Portable Covert CameraThere are two basic types of spy cameras available: portable covert camera for remote surveillance and overt cameras. Overt cameras are used in supermarket, mansion entrances, events and functions and places where the people around are aware of its existence. But on the other hand, the covert camera is put in places where people are oblivious of its existence and can be used to record images and get valuable data. Sometimes, these cameras are also used in airports and other important public and VIP areas. The portable covert camera can vary in shape and size. You can find a covert pinhole camera that can fit into the tie pin and you will also find a visible dome shaped camera that resembles more like a lighting equipment or air filter. These dome cameras are always well camouflaged and it is never easy to make out if it has a camera within or not. The portable cameras some of which include the lipstick cameras or bullet cameras are also built within objects of everyday use like cigarette lighter, sunglasses, ring, teddy bear, pen, sharpener, pencil stand, buttons and can even be concealed within the clothing. But don't be fooled by this small camera that can easily be concealed in your baseball cap - it is a powerful device none the less. In spite of its concealment, it can actually give you a good enough range and a high degree of performance of up to 2.4 gigahertz FM video transmission. The maximum range of this covert camera is 700 feet line of sight. The camera has an in-built microphone, transmitter, connecting cables, and microwave receiver. The portable covert camera is a complete dvr surveillance system and can also be used in a network of several other covert cameras in a particular location. Most of the high-definition dvr cameras available in the market today have a 2.5 inch LCD screen, SD expansion slot, a minimum of 128 MB built-in memory, and work on re-chargeable lithium-ion batteries that can record for a maximum of 3.5 hours. With the help of this camera, you will be able to record images or video and then you can plug the dvr to your computer and transfer files using an USB cable. Some of these spy cameras like the sunglasses are available with multiple color lenses so that others will view it as a sunglass and not a camera. It can't get any original than this! Some of the spy cameras are also available with ir or infrared sensors, and most of these enable night vision. Some companies or manufacturers sell a pack of two covert cameras with one being normal portable covert cameras while the other having a built-in passive infrared detector. If you are looking for something more potent then you can even get hidden cameras that have built-in thermal imagers for detecting the different heat patterns within the infrared wavelength spectrum. One of the important things to remember while buying one of these cameras is that they should be packed with features that will solve your purpose. |