How To Find Hidden Cameras

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Finding hidden cameras requires some patience and some basic tools.

1. First you are going to need to determine what the camera was placed for. Assume-ably the camera is installed to see a certain thing person or place.
2. Second this is to determine who would have placed it be it a land lord a family member or a stranger.
3. Third is to determine how much time the person would have had to hide the camera.


1. Why would someone place a hidden camera? Why do you think there is a hidden camera? Does someone know things they shouldn't? Is there any other way (no matter how remote the chance) that they would know? remember that people you are around all the time may had overheard parts of conversations and made some guesses about the information. If they mentioned it to you they may have been just trying to gauge your reaction. People hear things that may seem trivial to you at the time but after a few months some people can put a good guess together from just little bits of info. So if you are absolutely sure that someone has seen something that they could not have ascertained using the above reasoning you should move to step 2.

2. Now we need to determine who would have placed a hidden camera. You may have your suspicions but we need to narrow down the possible suspects.
Who would gain from having a hidden camera on you?
Who (covered in the above question) had the opportunity to set up a hidden camera?
Who (fitting the first two questions) is capable of hiding a camera?

Hidden camera technology has come along way since its inception but a hidden camera installer still needs some experience in electronics. For example there will need to be power for the camera as batteries would die in a few hours and the camera would be useless. Another thing is the ability to set up a way to view and / or record the video from the camera.

3.Once you have decided the what and who now we continue to where. A person installing a hidden camera will need a certain amount of time to install the camera depending on what they are trying to see. If they want to see you coming out of the house its a simple process to put a camera outside in the middle of the night so they would likely have plenty of time. But on the other hand if they want to see you in the house they will need to set a camera up inside. So back to our questions? Who in you narrowed down list has access to your house? Did you let someone have a key when you were on vacation? are you divorced and your spouse still has a key? Just think of how many people could ,in reality, get into your house easily (without breaking in) while you are away at work or shopping?


Now to the heart of finding hidden cameras. First what are they trying to see? You should have narrowed that down above. Cameras need a 1/8 hole to see out of and they do need power. Now before you look at you ceiling , could someone have easy access to the attic? Can you get up there? . Check just inside the doors and in the quickest locations for hidden cameras first. Like vents and small windows. Have you had to replace anything recently like a lamp or a clock. Was it you who put it up?

You can by process of elimination find out if an item has a camera in it. Just cover the item with a sheet for a few days. See if someone you know get agitated by this.

Switch clocks from room to room. Do they stay where you put them? You should do things that are out of the ordinary for you and see who mentions it. There are numerous types of hidden cameras.
It is best to remember the steps

Would the person be able to access the location?
Would they have the expertise?
What information are they trying to get?

Answer these questions and you will narrow down the suspects considerably.

Video Spy Pen Camera

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Check out the newest video spy pen cameras. The new high resolution spy camera pens (640X48) have great picture and sound. You can use the spy pen cameras for all of your covert needs. The hidden pen cameras make it easy to record important events for future review.


Simply place the video spy pen camera in your pocket or clip it to a purse or a back pack strap to covertly record your surroundings.

The pen spy cameras have built in rechargeable batteries and recharge using a USB port on your computer. The same USB port allows you to upload the video to your PC for further use.

Once you have charged up your batteries just push the small button on the top of the video spy pen camera and begin recording. Use it for supervised visitations or when you need proof of an argumentative co-worker. Keep a spy pen camera in your car in case you are pulled over.

Video spy pen cameras have many uses. Using them for your personal security or for a video record of what your spouse has to say after a divorce.

With any personal hidden video recorder please check to be sure that they are legal in your area for what you intend to use them for.

Mini Camcorder Spy Camera NEW

This Mini Camcorder Spy Camera, Video And Audio Recorder. is the smallest one we have seen. Smaller than any gumstick or 007 camera but features a higher resolution camera and real time 30fps recorder including audio. This is a metal alloy housing and has an included clip for your pocket. A neck strap and a magnet mount for multiple uses. It features audio activation on the video so you can save wasted space. This will only record when it hears any sound. Keep this little camera ready for a record of any event. Easy to keep in your purse or pocket. How many times have you said I wish I had a camera! Its easy upload via USB will have you putting videos everywhere. it 640 x 480 video is perfect for YouTube or flicker or any of your favorite social networking sites. Keep this mini camcorder handy for video documentation as well. They say a picture is worth a thousand words but a video of any incident is absolute proof. We know you have a camera and a camcorder already. But try and put it in your pocket. Take it hiking with you, use it as a helmet camera for your bike or motorcycle. Private investigators will find this camera will get video where no other camera can.



Features:
Thumb size metal alloy housing
Manual and sound activated recording
Web camera for online video chat
Low illumination and high resolution image
High speed recording and quick light response
Supports up to an 8GB micro SD card (8GB not included)
With LED indicator
Flexible installation with clip and bracket magnet and neck strap
Easy to operate
Built-in Lithium rechargeable battery lasting for 2 hours

Specifications:
Resolution: 2,000,000 pixels color CMOS
Viewing angle: 62 degrees
Minimum illumination: 1 Lux (minimum)
Memory medium: micro SD card
SD capability: maximum 8GB micro SD card (8GB not included)
Video function and format:
Video decode uses motion JPEG and recording for AVI format
VGA: 40 x 480 pixels at 30 frames/s
USB jack: USB 1.1
Operating systems: Windows 98SE, 2000, ME, XP and Vista OS
Battery capacity: 260mAh
Current consumption: 120mA/3.7V (maximum)
Storage temperature: -20 to 80 degrees Celsius
Operating temperature: -10 to 50 degrees Celsius
Operating humidity: 15 to 85%RH
Dimensions: 55 x 28 x 20mm (approximately)
Weight: 50g (approximately)