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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, it 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 viewfinder will help you l

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

The Hidden Camera Detector 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?

Yes, the Hidden Camera Finder 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 Hidden Camera Detector does not detect listening devices.If you do a search on our site for “5-1 Hidden Camera RF Detector” you will find our camera and wireless signal detectors. You can navigate here for a list of Mic-Lock Hidden Device Detecto

Does the Camera Finder detect game cameras?

Yes, the Camera Finder 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.

How far can the Camera Finder detect IR hidden cameras ?

It depends on how bright the IR 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 be expected.

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

Yes, the Hidden Camera Finder will find any camera lens regardless if it 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 is a product used to find a hidden camera lens.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?

This device does not detect or interfere with police radar.This 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 in a way

Can this device find cameras behind two-way mirrors?

Yes, even If the camera is behind a 2 way mirror, it would see the camera lens reflection.

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

The red LEDs are used to help you find infrared cameras faster.The red wavelength is closer than the other colors for infrared light.The eye can see up to 720nm which is red on the visible light spectrum.

Where are these devices made?

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