Consumers used to reckon that spy cameras only existed in spy novels. Even today, most people still have the impression that a tiny camera with its fish-eye lens and compact transmitter is just a novelty gadget than a real item with practical everyday use.
Thanks to cheap imports from China, a flood of spy cameras in all shapes and sizes is now available on the market. What was once the realm of Q and the Central Intelligence Agency has been made affordable for the masses. There are spy cameras embedded in silver pens, keychains, eyeglass or sunglass frames, neckties, and even "harmless" items like teddy bears and fake cereal boxes. Unfortunately, not many people find a use for such items, apart from corporate espionage or confirming a spouse's infidelity. For most people, it seems to be a case if inventing a need for a product without one: "Hey, this seems like a nifty toy. I'm sure I'll find a use for it."
The truth is, there are literally hundreds of ways you can use a tiny video camera, and in the unlikeliest of places or situations too. All it takes is a little creativity and outside the box thinking, and you will pat yourself on the back for making your life easier and more convenient.
Here are just some of the ways you can make use of the tiny cameras out on the market today.
Athletics
This application alone is too long to tackle as a sub-topic.
Depending on what sort you play, there are plenty of ways to record your performance either from a first person or third-person view. "Sports cameras" are available for activities which require a helmet, with some of the popular sports being skateboarding, freeboarding and cycling. There are also combat sport uses for airsoft and paintball which provide an action-packed replay of the game, which look like footages from Iraq.
These cameras are generally stronger than the ones people use for Skype video chat. They usually have an exterior with rubber "armor"; waterproofed electrical parts, and anti-shock and vibration dampening technology. These features also make them heavier than ordinary cameras. The videos which they record can also be a little nauseous to watch and can cause perceived motion sickness for most people.
Road Safety
A variety of rear view cameras are now available for motorists. These make parallel parking and backing up much easier. Previously, they were only available with an included monitor, which drove up the price. However, standalone cameras are now available so you can choose where to pair them. Most car entertainment systems and GPS units today come with an AV outlet, so you can use them as a monitor when you engage the reverse gear.
Different models are available, depending on the placement. There are backup cameras embedded in license plate frames, or designed to be mounted with the license screws. To prevent theft, there are also ones that can be hidden in the bumper, but will require drilling. The latest ones come with wireless technology: they only need to be attached to the reverse lights to act as the sensor and power source. The receiver is clipped inside the cabin itself, beside the DVD or GPS monitor. This means there are no messy wires to handle and complicated wiring to solder.
Enjoyment
Aside from spy cameras which can be attached to rear bumpers there are also cameras which can be put in front bumpers, so that the backseaters can look at the road ahead, or on the dashboard to record beautiful sceneries on an East Coast highway.
And you don't even need to be confined to your vehicle. RC enthusiasts are attaching them to RC cars,tr trucks, boats and airplanes to record their session for posterity. A few DIY people have even rigged them to blimps and helicopters to act as home-made UAVs.
Hunters, meanwhile, are attaching theirs to hunting rifles and game pistols. Combined with a high-powered scope, this setup allows them to record their kills.
Home security
And of course, there are the security applications. Cameras can be used at home: as a babysitting camera or on the front porch. There also office applications: monitoring employees, keeping an eye on your store or business after working hours, and recording a building's front door visitors.
With the help of modern technology, cameras no longer need the use of wires for connections. You can now have your choice of radio frequency, GSM, HSDPA, 3G and even Wi-Fi to see what’s happening in other places.
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