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Covert & Pinhole Cameras

Covert and pinhole cameras put a very small lens where a standard camera housing would be unsuitable. This page has Hikvision IP models: separated cameras whose small sensor head sits on a 2 m or 8 m cable away from the main body, and a compact covert mini camera. Most are 2MP Full HD and one is 4MP. Lens options are 2.8 mm or 3.7 mm.

Choosing Covert & Pinhole Cameras

Decide how the camera will be hidden first, then pick the lens and the cable length to the main module.

Separated pinhole cameras

A separated camera splits a small sensor head from its main module, so the head can be concealed in a ceiling, fixture, signage or joinery. The DS-2CD6425G1-30 has a 2 m cable and a 2.8 mm lens. The DS-2CD6425G1-L30 has an 8 m cable and a 2.8 mm lens giving about 108° horizontal view, with the module kept accessible for power, I/O and storage. The DS-2CD6425G1-L20 has an L-shaped 2.8 mm head on an 8 m lead. The DS-2CD6425G1-20 uses a 3.7 mm pinhole lens with about 75.5° horizontal view on a 2 m cable, and its smart events include intrusion, line crossing, unattended baggage and face detection.

Mini covert camera

The mini covert camera here is compact, in a zinc-alloy body of 31.5 × 31.5 × 39.7 mm. The DS-2CD2D25G1-D/NF has a 2.8 mm F2.5 pinhole lens with about 93.9° horizontal view, colour sensitivity of 0.002 Lux at F1.2, an audio line input and up to 50/60 fps depending on region. It runs on 12 VDC and has a single 10/100 Mbps network port.

4MP and recording

The DS-2CD6445G1-30 steps up to 4 MP, with H.265+ compression, audio and alarm connections and 3D DNR. Every camera on this page has 120 dB WDR for scenes with strong backlight. The DS-2CD6425G1-10, DS-2CD6425G1-30, DS-2CD6425G1-L20 and DS-2CD6425G1-L30 take a microSD card of up to 256 GB for on-board storage.

ModelTypeLensCable or power
DS-2CD6425G1-20Separated, 2MP3.7 mm2 m cable, PoE or 12 VDC
DS-2CD6425G1-30Separated, 2MP2.8 mm2 m cable, PoE or 12 V DC
DS-2CD6425G1-L20Separated, 2MP2.8 mm, L-shaped head8 m lead, PoE or 12 VDC
DS-2CD6425G1-L30Separated, 2MP2.8 mm8 m cable, PoE or 12 V DC
DS-2CD6425G1-10Separated, 2MP3.7 mmPoE on the main body
DS-2CD2D25G1-D/NFMini covert, 2MP2.8 mm12 VDC
DS-2CD6445G1-30Covert, 4MP2.8 mm2 m cable

Related categories

Compare housed models in CCTV cameras and Hikvision CCTV cameras, see wired CCTV cameras, or add fixings and cable from CCTV installation accessories.

Brands we stock in Covert & Pinhole Cameras

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Frequently asked questions

What are covert cameras?

Covert cameras are security cameras built to record without drawing attention, often through a pinhole lens hidden in a ceiling, fitting or panel. They suit places where a visible camera might be tampered with or avoided, such as tills and stock rooms. The range here includes separated pinhole IP cameras and a mini covert network camera.

How small can a covert camera be?

A covert camera can be small enough that little more than a pinhole lens shows on the surface. Separated designs keep the sensor head tiny by moving the electronics, network port and storage into a main module on a cable, so the head fits inside a fitting or panel. Check the cable length to the module when planning where to hide it.

Can covert cameras be used outdoors?

Yes, but choose a model built for it. Many pinhole and separated covert cameras are designed for indoor use, so an outdoor position usually needs a weatherproof housing or a camera with a suitable ingress rating. Keep the main module somewhere dry and protected. The range here includes separated pinhole cameras made for indoor use.

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