Standalone hidden camera: how it works, installation rules and types - Setafi

Hidden video filming is carried out with special cameras of small sizes. However, even they can be spotted if the site is chosen incorrectly. How to do this, as well as how hidden video cameras work, and what types they are, is described in this material.

Principle of operation and main types

You can install a hidden camera almost anywhere, including hooking it into your inner pocket, on clothes, in a car, etc. The principle of its operation is no different from conventional cameras. The device has a lens installed in the housing, as well as a battery (or battery compartment) and a microchip with memory.

Additionally, it can be equipped with a switch for transmitting information online via Wi-Fi. Also, many devices have a slot into which you can insert a memory card. Such an autonomous hidden camera, if there is a sufficient charge, can work continuously for several hours and even days, saving all the information on the drive.

Having figured out how the hidden camera works, you should also familiarize yourself with the main types of the device:

1. portable – models of small sizes, which are completely mobile, they can be transferred to any place. They record information on a memory card, while they work only 1-2 hours (depending on the battery).
2. Offline Web Devices These are discreet video cameras that transmit data online over a Wi-Fi network. This is very convenient because there is no need to insert a memory card. In addition, the video can be seen in real time, which in some cases is crucial.
3. Autonomous systems based on IP cameras. These are professional devices that produce high-quality high-resolution images, while consuming a minimum of electricity. Get a picture with a viewing angle of up to 50 degrees, can support memory cards up to 64 GB. Due to this, the process goes on continuously for 2-3 days. Most often this is a wired hidden camera, although some devices work autonomously (from batteries).

How to install the camera

It is possible to provide covert surveillance due to the small size of the device, as well as the correct choice of its installation. The last factor is critical. In order for the device to be truly invisible, it is recommended to take into account several rules for its installation, depending on the specific location. If you need to monitor the room, you can use the following methods:

1. Place the camera in a bedside table or other furniture, as well as in a ventilation grill (at the same time, make sure that the lens does not rest directly on the crossbar).
2. Another suitable place is the curtain rod. But only miniature models can be placed here, which can work autonomously for only a few hours.
3. Installing a hidden camera is often carried out in stereo speakers (that is, in speakers). This is one of the best ways that few people will guess.
4. Another interesting option is a chandelier, LEDs, lamps and other light sources. It is only important to make sure that the light does not interfere with shooting in the dark, when the lamps are turned on. You may need to cover the lens with a visor made of thick black material.

Many types of hidden cameras are designed specifically for street surveillance. In this case, you can place the device in the following ways:

1. Directly in the wall of the building (the tool is "drowned" in a special inconspicuous hole).
2. Under the eaves at a certain height.
3. In the ventilation shaft.
4. In the basement window (in this case, the lens must be directed upwards at an angle).

As for the car, here the fantasy is literally limited by the size of the cabin. However, it is still possible to install the device unnoticed by prying eyes. For example, it can be hidden behind the grate of the stove, through which hot air is supplied. Another option is to hide directly in the rear seat sofa or behind the headrest. You can also put it in the passenger footwells, pointing the lens up.

Thus, even in a small room, it is quite possible to place the camera so that no one will find it. When choosing a device, you should take into account the resolution with which it shoots, the duration of continuous operation, as well as the possibility of functioning outdoors, taking into account weather conditions.