The common belief is that spy cam equipment are used by private investigators or by surveillance agencies. Far from the truth, spy cams are now part of people’s daily lives. Here are five surprising ways that people have used spy cams.
1. Environmental study
If you have ever watched a TV documentary that had very detailed time-lapse videos that documented very specific parts of the landscape, then chances are spy cam equipment was used. Scientists and researchers that want to get a glimpse of what happens on finer details through the lenses might mount spy cameras on a landscape to enhance their study.
2. Meetings and lecture rooms
There are various equipment that can be used to mount tiny cameras to be used either in meetings or in even lecture rooms. Next time you see someone holding on to his or her pen in a classroom or leaning with their wristwatch forward in a meeting, chances are they might be recording the proceedings.
3. Filmmaking
This is not necessarily bizarre, but it is still an unusual way to shoot scenes in a movie or film. However, spy cam equipment have been used to shoot scenes that are less involving and those that concentrate on one individual activity such as a live recording of a person’s daily routine. Reality shows may use some of these cameras where the particular actor installs the cam on their bodies and shoot effortlessly throughout their day.
4. Data collection
Collecting data is not necessarily a secret activity that would require a spy camera unless the respondent is not aware that they are providing data. Restaurants and supermarkets are notorious for this. Instead of asking for direct feedback from people, they sometimes decide to install hidden cameras to catch people’s reactions to their products. Next time you are busy shopping and having a monologue be sure to look intently around as you might be a data collection respondent through a spy camera.
5. For Games
Hidden spy cams can also be used to add a whole level of entertainment to a wide range of outdoor games, including paintballing and hide and seek games. In paint balling, for instance, spy cams can be used monitor the movements of opposing team or to record memories to be watched back later.
There are more surprising and unusual uses of spy cameras. People have continued to be creative with technology both for good and for evil. While watching people go through their day-to-day routines without their consent and knowledge is unethical, using a spy cam for environmental research and filmmaking is not bad.
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