With a spy camera you can follow all movements in a home, meeting room and at work unnoticed. You can use these spycam images, for example, as evidence if necessary. Do you want to buy a spy camera? Then you have come to the right place at Sitcon. When is using a spy camera legal? What product features do you pay attention to when buying a spy camera? And how do you install a spy camera? We are happy to show you around in one of our stores. This makes it easier to make a purchase decision.
Reasons to hang up a spycam
An increase in security is always welcome. That is why spy cameras are valuable for your home and work environment. Spy cameras differ from other security cameras because they are not, or hardly, visible. They are very small cameras that you hide yourself in somewhere. There are also versions that are already built into an everyday object. Think of a clock, lamp or a ballpoint pen. You therefore do not benefit from the deterrent effect that cameras have on burglars and other malicious parties. But this is an advantage in certain shooting reasons. Because you observe people the way they behave when they are not being filmed.
- Prevent theft in the office
Stolen items are a major problem for companies. There are all kinds of valuables in offices, usually unattended. Staff members are particularly responsible for the disappearance of possessions. By placing a spy cam you will quickly find out who is robbing his or her own workplace.\ - Keep an eye on help in and around your home
Most cleaners, babysitters and gardeners can of course be trusted. But as with any group, there are bad apples among them. Keeping an eye on help that grants you access to your home while you are not at home is therefore not a bad idea. Hang a camera in your living room to keep an eye on valuables. In particular, ransom, jewelry and other small, expensive items are a target. When something suddenly disappears, you can immediately see who the perpetrator is thanks to the spy camera. - Keep an eye on young children in another room
Previously, almost every parent had a baby monitor. There are now more modern devices that do more than just record sound. Connect your smart spy camera to your smartphone. This allows you to watch live. When you hear something, check your smartphone to make sure everything is in order. - Keep an eye out for the elderly and vulnerable
More and more elderly people in the Netherlands are trying to stay at home for as long as possible. That is quite possible, but often they need more help than they care to admit. When someone has difficulty walking and lives alone, an accident is just around the corner. In certain situations they are no longer able to sound the alarm themselves. Thanks to a spy camera you keep in touch. This allows you to call in help immediately when needed. Do remember to explicitly warn people you film in their own home in connection with privacy regulations. - Keep in touch with your pets
Keeping in touch with your pets has less to do with safety than other examples on this list. But it is very nice and useful. You know if your pets are having a good time at home alone. At the same time, you'll find out which of your pets is breaking the couch or upsetting the trash.
With a spy camera you can follow all movements in a home, meeting room and at work unnoticed. You can use these spycam images, for example, as evidence if necessary. Do you want to buy a spy camera? Then you have come to the right place at Sitcon. When is using a spy camera legal? What product features do you pay attention to when buying a spy camera? And how do you install a spy camera? We are happy to show you around in one of our stores. This makes it easier to make a purchase decision.
Reasons to hang up a spycam
An increase in security is always welcome. That is why spy cameras are valuable for your home and work environment. Spy cameras differ from other security cameras because they are not, or hardly, visible. They are very small cameras that you hide yourself in somewhere. There are also versions that are already built into an everyday object. Think of a clock, lamp or a ballpoint pen. You therefore do not benefit from the deterrent effect that cameras have on burglars and other malicious parties. But this is an advantage in certain shooting reasons. Because you observe people the way they behave when they are not being filmed.
- Prevent theft in the office
Stolen items are a major problem for companies. There are all kinds of valuables in offices, usually unattended. Staff members are particularly responsible for the disappearance of possessions. By placing a spy cam you will quickly find out who is robbing his or her own workplace. - Keep an eye on help in and around your home
Most cleaners, babysitters and gardeners can of course be trusted. But as with any group, there are bad apples among them. Keeping an eye on help that grants you access to your home while you are not at home is therefore not a bad idea. Hang a camera in your living room to keep an eye on valuables. In particular, ransom, jewelry and other small, expensive items are a target. When something suddenly disappears, you can immediately see who the perpetrator is thanks to the spy camera. - Keep an eye on young children in another room
Previously, almost every parent had a baby monitor. There are now more modern devices that do more than just record sound. Connect your smart spy camera to your smartphone. This allows you to watch live. When you hear something, check your smartphone to make sure everything is in order. - Keep an eye out for the elderly and vulnerable
More and more elderly people in the Netherlands are trying to stay at home for as long as possible. That is quite possible, but often they need more help than they care to admit. When someone has difficulty walking and lives alone, an accident is just around the corner. In certain situations they are no longer able to sound the alarm themselves. Thanks to a spy camera you keep in touch. This allows you to call in help immediately when needed. Do remember to explicitly warn people you film in their own home in connection with privacy regulations. - Keep in touch with your pets
Keeping in touch with your pets has less to do with safety than other examples on this list. But it is very nice and useful. You know if your pets are having a good time at home alone. At the same time, you'll find out which of your pets is breaking the couch or upsetting the trash.
In addition to video, most spy cameras from our range can also record audio through a microphone connection. This makes it easier to record conversations and provide more context. This makes it possible to collect even more evidence.
Image quality from a spy camera
Spy cameras have excellent image quality. Because even the most advanced techniques can be produced on a smaller scale today. The minimum is 720p and there are even hidden cameras with 4K image quality. Despite the extra storage space required for sharper images, even the high image quality systems are still extremely affordable. Where the smallest details are visible and digital zooming is no problem at all.
That's nice! Because especially when you need evidence, it is important that you record this clearly. This makes it even more convincing.
Want to record at night? Then choose a spy camera with infrared lighting (IR). With IR there is enough to see, even when there is little artificial light, in the dark or at twilight.
HD is more than sufficient for most applications. Is it necessary to make sharper images? Then go for Full HD or Ultra HD spy cameras.
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Beeldkwaliteit |
Resolutie |
Pixels |
Totaal |
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HD (High Definition) |
720p |
1.280 x 720 |
Naar schatting 1 miljoen pixels. |
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Full HD |
1080p |
1.920 x 1.080 |
Naar schatting 2 miljoen pixels. |
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Ultra HD |
4K |
3.840 x 2.160 |
Naar schatting 8 miljoen pixels. |
What is the quality difference? Test it out with a video on YouTube. This gives a good idea of the image quality you can expect from your spy camera.
Viewing angle of a spy camera
The viewing angle of a spy camera determines what exactly is in the picture. With two eyes, a person has a viewing angle of about 160 degrees. With a wider viewing angle, more comes into view. Some spy cameras have a viewing angle that is lower than the human field of view. Think carefully about what exactly you want to portray and from which location you do this. It would be a shame if a hidden camera misses certain events due to the wrong viewing angle.
Test a spy camera extensively and view the images that the device makes. This gives even more certainty about what exactly you are recording and whether this is sufficient.
Want to view multiple locations at once? And more certainty that you fully visualize an object, person or animal? Consider using multiple hidden cameras at the same time.
Filming through glass with a spycam
Filming through glass does not always provide the best image quality. Rather use a waterproof camera and place a hidden camera in an inconspicuous location.
Is there no other option? Realize that with conventional spy cameras it is not always possible to film through glass. The image quality is often below expectations or is vague.
A few tips:
- Clean the camera lens and glass thoroughly.
- Turn off the light in the room where your camera is located. This prevents the reflection of artificial light against glass.
- IR lighting direction also creates reflection. Turn off IR lighting if possible or use a camera where this function is not available. Solve this by installing artificial light outside.
- Recording in the dark? Set up IR lighting outside when you film from inside. This prevents the light from reflecting against the glass and it is possible to see sufficiently at night. Of course, a hidden camera must have night vision in that case. Otherwise there is nothing to see at all.
- Place a camera as close to the glass as possible. This limits the amount of reflection.
- Make sure your hidden camera is concealed. A spy camera should be as small as possible and preferably completely invisible.
There are hidden cameras that make it possible to film through glass. For example, it is possible to film a hidden camera behind the windscreen or from the parcel shelf. Filming from behind a window is also no problem. The cameras are specially designed for this.
Save images with spycam
You can save security images in different ways with a spy camera. Many cameras have built-in memory or a removable SD memory card. The disadvantage is that the hidden camera and the memory card can be taken with you. Which means there is a risk that you will lose images.
In addition, the memory is often quite limited, after a few hours it is sometimes already full. Sometimes recording equipment is separate from the hidden camera and there is a wired or wireless connection over which the images move. With this type of storage, there is often more data to store than when recording equipment is built into a hidden camera.
Fortunately, more and more systems with cloud storage are possible. With this, a spy camera automatically saves the images via the internet. Even if someone takes a hidden camera or turns it off, the images are saved. A system that is obviously much more reliable. All you need is a subscription to Dropbox or another party.
Does a camera only record when there is movement? Then this saves a lot of memory. In addition, many systems allow automatic overwriting of images if they exceed a certain amount. The most current images are always the most important.
This is the data usage to count on:
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Resolution |
Data usage and storage capacity |
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HD - 720p |
Is relatively economical: 0.9 GB per hour. * |
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Full HD: 1080p / 2K |
Usual for video files: 1.5 GB / 3 GB per hour. * |
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Ultra HD - 4K |
Uses a lot of data and storage: 7.2 GB per hour. * |
* This is a guideline to keep in mind. The number of spy cameras and other technical specifications such as compression also have an influence.
Tips for placing a spy camera
With spy cameras you increase security in and around your home or work environment. To get the most out of these handy devices, there are a number of things to keep in mind. Otherwise you run the risk that the recorded images are practically unusable. So here are a few tips.- Consider the lighting
No video camera records beautiful images when the lighting is poor. Even expensive and high-quality spy cameras should be in a good place. The point you are filming must be sufficiently exposed. Otherwise you can barely see what is happening. Light coming from behind the camera produces the best images. Never let your camera shoot images against the light. Since you have to hide a spy camera, finding the right position takes more time. Always check the images after hanging. Do this at different times throughout the day. Because the lighting is very different in the morning than in the afternoon or evening. - A light source during nighttime hours
Anyone who works with images knows how important lighting is. The problem with security cameras is that they must be able to record images at night. There are special night vision cameras. But even those need at least a little bit of light. Keep this in mind when installing spy cameras. Lighting that switches on automatically by a motion detector is a godsend. But even a small night light is enough for advanced spy cameras with a night vision mode. - The position where you hang the camera
You prefer to use as few cameras as possible. Keeping an eye on all your valuables is not a thing to do. That is why filming an entrance or passage is the most effective. Do not forget to follow the above tips and ensure sufficient lighting. - Make smart use of the environment
The purpose of a spy camera is that no one sees the device. Finding a good place to hide the device is therefore crucial. Some versions are already built into everyday objects. For example, think of a clock, a lamp or even a stuffed animal. Other spy cameras are very small and you place yourself in an object. For example, a planter is popular. You can also place them between the curtains, in a bookcase or a bag. As long as they are out of sight. - Check that everything is working properly
Before you actually use the cameras, it is wise to check all images. Walk past all the lenses yourself a few times and see if you are clearly visible. Do this with different types of lighting and at different times of the day. Because you also like to record usable and clear images at night.
Top Quality Spycams:
Of course, a good image is indispensable. If the images from the hidden camera are to serve as evidence, it is important that people and actions are clearly recognizable. Our spycams are therefore of high quality and are all imported with care. Every product that you will find in our range has first been extensively tested and meets high requirements. Most of Sitcon's spycams are imported from Taiwan, China, Czech Republic or Korea. These countries are known for their high quality and competitively priced products. As mentioned, all spy cameras that you will find in our range have been carefully selected. You can easily order these quality products via our webshop. In most cases it is possible to deliver the next working day. In addition to a cooling-off period of 14 days after delivery of our products, you also benefit from a 2-year warranty with us. This guarantee is included on every spycam we supply.
Brands of spy cameras for sale at Sitcon:
We are an official distributor of spycams from well-known brands such as Lawmate, Sleuthgear and Stealthtronic, but of course we also carry our own brand SitconSecurity.
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Personal advice
Any other question or suggestion about spy cameras? Send a message to support@sitcon.nl or call +31 306 303 631. We would be happy to discuss your wishes with you and to show you what options are available. You are of course also very welcome in one of our stores for advice.
