 Video Surveillance Equipment ExplainedPosted 7:43PM 30 May 2004 High-tech, Small-profile Equipment Today, whether you're a covert operation specialist or an amateur R/C helicopter pilot, you have the ability to purchase some of the newest technology used by the professionals, at an inexpensive price. With cameras the size of dimes, starting at just $40, you could very well be being watched right now. Utilizing state-of-the-art CCD technology, these cameras can be extremely small, but extremely powerful. Resolutions comparable to television quality can be obtained, with special add-on components such as InfraRed (IR) LED's (Light Emitting Diode) for low-lux night vision. Most cameras are normally powered by 9-12 volts, a current a simple battery can provide, making the cameras ultra portable as well as ultra small. Cameras such as these are often connected to audio and video transmitters, normally of similar sizes. These transmitters can send video and audio signals up to a mile away from the actual camera location. Power of the transmitters is measured in milliwatts (mW), and ranges from 10mW in simple wireless cameras such as X10's X-Cam 2 to over a 1000mW (1W) in more expensive equipment. Fiber Optics The newest, smallest, and most expensive covert cameras use today's high-tech fiber optic technology. The same type of wire used to deliver high-speed internet access, top-quality sound, and many more forms of media can be used to send live video. These cameras require only a .29mm hole to produce a full image. Normally ranging from $800 to well over $2,000, this type of cameras are usually only used by the professionals. Fiber Optic cameras can creatively be used to view under door ways and in tight areas where covertness is in need. Hidden Cameras Today, cameras can be almost anywhere, disguised as everday objects most people wouldn't think twice about. A CCD black and white video camera can be concealed in what appears to be an ordinary motion detector. This type of device can easily be wired through the walls to a remote viewing location. Links to Getting Started Probably the best way to experiment with video camera technology is to actually invest in some. Follow the links below to stores, personally chosen, that provide high-quality, economical solutions for your spying needs. 
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