A hidden camera or spy camera or security camera is a still or video camera used to record people or objects without anyone...
sometimes when subjects are unaware that they are being recorded, and sometimes with their knowledge and consent. The term “spy camera” is generally used when the subject would normally be expected to object to being recorded as an invasion of their privacy. The term “security camera” is commonly used to provide a justification for a surreptitious recording, and can be contrasted with CCTV, which is visible and which sometimes is accompanied by a warning notice of its presence.
The
camera will be "hidden" because it is not visible to the subject being
filmed, Hence these type of cameras are called "Hidden or Spy cameras" Such a camera may not be visible to
the subject, example, because it is fitted with a long-focus lens and
located beyond the view of the subject, or located, say, behind a two-way
mirror. Hidden cameras can be built into commonly used objects such as television sets, smoke
detectors, clock radios, motion detectors, ball caps, plants,
and mobile phones, wall clock, keychain, specs, and many more. The proliferation and lower costs of video recording devices have led to an
increase in the use of hidden cameras for legitimate surveillance needs, as well for entertainment and other purposes.
The
use of hidden cameras raises personal privacy issues and there may be legal
aspects to consider, depending on the jurisdiction in which use takes place.
Most common types of Hidden Cameras that available are
Most common types of Hidden Cameras that available are
- Pen Camera
- 2-way mirror camera
- wall clock camera
- key chain camera
- Spec camera
- Button camera
- Charging adopter camera
- Bulb camera etc.
