This article provides instructions, or rather a set of guidelines, as to how best and most efficiently review time-lapse surveillance footage. Please note, this article does not discuss how to best review general surveillance footage, but only time-lapse footage. Generally, if the unmanned camera has been recording for 5-6 days, you can safely assume […]
This article is intended to provide you with pertinent information concerning unmanned cameras as well as instructions on how to best utilize the Brinno TLC200 (our favorite unmanned camera). Unmanned surveillance can be integral to a private investigator in the following ways: Pre-Surveillance Research: We set up cameras the week before surveillance at the exits […]
As you have learned from my previous articles, you can use AVS Software to timestamp your videos. However, as you might have noticed, in some cases AVS does not work. The reason is because AVS is only able to retrieve “subtitles” from certain video files (i.e. HD). If AVS does not retrieving the date/time […]
Prior to telling you why we chose a certain camera, I would like to explain the most important functions that should be considered when choosing a camcorder: ZOOM Zoom is extremely important when choosing a camera. There are three zoom features on a camera: Optical Zoom, Digital Zoom and Intelligent Zoom. Optical zoom […]
Please note this only works with HD cameras that record in ACVHD There is a software program called AVS Video Converter (www.avs4you.com) that will allow you to put the date/time stamp on your video without the need for any cables or additional hardware. AVS Video Converter can even be used on […]
This is a very quick review of the new surveillance cameras of 2015. I purposely did not write a 2014 review as nothing new or “game changing” was released. [Please Note: The updated version of the Panasonic V520 came out in 2014 named the V550. The V550 had a technical glitch with the recording […]
Every surveillance investigator wants to utilize unmanned surveillance. I have tested out various methods and will be describing my findings and opinions on all of them. This is not a how to article, this article is written so you can learn from my experiences rather than spending valuable time and money making the same mistakes […]
I apologize that this tutorial is without vids or pix but I am booked and have little time. However many of my colleagues own these cameras (that I strongly recommend) but do not use them to their fullest. – Pre-Record There is a pre-record function on the camera that I use often. If you turn […]
Ever get tired of staring in the same spot for 12 hours??? I’ve been testing motion sensor applications for a while now but the problem I found was sensitivity. Basically a motion sensor that will be able to properly work needs to recognize pixel changes on your camera. I’ve been playing with a software program […]
If you aren’t too knowledgeable with cameras, please read my article on what is expected from a surveillance camera here: Choosing a Camera After you finished the above article and are now more familiar with camera features… please read on… There aren’t many camera options for P.I.’s and options are getting slimmer. I reviewed every […]
Bluetooth and remote cameras are growing in popularity so I decided to run some comparison tests. Personally, I buy my covert gear on e-bay, usually directly from China. I get my covert gear at 50-80% off for similar to identical quality that is being sold at most PI gear stores. I have personally seen identical […]
There are several things to consider when choosing a camcorder for surveillance, each function is discussed below. ZOOM Zoom is extremely important when choosing a camera. There are two zooming features on a camera: Optical Zoom and Digital Zoom. Optical zoom is the feature that matters most. This is when you video will be in […]