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Cheapy Video Cameras (Keychain, MD80 or gum type)

Discussion in 'General Talk Forum' started by TigerPilot, Jan 9, 2010.

  1. TigerPilot

    TigerPilot Well-Known Member

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    Kwok, did you look into the key-chain cameras? They go for about $13 and weigh about 4gr. People put the on small planes with no problem and on glasses so you can film your plane yourself. Search ebay for 'keychain camera'.
     
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    I bought one of those Keychain cameras, and I'm amazed at how well the video and audio come out. I bought mine on eBay from "auctioninchina" and it took about 3 weeks to get here, but it does work very well. One note - it DOES NOT have any memory built in, so you'll have to get a microSD or microSDHC chip for it. His ad doesn't say, but the camera will run with either the newer or older tech chip. Maybe I'll take a short video and post it later, if your interested.
    Okay, off-topic hijacking is done. :oops:
     
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    I was lucky enough to get one of these for Christmas :) Can't wait to give it a try
    Mark
     
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    I'll definitely order one of those, in the future. The flash cost more than the camera, so one of each for testing is no problem. It uses alot of memory. Heck if I had this in a plane, I would be more worried about loosing the flash than the camera. :lol: [To tell you the truth, I am testing ordering from Hong Kong, too. I've got a dial indicator set coming, too.] I thought this one has a better lens, because of the case (which is really cosmetic). But it looks like the same pinhole lens. This one has the 3 clips (probably good for car use) and can be used as a web cam. And the separate charger. I don't think it can take still pictures, which I think some of the others can. But it would be tough to align that shot.

    -Kwok
     
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    Hey Big M, can you post a little outdoor video taken with that little guy? I am curious about the quality and brightness.
     
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    Thanks 3D, I had forgot about that.
     
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    Yes 7up. That is the seller I got mine from. Mine took about 2 1/2 wks to get here.
     
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    Thanks guys, I think I'll order one.
     
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    That's the problem. You never know what you are going to get . My guess is the 1st guy didn't update his description, but who knows. :?

    Oops, just saw the 2nd guy is a "Top Rated Seller", so that's a plus, ;)
     
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    Either one because they are the same.
    These cams say 720x480 but technically they are 640x480 stretched.

    All the info you could ever want to know about these keychain cams is here: http://chucklohr.com/808/
     

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