have much better resolution. Maybe
some day I can afford both, for now digital cameras seem easier and
cheaper.

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