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Small camera for home. Wireless mini video cameras: covert surveillance has become more accessible

The market for mini-cameras for covert surveillance has been absorbed by Chinese manufacturers. Today, it is saturated, the assortment is varied, and the prices are not particularly bad. Therefore, if there is a need, it is easy to purchase a mini camera, both in China, via the Internet, and in Russia, in a specialized store.

Application area

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Covert surveillance of the premises. For example, you want to constantly monitor office employees secretly, so that they do not feel complex from the all-seeing eye of the lens, but work at ease. Then it will be easier for you, as a leader, to understand who really is who.
Hidden recording of important meetings, especially those that are held confidential for reasons. Especially if you come to a meeting in the meeting room of the host party, which is crammed with hidden video and audio recording equipment. Take a camera with you, disguised as a button or watch.
Supervision of nanny and housekeeper. If you would like to see what the servants are doing while you are away, then by installing conventional cameras, you will have three problems. Firstly, this will traumatize your employees psychologically, secondly, they will be offended and morally depressed from distrust of them, thirdly, whoever wants to will always find a “dead zone” in your villa and will recoup in full. Better install hidden cameras.
Mini cameras are convenient to use as regular cameras if you are not particularly concerned about the quality of the images. You have the opportunity to shoot discreetly, which does not cause embarrassment or aggression to others. This can happen in crowded places: shops, on the streets, in parks, at train stations.
It is very convenient to use hidden mini-cameras at seminars, lectures, press conferences, in order to subsequently familiarize yourself with the material in more detail. Previously, a voice recorder was used for this, but progress does not stop, especially since the speaker often shows slides that he would like to capture.

Peculiarities

The main feature of mini cameras is that they can be used as hidden cameras. Almost invisible are cameras that have a lens with a hole in the “eye of a needle” or those that are camouflaged as cufflinks, buttons, brooches, etc.

Cameras can also differ in the method of data transmission: Wi-Fi, 3G, wired or high-frequency radio. A separate class of cameras is non-transmitting, recording content to internal memory.

Types of cameras for covert surveillance

Sip-m02w. Price: 2900 rubles

By type, covert surveillance cameras can be divided into wired, wireless Wi-Fi or G3, and autonomous.

Wired. A class of cameras that are installed on a stationary basis indoors. Some time ago they were used as portable ones complete with a transmitter and battery. To do this, I had to use, at a minimum, a man purse. Time has passed, and they remain convenient only for stationary use. Requires 5-12 volt power.
Wireless Wi-Fi. These devices currently operate via the WiFi protocol, so their transmission range is short, up to 50 meters indoors. But if you use the TRENDnet TEW-OA14DK antenna (14 dBi) for the receiver, then the line-of-sight communication range will be 8 km. This is quite enough to be positioned within view of the window, even at a decent distance to capture information.
Wireless 3G. This is still a new product. But for those areas where there is 3G coverage, mini-cameras capable of transmitting this signal are the most promising. You can watch their images online anywhere in the world on your mobile device. But it’s better to buy a 3G modem, insert it into a laptop or PC, and in addition to viewing, record.
Autonomous, non-transmitting. A special class of cameras that record video to internal memory and are self-powered. This is very convenient because you are not tied to whoever is reading the information. There is one drawback: the lack of an online mode. Until you merge the data somewhere, it remains inaccessible. Well, so what, you’re not doing intelligence work.

Advantages

The main advantage of mini video cameras is their secrecy. And no, because you need to follow someone or film a crime and they won’t notice you. No.

The psychology of most people is structured in such a way that any entry into their personal life, even from a stranger, triggers a defensive reaction. You just watched a group of your friends playing beach volleyball in a relaxed and fun way. Now try approaching them with a regular camera. The game will change. Someone will get into a rage and start playing for the lens, someone will withdraw and start missing serves, one of the girls will start posing, and some young lady will shout: “Put the camera away, you asshole!”

If you film this with a hidden camera, the game will proceed as usual. Then show the video to the whole company. Your friends will love it, except the girl who posed. She will say: “How could you?”

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Popular models

A pen with a hidden camera and a USB input for downloading videos. Price: 3600 rubles

KPC-S700CP4 KT&C. Covert surveillance camera, made in Korea with a 4.4 mm cone lens. It has a 1/3″ SONY CCD matrix and generates a color video signal with a clarity of 380 TVL. Convenient for hidden installation in walls and furniture. When installed correctly, there is a 1.2mm hole on the surface for the lens. Has high photosensitivity. But it is equipped only with an analog video output, which significantly reduces the range of applications.
Sip-m02w. High-resolution color camera, similar in design to the previous one, but has a slightly smaller 1.4” matrix. However, it uses more advanced CMOS technology, which compensates for its smaller area. Pinhole 3.7mm lens. Video compression according to the H.264 standard. The camera comes with video viewing software for Android and iOS devices. That is, you can easily observe on your mobile device what is happening in the camera’s vision area within the range of the WiFi connection.
Samllest VD-7501. This is a new generation product. The transmission is carried out over a 3G network. You can see everything that this mini camera records anywhere in the world where there is 3G network coverage. The camera allows you to remotely adjust electronic zoom (10x). Can save video to SD card in HD format, but transmit signal in SD format. It consists of two blocks: a miniature camera and a recorder with a transmitter. Supports motion sensor function, so it will not record a picture without movement for hours.
Pen with camera. Gadgets for hidden recording on internal memory are difficult to classify. Because they all have approximately the same technical characteristics, but different designs. Typically, recording quality is limited to the CIF video standard or, at best, PAL; photographs will be obtained in a slightly higher resolution of 1980x1024. The battery will last for 5 hours of continuous recording. To retrieve information, just connect it to your computer like a regular flash drive. They may look like buttons, lighters, flash drives, watches, etc.

Attention. Unauthorized surveillance is punishable by law. There are precedents.

Installation of video surveillance systems

Installation of mini-cameras for hidden surveillance can be permanent or temporary. There are completely different approaches to different types of installation. It is necessary to ensure a good overview of the camera's visibility, adjust the focus correctly if it is adjustable, and comply with all the laws of conspiracy.

Where to install

In order to choose a camera location, it is necessary to determine where the subject or subjects will be located, taking into account the fact that they can sit, stand up and walk. That is, the camera should display as wide a viewing angle as possible. With an ideal camera position, if it is on a wall, there will be an angle of 65-70 degrees between the wall that is below the camera and the imaginary beam from the camera to the eye level of the subject being photographed. We are talking about a standard executive office room approximately 5x8 meters. If the room is larger, the angle changes.

When you install a camera for office surveillance, it is usually installed in the highest position in the corner. This allows you to most fully cover the territory of the room.

In any case, it is necessary to choose a compromise that satisfies the main requirement - legible visibility of faces.

How to install

Almost all mini-cameras for covert surveillance do not have brackets or adjustments for the position and direction of the lens. This means that you will have to set the angle of inclination and come up with fastenings for them yourself. There are known cases when inexperienced would-be masters built cameras into walls, and with every change in the office interior, they knocked them out of the walls to change their location. Don’t be lazy, order a special removable platform from specialists, with camera angle adjustment.

As a rule, office walls are lined with plasterboard - this is the most convenient place to install a camera with a cone lens.

Purchase

Regardless of where you buy a mini surveillance camera, to begin with, you should clearly understand what kind of camera you need. The designation in the nomenclature “mini video camera for covert surveillance” does not mean that this camera is suitable for your purposes.

How to choose

Decide:

stationary or portable;
analog or digital interface;
wired or wireless communication;
WiFi or 3G;

Where can I buy

There are several sources for purchase:

specialized stores selling security equipment;
radio markets;
domestic online stores;
Chinese online stores.

Of course, you can buy these devices in China by paying with a card via the Internet. And most likely it will be cheaper. But it can be difficult to find the device you need in non-wholesale stores. Therefore, it is easier to buy the found product in Russian online stores.

What is the price

The cost of such cameras is low, unless we are talking about professional video surveillance equipment, the price of which goes off scale for thousands and tens of thousands of dollars.

For example, a pen camera with a USB port costs no more than $150. At the same time, the Samllest VD-7501 hidden camera with 3G transmission function will cost you $108 (in China), not including shipping costs.

If you compare the prices of wired cameras, they are approximately the same, and are around $70. At the same time, cameras equipped with a transmitter, such as Sip-m02w, cost 55 dollars in China, and 100 in Moscow.

Legality of installation

With this point, you can cross out everything that was written above. Because in the Russian Federation any covert surveillance is prohibited, except for those who are allowed to do so (special services). This is regulated primarily by Article No. 23 of the Constitution of the Russian Federation, which states complete inviolability of personal life. But this is just a declaration. But Articles 20.23 and 20.24 of the Code of Administrative Violations directly state that in the case of the use or import of covert surveillance and listening devices, the persons responsible for these acts are fined and the equipment is confiscated.

Therefore, everything written above is written for informational purposes, and whether or not to break the law is everyone’s personal choice.

Most often, the mini video cameras used by people in Moscow and other cities are digital models of one type or another. However, there are also mini DV video cameras - devices that record a video stream on a modern type of magnetic tape.

In addition, right now you can easily purchase the following types of cameras in the online store:

mini video camera with long-term operation without connecting to the mains;
mini video camera 720;
mini video camera with monitor;
mini video camera for computer;
video camera on mini DVD;
security mini video camera;
video camera for shooting on objects with minimal illumination;
mini video camera with zoom;
battery powered mini video camera
pocket mini video camera.

All of these types of mini camcorders are more or less suitable for a variety of tasks. The specific potential of a mini video camera, as well as its price, depend on a number of indicators.

List of main indicators:

Camera viewing angle.
Matrix type, maximum resolution.
Support for remote access network protocols.
The range of wireless frequencies at which a mini video camera can transmit information.
The type of media used and its maximum capacity.
Image compression format.
Ability to record audio along with video.
Temperature operating conditions.
Device power settings.
Housing assembly materials, degree of protection against moisture and dust.
Type of installation, method of installation on site.
Availability of night lighting.
The presence of a motion sensor.
Dimensions.

You should pay attention to whether the kit includes instructions in Russian. All this information is on the store’s website, and after reading it and choosing the best option, all that remains is to place an order. So you can buy a mini video camera at a price of 1000 rubles with fast delivery directly to the specified address. Also on the site there are reviews from other customers, which will become an additional source of information, a living example of using the selected mini video camera model.

Technologies that seemed like something out of science fiction in the recent past are now becoming more and more real. Everything that a couple of decades ago appeared only in science fiction films is gradually coming to life.

The video surveillance industry has also undergone noticeable changes for the better - modern technologies make it possible to realize the full range of capabilities of a conventional video surveillance camera in a miniature housing.

In addition, various spy cameras appeared in the form of buttons, glasses, watches and other human household items. In this article we will analyze the various variations of wireless mini cameras for covert video surveillance, which are of the greatest relevance today.

Wireless surveillance cameras

Wireless CCTV cameras can be divided into. The former are very susceptible to various distortions and interference. Interference has virtually no effect on the quality of the image received from the second group of cameras, but it can still lead to a loss of radio signal or a decrease in connection speed.

Wireless mini video cameras can connect to the DVR via a radio channel, with a transmission range of up to 50 meters, in the absence of interference in the form of concrete walls, etc.

Digital cameras, like regular cameras, have a standard set of components: lens, viewfinder, photosensitive element - matrix, body. Manufacturers make some models without frames to reduce their size, but framed models have gained the most popularity due to their wide range of applications.

Among other things, the integral attributes of modern wireless mini cameras are a receiving module that will receive a signal from a video surveillance camera (such cameras are equipped with a radio channel to ensure wireless data transmission), cables for connecting to a monitor, computer or TV, and two network power supplies - one for the camera, the second for the module. Installation and configuration of such a kit can be done by anyone who knows how to use a computer - it does not require special skills or programming knowledge.

Some case models are equipped with interchangeable lenses, which is a definite advantage if you need to change the viewing angle from time to time - by installing a wide-angle lens, you will get a maximum viewing area, and by screwing on a lens with a larger focal length, you will be able to track only a certain object - the machine will yard, etc. The lenses have a threaded connection, so replacing them is not particularly difficult.

Hidden CCTV cameras are powered by a battery, but it is also possible to connect to the mains using. The battery can operate the camera from 1 to 5 hours. Also, depending on the specific model, it is possible to use the built-in battery as a power source.

For shooting at night, like most conventional cameras, miniature wireless cameras are equipped with infrared illumination diodes. This backlight is invisible to the human eye and allows you to shoot in complete darkness with a possible range of up to 10 meters.

In some cases, mini cameras are also equipped with a slot for a Micro SD memory card, which allows, if there is no wireless connection, to record video to an internal drive for further viewing on a computer monitor. To save memory, you can use the “motion-based recording” mode - in this case, video recording will be made only after movement occurs in the field of view of the camera lens. Moreover, such a camera, in principle, does not require a wireless connection, which makes it several times cheaper than analogues equipped with a wireless transmitter, and thanks to this it can be easily used as a wireless outdoor mini video surveillance camera.

Legality of covert video surveillance

Thanks to its small dimensions, a wireless mini CCTV camera can easily be disguised as interior items, and no one will even guess that they are being watched, but if something happens, know that the law of the Russian Federation prohibits such interference in a person’s personal life without warning, and you may suffer administrative responsibility for such actions. Articles 20.23 and 20.24 of the Administrative Code of Offenses impose a fine for the use of hidden video surveillance or wiretapping, and Article 138.1 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation prohibits the import of certain devices that are special technical means into the territory of the Russian Federation.

Wireless mini video cameras with internal memory

Wireless mini camera.

Among the large number of various miniature video cameras, one can single out one that has the most compact dimensions and the possibility of universal use. This is the Ambertek RS101 model. Its dimensions (25x25x26 mm) are almost half the size of a matchbox, and its weight is only 11 grams. This camera records color video in AVI 640x480 format at 30 frames per second. It is also capable of taking photos with a resolution of 1600x2000.

Recording is carried out on the internal storage – Micro SD card, with possible memory expansion up to 64 GB. Built-in 140 mAh battery allows you to continuously record video for 1 hour, and you can charge it from a computer via the USB cable included in the kit, or through portable chargers (which can increase the continuous operation of the camera tens of times). The stylized protective lens cap is easily removed from the device, making it even more compact and allowing it to be used as a full-fledged camera. You can buy such a wireless hidden mini video camera for about 2,500 rubles in Russian online stores. This camera is not a special technical device and is not prohibited by Russian law.

Several more models of wireless mini cameras from Ambertek, their brief characteristics and price.

Ambertek miniature video camera.

Dimensions: 54x20x15 mm;

Weight: 38 grams;

Metal body;

Record AVI video with a resolution of 640x480 and a frequency of 30 frames per second;

Supports Micro SD memory cards up to 32 GB;

Operation from the built-in battery up to 1.5 hours;

The Ambertek MD80 SE camera comes with a variety of mounts for all occasions: clips with a clothes clip, a mount kit with screws and double-sided tape, a silicone case to protect the camera from damage, and a magnetic bracket.

The cost of the camera is about 3,000 rubles in domestic online stores.

Small CCTV camera Ambertek MD98, cost RUB 7,000.

Dimensions: 53x25x23 mm;

Weight: 44 grams;

This camera has the ability to record video in Full HD 1920x1080 or HD resolution 1280x720, with a frequency of 30 frames per second. In addition, it is equipped with a motion sensor and infrared illumination diodes for shooting in the dark.

Battery life is about 2 hours of continuous video recording. Can work as a web camera. 170 degrees. Video recording is carried out on an internal Micro SD card, with possible expansion up to 32 GB. The price is around 7,000 rubles in Russian online stores.

Wireless mini WiFi cameras

Wireless WiFi mini cameras have the ability to connect directly to the device from which you plan to monitor (mobile phone, computer, laptop, etc.) via a WiFi network, or transmit a signal to the Internet through a router with subsequent online viewing from any device from any point on the globe.

The most important obstacle to signal transmission is walls, so before purchasing them you need to know in advance, or better yet, carefully check whether the WiFi signal strength is enough to carry out what is planned in your particular case, for example, a wireless outdoor camera with WiFi may have serious problems with signal transmission to if it is installed at a considerable distance from the receiver and in the presence of interference in the form of walls, which will be inevitable if it is installed outdoors. In the absence of obstacles, the picture from the camera will be no different from ordinary ones, and the transmission range can be up to 100 meters.

The power source for mini cameras of this group is also a built-in rechargeable battery with the ability to be powered from mains or batteries. In order to set up the camera, you must first connect it to the power supply, then find the WiFi network of the video camera on your Android/iOS mobile phone or computer and connect to it. Most mini cameras for covert surveillance with wifi do not require the installation of a special one, which makes setting them up easy and accessible to everyone; some use a special application for mobile devices based on Android or iOS, downloading and installing which will also not cause much trouble for the user of gadgets based on operating data systems

When using several miniature WiFi video cameras in different places, it is possible to view the image from each of them on one monitor, but this will require special software and a little computer knowledge to understand how to set up such a system.

Mini wifi camera Ai Ball. Price - 7000 rub.

Ai-Ball. Among the large number of mini cameras equipped with a data transmission module over a WiFi network, we can highlight the popular Ai-Ball model. Its dimensions are relatively small - 30 x 35 mm, and its weight is 100 g including battery. The Ai-Ball wireless mini WiFi camera easily and simply connects to a computer/laptop, as well as devices based on Android and iOS: just turn on the camera on your computer or mobile phone, download the simple Ai-Ball AV Recorder application (or use a browser), connect to the Trek Ai-Ball WiFi network and immediately view the image from the camera, as well as record video with sound.

In addition, this camera has the ability to connect to a Wi-Fi router, so you can view video via the Internet from anywhere on the planet, and using the Multiview mode, you can view images from several miniature Ai-Ball cameras on one screen, making it easy for you to can arrange . Power is supplied via a CR2 battery, from the mains using the charging stand included in the kit, as well as via a portable charger. The cost of such a camera today is about 7,000 rubles in domestic online stores.

To properly set up the camera, you must read the instructions included in the kit!

WiFi camera SyCloud. Cost about 8000 rub. in Russia.

SyCloud. Another good model is the SyCloud mini WiFi camera. It is capable of recording video in HD (1280x720), 30 fps. It has relatively small dimensions and weight: 56x54x19 mm, 50 grams. Using free applications for Android and iOS, you can view the image from this camera directly on the screen of your mobile phone, as well as on your computer. Built-in batteries allow the camera to operate continuously for 1.5 hours. You can set up video recording on a Micro SD card and use the camera as a car DVR. You can buy a SyCloud camera within 8,000 rubles.

Wireless mini web cameras

Nowadays you won’t surprise anyone with miniature ones that easily fit in the palm of your hand, but wireless models can still be a wonder to a person who is encountering such devices for the first time. Wireless mini web cameras are quite easy to set up: they come with a special receiver that is inserted into the USB port of a laptop/computer and receives a signal from the camera at a frequency of 2.4 MHz at a distance of up to 100 m. By installing the included software on your computer , you will immediately see the image transmitted by the camera on the monitor screen.

A wireless web camera can be easily installed anywhere in your home, apartment, office, or on a window, for example, to monitor a car in the yard. An accumulator, battery, or electrical network is used as a power source.

To do this, you need to disguise the camera as some kind of interior item, or install it in a secluded, out-of-sight place. But do not forget about the legality of such actions if you are planning to monitor someone, this has already been said above, so we will not repeat it.

Among other things, miniature web cameras are very convenient when used for your own needs, for example, for communicating with friends or family via Skype, or simply for photographing children or home parties, if image quality is not critical to you.

Mini spy cameras

If earlier spy cameras in the form of buttons, watches, glasses, pens were beyond reality, and were shown only in science fiction films about the future, today you can easily purchase such a gadget at a very affordable price.

Mini CCTV cameras in the online store "Cameras Zhuchki" - high quality equipment for video recording at reasonable prices

Mini camera today it is quite popular, since with its help you can not only ensure the safety of your own life, but also fill your life with pleasant emotions that will remain in your memory after a trip or vacation.

Installation mini cctv cameras relevant in a person’s work and personal activities. There are a huge number of reasons for this: the deterioration of the crime situation in the country, at work - this is the need to control subordinates, and even in personal life it is useful mini camera, buy it is necessary to solve many problems.

Various modifications and technical characteristics of devices allow you to perform certain tasks as efficiently as possible. Real-time control and uninterrupted process guarantees constant monitoring in premises for various purposes. Mini camera copes well not only with monitoring premises, but also surrounding areas. Using mini devices in retail and warehouse premises, you can be guaranteed to protect yourself from theft.

Mini camera– a universal device for video recording of events

In the office, the device increases productivity and also motivates action; it is an excellent assistant for business owners. mini camera, buy it is available in specialized stores.

The safety of passengers and luggage at airports, train stations and seaports is ensured by mini CCTV cameras that are capable of storing information in high quality. Using miniature devices, you can conduct surveillance on streets and highways, which will be excellent evidence of innocence or confirmation of guilt in case of unlawful actions.

Mini CCTV cameras are capable of transmitting information to a server on which the resource can be stored for a long time and used for the purpose of identifying and proving offenses. Versatility of use is one of the important characteristics of the device - mini camera, buy It is needed for home, country house and office. Using the device, you can monitor children left unattended by parents and service personnel, such as governesses or nannies.

Mini CCTV cameras a wide range of products are presented on the virtual storefronts of the Camera Bugs store, so each user will be able to choose the ideal device to perform specific tasks.

Mini camera is a high-tech device that records video information with sound. In addition to shooting, each user can save information or view it in real time.

If you are planning to equip a room for any purpose with a video surveillance system, you will need a device in our store, where among the wide range you will choose the ideal option for yourself.

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