How to Make a Security Camera With a Pinhole Camera
- 1). Buy a pinhole camera suitable for the location where it will be installed. Factors to consider when selecting a camera include: lighting conditions, necessity of color picture, available power options, necessity of wireless transmission, desired viewing and recording options, and the type of installation necessary.
- 2). Decide on the type, location and viewing angle of the camera and whether the installation will be static or portable. Examples of static installations include areas such as doors, bookcases and walls. Portable installations include things such as books, stuffed animals and clocks.
- 3). Create an opening large enough for the pinhole camera to fit in the installation area and insert the camera, its power supply, and any wireless signal or cable accessories provided.
- 4). Connect the pinhole camera and its components per the manufacturer's instructions. In cases where cables are in use, connect the cables to the chosen monitoring device. Transmitted video signals of a pinhole camera can be sent to any TV, security monitor, video recorder or PC camera drive.
- 5). Turn on the camera and the monitoring device to test the image quality and the view angle. Make adjustments as needed.
- 6). Cover the pinhole camera with the material removed during installation or with a different object to conceal it. Make a hole large enough for the camera to function properly, but small enough not to be noticed without close inspection.