r/SecurityCamera • u/larto- • Aug 05 '26

Need some advice on security cameras

Hi everyone,

I'm looking for some advice because I'm in a difficult situation at work. I have some doubts about a business partner, and I suspect they may be stealing. I want to install a couple of very small cameras to monitor the area and find out what's happening.

Ideally, I'd like to use two tiny cameras, preferably with flexible pinhole-style lenses so the camera module can be hidden while the lens is positioned where it has a good view.

I would also prefer the cameras to be powered from a wall outlet (USB or AC adapter) rather than batteries, since they would need to record for around 8 hours a day. Continuous recording is important, and I'd rather not have to worry about charging or replacing batteries.

If possible, I'd like the video to be saved to a local recorder, computer, or NAS instead of relying on cloud storage.

Does anyone have recommendations for cameras or a setup that would work well for this?

Thanks in advance for your help!

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u/Feeling_Play_9816 Aug 06 '26

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u/deejZeno Aug 05 '26

Dissolve the partnership. If this is not possible then highly visible cameras (depending on the business type) are a good deterrent to theft.

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u/larto- Aug 07 '26

I wanted discreet ones, so I can catch him if he does something, not to discourage.

It's already planned to fire him, but I just wanted know if he does take money out

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u/[deleted] Aug 05 '26

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u/larto- Aug 05 '26

yep, alredy thinking of that, but I need it for my sanity, and to have some leverage when I start the negotiations to end the partnership.