The Evolution of Hidden Cameras

Hidden Video Cameras, otherwise known as “hidden spy cameras” have been around almost as long as the invention of cameras themselves.  When cameras were first introduced, they were very large and bulky in size which made them difficult to use for covert surveillance purposes.  In order to use these bulkier early designs they would have to be hidden quite well or disguised so as to not be completely obvious that they were present. 

As technology progressed in the camera field, cameras began to become smaller as the operating mechanics became more efficient and smaller.  As cameras decreased in size, hidden cameras slowly gained popularity, but they were still quite expensive in these earlier times.  Typically only the government or large corporations with deep pockets could afford to use these more expensive hidden video camera systems.

When the electronics industry began to take off with the boom of computers, just about everything utilizing PC boards and electronic components advanced as well.  It was around this time when cameras really started forming into what they are today.  They quickly became very compact and displayed better picture quality than ever before and became popular in a very short amount of time.  This in turn made cameras more affordable and put them within reach of everyday consumers, which turned out to be a huge market. 

Once everyday consumers began purchasing cameras, the costs reduced dramatically and thus hidden video cameras also became very affordable and practical given their smaller size.  Today these hidden spy cameras come in all shapes and sizes and can be put just about anywhere without being detected.  Anybody can go out and purchase a small hidden camera for relatively cheap in this day and age, and many people and business do so in order to protect their assets. 

The evolution of the hidden camera has since helped many people and businesses to keep an eye on their assets while they are not around.  This in turn has lead to minimal theft, many convicted criminals, and keeps employees and other people honest.  As hidden cameras continue to develop and become even smaller, their range of uses continues to grow and there is no telling what the future has in store for hidden spy cameras.