Camera Spy, Camera Covert, Camera Hidden Camera Surveillance Facts You Need to Know

Camera spy systems are increasingly being used throughout the world to protect homes and businesses and ensure peace of mind. These camera spy devices will become even more common with the constant increase in crime and deception and the uncertain future that we all face in the modern world.

Would you like to covertly:

• Monitor/watch babysitters, house workers, small children or babies
• Watch your home and or business to protect your assets and belongings when you are not there
• Identify thiefs
• Watch your employees in sensitive areas

Camera spy systems are often used to gain evidence in cases of:

• Abuse
• Theft
• Dishonesty
• Anti social behaviour
• Infidelity
• Breach of trust
• Recording meetings
• Security and safety issues

Many of us feel somewhat uncomfortable about using camera spy systems for covert surveillance purposes and feel guilty about our mistrust of others. This discomfort and guilt can often delay our decision making and allow situations to worsen considerably before we take action.

Secret surveillance necessitates the use of hidden cameras which are often in the form of miniature pinhole cameras fitted inside everyday items where they are invisible to those you want to observe. These cameras can be battery powered (typically a 9volt PP3 battery), and fitted with a small wireless transmitter which has a typical transmission distance of 100m (unobstructed) and around 30m installed inside a building (i.e. through walls).

There are several points that should be decided on before purchasing a camera spy:

• What light conditions will be encountered and will they vary?
• Do you want black and white or colour images? Note: black and white cameras will operate in lower light situations than colour.
• Will the camera be static or mobile?
• Is sound required in addition to video?
• Can a small camera spy be hidden in a position that will actually view the required area, or could the subject easily move out of the field of view?
• If above is not possible, would the introduction of an everyday item (fitted with the camera, battery and transmitter) arouse suspicion. It may even be possible to conceal them in an existing item.
• If external power is required, can wires be concealed?
• How do you propose to view or record the scenes from the spy/hidden camera:

· a) Feed the output from the hidden camera by cable to a monitor and or video recorder in another room

· b) Feed the output from the spy camera to a video transmitter that then transmits to a remote receiver and monitor and or recorder.

• If a video recorder is to be used, will it be on continuously (if so, how long will it need to record before tape change is required), or will it be triggered to record only when movement is detected?

Hidden/spy cameras are often disguised in:



• PIR detectors
• Smoke detectors
• Clocks
• Pictures
• Books
• Pens
• Coat buttons
• Calculators
• Radios
• Teddy bears, dolls
• VCR's

Like most things in life, with spy cameras you get what you pay for. Cameras fitted with CCD as opposed to CMOS devices, generally give a higher quality picture, but are normally higher price. Camera quality needs to be matched to what you are aiming to achieve.

Always remember that any spy gadget should only be used legally, it is ultimately up to you to determine the laws that are applicable to your country or region

Additional information on spy cameras and security cameras is available in our new book 'How to Protect your Family and Belongings Now'


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