Spotting hidden video cameras was child play twenty years ago. Over the years the reduction of the camera size has made it harder for us to notice it. This makes it possible to place a hidden camera pretty much anywhere. This article will look into the different methods of hiding and finding a hidden camera.

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. Big Brother is not just a house but a world, Britain with over 4 million surveillance cameras, and cities like Shanghai with 5 video cameras per square meter, are living proof.

Though we know that hidden cameras are everywhere, not a lot of people are eager on being able to know where these cameras are placed. Most of us consider them a legitimate security measure and we do not give them a second thought. However, evidence shows we have every reason to want to at least know the basics of how to find a surveillance camera. This is because not all cameras are used for legitimate security reasons or with our knowledge. 33% of major businesses in the United States tape their employees to protect themselves from theft and other illegal activities on their property this is according to the American Management Association.

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.
A camera can be hidden in many places. There are also tools which may help you find hidden cameras easier. However, the best method is a thorough visual inspection. Let us look at some of the most used hiding places.

The Long Shot
The hardest cameras to find are those that are not in the same room, or even the same building. These are cameras with large lenses that can zoom into a distant room through a window or skylight. This type can be avoided by scanning possible locations for these cameras and using blinds and windows to increase privacy.

Mirrors
A classic hiding place for a camera is behind a two way mirror. This method makes the camera easy to hide and incisible behind a TV or mirror. Two way mirrors are darker than regular mirrors. You can also identify mirror cameras if you shield your eyes from any other light and look into the mirror.

The Pin Hole
Ceilings, walls, and picture frames can become hiding places for cameras by simply drilling a small hole and inserting a miniature pinhole camera. Professionals, most of the time, place these cameras behind lights for the hatdest way of detedton. Often these cameras can be disguised as part of a sprinkler, or smoke detector.

LED Lights
An ingenious hiding place is using a LED light as cover for a hidden camera video. It is also easy to hide a camera behind a "broken" indicator light because LED lights are part of no end of electrical devices.

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