I have been wanting to add a live video camera to my butterfly garden and backyard. I have read numerous articles lately about live cameras being deployed in remote locations to view wildlife and nature. I have been learning about CCTV cameras and home surveillance systems because it seems like the best way to do it. These systems allow you to setup outdoor security cameras which feed video back to a DVR recorder. The DVR can be attached to a network and allow people to view your cameras over the Internet.  Here are some sample pictures using software that comes with a DVR from CCTV Camera Pros: DVR viewer.

I can not justify the cost just for my butterfly garden hobby but the real reason for these systems is for home surveillance and security. I think that I can justify the cost for that and I am considering to add the following equipment to my house:

• 4 camera home surveillance system
• PTZ security camera

The link to the PTZ camera has a video demonstration. I would really like to be able to move the camera around remotely and be able to zoom in to possible catch some action.

If anyone has any any experience with these systems, please post comments.