A device that enables users to capture videos secretly is the hidden camera. Such disguised devices may be given the shape of things of daily utility in one’s office or homes. This is what makes them recognizable easily. A hidden camera can be disguised as any and everything ranging from tissue box, digital clock, and teddy bear to smoke detectors.
 

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Variety of disguises spy camera comes in

The specialty of these hidden cameras is that they can shoot videos of the person in front of them without alerting them that that are being recorded on camera. The spy camera is known as spy cam, nanny cam or hidden camera colloquially.  According to the location or situation in which these devices are to be used the spy camera comes in various disguises.

Some disguises of these devices are designed for specific locations but some hidden cameras offer flexibility to the user to use them under more than one situation without invoking suspicion among people. The pin hole lens cameras can be small enough to remain unnoticed. A tiny spy cam can be as miniscule as 4 cm in width and has the capability to shoot clear and detailed images particularly during the day time. Shooting in the dark is a bit problematic with the spy cams as use of flash light in a spy camera can reveal to the subject that he is being shot.

There are various type of spying devices out of which body worn spy cameras are the most convenient ones. These hidden cameras are highly portable and can be carried or worn by a person in order to secretly cover a situation or activity happening near to him. Body worn cameras come in various disguises such as watches, pens, glasses, tie pin, button, flash drive, key chain, hat, blue tooth, satchel, necklace, cell phone, MP3 player, coffee mug, lighter etc.
 

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The hidden cameras are also known as nanny cameras as it is believed that women in western countries used to set up secret cameras to keep an eye on the activities of their nannies. Home spy cams come in various disguises such as smoke detectors, wall décor, AC adapter, router, book, lamp, fan, DVD player, Air purifier, tissue box, cookie jar, air freshener, picture frame and a lot more.

Spy cameras are also used for business purposes. These hidden cameras are generally hidden in the objects that one can find in an office space or store. These hidden cameras are widely used by entrepreneurs to keep surveillance on the staff and customers. Popularly used business spy cams come in the disguises of exit sign, clock, air freshener, coffee mug, plant, wall décor, smoke detector, motion sensor, telephone, CO detector, emergency light etc.

Hidden cameras are also widely used outdoors. These spy cams are weather proof and hence are designed to survive in all weather conditions. Outdoor spy cams are in the form of rock, hose reel, mail box, flood light, electric box or bird house.