What are Spy Cameras?

Spy Cameras are sometimes called Covert Cameras or Hidden Cameras. They are very small cameras that are easily hidden. Most of them are easy to set up and use and are an excellent way to monitor valuables and loved ones without anyone knowing. These small covert cameras are easily hidden around your home or business. You can also buy everyday items like clocks or smoke detectors that have cameras hidden inside them. Many cheating spouses, dishonest employees and customers, bad nannies and caretakers have been caught with them.

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Here are 5 different types of spy cameras to keep in mind.

•  Board Cameras
Today manufacturers make a wireless camera that is very small called a board camera. These small versions can easily be hidden in a household item such as a clock radio or teddy bear. Because of their small size, it can be placed anywhere without being detected.

• Wired spy cameras
Wired camera connected to a TV or VCR close by and are not as easy to conceal. However, they remain the trusty old standby. They are wired to your electricity which makes them more stable and reliable as they don't require that you constantly check your batteries.

• Wireless spy cameras
Wireless Cameras will transmit to a recorder hidden in another room. These are easiest to use and are very popular. Since they require no wires to worry about you can start using them right away. Most of them come with everything you need in one package.

• Body-worn Cameras and Gadget Cameras
If you need to record exactly what you are looking at as it is happening you can hide a camera on yourself. They are small pinhole or board cameras that can be hidden in your belt buckle, necktie, sunglasses or in your front pocket and they will see and record everything you see. There are also items that have cameras hidden in them like ball point pens, keychains, watches, cigarette lighters, and many more. As technology grows more and more of these type gadget with cameras built in them continue to become available.

• IP Cameras
Allow you to monitor your home from any internet connection. The IP camera a stand-alone device that connects to your wireless network or Ethernet connection. An IP camera will act just like a computer on a network, this allows you to view its video feed from anywhere over the Internet.

Ever get the feeling someone may have a wireless hidden camera on you?
There are ways to tell if there is a camera in a room. Counter Survaillance products are available to help detect wireless hidden cameras.

Should I be concerned about video surveillance laws when I'm using a covert camera? The laws governing use of security surveillance cameras vary from state to state. Check with your local laws. For more on laws regarding surveillance see: Surveillance Legalities

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