Spy cameras are a generic term which is used for cameras used in clandestine applications. Spy cameras include many types of cameras such as the miniature camera, covert camera, pinhole camera, button cameras etc. Spy cameras are mini battery operated cameras that can hidden anywhere. These cameras record the event furtively when the movement triggers the camera. Spy cameras are also known as nanny cameras.
Wireless spy cameras are also available in the market that lets one keep an eye on the surroundings even while one is away from ones office or home. Thanks to the widespread evolution of technology, these spy cameras are easily available to the public. There has been a lot of misuse of spy cameras because of this. Spy cameras like the name suggests, are used to spy on someone or a particular event. Most of these cameras are hidden inside various items such as alarm clock, lamp, plant etc. Spy cameras also include portable body worn cameras such as the pen camera, button camera, pager camera etc.
Spy cameras need to be switched on and slowly pointed in various directions. One can walk through your home with it or switch it on anywhere privately. Small miniaturized technology spy cameras have become affordable and hence being multiplied by the day. Spy camera and related industry are growing day by day. Wireless camera detectors, bug detectors and cell phone detectors are all examples of this. Spy cameras have their own pros and cons. However it is for the people to use them in a constructive way.