Guide to Affordable Spy Gadgets

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Spying has been a fascinating fixture of popular culture for over fifty years. The spy; intelligent, extravagant, handsome-women want to be with them, men want to be them. They have a smooth-talking charm, combat prowess, a government expense account and gadgets for every occasion. Of course we know that gathering intelligence isn't always high stakes gambling, womanizing and dispatching enemies, more often it's about using everything at your disposal to gather reliable information. But gadgets are pretty cool anyway; here are some of the most affordable, realistic ones out there.

Gathering dependable information is paramount when spying. A spy needs to have the most complete set of facts possible before they take action, this involves a great deal of surveillance. Knowing what targets say and what they're doing at any given time requires eavesdropping equipment, some of it more sophisticated than others.

Video Surveillance

When you have to see what's going on you need a camera. The most commonly used type of camera for covert operations is a pinhole camera. These have no lens and a very small aperture, or pinhole; they are a fundamental camera with reasonable resolution and very limited zoom capabilities. They are incredibly small. Most commercially available pinhole cameras are around the size of a large sugar cube, or a few dice. Because they are so small, they can easily be placed inconspicuously. A pinhole camera that stores data in its housing can be bought for around $80. Sometimes retrieving images from the camera's location is too hazardous, in this case a pinhole camera with a wireless transmitter is a better option for approximately $150. There are pinhole cameras available for a much lower price ($15-20) but they usually have a lower resolution, less sensitivity to light and can easily be intercepted.

Audio Surveillance

In addition to seeing what your target is doing, being able to listen to and record sounds is equally important. Even if you don't have the ingenuity and bankroll of a government organization behind your listening activities, you still have a lot of options when it comes to selecting a listening device. Most 'bugs' that transmit wirelessly can be found for around $25. However, the best transmit in UHF, which is more difficult to detect and outside of typical broadcast range. They are considerably more expensive, around $200, but have a greater transmission quality and range. There is an increasing demand for these devices as corporate espionage is on the rise. For this reason, the average consumer can find professional grade listening devices for bargain prices. Many online vendors offer devices that are already concealed within phones, power adaptors, pens, and other office mainstays.

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