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Two Security Cameras that Bring Fun To the Idea of Surveillance by Kathryn Dawson

It is true that the surveillance business is a serious one, with security systems designed to protect property, either commercial or domestic, from theft or damage. In most systems, the cctv cameras are in plain sight to act as a deterrent to would be intruders, but there are cases where the camera is secretly positioned.

The reason for the covert use of the camera is generally so that a culprit can be caught in the act and punished. It might sound a little strange that a security system should allow an act to take place, rather than prevent it, but there are situations where this type of security is necessary. If an incident can be captured by a Hidden Camera, for example, and stored on a cctv recorder, it is proven to have happened.

Examples are when statements rather than actions are what is damaging, or perhaps an act of unplanned aggression, the possibility of which was previously recognised. Events that require clarification can happen at any time and a spy camera, as it is often referred to, can establish clear explanations.

The list is actually quite long, but there is little doubt that even in the area of covert surveillance, there is a certain sense of humour at play. That is why most of these cameras are available in fun, even cartoonish, packaging. Here is a brief list of the different types one can find.

Covert Classics

When we talk of anything to with espionage, we think of James Bond and the Cold War, and the intriguing gadgets that spies of that time seemed to have with them. Unsurprisingly then, it is possible to get pens and watches that have secret cameras built into their bodies.

Spy pens, for example, work perfectly as pens, but a pin hole in the top of its body has a tiny camera behind it. It can be activated by a button on the very top, of what looks like the cap of the pen, while a microphone is also present to pic up close range audio. The footage, which can be as fast as 30 frames per second, and audio are stored on a small chip, while the pen contains a USB through which they can be downloaded onto a computer.

The Spy Watch, meanwhile, has a camera on its watch face, with a microphone on its side. To active the recording command, just click the mode button on the side while a USB port ensures that the images and audio recorded can be viewed properly on a computer. Surprisingly though, such a small device can record as much as 70 minutes with a total of 4GB of memory. The watches can also take still photographs also.

The Baby Cam

Of course, there are many practical reasons for using a secret camera too. While the traditional baby monitor has been audio based only, the newest generation of monitors include cameras through which parents can literally observe their child. It helps to provide further peace of mind.

These baby cameras are high tech, with interference from other electrical items, like mobile phones and remote controls, reduced to zero and the signals so strong that the picture quality is as good as any DVD can provide. Most are playfully designed in the shape of fruit, animals and plants and are often brightly coloured.

Though this does fly in the face of the idea of covert technology, the camera is often inconspicuous in its appearance, while the monitor, which can be as small as just 3 inches, is with the parents, informing them of the every move of their child. They can also display facts such as room temperature and humidity.

These are just some of the different types of spy camera that is freely available to buy, but it is worth noting that they can also be serious in design too. PIR cams, for example, which look like infra red motion detectors, can also record movement, while cuddly toys with cameras inside can catch thieving nannies.

Sometimes, how pictures are attained is less important than the fact that the cctv recorder managed to store them. So, whether footage of staff members, customers or domestic help are recorded, hidden cctv cameras are effective pieces of security equipment.

Kathryn Dawson writes articles about CCTVdirect, one of the leading suppliers and retailers of cctv cameras in the UK. All homes and commercial properties are not complete without a security system in place, not just to prevent break-ins but also to increase the value of the property. CCTVdirect has a range of cctv recorder which you can choose to suit your needs and budget. They also carry a spy camera range that is ideal for troublesome neighbours, vandals and nanny watching.

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