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Building your first hidden camera requires some small amount of thought. You need to be able to use basic tools including a drill and a glue gun, possibly a soldering iron, clippers electrical tape, a test meter and general ingenuity.
The first step is to decide what you are going to build the hidden camera into. This is not as easy as you think. First you need an item that is large enough to hide a camera in. Sometimes you don't know until you take it apart. Wall clocks and alarm clocks are popular because they have alot of room inside in many cases. Your hidden camera should be:
- Something that will seem to belong where you are going to use it.
(A stuffed animal may be good for your baby's room or keeping an eye on your nanny but not so good for your office) - As stated something with enough room to fit a camera in.
- Something inexpensive enough so you can get a few of them .
(You will need at least one extra in case you break it or make a mistake) - The tools mentioned above plus several others that may be required for your particular project.
Now to the camera. A black and white mini camera or (chip camera) should be used for low light applications. Its important to get a good camera not just the smallest but the better quality. This will be important later in details. A mini color camera can be used if you are sure that you will always be using your hidden camera in a well light area. Color cameras need real light to preform well again make sure that you choose not just by size but quality.
You will need to know the voltage of the camera so you can give it power. No matter if you use a wired hidden camera or a wireless hidden camera you will need to give it power. Batteries are possible for some hidden cameras but will not last very long. You are much better off running the camera from the devices power. This is something that should only be attempted by a professional Its not a good idea and we do not recommend it.
Once you have the item for your hidden camera picked out you will need the small camera the drill and the glue. DO NOT get Glue on the lens it ruins the camera and voids the warranty.
So now we have to choose a location for the camera inside the device. Make a cardboard mock up of the camera so you can check to see if it will fit in the spot you would like. Do not try to force it, mini cameras do not take well to being wedged into a location.
Once you have determined the location you need to drill a hole. This is best done in a dark area or behind an existing opening.
You will need to have the mini camera plugged in and running. (so you can see the picture).
After drilling the hole, carefully hold the camera in the location you choose. Make sure that you have a good picture through the hole. The next step is to glue. It would be best if you had help for this part as it is not easy to hold and glue. Make sure you still have the camera on and check the picture often to prevent vignetting. ( This is when you have a half black circle at the edge of the picture because the camera is not centered on the hole. This also happens if the hole is to small, you will have a black ring around the entire picture).
You have now created your own hidden camera.
Please comment on this post with your questions and any advice you have to offer.
6 comments:
You did not tell me anything I didn't already know. How about some good camera models? Or what specs to look out for when buying the camera? Thanks but no thanks.
Maybe you could share some of your insights with the rest of us. Do you have any suggestions on cameras?
The way you have explained is very good. I built a security camera with help of this article. Thanks a lot.
Now use of the hidden camera in the examination is giving better security....nice post
I really liked the technique of building an own camera and this will be really conducive as well..thanks
I loved your concept of making our own camera as it will result very productive as we are only the makers!
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