2.4GHz cordless phone with hidden security camera

Let's turn our attention today to one of those little marvels of technology that has recently been made available to us. I'm talking about hidden security cameras or spy cameras. You might have heard some of them referred to as "nanny cams", designed to keep an eye on your child's caretaker whenever you are away. They also have many other uses, such as monitoring your home for burglars or vandals. Recent advances in technology have miniaturized the electronics and optics used to make cameras to the point that a video camera can be hidden in almost any object. The camera we'll examine today is actually a fully-functional 2.4GHz cordless phone that incorporates a hidden color or B&W camera.

Available in either wired or wireless versions, the camera is hidden in the base of the cordless phone. You can use the wired version if perfect signal quality is your goal, or the wireless version to simplify installation considerably. And get this - the wireless version includes a FREE 2.4GHz receiver for the camera - you won't find this with other wireless security cameras. That's a $160 value. The board camera contained in this hidden security camera uses a 1/3" Sony digital CCD for the B&W version, and a 1/4" digital CCD for the color version. Use of a digital CCD provides superior image quality.

Resolution for the camera is 400 horizontal lines for the B&W model and 380 horizontal lines for the color version. And low-light operation is excellent - the B&W model can see down to .05 LUX, while the color version operates down to 1 LUX. If you're wondering what those LUX values actually mean, here's a quick comparison - 1 LUX is about the amount of light available late in the evening, around dusk. .5 LUX is about the amount of light you would expect in a well-lit parking lot at night. And .05 LUX means the camera can actually see better than the unaided human eye - very nearly total darkness. The B&W version of this hidden security camera is available with an optional feature called X-Vision. This technology allows the camera to see down to .003 LUX - this is for all intents and purposes total darkness. And the X-Vision technology insures clear, crisp images even at this low lighting level.

The lens used in this hidden spy camera is a 3.7mm wide angle version. This gives maximum field of view for your images. The camera requires 12VDC/110VAC power to operate. As mentioned previously, the phone is fully functional. The phone includes a digital answerer with message counter and remote retrieval of messages. It also includes call waiting and caller ID. The phone can be placed on a desk or mounted on the wall, and is hearing aid compatible.

So let's sum up some of the major features that we've discussed:

1/3" or 1/4" digital CCD sensor
3.7mm wide angle lens
Resolution is 380/400 horizontal lines
Low-light operation is down to 1/.05 LUX, .003 LUX with X-Vision
Available in wired or wireless models - wireless model includes free receiver
Phone features digital answerer, call waiting, and caller ID

This hidden security camera would make an excellent addition to any security camera system. Especially if you don't want to broadcast the fact that security cameras are present (for example when used as a "nanny cam"). For more details about this security camera and information on where to purchase, follow this link: 2.4GHz wireless phone with hidden security camera