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Mic-Lock Camera Finder Pro - Setup & Usage Training

Mic-Lock Camera Finder Pro - Setup & Training. Secure your environment: moving-in to a new house, checking-in to your hotel room or having a confidential meeting, always make sure no one is spying on you. Detect them all:  Infrared Portal with LED to

Can the Camera Finder detect outdoor hidden cameras?

Yes, the Camera Finder Pro can find cameras inside or outside. Most cameras mounted outside use infrared to illuminate the video at night. The infrared is easy to see. It looks like light beams coming from one source (the camera).The infrared viewfin

Can the Camera Finder detect hidden GPS and GSM transmitting devices?

The Camera Finder Pro only finds hidden cameras and cannot locate devices transmitting a GSM or GPS signal.

Can the Camera Finder still detect a hidden camera if viewed at an angle?

The Camera Finder Pro can detect cameras at a limit of +/- 15 degree angle from the direct surface where you are facilitating the inspection.

Does the Camera Finder detect listening devices?

The Camera Finder Pro does not detect listening devices. Consider our All-in-One Camera and RF Finder (5-1). The All-in-One is capable of detecting cameras as well as wireless signals. You can navigate here for a list of Mic-Lock Hidden Device Detect

Does the Camera Finder detect game cameras?

The Camera Finder Pro detects any camera as long as it is pointed at you.It detects any camera lens.There is a cat’s eye reflection from the lens through the infrared lens viewer.

How big is the viewfinder on the Camera Finder Pro?

The infrared viewfinder is 2.5" (6.5 cm) width x 1" (3 cm) height.It's big enough that you can search and scan for hidden cameras with both eyes inside the viewfinder.

How far can the Camera Finder detect IR hidden cameras ?

The distance at which the Camera Finder Pro can detect hidden cameras is dependent on bright the infrared emitting from the hidden camera is.With a Nest or Ring outdoor with IR as a baseline, then 7ft to 8 ft (2m to 2.5m) with normal visibility would

If the camera is not plugged in, will the device still find it?

The Camera Finder Pro will find any camera lens whether the hidden camera is plugged in or not.The reflection of the lens will occur with or without power to the hidden camera.

Will the Camera Finder detect a hidden cell phone?

The Camera Finder Pro is a product used to find hidden camera lenses.If someone is using a smartphone camera pointed at you, it would find the camera lens on the smartphone.

Will this Device detect or interfere with police radar?

The Camera Finder Pro does not detect or interfere with police radar.The device works by sending out a red light with a red filter.Cameras are detected by looking for the reflection of the camera lens.To test it, put your cell phone against the wall

Can this device find cameras behind two-way mirrors?

Even if the camera is behind a two-way mirror, the Camera Finder Pro will be able to detect the camera lens reflection.

Why is a red led used, why not white, green, blue? if anyone knows, just curious.

Our line of Hidden Camera Detectors all use red LEDs. Red LEDS allow for infrared cameras to be identified faster. The red wavelength is closer than other LED colors to infrared light.The eye can see up to 720nm which is red on the visible light spec

Where are these devices made?

The product is made in China, but tested and packed in the US.Our company is based in the state of Washington.