Hidden Spy Camera Alternatives
These days, a many hidden camera devices are available with all shapes and forms. As mentioned in older articles we have glorified the spy pen for its exceptional versatility and how it could be used in all kind of situations. Despite our praise of this particular device we have to admit that it's not always the best-hidden spy camera for the job. So here is a quick view on a couple of the alternative spy camera products on the market today.
Spy Glasses This is the tool that began all of the hidden spy camera craze; depicted in movies they allowed someone else to watch what somebody else was seeing. Traditionally a small camera was hidden within the nosepiece that linked the lenses together. The main issue these nifty little gadgets never really seemed to take off however was the sheer size of the camera embedded inside the frame. It just made them to large to be discreet. An answer was soon discovered in the form of sunglasses; their design allowed much thicker rims without telling the secret of the hidden camera. Only concern is you can only really use them when it's sunny.
Overall spy sunglasses are magnificent products. The space that camera glasses framework provides allows good quality camera to be added with other good parts. While not offering the same versatility as a spy pen they are defiantly a fun alternative device.
Clock Cameras (And other stationary devices) One of the least obvious places to ever hide a camera, people began hiding chunky premium cameras within wall-mounted clocks and other gadgets. Often placed in devices high up in the room to assure a good view of the whole room, they have provided full room security for years. They offer no versatility, they are basically a one trick pony, but what a trick. If you're a hidden camera hound like myself you certainly would be lost without just one of these variations in your collection.
Pre-disguised Hidden Cameras Some how we have discovered ourselves coming full loop back to the spy pen. We shall make an effort not to keep mentioning it as there are other devices this concept has been used to create, most often common day-to-day products. We've come upon several really unusual disguises in our time. One of the most common of these seem to be tie clips, remote controls, and chewing gum packets. All deliver roughly the same quality of recording as each other. The issue we have with these is that they are limited to how you can use them. A good piece of spy equipment should be versatile and always comfortable in its surroundings. These gadgets are not useable everywhere you go, so failing miserably we find ourselves coming back to the spy pen and stamping it with our highest recommendation.
