By Orlando Nockels

More than 20 years ago, finding the location of these hidden cameras is not challenging. However, the times had change and more modern and effective models of hidden cameras are available today. With the decreasing size, it is really tough to find out the locations of hidden video cameras if they are small and camouflaged appropriately. No matter what reasons in setting up a hidden camera, nobody can deny it as a significant part of the corporate world.

It is worth noting the huge growth in production and installation of hidden video cameras in public areas. Universities, bars, gas stations, garages, supermarkets, discos, and even cinemas are outfitted with a hidden camera in every window, column and door entrance. The estimated number of hidden video camera units worldwide is over 30 million units. Countries like Britain with over 4 million surveillance cameras, and cities like Shanghai with 5 video cameras per square meter, are living proof that the Orwellian world of Big Brother is, in a way, already a reality.

A little of percent of population is aware on the location of these valuable hidden camera video recorders. But even so, they will not argue or act about its utilization, because it is now part of the safety measures in combating terrorism and accidents and criminality, in general. Security cameras are installed for the reason of national security and protection of lives as well as implementation of law. The American Management Association reveals that 33% of all the multinational companies in the entire in the America are using hidden video cameras in protecting their productions and services to avert worker abuses and misconducts and other criminality.

It is very easy and cheap to buy a miniature camera that can fit in the most unexpected places. Clive Norris in his book "The Maximum Surveillance Society - The rise of CCTV (1999) reported that 15% of all CCTVs used to prey on women were carried out by the camera operator for voyeuristic purposes.

There are many places you can hide a camera. Tools are available that will make the process of finding them easier. However, the best method is a thorough visual inspection. Let us look at some of the most used hiding places.

Long Shot hidden cameras Hidden cameras are hard to find if they are not installed in a room or within the place. These are cameras which are equipped with unique lenses which is operated long distance. If the place has no cover or freely open, you may want to put some curtain on it or put some sunshields to increase the level of privacy in your residence or home. These cameras have zooming capabilities and can reach up long distances.

Cameras behind Mirrors Are you familiar with two way mirror? If yes, maybe you know that it is possible to install a hidden camera behind it .It is very hard to know that it has camera on it because the first thing people know it is an ordinary mirror. Putting cameras behind it will make a camera are very effective in taking footage without the knowledge of the people within its range. One thing to remember about two way mirrors is its color which is darker than the usual mirror. You can also use your hand to cover the eye's side when looking directly at it .The light will narrow down on it and you will see everything or anyone behind the mirror.

Pin Hole Hidden Camera by piercing a hole in ceilings, picture frames and walls, these hidden cameras can be set up easily. There is a unit called miniature pinhole camera that can be fit to the hole. You may find models in the market intended exactly in water sprinkler or smoke detectors. By using common things too fit these hidden cameras, it will be hard to any man to distinguished if it has camera or not.

LED Light Hidden Cameras Putting hidden cameras as a LED light is another recognizable strategy in capturing hidden videos. People will consider it as common LED light. Hidden camera will not be discovered easily since people are not attracted to these types of things and it is hard to look directly in lighting source .You can have a many hidden video cameras but consider what are your motives in installing it and it should only for security purposes only.

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