Hidden Cameras - Choosing The Right One For You

By Jim Wilkinson

Hidden cameras are not "one size fits all". Before you buy one you should know what your needs are for it. Does it have to be able to record in very low lighting conditions? Do you need to have it in color or is black & white ok? How about the video quality, do you need very high resolution? Thinking about your needs before buying one will help to make sure you get the right one for you.

The color of a hidden camera you choose is going to make a big difference. You want the camera to blend in with the location where it is going to be placed. It shouldn't be visible to the people or it will defeat the purpose of having a hidden camera. There are tons of different types of spy cameras you can purchase in different colors and shapes.

Image quality is one of the biggest factors you need to consider when you purchase hidden cameras. The quality of the image should be top of the line. The way picture quality works in video is that it is measured by lines of resolution. The highest resolution is the best quality. Surveillance cameras do not provide for high definition picture quality. That is why you see surveillance videos of robberies taking place that are blurry and hard to see. Get the best resolution possible so you can recognize the person in the video. There is no point of surveillance cameras and tapes if the video is not recognizable.

Hidden cameras also need to have a good light sensitivity or LUX. LUX is the measurement of low light sensitivity. If you have a surveillance camera you want it to work very well in the dark also, not only during the daytime or in fluorescent lighting. Most crimes happen in the dark and you want the camera to be able to provide quality video on a low light day. The lower the LUX is the better the camera will be able to see in conditions that are low in light.

Remember that wireless cameras need a receiver in order to operate. They send the video signal out through the air and if you did not get a receiver you will have no way of capturing that signal. Better models of hidden cameras come with a receiver included. Ask before you buy though.

The simplest way to get a hidden camera set up is to consider buying a unit that combines the hidden video camera and a digital video recorder all in one. These types are usually placed inside objects that you normally find around the house and never think twice to look at.

When you use hidden cameras in your store, home, or workplace there are many factors that you should look into before you choose a camera. These things include the color of the camera and blending, the quality and resolution of the images, LUX, and if the camera includes the receiver. Choosing the right camera for your surveillance needs will ensure you come out with a picture quality that works right for you. You will be able to recognize the person on the video and there won't be any questions asked or way to deny the actions. - 29957

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