subject: Spy Hidden Cameras-the Top Seven Tips To Choosing The Best For You [print this page] A hidden camera is a board camera hiding inside a common household or office item that is used to catch someone doing something illegal or illicit. It is a high tech way to catch the bad guys or gals doing something they shouldn't be doing-kind of like a hand in the cookie jar idea.
Some of the items used to disguise spy hidden cameras are radios, wall clocks, alarm clocks, wall mirror, vanity mirror, CO detector, tower fan, CD clock radio, cordless phone and many more to choose from.
Once you have decided what works best in your situation then the fun starts picking the types of options you want. Maybe not as much fun as dealing with a car salesman but fun nonetheless.
1.The first big decision is if you want color or black and white. Sorry no other option here.
2.Second is if you want wired or wireless for your camera. Some wireless cameras operate off the power of the host item e.g. an alarm clock, some are battery powered. Wireless models have a built in transmitter to send the signal. A free receiver is provided to get the signal.
3.High power is an option that gives you an additional 1500 feet on your wireless transmissions up to 2500 feet-nearly one half mile.
4.Functioning or not. Most hidden cameras are inside fully functioning items. Some are not. This helps with the deception making it virtually impossible to detect a hidden camera.
5.Night vision is included on most models that allow for viewing/recording in complete darkness for black and white cameras.
Most cameras are SONY CCD with 3.7 mm wide angle lens which gives about a 60 degree field of view.
You need some device to record your video like a DVR. Make sure the one you pick is compatible with the camera. If you don't want the hassle of wiring and walls and... why not consider the new line of all inclusive hidden cameras with built in DVR's?
So number six is:
6.All inclusive or not. These new cameras record images to an SD card much like your digital camera. Playback is easy too just insert the SD card into your computer's SD card reader and away you go.
7.Audio. If you need audio there are "body worn" cameras that have a camera, microphone and DVR inside. These are the only ones that are legal in most states. Examples are a ball point pen, wrist watch, car key fob and the 'stick camera.'
Prices vary from $89.00 to over $500.00 depending on the options you choose. When are you getting one?
A spy camera can be an even better deterrent than a burglar alarm or a security guard. A camera can be used to identify the bad guys catching them red handed indoors or outdoors.
Can you use a spy hidden camera for home, office or business? You actually can't afford to not have one! Find out what is going on when you are not there at home, your business or office from anywhere in the world.
