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Cheap little ebay "Key Chain" cameras

Been using this for about 2-3 months in th car & bike.Mostly for a video record to/from work, incase of an accident.There about $18, or less.Depending on the seller, but 99% are from an asian country.I got this one for $8, plus $5 for a 4GB card.Video quality is pretty damn good.Especially for a cheapo cam.Sound quality is ok.Overall, very pleased with it.

Also takes 2 min vids based on motion sensing.4GB card is good for about 60-65 minutes of video.Came w/ 2-3 mounts, silicone sleeve, usb cable & broken english instructions!I made my own little mounts though for the car & bike.

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Wow that is a pretty neat little camera! Might have to grab me one too (:
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Only regret.Shoulda bought 2-3 for the price.
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Re: Cheap little ebay "Key Chain" cameras

got a link? looks pretty cool any close up pics of camera or even videos from it?
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No link, just put "keychain camera" in the search bar & you'll get crap loads of them.Here's a vid,Compares to my old Gopro vid quality.


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Cool... I think ill have to think about one for my bike too.
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Re: Cheap little ebay "Key Chain" cameras

I for one for my dirtbike, I paid around $20 shipped for it, seems like they've gotten even cheaper since then. I was impressed with the video quality on my bike, I know in a car it'd be even better.

http://www.youtube.com/kylep133#p/u/0/8V2xlbWAph8
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i just bought one for 0.99 cents, plus 7.55 oh shipping from hong kong -.-XD
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Found what i was looking for a search of mini dvr did the trick

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this one isnt Spy, but its just like the one in the OP images

http://cgi.ebay.com/Mini-DV-Hidden-S...f0a134082#shId
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Wow! Thats pretty damn cool! Definently getting one for my Ta. Too bad cases of Hit and runs out here
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i would buy 4, one for the front, one for the rear, and one for left and right, you never know, you could catch some 90 year old dancing and make it a You tube sensation and get all your money back
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I wouldnt mind an 2nd one either, facing back or incase one breaks.

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Near impossible to set the time/date stamp.
Dont put too much faith on the mounts.My swivel one broke after 2 weeks.
You'll love the "engrish" instruction manual.
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hmmm, this would be even great for when you want to watch how you drive and review how you session was when drifting or autocross, etc. this is really sweet! do want! thanks man
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there not bad at all heres a vid of me racing at seekonk speedway in Seekonk .MASS


http://www.facebook.com/video/video....8347078&type=1
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Re: Cheap little ebay "Key Chain" cameras

Here are a few other HD ones. look for the 808HD #11
This guy did a review on alot of the mini hd cams. watch em all.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uj26J..._order&list=UL
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lwBmN...feature=relmfu
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wBdD1...feature=relmfu

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...tchlink:top:en

http://cgi.ebay.com/6-LED-IR-Car-Veh...item1e63ae811d

http://cgi.ebay.com/Car-Cam-Corder-D...item3367d3d8bc

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MAKE SURE your looking at the ture HD ones. this is the one that has night vision also..
http://cgi.ebay.com/HD720p-Vehicle-C...-/310253529646
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Originally Posted by FSTFBDY
MAKE SURE your looking at the ture HD ones. this is the one that has night vision also..
http://cgi.ebay.com/HD720p-Vehicle-C...-/310253529646
this one is being sold by an american seller and is hd
http://cgi.ebay.com/6-LED-IR-Car-Veh...d=234367636342

have you heard of the Roadhawk RH1 ?
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Originally Posted by KITT1983
this one is being sold by an american seller and is hd
http://cgi.ebay.com/6-LED-IR-Car-Veh...d=234367636342

have you heard of the Roadhawk RH1 ?
ya all the ebayones come from "overseas" just a matter of finding a US supplier.

the RH1 is nice but $$$ for the cost Id get a GoPro
This guy has some nice stuff
http://stores.ebay.com/DogCamSport-B...id=p4340.l2563

its all dependent on what quality video do you really want to shoot.
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Originally Posted by FSTFBDY
MAKE SURE your looking at the ture HD ones. this is the one that has night vision also..
http://cgi.ebay.com/HD720p-Vehicle-C...-/310253529646
I dont know if id wanna pay $100 plus for something from overseas, but that 6LED IR link kitt posted doesnt look too bad.
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Originally Posted by FSTFBDY
ya all the ebayones come from "overseas" just a matter of finding a US supplier.

the RH1 is nice but $$$ for the cost Id get a GoPro
This guy has some nice stuff
http://stores.ebay.com/DogCamSport-B...id=p4340.l2563

its all dependent on what quality video do you really want to shoot.
http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-Two-Camera-D...item1e5ecec4a3
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Re: Cheap little ebay "Key Chain" cameras

I just bought one from that youtube video with the guy doing a comparison. Ill post up when I get it and take some video. The keychain one H264.

This one:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...m=160546966106
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Originally Posted by 84 1LE
I dont know if id wanna pay $100 plus for something from overseas, but that 6LED IR link kitt posted doesnt look too bad.
they are all made overseas. 99% of them are knock off of all the top $$ cameras.

Ive bought plenty from ebay from over there. and always get it as advertised. etc
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I know where they are made, but i aint paying $100 for an "off" brand.Thats why CHEAP is on the thread title!
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I know where they are made, but i aint paying $100 for an "off" brand.Thats why CHEAP is on the thread title!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/ws/eBayISAPI...F:US:1123#shId
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Good for catching the police pulling you over!
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Re: Cheap little ebay "Key Chain" cameras

I've used a bunch of the ones that look like car alarm remotes but are basically the same as the one in the original post. The #3 is the best non-HD version and can be had on eBay delivered for $15 or less (then you need to get the memory card) The best HD one available now is the #16.

Here's a site that will tell you everything you need to know about all the versions of these things. It will also help you spot "fake" ones:

http://chucklohr.com/808/

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a little work with a carputer/laptop and you could have a 24/7 surveillance system for the car
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Good for catching the police pulling you over!
that one is illeagal in massachusetts unless i disable the audio
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thats crazy. its illegal to have a video recorder that does audio in the car in MA?
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that's crazy. its illegal to have a video recorder that does audio in the car in MA?
yep they are fascists. i have to ask a local court official or police officer what is officially legal in this matter . because also law states you need to notify anyone that your are recording them with an audio capture device

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that can be easily remedied with a sticker or plaque that says "youre being recorded" in plain view on the car.
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that can be easily remedied with a sticker or plaque that says "youre being recorded" in plain view on the car.
i have to be sure you have to understand i live in Massachusetts
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yep they are fascists. i have to ask a local court official or police officer what is officially legal in this matter . because also law states you need to notify anyone that your are recording them with an audio capture device
Originally Posted by travis401
that can be easily remedied with a sticker or plaque that says "youre being recorded" in plain view on the car.

Hmmm but yet the cops never tell you that you are being recorded, i wonder how that would work in court
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Hmmm but yet the cops never tell you that you are being recorded, i wonder how that would work in court
my video would be thrown out if there is audio
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Re: Cheap little ebay "Key Chain" cameras

I have one of those cameras also... $15 when I got it. Excellent for the money. No complaints whatsoever.
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