Hidden Spy Camera Alternatives
Right now, a range of hidden camera devices are available with all shapes and forms. As mentioned in other articles we have glorified the spy pen for its astonishing versatility and how it can be used in all kind of situations. Despite our praise of this particular device we will need to admit that it's not always the best-hidden spy camera for the job. So here is a quick view on a few of the alternative spy camera products on the market today.
Spy Glasses This is the tool that began the entire hidden spy camera craze; represented in movies they allowed someone else to watch what somebody else was seeing. In the beginning a small camera was hidden within the nosepiece that linked the lenses together. The main reason why 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 bulky to be discreet. An answer was soon discovered in the form of sunglasses; their design allowed much thicker rims without exposing the secret of the hidden camera. Only concern is you can only really use them when it's sunny.
Overall spy sunglasses are great products. The space that camera glasses framework provides allows good quality camera to be added with other excellent elements. While not offering the exact versatility as a spy pen they are defiantly a fun alternative device.
Clock Cameras (And other stationary devices)
Just one of the least obvious places to ever hide a camera, people began hiding chunky premium quality cameras within wall-mounted clocks and other gadgets. Often placed in devices high up in the room to guarantee a good view of the whole room, they have provided full room security for years. They offer no versatility, they are essentially 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 found several really strange disguises in our time. 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 problem 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.
