Clever ways to install a pinhole camera (DS-2CD6425G1)

[KaloSec]

I understand this may be frowned upon by some..

I have a new client who has reached out requesting a full system. What really caught my attention was the request for a hidden camera.
(Money going missing in a small "cash room", I don't know why there is no surveillance there in the first place, but here we are.)
Client does not want an obvious camera as they would rather catch the person in the act. (Signage is in place all around the place stating surveillance is in use, room isn't considered a room of privacy etc)

It got me googling ways & ideas, and to my surprise I didn't find all too many examples of actual hidden cameras.

How have you installed hidden cameras?

 

[Ri22o]

What about inside of a wireless mouse...

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[TonyR]

Google "nanny cams" and look for images of smoke detectors, motion detectors, clocks and power outlets with hidden cameras.

I think one of your biggest challenges will be to find a cam that will provide a compatible stream that can be fed to a NVR or a VMS PC.

More:

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[TonyR]

Not sure if available 'down under" but THIS seems to be a great candidate => Seco-Larm EV-N6506-3W4Q IP Covert PIR Camera; 1/2.8″ 2MP Sony STARVIS CMOS; 2MP, (1920×1080); IP65 Weatherproof; Remote Access Via Web Browser; Vandal-Resistant; 12VDC, PoE (IEEE 802.3af)

 

[KaloSec]

Not sure if available 'down under" but THIS seems to be a great candidate => Seco-Larm EV-N6506-3W4Q IP Covert PIR Camera; 1/2.8″ 2MP Sony STARVIS CMOS; 2MP, (1920×1080); IP65 Weatherproof; Remote Access Via Web Browser; Vandal-Resistant; 12VDC, PoE (IEEE 802.3af)

I have seen very similar to this but in LTS. I decided against it due to people who think PIRS are cameras, inwhich this will be the only time they are actually correct haha.

Hikvision have this pinhole camera DS-2CD6425G1, it's just a matter of getting creative and blending it into the room

 

[Ri22o]

Andy / Dahua have this pinhole camera.

EmpireTech IPC-HUM4431S1-L4 1/2.7" CMOS 4MP Fixed-focal Pinhole PoE Ne

4MP 1/2.7" CMOS image sensor Abnormality detection Supports max. 256 G Micro SD card Built-in Mic 12 VDC/PoE power supply Easy for installation

empiretech01.com