The easiest way to view video on your computer is with audio video interleave (AVI)format. Mini Built-in 4GB Memory HD Pinhole Hidden Video Camcorder DVR Pen Camera If you want to have a combination of video and still images, be sure to check the model specifications as many models do not provide still images. Some spy cameras are capable of taking still image pictures. This allows the device to start recording only when movement is sensed. If this is the case, look for hidden cameras that offer motion detection. You may not care about recording an empty room and only want to see movement that occurs at any given time of day. It is always best to ask questions or read all specifications before you buy anything. While most devices come standard with audio recording, some lower end models may not come equipped with this feature. If you want to be able to hear what is being recorded on your video, be sure the device you are looking to buy has audio recording as well. This differs from motion recording in that the device will still record even if there is no movement detected. Time scheduled recording can be useful if you know you always want to record a specific area at the same time each day. This is not one of the most common features of spy cameras but it is available on some models. Time Scheduled Recordingĭefender ST300-SD Covert Alarm Clock Security DVR & STEALTH1 Covert Motion Sensor MPEG4 DVR Recording System Dual functionality refers to the ability an item has to function as a hidden camera as well as its’ original purpose (e.g., a clock). For the office you can find cameras in the form of a ballpoint pen, pencil sharpener and even coat hook.

For example, many nanny cams come packaged in the form of a teddy bear, wall clock or other common bedroom/household item. If you have done any research on spy cameras, you probably noticed that most of these cameras come packaged in the form of an everyday household or office product. Dual Functionalityįunctional Smoke Detector Covert Color Camera Here are the top seven features of hidden cameras. Fortunately, there is a way for you to find out the answer to these questions: installing a hidden camera. Even if you don’t have the above mentioned personal concerns, you may just want to know what happens in your home or office while you are away. Additionally, if you have aging parents who live in a care facility you possibly wonder if they are being treated kindly. With frequent reports of child abuse from close relatives and friends, unfortunately the care of your children while you’re away is probably a major concern. You worry if your children are being adequately supervised and treated kindly. If you have children and have ever had to leave them with another provider for any length of time, you know how stressful it can be.

There is no better time to be a spy, especially if you are a kid with a couple of fairly cheap gadgets and a computer.Īs an adult though, you tend to think of using these cameras for home security and making sure your family is safe when you are away. Who would have thought that we could have spy camera apps on a handheld smartphone device that we take everywhere, not to mention have cameras the size of pinholes that can record hours upon hours of hidden and secret video.

These days technology is advancing at a blinding pace, making smaller, faster, cheaper gadgets every single day. These days… we actually have this stuff!! Evolution of Hidden Camera Tech

We would be lucky if we could just pretend that our pen was snapping secret shots of the cat eating its food out of the dish, or getting stuck in the toilet. As a child of the late 80’s and early 90’s there were not too many “cool” items that could be used as spy gear compared to today. There is just something about sneaking around, being a stealthy ninja spy, that excites us as a kid (and as a adult geeky man child) to no end. Remember being a kid and wishing you had a spy camera? I know I did.

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