An outdoor motion activated security camera system is an ideal choice for perimeter coverage of a home or business. In addition, motion activation is a conservative, economical choice that produces excellent video surveillance and security results.

What exactly is an outdoor motion activated security camera system? The description sounds fairly complicated but in reality the system is relatively simple. Anytime motion is detected, the digital video cameras switch on and begin recording video images. So if no motion is detected, the cameras shut off. This conserves digital video file storage space on a Digital Video Recorder or DVR since the system only records when motion is detected.