re: Anyone have a video surveillance system

If you want cheap and easy you can simply use game cameras however you won't be able to check them in real time without going with a paid service.

[Just saw your post on the $500 limit so this solution may not work.]

If you want something you can use at home and record video/images/voice Axis is a very good brand to go with. Price can be expensive depending on what you need though.

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To access the Axis camera feed(s) you would need to be able to connect to your home computer which isn't very hard to setup. (so you could see a real time feed while away)

I would call the sales line and talk to someone if you are interested they can direct you to the products/solution that would benefit you the most.

I don't have any experience with the cheaper home solutions so i can't suggest anything there.

good luck.