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Very few cameras. Probably two, maximum. Yes, I'd like for them to record to something, but again, not 24/7. From what I understand you can program the cameras to record on motion, which would be handy. So there will be a DVR of some sorts. Yup, there's internet access, the power source is a house on the property that is fully wired and has all the necessary hookups. So it would run back there. The idea being I would then be able to view the feeds anytime from my iPad or computer or something. What do you think? for it to work would they essentially have to be "on" round the clock and drawing energy as a result?

Hello all, newb question here, apologies in advance and thanks to anyone who can help me. My situation is a bit unique. I have a (very) small tree farm that I've recently started. I'd like to be able to monitor it remotely, as it's an hour's drive away and it's just not practical to go out there every day. The property basically runs itself, the watering is automatic etc etc. I want to install a CCTV system at the tree farm just so that I can keep an eye on the trees. But really my needs are very small. I would just like to be able to turn the cameras on and see the trees remotely once a day for a few minutes to make sure no trees got toppled over overnight or something. I'd also like to be able to turn them on during the watering to make sure everything goes okay. So my question is this: since I need the system for such a small amount of time each day, is it possible to basically have the CCTV system on "off" or "rest" or something the other 99% of the time, when it won't be in use? it just seems like a huge waste of both energy and time for the CCTV system to be running 24 hours a day just so I can look at it on my computer for 5 minutes out of those 24 hours. but from what I understand the system can't really "turn itself on" if it is off. Am I wrong, or would my only choice be to just leave it running all day long and tune in when I want?