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Every month I get lots of email questions about how to set up hidden cameras. With so many questions I decided to post a general guideline on how to set up your first spy camera, and this is it:
1. Figure out what camera suits your project.
There are many good options out there and choosing can be a bit scary. Here is what you need to know.
How are you planning to hide the camera? I like the cameras that are built right in to camouflage them, but you can also get tiny cameras that are easy to hide. Either way, you will most likely have to hide some wires. For a "wired" camera you will have two wires, first, he data cable, which can be either BNC or RCA.
A BNC cable is very much like your cable TV cable only with a different end. RCA is the Yellow Red and White TV cable you may well have going from your VCR to your TV. If you need either of these cables you can get them at Radio Shack. Your camera will come with the correct power cable, usually with an AC to DC converter, and possibly a power cable extender. You will need to make sure that you can reach from a power source to the camera.
Of course you can avoid a lot of these wire hassles by going with our tiny wireless camera. This camera comes with a build in transmitter and uses a 9 volt battery, illuminating the need for wires running directly to the camera. It's a little bigger than the wired cameras and that could make it harder to hide.
2. The Art of the Conceal
One of the better options for hiding is plain view is to purchase a camera that looks like something that is already in the environment.
One of my favorites is a motion detector style unit. This is a great way to hide your camera, because most people won't even give it a second look.
Another option is a fake smoke detector. It will let you camouflage your black and white or color camera, and if you have a drop ceiling, it is easy to install.
The only issue with these options is that the additional device may be noticed by whoever you may be spying on. For Instance, If you use our fake smoke detector and put it over the cash register in your restaurant to find out who is stealing from you, your employees may very well see the new smoke detector and figure out that it's a camera.
3. What to Do With the Video.
Getting the video Data to a PC: Most Cameras are set up to send the output to either a TV or VCR. This is why they are BNC and RCA.
One of the best ways to to spy over time is to connect your PC via our DiGiCam Software and USB Camera Cable. This will allow you to connect to your PC or laptop computer and record the video directly to your hard drive. It's a great way to monitor what is happening over time.
We sell boards that can accommodate up to 16 cameras at one on one PC
That's what I have for you,! As always, we welcome your suggestions. Go out there and record what goes bump in the night!
1. Figure out what camera suits your project.
There are many good options out there and choosing can be a bit scary. Here is what you need to know.
How are you planning to hide the camera? I like the cameras that are built right in to camouflage them, but you can also get tiny cameras that are easy to hide. Either way, you will most likely have to hide some wires. For a "wired" camera you will have two wires, first, he data cable, which can be either BNC or RCA.
A BNC cable is very much like your cable TV cable only with a different end. RCA is the Yellow Red and White TV cable you may well have going from your VCR to your TV. If you need either of these cables you can get them at Radio Shack. Your camera will come with the correct power cable, usually with an AC to DC converter, and possibly a power cable extender. You will need to make sure that you can reach from a power source to the camera.
Of course you can avoid a lot of these wire hassles by going with our tiny wireless camera. This camera comes with a build in transmitter and uses a 9 volt battery, illuminating the need for wires running directly to the camera. It's a little bigger than the wired cameras and that could make it harder to hide.
2. The Art of the Conceal
One of the better options for hiding is plain view is to purchase a camera that looks like something that is already in the environment.
One of my favorites is a motion detector style unit. This is a great way to hide your camera, because most people won't even give it a second look.
Another option is a fake smoke detector. It will let you camouflage your black and white or color camera, and if you have a drop ceiling, it is easy to install.
The only issue with these options is that the additional device may be noticed by whoever you may be spying on. For Instance, If you use our fake smoke detector and put it over the cash register in your restaurant to find out who is stealing from you, your employees may very well see the new smoke detector and figure out that it's a camera.
3. What to Do With the Video.
Getting the video Data to a PC: Most Cameras are set up to send the output to either a TV or VCR. This is why they are BNC and RCA.
One of the best ways to to spy over time is to connect your PC via our DiGiCam Software and USB Camera Cable. This will allow you to connect to your PC or laptop computer and record the video directly to your hard drive. It's a great way to monitor what is happening over time.
We sell boards that can accommodate up to 16 cameras at one on one PC
That's what I have for you,! As always, we welcome your suggestions. Go out there and record what goes bump in the night!
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