Question:
I have an employee stealing from the cash register and I want to find out who it is before I start putting up CCTV. So I need a covert type of camera I can put overhead. I would like to record and be able to view the video using my tablet. What do you recommend?
Answer:
Here is a covert camera you can put overhead that records to an SD card. It connects to AC power so you don’t have to worry about recharging any batteries etc.
Smoke Detector Hidden Camera - Motion Activated DVR
Motion activated - records on removable SD card easy to view on your PC.
Price: $329.95 View Details
If you needed an internet accessible solution that also records I would get a DVR like this:
4 Channel Security DVR For CCTV Camera System Linux OS
Up to 2 TB drive, motion detection, 3G or network access, PTZ control, USB backup, real-time D1 resolution
Price: $99.95 View Details Note: the hard drive is an extra $100… so you are looking at $200
And hook up a down view camera to it like one of these:
Down View Smoke Detector Hidden Camera
Night vision .003 lux, compatible with any DVR, also available as wireless
Price: $129.95 View Details
Ceiling Sprinkler Hidden Camera
Down View Sprinkler Hidden Camera - Ideal over a cash register or stock receiving doors.
Price: $74.95 View Details
Using BNC video cables like this:
50ft AWG24 Premade Siamese CCTV Video + Power Cable
pre-built with 5.5mm power plugs, BNC video connections and RCA audio connections for standard CCTV setups
Price: $19.95 View Details
The cost would be about the same as the smoke detector that records to the card plus you would get internet access and remote viewing/control. The set up would be easy with a drop ceiling. The camera is powered through the cable.
