Camera Hidden in Clock with Motion Detection
(22 votes, average: 3.41 out of 5)
It’s about time these kinds of surveillance cameras came in to the public domain. This camera has been hidden in a digital clock, which is not that new. However, this camera does have motion detection, and will record motion video in DivX to a standard SD or MMC flash memory card! It will record at 30 frames per second during motion, and stop when motion ceases.
The unit works from 6 standard AA batteries, or can be operated using the supplied mains adaptor. The storage capacity is very impressive, going for 3 hours in a 1GB memory card. You just connect the unit to a computer via USB to transfer the images or files.
It’s frightening actually, as it would be very difficult to detect as there are no RF signals or trailing wires. A keen eye or a camera detector is what you’ll need to find this box of tricks. I imagine that the group of embossed holes in the right corner conceal the camera going on experience.
It’s currently on offer in the US at $500 (£250), so actually a great price for a very useful and professional bit of kit.
March 14th, 2007 at 5:55 am
great.. how can i purchase one?
March 14th, 2007 at 11:58 am
If you look at the post above, you can see a link to the site that sells them:
http://www.4hiddenspycameras.com/newclhicacow.html
Dan
May 2nd, 2007 at 11:39 am
Is anyone aware of a unit like this (motion detection, built-in DVR or card, disguised) where the infrared panel isn’t obvious, as on this one? Something that would look at home in an office, yet wouldn’t arouse any attention when it first appeared. The infrared panel really gives this one away, I think. Or, are there units that use a different form of motion detection?
May 2nd, 2007 at 1:34 pm
PIR motion detection is more reliable than actual image motion detection (done in software either on a PC or an embedded chip). However, if you do the detection based on the latter system, i.e. image change detection, then you can use devices like below:
http://www.spyreview.co.uk/200.....detection/
I have one of these myself that I am looking to sell soon, if you’re interested. £110 including postage.
August 16th, 2007 at 1:11 am
Hi,
(Excuse-me - I don’t know to speak english)
I think I will like this product, because it works with batteries.
Is enviroment (slot) of card concealed? Can I put any label over to conceal it? Have a remote control? Record audio? I prefer if it has no AV plug, because I prefer the cam fully concealed, even in back side of clock. Haves any light of cam on display? If is positive, can I disable? How many cost ship to Minas Gerais State, Brazil? Can I use a 8Gb SD card? Haves it more of one recording mode, i.e. overwriting on/off, time to cease settings, motion de/activated?
Thank you, very much.
Ferreira,
Brazil.
August 17th, 2007 at 8:58 am
Hi Ferreira,
I don’t sell or own these devices, so I can’t give you much more information. I imagine that the largest memory card that this supports is 1GB, which is standard for embedded devices. It probably doesn’t record audio. It does have motion detection though.
You need to visit the site that sells this device by clicking on the link above.
Regards,
Dan