Learn to Spy with Spy Gadgets and Equipment (Part - 3)
Part - 3
I'LL BE WATCHING YOU: HIDDEN SPY CAMERAS LET YOU SEE ANYBODY, ANYWHERE, ANYTIME
Hidden spy
cameras are extremely effective when you want to find out information on
someone. Hidden spy cameras have several uses inside the home and office. At
home, you can see if the nanny you hired is right for your family and respects
your home and children when you are not there. At the office, use hidden spy
cameras to catch employees stealing from you or wasting time on your dollar.
A hidden spy
camera is nothing more than a camera mounted inside an inconspicuous object.
Then the device can be connected to a VCR or DVR and record images that can be
played back as needed. Wireless spy cams use a transmitter and receiver to send
a signal to your choice of recording device.
As of December
2008, you can get hidden spy cameras that are capable of recording images with
an SD card. All you have to do to view the images is take the card out and
insert it into a card reader or your computer's SD slot. These devices are as
easy to use as an everyday digital camera.
3.1 WHY USE A HIDDEN SPY CAMERA?
3.1 WHY USE A HIDDEN SPY CAMERA?
Many people do
not realize that a hidden camera is something that most of us will need at some
point in our lives. Everyday there are more and more situations where we need
to be in a hundred places at the same time. We want to keep an eye on things at
home to find out which child is taking the cookies before dinner or if the
babysitter brings a friend. At work, you may need to know who keeps stealing
all of the ballpoint pens and Post-It notes from the office supply room.
Everyone in this
day and age leads such a busy and hectic life that things go unnoticed until
the problems are obvious. You may not know that a car full of thugs have been turning around in
your driveway every afternoon at two, until you come home after work one day to
find your valuables missing and you home trashed. Realities like this can be
avoided by simply installing a hidden camera and accessing the feed from your computer
at work.
Hidden spy
cameras are helpful to so many people in all walks of life, primarily due to
the fact that hidden spy cameras can be disguised as any number of everyday
items that no one will ever suspect.
Here are a few
situations where a hidden spy camera would come in very handy:
Is your child staying past their bedtime or
using their computer when on
restriction? A great way to find out is to slip a hidden spy camera into their
alarm clock and keep an eye on their actions.
Do you suspect your employees are leaving early
or taking extra breaks? A camera hidden in the EXIT sign above the door may be
just the thing you need to catch unproductive employees wasting your time and money.
Is your nanny following your rules and taking
proper care of your children? Is your spouse alone while you are working the
night shift? Did the mail carrier attempt to deliver your package? Is the
neighbor's dog getting in your trash? Motion activated hidden spy cameras can
be placed throughout your home in
order for you to find out what is going on when you are away. These cameras
work best when hidden in items that
would normally be seen around your home such as a wall clock, air freshener,
stationary toys, smoke detectors or a cordless
phone.
Some
baby monitors can be fashioned with a hidden spy camera, allowing you to monitor your home and children with sound. In
the following US states you must have a person's consent to record speech:
California, Nevada, Montana, Oregon, Washington, Hawaii, Illinois, Louisiana,
Florida, Delaware, Connecticut, Maryland, New Hampshire, Massachusetts and Pennsylvania.
There are several
reasons why you may need to use a hidden spy camera. If you want to use your
camera at work, you may need legal permission to ensure no privacy rights are
violated. However, you do not need such permission if you only use the camera
after hours.
Hidden spy
cameras should not be placed in bedrooms, bathrooms, dressing rooms or locker
rooms. Use your hidden spy camera responsibly and you are on your way to
becoming a super spy who can spy on and find out anything about anyone.
3.2 TYPES OF HIDDEN SPY CAMERAS
3.2 TYPES OF HIDDEN SPY CAMERAS
3.2.1 BUTTON CAMS
There are
several different hidden spy cameras available on the market these days, but
one of the most favored is the button cam. The button cam goes everywhere you
go and makes a video recording of everything that it sees.
The Sony CCD,
which features a wide-angle lens, has a resolution of 400x380 and is great in
dim light situations. The wireless version has a 2.4 GHz receive capable of
transmitting a signal up to one thousand feet and comes with a rechargeable
battery that will provide you with twelve hours of surveillance power.
The hardest part of using a button cam is sewing it onto you shirt. Be
sure to use the extra buttons that
come with most button cams, so all of the buttons
on your shirt will match.
3.2.2 HOME SECURITY CAMS
Home security
cams are the best way to protect your home and family. Simply identify the
various locations around your home that you want to monitor such as the front
and back entryways, living room or den, bedroom, basement, etc., and then
install one of the many hidden spy cameras on the available market to keep an
eye on things 24/7.
Most hidden
spy cameras for home surveillance have the option to monitor continuously or
work in motion-activated mode. You should also choose a home security spy cam
that will allow you to monitor you home from
anywhere on the
planet with the help of a little computer software and advanced technology. The
best hidden home surveillance spy cams provide optional night viewing to keep
your home and family safe in the darkness.
The best place
to begin searching for home surveillance spy cameras and other security
equipment is online. Just type "hidden home surveillance" into the search engine of your choice
and you are on your way to protecting all you hold dear.
3.2.3 NANNY CAMS
More and more
parents are choosing to use hidden spy cameras in their homes in order to keep
an eye on the person responsible for the care of their children when they
cannot be there. Retailers have reported a 20% increase in nanny cam sales in
the last five years. Most professional childcare providers are not opposed to
being monitored while interacting with your children, they simply request to be
made aware.
There are
several nanny cams available for purchase on today's market with prices that
vary from as low as $100 as high as $500; being able to view images that give
confidence in your child's caregiver will give you peace of mind knowing that
your children are well cared for in your absence. Some models even send these
images directly to your office computer or cell phone.
Daycare
centers are also opting to install hidden nanny cams that allow parents to
check in on their children throughout the day. Parents who use facilities that
offer such benefits say that they do not take advantage of the option as much
as they should, but just knowing that they can if the want is
enough to set their minds at
ease.
Nanny cams are
available for purchase at most electronic stores. However, if you are
interested in a high-end model such as the popular teddy bear disguised
products, you will have better luck on the Internet or at a specialty shop.
3.2.4 REMOTE CONTROL HIDDEN SPY CAMS
There was not
a man or boy on the planet that was not excited when the Spy Video ATV-360 became available for less
than $200. This item made it to all the wish lists.
Several
businesses, researchers and government agencies use hidden spy camera and
remote control helicopters and airplanes to obtain aerial photographs and other
surveillance operations. It is possible to connect hidden spy cameras to RCs
for both entertainment and practicality. Several online videos offer various
instruction involving RC hidden spy cams.
If you are on a
budget, you can mount a spy camera to your own RC vehicle. If you have a little
more to spend, you can purchase a remote control vehicle that comes ready for
surveillance. There is a no doubt a RC hidden spy camera would be the perfect
addition to your growing spy gadget stockpile.
3.2.5 EYEWEAR HIDDEN SPY CAMS
One of the most imaginative uses
of a hidden spy camera is to put it on a
pair of
sunglasses. If you have seen the movie Mission:
Impossible you will remember the main character played by American actor
Tom Cruise sported such a device. Spyglasses feature a hidden camera imbedded
in them that is capable of capturing an image of anything the wearer sees
through them.
Eyewear hidden
spy cams make it easy to carry out your secret mission without anyone knowing
that you are recording everything you see.
Spyglasses are
extremely portable and unobtrusive. They work in much the same way as other
hidden spy cameras as far as battery life, resolution, etc.
The signals are
usually sent to a transmitter or recorder concealed somewhere else on the
wearer's body, perhaps on a belt or in your pocket. The reason for this is that
the technology that is available requires the transmitter to be not farther
than 18" from the camera.
Espionage,
crime or investigative journalism, no matter what type of spying you plan to
do, you will surely benefit from a pair of spyglasses with a hidden spy cam.
3.2.6 WALL CLOCK HIDDEN SPY CAMS
One of the
most important aspects of a hidden spy camera is how well it fits into the surrounding environment,
drawing as little attention as possible. A wall clock with a hidden spy cam
lets you hide your camera in plain sight.
Wall clocks with
hidden spy cams come in a variety of colors from neon blue to black. One model also includes a hygrometer and
thermometer that only added to the illusion and concealed the camera perfectly.
Wall clocks that
feature hidden spy cameras also add to the decor as well as tell time. Some wall clocks are wireless, while others must be plugged
into an outlet. The wireless
models are capable of sending signals to the receiver from well over two
thousand feet. Most of the hidden spy cameras that are available on the market
today are capable of monitoring your subject even on the darkest of nights.
3.3 HOW DO HIDDEN SPY CAMERAS WORK?
3.3 HOW DO HIDDEN SPY CAMERAS WORK?
There is really
no big mystery to a hidden spy camera. All you need is a common everyday item,
anything smaller than an animal should suffice. The key is to find an item that will not raise suspicion or
draw too much attention. If you want to find out if your husband is alone when
he comes home for lunch, hide your spy cam in a big red-nosed clown doll duct
taped to the head of your bed. All you need is a little common sense to come up
with a perfect place to put your camera so no one will ever know they are being watched.
Next, a fixed
lens that is mounted to a circuit board called a board camera is inserted into
the discreet item of your choice. The hidden spy camera is then connected to a
VCR or DVR with a regular RCA cable. Wireless cameras will feature a
transmitter that sends a signal to a receiver.
That is all
there is to it, just that simple. Either you can assemble your own or you can shop online at the many
retailers offering a wide variety of the best hidden spy cams at competitive
prices. If you order your spy cam preassembled, all you have to do is connect
it and you are set.
3.4 HOW TO INSTALL A HIDDEN SPY CAMERA
3.4 HOW TO INSTALL A HIDDEN SPY CAMERA
You do not have
to be tech savvy in order to install a hidden spy camera. Just read the
instructions that come with your particular model and you will find installing your hidden camera
easier than you ever imagined.
For hidden spy cameras with a
wire:
Turn the spy cam on when you connect the power supply to the camera. These wires are generally found on the back of the camera.
Connect the camera to the recording device of
your choice, ensuring that the
device is connected to a TV or monitor. Then you should be able to use the
remote control to find the camera signal, usually by pressing
"Input", "Input Select" or
"AUX".
For wireless hidden spy cameras:
The camera/transmitter will power on when you plug the "house" power cord into a wall outlet. The camera does not require any other connections because it is powered internally.
Adjust the video input on your recording device
just as you would with a wired camera.
Connect your receiver to a 12V power supply,
usually a black box that has a white
arrow on the side of it. Turn on the power switch. You will know you have done
everything correctly when you see the LED indicator light.
Connect the receiver to your recording device
and you should be able toview images from up to 1000 feet
in the distance.
That is all
there is to setting up a hidden spy camera. Most people choose to mount
multiple cameras. Be sure to do your research online to find the hidden cam
that is best for you.
3.5 FINAL THOUGHTS
3.5 FINAL THOUGHTS
Hidden spy
cameras can be embedded into several different everyday items that will not
draw unwanted attention to your surveillance operation. Spy cams can be
concealed in cigarette packs, clocks, radios, plants, etc. If you chose, you
can buy a spy cam and put it in an object you already have, drawing even less
attention.
Hidden spy cameras can be set up and left unattended to accurately record
events in your absence. Spy cams are one of the most popular spy gadgets and are available for purchase
at a variety of retail stores.
Hidden spy
cams can also be placed in cars to assist real time GPS tracking devices in
pursing a subject. In the next chapter, you will learn how you can benefit from
vehicle tracking, so let us keep going.
Lastly there are office based spy item, such as spy camera pens, clocks, and calculators, which can be used to record a meeting, or to catch the person who keeps stealing your office supplies when you are away from your desk. spygadgetonline.de Spy Cams can also be integrated into baseball caps and neck ties, in fact virtually anything you can think of.
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