Hidden Spy Camera Alternatives
Nowadays, a lot of hidden camera devices are available in all shapes and forms. As mentioned in older articles we have glorified the spy pen for its amazing versatility and how it can be used in all kinda situations. Despite our praise of this device we will 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 right now.
Spy Glasses This is the tool that began the entire hidden spy camera craze; represented in movies they allowed someone to watch what someone else was seeing. Traditionally a mini camera was hidden within the nosepiece that attached the lenses together. The main purpose these nifty little gadgets never really seemed to take off however was the sheer size of the camera embedded within the frame. It just made them to big 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 dilemma is you can only really use them when it's sunny.
Overall spy sunglasses are fantastic products. The space that camera glasses framework provides allows high quality camera to be built with other good quality parts. While not offering the very 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 good quality cameras within wall-mounted clocks and other items. Often placed in devices high up in the room to ensure a good view of all of the room, they have provided full room security for years. They offer no versatility, they are honestly 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 found ourselves coming full circle 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 everyday products. We've encountered several really weird disguises in our time. The most common of these seem to be tie clips, remote controls, and chewing gum packets. All supply 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 devices 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.
