How to Choose Spy Cameras and Where to Position Them for Optimum Performance

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Spy cameras are diverse in both use and features. Some boast infrared technology and sensor activation for example, whilst others simply record in a continuous fashion and then wipe the memory stick in a cycle when storage space is running low. Obviously the type of spy camera you purchase will be largely dependent upon your budget but featured below are some considerations you should make before firmly deciding which model of camera to purchase.

Wired or Wireless?

This is perhaps the most difficult decision for prospective purchasers to make and is an extremely important one. Whilst the decision on whether the camera is wired or wireless will usually make no difference in terms of the actual recording quality, the issue is that wireless cameras have no external power supply, meaning that when the battery eventually runs out, recording will stop. On the other hand if you have a wired device then you will have a continuous power supply 24/7. The only issue however with a wired device is that the "spy" camera may not stay undetected indefinitely as someone could locate the wire which connects the camera to the power supply. As you can see, each style camera has its benefits and disadvantages.

Quality of image:

The image quality that the camera will provide should also be of key concern to you. Spy cameras now come equipped with a variety of differing lenses and add-ons. For example, high definition, infrared, night vision, sensor activation and heat activated are just some of the features which spy cameras currently available on the market boast. In an office or home scenario you will probably have no need for an infrared camera as these tend to be reserved for use by wildlife enthusiasts. However, if you wish to protect your property against night time intrusion then a night vision camera may be advisable.

Media storage method:

A further consideration to make is the way by which the camera records images and audio. Some spy cameras are limited in terms of the amount of recording which can be achieved due to a lack of memory which sometimes cannot be upgraded. Other cameras rely on the use of a hard drive which will substantially increase the amount of data which can be saved. In addition to this some spy cameras can also broadcast their images live over the internet, which is a feature you may wish to consider should you be intending to use the camera to watch under young children when they are out of your care.

Additional considerations you need to make once you have decided to purchase such a camera is where to position it within your property. This is often another difficult decision to make as it is impossible to cover your entire property and as such you much choose where an intrusion or theft is most likely to occur. The following paragraphs will detail the best locations within a home, office and wildlife environment in terms of the optimum positioning of a spy camera.

Within the home:

Within your home you will want to position any camera installations in the most obvious areas where burglaries may be attempted from. Locations which are susceptible to intrusion include windows, back doors and even the front door area, so dependent upon how many cameras you have at your disposable you should cover as many locations as possible.

Within a business or office:

In terms of camera positioning within a business setting you will first need to ascertain which areas of your business are most prone to theft or intrusion. Therefore it may be advisable to place cameras so that they cover entrances to areas which contain high value items or materials and also over areas such as where any cash deposit boxes you may have are located.

In the wild:

If you intend to use the types of camera described above as a wildlife camera then you will want to calculate where animal activity is most likely and then place your camera in an area which will not be disturbed by animals or humans alike, but one which will cover the defined area effectively.Further information and more specialised advice regarding this subject can be found through a simple search engine enquiry.

Overall spy cameras are great device which serve a variety of purposes. However, prior to purchasing any camera you will want to research which model will suit your needs the best and you will also have to carefully consider where to position any cameras to ensure that they are as effective as possible. The way in which data is stored should also be of key concern when you are considering which unit to purchase - for example, the Swann CCTV hard drive recorder is increasingly being viewed as a popular choice.

Iain Jenkins writes articles for Fly on the Wall, who are an online retailer of CCTV and Spy Cameras designed for security purposes, for example a range of swann CCTV systems. For homeowners, there is also a wildlife camera range for surveillance of wildlife in gardens.