Roundup of Hidden Spy Cameras
Spy cameras – nothing new here Hidden cameras have been around for years and have slowly made it from the upper echelons of the security services down to ordinary consumers like you and me. This roundup will give you a taste of what’s available right now.
First up is a desktop calculator spy camera. Just think of a standard desktop calculator with a small embedded video camera. It is well hidden, because it really functions as a calculator. Look for a camera that records at least 25 FPS (frames per second) at 320×240. Also look for multiple video and photo recording formats, such as AVI, MPEG4, and MP3.
Next up are spy camera watches. These wrist watches have been inspired by spy movies. They typically look like pricey analog watches and have the camera hidden in the face. In one example, the lens is deftly hidden in the numbering. While the video quality may not be as good as in a larger spycam, it is amazing what you can get for less than $200.
Another very spy movie-like device is spy cam sunglasses. These should take both video and photos. Find a pair that takes at least 1.3 Megapixel shots. You should be able to find a pair for under $200.
Now let’s say you need to get some air to ground shots. Then get a spycam plane! This is perfect for reconnaissance. The best part is that most folks don’t think spy plane when they see/hear a RC aircraft up in the sky.
If you would rather keep things on the ground, then there are lots of options for RC cars and trucks with embedded cameras. You could even make your own easily. Some will even transmit video wirelessly to a headset or other screen.
Perhaps you have children and have babysitters or nannies take care of your children periodically. Then you may want something more appropriate that would blend into a kid’s room or perhaps the living room. In this case, there are toys (teddy bears for example!) that have embedded cameras, some of which can be connected to your home computer network and that can transmit live video. You can then view that from any computer with a Web browser.
For more specific examples of devices with embedded spy cameras, take a look at this popular electronics gadget blog.
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