Spy cameras can prove quite useful

Spy cameras can come in handy if you suspect your spouse is cheating or you want to keep an eye on your employees while you're away. You can buy a fairly inexpensive spy camera these days that is disguised as some everyday object -- the person(s) you're watching will never suspect they're on camera. You can get a spy camera disguised as a wall clock, a vanity mirror, a cordless phone, an alarm clock/radio or a teddy bear (use it as a nanny cam).

Advances in technology have brought the prices down on these devices considerably. And they're easier than ever to install, thanks to wireless technology. All you have to do is mount the camera in the area you want to keep an eye on, then plug the receiver into a VCR or a DVR and begin recording. Most are battery operated, so you won't even have to run a power cord. For more information on spy cameras.

The Spy Cam - Now the average consumer can buy one

You don't need to be a big-ticket government agency to buy a spy cam these days. Advances in technology have brought the price down on these miniature cameras considerably. And they're much easier to use, thanks to wireless technology. You can buy a hidden spy cam disguised as a smoke detector, an alarm clock, a kitchen can opener, a wall thermostat or a teddy bear.

Most are wireless -- look for a deal that includes a free receiver. Installation is easy -- just mount the camera in the area you want to keep an eye on, and plug the output of the receiver into a VCR, DVR or display device. Most are battery operated, so you won't even have to run wires for power. You can also buy a complete system that includes cameras, a display and a DVR, all hidden in a backpack or purse. For more information on the spy cam.

The CCTV Camera - Not as expensive as you might think

Professional CCTV (closed-circuit television) cameras used to be expensive pieces of hardware. Advances in technology have brought the prices down considerably. If you're thinking about getting a security camera system, you can save even more by installing it yourself. Advances in wireless technology have made installation easier than ever before, too.

Using wireless cameras means that you can skip the time-consuming task of running expensive video cables to all of the cameras. Just plug the outputs of your wireless receivers into the video input of your VCR, DVR or display device. All you have to do is provide power (usually 12VDC) to the camera. And you can even get a package that turns your existing PC into a full-fledged DVR and display device. For more information on the CCTV camera.

Professional spy equipment is within reach of the average consumer nowadays

Professional spy equipment used to be only available to governments and large corporations with deep pockets. But advances in technology have brought much of this equipment within reach of the average consumer. For example, you can buy hidden cameras at a very reasonable price. And they are easy to use, thanks to battery operation and wireless technology. You can get reasonably priced DVRs (Digital Video Recorders) as well, for recording the images from these hidden cameras.

And you can buy a complete surveillance system, including cameras, a display, and a DVR, all hidden in a standard briefcase -- straight out of James Bond! Other devices are available as well. You can buy compact voice recorders for recording personal or phone conversations at a reasonable price. And if you suspect someone is watching or listening in on you, you can even get bug detectors which will tell you for sure. For more information on spy equipment.

Hidden cameras come in a wide variety of shapes and sizes

Hidden cameras are available in a wide variety of shapes and sizes. Many are disguised as workin, everyday objects. Others are hidden in a briefcase, a backpack or a purse. You can even buy the small electronic board cameras used in the hidden cameras and hide one yourself - all it needs is a small pinhole opening to see through.

You can get hidden cameras disguised as a wall clock, a CO2 detector, a smoke detector, a CD boombox, a cordless phone, or a kitchen can opener. You can also get a complete surveillance system with a display and state-of-the-art DVR hidden in a backpack, purse or briefcase. For more information about hidden cameras.