PTZ Longevity safe to buy used?

[commandcenter1 0]

I was wondering it is is safe to buy a used PTZ from GE Kalatel. The units were made in 2001. I believe their 18x or 30x.

 

From what I understand these were commercial units and once retailed for almost 3k bucks. The owner states they were just set for zoom purposes and were not set on continuous pan.

 

My biggest concern is that there old and tired and may be burnt out. Or do these things go for years and years generally trouble free.

 

please advise thanks

[tomcctv 187]

The units were made in 2001

 

 

hi. units that old you will have problems with connections to modern equipment. you need to know the data setup. you could be spending more in data boxes

 

 

it depends also on how much you are going to be paying 3k at that time was the going rate but over time camera res has gone up alot so dont expect to get images as you do from PTZs of today.

 

 

what will you be using them with dvr type. do you want to move them remotly over network