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High Definition Video Pen

High Definition Video Pen

What is sly, stealthy and also act as a combined spy gadget? The High Definition Video Pen! The video pen that sees and records all that is taking place in the setting. It is useful for college students to record a lecture, for businessmen to record an important meeting or even whenever you’re spying instincts surface.

It looks like your regular ballpoint pen but it is also equipped with a high quality camera and microphone. The High Definition Video Pen can record video and audio as well! The video pen functions as not only a useful spy gadget, but also a good writing pen.

The power source of this gadget is a rechargeable battery which is to be charged using the USB port. It is fairly easy to use. To record an audio or video simply press the record button. The built in camera is fixed above the pocket clip of the pen, and the microphone is located beside the barrel under the pocket clip.

The recordings can be played using a media player, and the high definition video pen is simply attached to the USB port in your computer. You can edit the recording and save it on to a file. Cropping and cutting the digital image/audio recording is also possible.

This spy gadget is of high quality and it is also affordable. It is suitable for amateurs who want to emulate Sherlock Holmes, do a bit of snooping around and build their detective skills. Certainly useful for anyone who can find a good use for it.

Available: Hammacher

Price: $149.95

Buy the High Definition Video Pen from Hammacher Schlemmer

The Buttonhole Camera

May 27, 2011 by  
Filed under Clothes Gadgets, Spy Gadgets

The Buttonhole Camera

 

The Buttonhole Camera is a recording device that is as small as a button and can be hooked up to the buttonhole on your shirt. Needless to say this device is used for secret recording or can be used for anti-theft device as well. Is it especially useful is a thief robs you of your belongings, you would be able to record their identity and help the police in identifying the culprit.

The buttonhole camera is about a quarter inches wide and can be fit onto any shirt buttonhole and the purpose of that is for non-conspicuous hands free video capturing. Besides that, it has a 2 and half inch TFT screen display which has a fine thin cord about 1/16 inches that is placed in your pants’ pocket.

The device that stops, pauses and starts the recording is a wireless remote which is only as big as a coin. The buttonhole camera records at up to 720×567 resolutions and in an AVI format content. The videos that are recorded will be stored in an external SD memory card. (External memory cards are sold separately).

With a standard 4GB SD card, it can record up to 2 and half hours of video time and the device supports up to 16GB SD card. It can be hooked on to a TV set with an RCA cable and USB to transfer videos into a computer. The lithium battery can last about 90 hours. The buttonhole camera comes with an AC adapter at purchase. The entire device weighs about 3 ounce in total and is priced at around $199.95.

Available: Hammacher

Price: $199.95

Buy the Buttonhole Camera from Hammacher

Aeryon Labs VideoZoom10x Spycopter

May 9, 2011 by  
Filed under Spy Gadgets

Aeryon Labs VideoZoom10x Spycopter

 

If you ever had any doubts about the fidelity of your mate or even just the loyalty of your friend, then the Aeryon Scout spycopter with the new VideoZoom10x will either confirm your suspicions or erase your doubts the easiest way possible. Why hire a private investigator when the spycopter can be your very own spy?

This spy gadget was built by Aeryon Labs as an attachment to the Aeryon Scout lightweight quadrocopter. The VideoZoom10x is the nightmare of every cheating spouse or corporate people who are hiding something. If you still doubt the spying ability of this device then how about being able to see what a person is doing even if the person is 300 metres away from you?

This device proves that spying can be a pretty easy task if you know how and if you have the proper tools. Don’t worry about getting very hazy images or videos because it comes with image stabilization features to ensure clear images even if the Aeryon Scour is constantly on the move.The device is easy to use through the control interface which you can operate much like the other touchscreen devices. Spying is just one of the many professional applications the quadrotors are capable of. And if we are to believe the company that makes this device, it was instrumental in a Central American drug bust.

Apparently, the VideoZoom10x provided very clear surveillance footage of a narco-trafficker in a jungle setting.Don’t worry about the Scout getting lost in the wind or bad weather because it has a 50-kilometre maximum speed per hour and can survive even when faced with up to 80 k/hr gusts of winds.

Video of Aeryon Labs VideoZoom10x Spycopter in action

 

[Source: ieee spectrum]

Spy Camera Lighter DVR

January 29, 2009 by  
Filed under Spy Gadgets

Spy Camera Lighter

 

I know we have a lot of James Bond fans out there and just for you we have brought another Spy Gadget to your attention. The Spy Camera Lighter DVR is just that, a spy camera disguised within a lighter. Featuring DVR plus motion detection, night vision, and a wireless transmitter the Spy camera is a great gadget for conducting secret video surveillance during covert operations.

The Spy camera can record for up to 8 hours with an 8 GB micro SD card, being powered by a Lithium-ion battery which can be recharged via the USB cable provided.

spy-camera-lighter-top

Spy Camera Lighter DVR Features

  • Dimension: 64.5mm (L) * 38.4mm (W) * 18.4mm (H)
  • Normal Lighter look makes it ideal for a variety of surveillance uses.
  • It’s great for use as a hidden camera, spy cam etc.
  • Real time recording 30 F/S in AVI video format (640×480, QVGA)
  • Color video with voice lets you clearly see whos there & hear what they say.
  • Theres no long cord for you to hide or Wireless frequency to detect.
  • Use micro SD card from 128MB to 8GB (Not included)
  • Playback video on cell phone or PC

DVR Security Camera Specifications

  • Video Compression¸° AVI video format, 640×480, QVGA / 30fps
  • Voice Recording: High quality digital voice recording.
  • Internal Memory¸° No
  • Micro SD card / T-Flash card support 128MB to 8GB ( Not included)
  • Recording Mode – Continuous recording until memory is full or manually turn off
  • Video File Size >500KB per minute

Not included with the Spy Lighter Camera DVR is internal memory, therefore a Micro SD or T-Flash card must be purchased before it can be used to record data.

Available: Ajoka

James Bond: Spy Sunglasses

May 17, 2008 by  
Filed under Spy Gadgets

James Bond Spy Sunglasses

 

Heres a typical tech gadget straight from the James Bonds collection. This latest spy gadget or spy camera glasses comes with a built in 1.3MB digital camera.

Taking a picture is easy, there are two different methods. The first method is to use the button located on the sunglasses or secondly when in stealth mode an RF remote control can be used.

An USB 2.0 interface allows transportation of upto 1GB data between the sun glasses and a computer. In parallel the rechargeable battery lasts up to 9 hours and is recharged via the same USB port.

Are the sun glasses functional? Well the slim light weight frame design along with UV400 polarised flip-up lenses indicates that they are.

James Bond Spy Sunglasses

If that wasnt enough how about included in the design is an MP3 player with ear buds allowing you to listen to music at your convenience.

James Bond Spy Sunglasses – Features

  • 1GB of storage (can hold thousands of photos)
  •  Plays MP3s and takes 1.3 Megapixel digital photos
  • Embedded ear buds for MP3 playback
  • Remote control for taking photos
  • RF remote frequency: 2.4GHz
  • Li-ion rechargeable battery (3.7V, 240mAh)
  • USB 2.0 connection for transferring files and re-charging the battery
  • Control buttons for Vol +/-, Fwd, Rwd, Play, Pause, Capture
  • Includes: sunglasses, remote w/ strap, USB cable, storage case, cleaning cloth, extra clear lenses

Priced at only $99.99 this latest spy equipment offers great value for money.