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Home > A review of some of the most popular options in nanny surveillance cameras and technology
September 19, 2008
By: Lynn Bryant
People choose to install video surveillance cameras in
their home for many different reasons. One popular reason is
to use them as a tool for watching over their children and
caregivers. In fact, nanny surveillance is so popular there
are special lines of miniature cameras and equipment
designed and devoted specifically for this type of
surveillance. This article serves as a review of the
features available on some of the most popular nanny cameras
on the market.
As you begin your search for a nanny camera system for
your home, it can be helpful to look at nanny cameras as
consisting of two basic parts; the camera and the housing.
Since most nanny surveillance cameras are designed to be
completely concealed and undetectable, you can find an
almost endless supply of unique housing styles. While the
actual housing itself can play a critical part of a covert
surveillance system, it is easy to become more concerned
with picking out the housing than the camera itself. To keep
this from happening, it is important to decide on the camera
and features first before narrowing in on the housing style
that is most appropriate for your home.
The following are three very popular models of nanny
cameras you might want to consider include:
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Wireless Color Nanny Camera by X10 -- This
system comes with two wireless cameras that capture and
transmit clear color images up to 100 feet to a 2.4GHz
wireless receiver. The receiver can be connected
directly to your TV or to a VCR for easy recording. The
system also comes with motion detection functionally and
can be set to automatically trigger video recording when
motion is sensed. The cameras that come with this system
are a small 1.25", but do not come with any special
housing. The small size and wireless nature of these
cameras give you the ability to easily conceal them
yourself within the existing décor of your home.
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Covert Hidden Spy Cameras by Brickhouse Security
-- The cameras offered on this website are not termed as
nanny cameras, but they function very well for that
purpose. The hidden cameras featured on this site
contain some high quality features like 380 x 420 lines
of resolution, 92-degree field of view, 3.6mm lens, a
1/3 DSP color CCD image sensor (1/4 DSP black and
white), and easy connectivity to your VCR or DVR for
easy recording.
Unlike the X10 camera, the Brickhouse product offers
some basic customization options and numerous housing
choices. All of their hidden cameras come with the basic
features mentioned above in addition to the ability to
decide whether you want a wired or wireless version, and
whether or not you want a color or black and white
version. After you have decided which of these features
is appropriate for your surveillance application, you
can then select from over 30 unique camera housings.
Styles range anywhere from different clock options,
speakers, smoke detectors, and even a stuffed teddy
bear. No matter which style you choose, you will be
guaranteed a high quality camera that will clearly and
reliably keep watch over your loved ones.
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Wireless Nanny Cameras by Spy Camera Specialists,
Inc. -- The cameras featured on this site are
presented somewhat differently from those on other
sites, but is more comprehensive as compared with
Brickhouse Security in providing the ability to
customize the feature and components of the nanny camera
system. There are approximately twenty-seven different
housings styles for you to select from. Many are similar
to the styles featured by Brickhouse Security. Once you
select the style that is most appropriate for your home,
you can then decide if you want the basic camera model,
or select from the following list of eight different
upgrade options.
- A low lux, high-resolution, black and white
camera
- A super low lux, high-resolution, black and
white camera
- A basic color camera that automatically switches
to black and white mode at night
- A high-resolution color camera that
automatically switches to black and white mode at
night
- Three wireless transmission ranges to choose
from: 1000ft, 2000ft, or 3000ft
- Audio functionality, which is only available to
certain authorized agencies
Spy Camera Specialists' method of selling cameras allows
you to completely customize a camera that is perfect for
your specific needs, while still giving you enough options
to choose from to conceal your cameras effectively.
Three very different ways of purchasing hidden nanny
surveillance systems were presented here. Upon reading about
the different ways you can select and customize the
different systems you may have already decided on a company
or method that is most appropriate for you. If you have not
though, keep in mind the most important decision is to
decide which camera features are essential to your
surveillance needs. After you have determined the features
you require, you can have some fun deciding which housing is
best suited for concealing the camera itself. Or, if you are
really creative, you can simply create one yourself.
About the Author
Lynn Bryant is a successful freelance writer and
contributor to Video-Surveillance-Guide.com. Your
definitive guide to video surveillance equipment, CCTV
cameras and wireless security systems for home and business.
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