A Brief Idea on the Fiber Optic Camera

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Digital technology has transformed tremendously since its inception, especially in terms of security and surveillance. In today’s day and age, when security is such a big factor mostly due to the heightened crime rates, almost every house and office is protected with security equipment. Among the various modern age security tools that are used fiber optic camera is a very effective and efficient device.

What is it Mainly used for?

This device is chiefly used for surveillance work. Its minute size allows it to be well hidden from normal view. You can place it in any confined area and be sure that it will not be detected by anyone, while you will be able to gain access the whatever security and audio-video footage that you require. This equipment is mostly used by the law enforcement personnel, detectives and private investigators. Many variations of this device are available in the market. Research in detail about each product before deciding the one you need.

What are its Features?

Some of the features of this device are as follows.

  • It can maintain the quality of an image and secure data integrity over long distances
  • It does not radiate signals and is therefore, free from wiretapping
  • The cable used in this device is extremely flexible and can be used for multiple purposes
  • It is easy to install
  • The transceiver in this device uses light pulses to transmit signals, instead of electric pulses and therefore, it is not affected by electro-magnetic materials
  • This instrument also offers metal free construction, thus, preventing loop problems of the terminal equipment and non-transmitting light pulses

These features make this camera device an effective and useful tool for security and surveillance purposes.

Different Variations of this Device

As already mentioned there are many different types of optical cameras available in the market. Let us now look at some of them.

Fiber Camera with Flexibility

This device has an automated electric iris, a true color charge-coupled device with a 3 1/3 mm fiber optic cable. It is powered by a 12-volt battery. When paired with a micro video walkman, it becomes the perfect surveillance tool for detectives and private investigators.

Mini-snake

This device gets its name from the fact that it can be used to see under doors, around corners, inside drain pipes and basically all the places that are not accessible to human eyes. It is equipped with a 3.7 mm pinhole lens, a.01 illumination area and a ¼ inch color charge coupled device. It is popular among the private investigators, since it comes with a built in microphone, which allows them to clearly listen to whatever conversation they are recording.

  • Fiber Optic Inspection Scope

This device comes with cables of varying lengths, ranging from 3.3 feet to 10 feet, according to your convenience. The 2 mm lens of the scope is attached to a fiber optic bundle, which is extremely flexible. The major plus point of this device is that, it can be used to record in pitch darkness.

Thus, this instrument, whatever variation you choose to acquire based on your needs, is an excellent device for not only surveillance work, but also for ensuring your security in the process of doing so.