This is a common question posed to companies selling hidden cameras and surveillance equipment. People are aware that they want a covert camera system, but are not sure what type of camera would best meet their needs. Once the company personnel are able to determine exactly what the camera is going to be used for, it’s relatively easy to help the customer to find exactly what camera they need .
There are a variety of hidden cameras which include but are not limited to wireless and wired models as well as colored or black and white. There are body-worn hidden cameras, mini hidden cameras, board cameras, professional cameras, baby monitor hidden cameras, dome cameras, usb digital video recorder cameras, and IP cameras.
Hidden cameras, also called nanny cams and spy cams, come in a variety of household objects such as alarm clocks, air fresheners, mirrors, boom boxes, and more. Depending on what the customer wants they can be wired which is usually less expensive to wireless which are the more expensive models. They also come in black and white which is less expensive to the colored hidden cameras which are the more expensive models. The wireless models come with a rechargeable battery pack which can usually last up to 8 hours. Many of the models especially the black and white cameras allow images even in almost complete darkness while others require some lighting as from a television set or night light. Hidden cameras with high power can catch images up to around 1500 feet and when positioned correctly can catch what is going on in the room and not just a small setting of the room.
Body worn hidden cameras come as wristwatches, sunglasses, or ball point pens, which can be clipped on one’s jacket or clothing. These hidden cameras are actually complete mini surveillance systems in which the video can later be downloaded to a computer for viewing. The mini hidden cameras are similar in nature in that they are small mobile cameras that can be easily carried with you . Depending on the battery system, they are usually able to record up to 2 hours before needing recharging.
Baby monitor hidden cameras are exactly that. They were originally designed with new mothers in mind so they could keep an eye on the new baby when they had other tasks to do in other parts of the house. Later they were also found to be very useful as a hidden camera to view how the baby sitter interacted with the baby or child, to ensure there was no abuse or foul play. Others also found thesse cameras useful for elderly parents requiring sitters and caretakers as well.
Professional cameras are cameras which can be used indoors or outdoors and are fully weatherproof. They are designed to be mounted so that the customer can mount the cameras or cameras where surveillance and protection is most needed. Similarly DVR systems are surveillance systems using cameras from a 4 camera system up to a 16 camera system to enable the customer to view live video on the internet. The cameras are positioned for security and the home owner then monitors his residence for peace of mind.
Dome cameras are basicly board cameras set in a dome casing and are used indoors, outdoors, and in low lighting conditions. These domes come in a variety of types from the pro-dome cameras made extremely sensitive to light to the mini-dome camera which is only 3 inches in diameter.
There are even dummy cameras for those who feel they cannot afford the real thing. This may not be ideal, but may thwart off a would be robber who thinks they are real and he is being recorded. These dummy cameras operate on batteries and are made to look like the genuine thing. While not the real thing, they have been known to prevent a crime in the past.
We offer all of these cameras at Best Protection at http://www.personalsecuritycompany,com and at Best Protection/Surveillance at http://www.electronicsurveillancecompany.com. These cameras are the answer to peace of mind and we’ll be happy to help you with any questions you might have to help you choose the best camera for your needs. At Best Protection, your satisfaction is our priority because “we’re looking out for you!”
Sunday, December 26, 2010
Wednesday, December 15, 2010
Hidden Cameras: Covert Cameras to Catch the Things You Want to See and Know on Tape
Hidden cameras are a great item for installing a camera in one’s home to catch what you want to see on tape or video when you cannot be there. These cameras come in a variety of common household items such as air fresheners, smoke alarms, alarm clocks, and even as small as a small screw. They can be found in black and white or in color depending on the price range and situation you are using the camera for. They also come wired or wireless and the newest hidden cameras come with built-in DVR.
It is relatively easy to set up a hidden camera or spy camera, covert camera, or nanny cam depending on what name you choose to call them. They originally became known as nanny cams when people started purchasing these cameras and setting them up in their homes to view how the nanny was treating their child or children when they weren’t home. Others began to use them for watching the caregivers of the elderly to ensure there was no elder abuse occurring. Whatever the reason, they were easy to set up and disguised as common household items made them easy to fit into the home décor unnoticed. If wired, they require a wired plug-in as well as a wire to a television, DVR, or monitor. The wireless hidden cameras and hidden cameras with built-in DVR require only a plug-in cord.
There are other uses that these cameras can assist with. One important one is to view what goes on in the workplace. In this day and age there is no time for wasted time and what better way to view worker productivity and actions than with a camera monitoring what is going on at any given moment or time. Another great use for these cameras is to monitor what is happening at home especially if one has teenagers in the home. Many times a parent wants to know who is visiting the home and what activities are going on when they aren’t able to be there. These cameras provide a new set of “eyes” for parents to be able to see exactly what is taking place in the home when they cannot be there. And of course, there is also the cheating spouse or partner which the camera owner sets up tin order to see if any cheating is going on. This is an excellent way to catch the person in the act with no questions asked, if caught on tape.
But I also like to find some unique uses for the hidden camera. In these times of dual parent workers, a lot of precious moments can be missed especially when raising a family. These days babysitters are with the young ones as soon as mom is able to return to the job. In these cases, many precious moments can be missed. But with a hidden camera, the parent may just be able to “catch” on video that first step or the first time baby rolls over in the crib. I can think of a multitude of firsts that could be missed if not for the camera and I’ll bet you can too. What a great gift if these moments could be caught on video and given back to the parent. These are priceless videos that can never be replaced.
I hope this has given you some ideas for the uses and types of cameras available. There are the standard uses as described above and then there are the imaginative uses and I’m sure you can come up with many more reasons why you need to have a hidden camera in your home. We at Best Protection at http://www.personalsecuritycompany.com carry a wide variety of cameras-wired and wireless; colored and black and white and all sizes and designs. Visit us soon and remember to call if you have any questions. Don’t let another minute go by without one as you might miss something important or precious to your heart.
It is relatively easy to set up a hidden camera or spy camera, covert camera, or nanny cam depending on what name you choose to call them. They originally became known as nanny cams when people started purchasing these cameras and setting them up in their homes to view how the nanny was treating their child or children when they weren’t home. Others began to use them for watching the caregivers of the elderly to ensure there was no elder abuse occurring. Whatever the reason, they were easy to set up and disguised as common household items made them easy to fit into the home décor unnoticed. If wired, they require a wired plug-in as well as a wire to a television, DVR, or monitor. The wireless hidden cameras and hidden cameras with built-in DVR require only a plug-in cord.
There are other uses that these cameras can assist with. One important one is to view what goes on in the workplace. In this day and age there is no time for wasted time and what better way to view worker productivity and actions than with a camera monitoring what is going on at any given moment or time. Another great use for these cameras is to monitor what is happening at home especially if one has teenagers in the home. Many times a parent wants to know who is visiting the home and what activities are going on when they aren’t able to be there. These cameras provide a new set of “eyes” for parents to be able to see exactly what is taking place in the home when they cannot be there. And of course, there is also the cheating spouse or partner which the camera owner sets up tin order to see if any cheating is going on. This is an excellent way to catch the person in the act with no questions asked, if caught on tape.
But I also like to find some unique uses for the hidden camera. In these times of dual parent workers, a lot of precious moments can be missed especially when raising a family. These days babysitters are with the young ones as soon as mom is able to return to the job. In these cases, many precious moments can be missed. But with a hidden camera, the parent may just be able to “catch” on video that first step or the first time baby rolls over in the crib. I can think of a multitude of firsts that could be missed if not for the camera and I’ll bet you can too. What a great gift if these moments could be caught on video and given back to the parent. These are priceless videos that can never be replaced.
I hope this has given you some ideas for the uses and types of cameras available. There are the standard uses as described above and then there are the imaginative uses and I’m sure you can come up with many more reasons why you need to have a hidden camera in your home. We at Best Protection at http://www.personalsecuritycompany.com carry a wide variety of cameras-wired and wireless; colored and black and white and all sizes and designs. Visit us soon and remember to call if you have any questions. Don’t let another minute go by without one as you might miss something important or precious to your heart.
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