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Thanks all for the help. Here are my takeaways from your replies: #1. Go with the direct burial CAT 6 23 AWG cable for any remote cameras. Power conservation from heavier 22 AWG cable would not be significant. #2. Install lightning protection at the building entrance (at least) for cables...

Thanks. Lightning is not so bad here in Oregon, but it happens. So now I’m reading up on lightning surge protection. Looks like I have more shopping to do! Ugh.

Thanks. I've read a few warnings about connecting buildings with copper. This will not be building to building, but building to tree or post or similar, if that makes a difference. Just something to mount the camera on.

First post. Have learned a lot from you all, thanks. Background: I’m planning a system for my father’s rural cabin. It’s off the electrical grid. I just got some POE cameras and an NVR from Andy. Now I’m looking to order the cable. I found out about 22 AWG Cat5e cable and thought it...