Hi Josh
Not sure if this is quite what your looking for but I use a 1 megapixal outdoor IP security camera got of Amazon, think called "Coovu" but will get correct name if interested.
It gives me 24 hour observation I can watch them live any place(even on hols in Greece) any time over my Phone ,tablet or PC, take live snaps or videos see below for a couple of standard shots day and night. The camera and system has a number of other features alerts etc but I do not use them
Focal depth might be the main drawback , picture I have satisfies me though.
Other issue will be power and wifi.
I have power supply close so no problem for me.
Images come via wifi or you can cable from camera to your router.
I finished up using cable for best pics as my hives were not in best position for my router.
There can be occasional lag on streaming pics but it is hardly noticable or a problem.
Hope this helps, It's just great to watch their front entrance, all the comings and goings, battles with the wasps, and nocturnal visits by slugs and other assorted fauna!
Nordicul
